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Apparatus for continuously disintegrating cells of microorganisms

US4476225A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 1982
Grant dateOct 9, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M47/06
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for continuously disintegrating cells of microorganisms comprising a mixing vessel and an accumulating vessel communicating with one another through a disintegration device. The disintegration device comprises a hollow body having a seat in which there is installed a needle valve member. The hollow body further comprises a sleeve having a bottom wall incorporating the needle valve member and a side wall having openings for communicating the interior of the sleeve with the accumulating vessel. An insert is installed in the opened end of the sleeve which is connected to the sleeve and has a central passage coaxial with the valve member and communicating with the mixing vessel.

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