Interactive system and method of instrumenting a bio-manufacturing process

    公开(公告)号:US11079896B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US16061531

    申请日:2016-10-27

    Abstract: Instrumenting or modeling a bio-manufacturing process is disclosed. A data store holds information regarding one or more bio-manufacturing processes. For each process, the data store information includes workflow steps and per step indications of required equipment, services and consumables according to best practice and/or experts. A videographic user interface enables user interactive input regarding a subject bio-manufacturing process from the data store. The user-interface presents a model representation of deployment of the subject bio-manufacturing process. The user interactively navigates and makes selections in the displayed model representation. The user selections include certain bio-manufacturing products, equipment and services from an image database. The images from the image database enable the views of the model representation to appear true to life demonstrating equipment/product layout and physical equipment/computer connections used in the subject bio-manufacturing process. The videographic user interface utilizes various visual effects to guide the user sequentially or logically (and based on best practice and right fit rules) through the steps and pieces of equipment forming the subject bio-manufacturing process.

    Method Of Synthesizing Chemical Compounds

    公开(公告)号:US20210225462A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-22

    申请号:US17130659

    申请日:2020-12-22

    Abstract: By keeping track of lists of specific bonds that are to be preserved, a computer program is able to design synthetic routes to create a target compound that avoid that previously published or patented approaches. This may allow the exploration of lower cost or more efficient methods of creating known compounds, or may allow the synthesis of new compunds without the use of patented compunds. Examples of computer-designed syntheses relevant to medicinal chemistry are provided in which the machine avoids “strategic” disconnections common to industrial patents and/or is forced to use different starting materials.

    CONTINUOUS DIAFILTRATION BY MEANS OF TANK CYCLING

    公开(公告)号:US20210170336A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-10

    申请号:US16762688

    申请日:2018-11-01

    Abstract: Processes and systems for filtering a liquid sample are provided. Batches of a liquid sample can be routed to two or more cycling tanks (e.g., first and second cycling tanks). Upon filling a first cycling tank, a first batch of the liquid sample can be routed to a filtration assembly by a continuous diafiltration process that includes routing produced retentate back to the first cycling tank or to a collection vessel. Upon filling a second cycling tank, a second batch of the liquid sample is routed to the filtration assembly by a continuous diafiltration process that includes routing produced retentate back to the second cycling tank or to the collection vessel. The filling and continuous diafiltration of batches of the liquid sample continues to alternate between the two or more cycling tanks until a total product volume is processed.

    Sterile connection/disconnection coupling and method

    公开(公告)号:US10940307B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-09

    申请号:US16895521

    申请日:2020-06-08

    Abstract: Fluid transfer device and method that allows for sterile wet connections, allows the connection to be reversed, and allows the connection to be reconnected, while leaving the connectors sterile and reusable under pressure. In certain embodiments, the device includes a first member and a second member, the latter adapted to receive the former in locking engagement upon actuation of the device to create fluid communication between the two in a sterile manner. Each of the members include a door that when opened, allows the first member to be linearly displaced into the second member to allow fluid to be transferred. When fluid transfer is complete, the first member can be retracted from the second member, and the doors closed.

    Depth filters for disposable biotechnological processes

    公开(公告)号:US10786754B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US16058258

    申请日:2018-08-08

    Abstract: A process for the primary clarification of feeds, including chemically treated flocculated feeds, containing the target biomolecules of interest such as mAbs, mammalian cell cultures, or bacterial cell cultures, using a primary clarification depth filtration device without the use of a primary clarification centrifugation step or a primary clarification tangential flow microfiltration step. The primary clarification depth filtration device contains a porous depth filter having graded porous layers of varying pore ratings. The primary clarification depth filtration device filters fluid feeds, including chemically treated flocculated feeds containing flocculated cellular debris and colloidal particulates having a particle size distribution of approximately about 0.5 μm to 200 μm, at a flow rate of about 10 litres/m2/hr to about 100 litres/m2/hr. Kits and methods of using and making the same are also provided.

    Connectors for pneumatic devices in microfluidic systems

    公开(公告)号:US10737266B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-11

    申请号:US16351828

    申请日:2019-03-13

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a removable pneumatic connector, comprises a body having a plurality of bores passing through, each bore surrounded by a sealing member on an inner surface of the body. A plurality of gas lines may be placed within a corresponding bore. A vacuum port is disposed on the inner surface of the body, and an outer seal on the inner surface of the body surrounds the sealing members and the vacuum port. A vacuum line may be placed within the vacuum port, and configured to deliver negative pressure to the vacuum port. A vacuum holding area is created in the volume between the outer seal and each of the sealing members when the inner surface of the body is placed against a substrate. When the vacuum line is activated, a vacuum is created within the vacuum holding area, creating a positive seal between the body and the substrate.

    Removal of microorganisms from fluid samples using nanofiber filtration media

    公开(公告)号:US10722602B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-28

    申请号:US16053523

    申请日:2018-08-02

    Abstract: A method for removing microorganisms from liquid samples and a nanofiber containing liquid filtration medium that simultaneously exhibits high liquid permeability and high microorganism retention. Microorganisms such as bacteria, particularly B. Diminuta, are removed from a liquid by passing the liquid through a porous nanofiber containing filtration medium having a B. Diminuta LRV greater than about 9, and the nanofiber(s) has a diameter from about 10 nm to about 1,000 nm. Another method for removing microorganisms such as bacteria and Mycloplasma, includes passing the liquid through a porous nanofiber containing filtration medium having a microorganism LRV greater than about 8, and the nanofiber(s) has a diameter from about 10 nm to about 1,000 nm. The filtration medium can be in the form of a fibrous electro spun polymeric nanofiber liquid filtration medium mat.

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