Multilayer cell culture vessels

US8178345B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CORNING INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Scott Matthew Bennett · Gray, US
• Henry J. Cattadoris · Scarborough, US
• David Alan Kenney · Lunenburg, US
• Gregory Roger Martin · Acton, US
• Allison Jean Tanner · Portsmouth, US
• Joseph Christopher Wall · Southborough, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 16, 2008
• Grant date: May 15, 2012
• Expiry date: Jun 25, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12M25/06
• WIPO field: Biotechnology
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A multilayered cell culture apparatus for the culturing of cells is disclosed. The cell culture apparatus includes a unitary flask body including a rigid upper and lower surface, connected by side walls. The cell growth apparatus comprises multiple cell growth chambers stacked in vertical alignment and orientation within the unitary flask body. The stacked chambers are held in position by unitary connecting columns that run through each cell growth chamber and terminate at the rigid upper and lower surfaces of the apparatus. The cell growth chambers are separated by tracheal spaces that allow air from the external environment to contact the cell growth surface of each individual cell growth chamber.