Self-spreading microbiological culture device
US6632661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M25/06
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for culturing microorganisms and its use are described. The claimed device comprises a substrate having a top side, a pedestal mounted on the top side of the substrate and comprising a non-absorbent culture surface, a flexible cover sheet attached to the substrate and comprising a bottom surface, the cover sheet being configured to cover the culture surface, and a culture medium deposited on one or more surfaces selected from: the culture surface, and the cover sheet bottom surface. An aqueous sample is spread and contained by the claimed device without additional equipment or manipulation by the end user.
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