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Lift and support assemblies and methods for collapsible bag containers of vessels and bioreactors

US8381780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2009
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01F2101/44
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are a lift assembly and methods that may be used to raise a component of a system, a component such as a collapsible bag to be used as a reactor for performing chemical or biological reactions, and/or to position the collapsible bag for use. Use of the lift assembly may allow for the automated assembly of the systems described herein. In some cases, trauma to the system components is minimized.

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