Stirred tank reactor systems and methods of use
US10640741B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A reactor system includes a support housing having an interior surface bounding a chamber, the chamber having a vertically extending central longitudinal axis. A flexible bag is disposed within the chamber of the support housing and has an interior surface bounding a compartment. A mixing element is disposed within the compartment of the flexible bag. A drive element, such as a drive shaft, is secured the mixing element, wherein the mixing element is laterally offset from and/or is angled relative to the vertically extending central longitudinal axis of the support housing.
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