Apparatus for continuously disintegrating cells of microorganisms
US4476225A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2002 |
Classification
- 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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