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Microorganism culture device and method of operation thereof

US10155923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation · US

Inventors

Emmanuel Delamarche · Adliswil, CH
Robert Lovchik · Thalwil, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 4, 2010
Grant date	Dec 18, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 26, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01L2400/084
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microorganism culture device and a method of using the device. The device includes an open chamber, wherein microorganisms are likely to be deposited within a liquid for subsequent study. The open chamber simplifies the deposition of the microorganisms. The chamber is further provided with retention features, whereby microorganisms can be retained therein. In addition, the device includes an overflow area, wherein capillary structures are configured to retain excess liquid overflowing from the open chamber, e.g. when covering the device with a cover. As such, it allows for confining microorganism in the chamber, while excess fluid is captured externally, e.g. to seal the device with a cover.

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