Disposable bioreactor systems and methods
US7629167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/44
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Accordingly, in one embodiment of the invention, a bioreactor system is presented and includes a disposable container for housing biomaterials for processing, the disposable container including at least one input port, at least one exhaust port, at least one harvest port, and the integrity of the sterile environment is protected with sterile filters attached to all external open ports a structure for supporting the disposable container, one or more sensors for sensing one or more parameters of the biomaterials in the container, a heater for heating the contents of the container, the heater having a thermostat and mixing system arranged with the system such that biomaterials contained in the disposable container are mixed.
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