Cell culture apparatus and method of using the same
US9828579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M41/46
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cell culture apparatus comprises at least one storage space, at least one barrier, a working space, a sterilization space, and a control space. The at least one storage space comprises a container shelf, an upright track, a rotatable holder, and a light tube. The working space comprises a filling station and an inspecting station. The filling station comprises a first delivering device, an open-close device, and a filling mechanism. The inspecting station comprises a first inspecting mechanism and a second delivering device. Also provided is a method of using the cell culture apparatus including steps of filling, inspecting, or collecting cell cultures, therefore, the cell culture apparatus performs multiple cell culture processes automatically.
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