Bioreactors with multiple or adjustable-position agitator designs
US10563161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/44
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are bioreactor support structures configured to be used with containers having different designs, and methods for making and using such bioreactors. The support structures described herein may include two or more agitator motors and control systems or an adjustable-position agitator motor, a removable spacer and/or lid, multiple configurations for ports and probes, and multiple exhaust filter heating blankets. Also described herein are methods of manufacturing a multi-agitator motor or adjustable-position agitator motor bioreactor, as well as methods of modifying an existing support structure to be used with a container not originally designed to be used with the existing support structure, and methods for operating these bioreactors.
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