Lyophilization system and method
US9651305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P37/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
System and method for lyophilization or freeze-drying is provided. During the freezing step, the material or solution to be frozen is initially brought to a temperature near or below its freezing temperature after which the pressure in the freeze-dryer chamber is reduced to induce nucleation of the material.
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