Disposable processing bag with alignment feature

US9090398B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EMD Millipore Corporation · US

Inventors

• James Hobson · St. Clair Shores, US
• James Austin · Fort Worth, US
• Boris Pesakovich · Brookline, US
• Elias G. Noukas · Burlington, US
• Thomas Janko · Stoneham, US
• Shaun McMahon · Dublin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 25, 2008
• Grant date: Jul 28, 2015
• Expiry date: Jul 18, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49826
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An alignment device for a bag containing one or more ports wherein the alignment device is attached to the one or more ports or to the bag adjacent the one or more ports. The plate has either an indicator or a unique outer edge shape that is designed to fit into a corresponding unique opening in a bag holder to ensure proper alignment of the bag and its port(s) in the holder. In one embodiment the plate has a series of holes equal to and in alignment with the one or more ports of the bag and the port(s) are extended through the holes of the plate and the plate is attached to the bag by retainers on the port(s) below the plate. Alternatively, the plate may be fitted over the port(s) and attached to the bag.