Fluid processing based on inflatable bags, mixing system, and method of use thereof
US11077020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/23
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device and a method for mixing a fluid in a specimen bag is provided herein. In one embodiment, the device includes a mechanism for creating a first vortex and a second vortex. The first vortex is on a first side of a bag containing the fluid, and the second vortex is on a second side of the bag. The mechanism includes a first inflatable airbag and a second inflatable airbag. The first inflatable airbag is configured to create the first vortex when inflated and the second inflatable airbag is deflated. The second inflatable airbag is configured to create the second vortex when inflated and the first inflatable airbag is deflated.
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