Apparatus for fluid conveyance in a continuous loop
US10405506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G31/065
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a fluid conveyance apparatus, the apparatus comprising a receptacle comprising at least one raceway configured to allow a culture medium to flow in a continuous loop; a propulsion mechanism configured: to generate a fluid current of sufficient force to propel a floating mat on a top surface of the culture medium, and to vary a velocity of the fluid current in a controlled manner to maintain a substantially uniform distribution of the floating mat on the top surface of the culture medium; and a control mechanism operatively linked to the propulsion mechanism and configured to regulate the velocity of the fluid current.
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