Selecting packaging and coolant systems for shipment of biological products
US8375730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2500/04
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a process of selecting of a container and temperature-control system, such that biological products (including blood) requiring maintenance within a specified range of temperatures are so maintained during shipment. The process requires a prediction of the maximum period of shipment, and the predicted ambient temperature ranges and time of exposure thereto for the system during the period of shipment. With that information, a system of container(s) with temperature-control agents including dry ice, ice, frozen gel packs or a phase change material, is selected.
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