Lift and support assemblies and methods for collapsible bag containers of vessels and bioreactors
US8381780B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2030 |
Classification
- 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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