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Embossed film bioprocessing containers and integrity testing of bioprocessing containers

US12429397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2023
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/0861
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A testing method that includes the steps of evacuating air from a container to a negative atmospheric pressure, the container being a collapsible, flexible container, and comprising at least two opposing flexible walls, wherein a surface of at least one of the walls internal to the container comprises a plurality of channels or recessed features on said at least one wall and monitoring a mass flow or a state of vacuum so as to determine the integrity of the container. The container can be of any size or conformation, with or without attached fittings.

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