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Disposable bioreactor

US10632433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

Pall Life Sciences Belgium BVBA · BE

Inventors

Tom Claes · Evergem, BE
Jean-Pascal Zambaux · Gujan-Mestras, FR
Steven Vanhamel · Herk-de-Stad, BE
Christophe Braet · Bonheiden, BE
Florence Bosco · Mignault, BE
Jose Castillo · Brussels, BE

Key dates

Filing date	May 12, 2007
Grant date	Apr 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 29, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01F23/231265
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A disposable material processing apparatus, useable as a bioreactor or fermenter, includes a hollow tank (101) and a mixing paddle (110) disposed within the interior of the tank and adapted to mix contents therein. The paddle may be isolated within a flexible sleeve (140). Various functional elements, such as a sparger, sensor, material extraction conduit, material addition conduit, and/or heat exchange element may be provided, and optionally arranged to travel with the paddle within the tank interior. Baffles may protrude into a mixing tank to enhance mixing. A tank and/or sleeve may comprise polymeric film materials.

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