Metastable state mixing
US11155780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J8/008
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Metastable state spore incubation mixing systems are described. An example system includes a spore container to store spores, a nutrient container, an arrangement of valves and tubes, a reciprocating pump, a mixing tube, and a holding tank. In a drawing phase of the system, a controller can control the reciprocating pump to draw a ratioed volume of the spores, the nutrients, and water through the valves and tubes. During an expelling phase of the system, the controller can control flow control valves to direct the spores, nutrients, and water through the mixing tube and into the holding tank. The controller can also direct a heater to heat the mixture in the holding tank to a predetermined temperature. Once the mixture reaches the temperature, the controller can also direct the system through a number of other phases of operation, including cooling and purging phases.
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