Patent · US Expired

Gas-producing device

US4200610A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 9, 1978
Grant dateApr 29, 1980
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Expiry dateJan 9, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/81
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for providing a non-toxic atmosphere for use in culturing anaerobic micro-organisms comprising: a closed envelope of inert material having a frangible portion which may be ruptured to allow the ingress of liquid; within the envelope a closed sachet, one part of which is formed of a gas- and liquid-permeable membrane; and material disposed within the sachet adjacent to the membrane for reacting with a liquid to generate the desired gaseous atmosphere.

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