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Cell cultivating flask

US7771991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

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Assignee

CORNING INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

Stephen R. Bossi · Bedford, US
Kathy Youngbear · Cambridge, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 13, 2006
Grant date	Aug 10, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 30, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12M23/38
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A stackable flask for the culturing of cells is disclosed. The cell culture chamber is defined by a top plate and a rigid bottom tray of substantially rectangular shape connected by side and end walls, the body of the flask has imparted therein an opening connected to an angled neck, the neck being hydrophobic to keep fluid out. The neck is also modified to accept a snap-fit cap with a modified stepped skirt. The stepped skirt further prevents contamination by protecting the inner mating surface from contacting a surface. The size of the flask and location of an optional separate neck and cap section allows for flask manipulation by standard automated assay equipment, making the flask ideal for high throughput applications.

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