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Method for preserving plated media and product

US4709819A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1986
Grant dateDec 1, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M99/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and package product for preserving bacteriological culture media and gels is based on use of a sterilized air, liquid, and light impervious flexible wall pouch in which a Petri dish or similar device containing the medium or gel is stored and which is heat sealed after being evacuated and flushed with a inert gas to remove oxygen from within the dish and the pouch while in a vacuum chamber.

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