Device suitable for vacuum assisted filtration

    公开(公告)号:US11925904B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-12

    申请号:US16328502

    申请日:2017-10-05

    IPC分类号: B01D63/08 B01D61/18 B01D61/20

    摘要: A funnel-less filtration device that attaches directly to a storage container such as a cell culture media bottle. The device includes a filter collar containing one or more membranes, an inlet with a coupling device for attaching the filter device to a supply of liquid to be filtered, an outlet at a lower portion of the collar, a vacuum port in the collar below the membrane(s) and a filtered vent in the collar above the membrane(s). Optionally, the device may include a filtrate reservoir attached to the outlet, preferably by a threaded connection. Optionally, the upper opening to the filter collar is selectively and removably sealed with a lid until used. The lid is then removed the filter device inverted over a storage container such as cell culture media bottle and the two are attached via the upper opening of the filter collar. The assembly is then inverted so the supply container is above the filter device. Upon subjecting the sample in the bottle to a driving force such as vacuum, the sample flows through the filtration element, and into a filtrate reservoir below the outlet of the filter collar.

    Method of actuation of an alternating tangential flow diaphragm pump

    公开(公告)号:US11578302B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-14

    申请号:US17752231

    申请日:2022-05-24

    发明人: Rudolf Pavlik

    摘要: A control unit includes a first connector configured to connect a proportional pressure regulator to a positive pressure supply and a second connector configured to connect the proportional pressure regulator to a negative pressure supply. The control unit further includes at least one sensor configured to detect an amount of air flow (volume per unit of time), positive or negative, within an air flow line connected to an output of the proportional pressure regulator, and a third connector configured to connect the air flow line to an air side of a diaphragm. Additionally, the control unit includes a controller programmed to control at least an opening and closing function of the proportional pressure regulator to attain a desired amount of air flow (volume per unit of time), positive or negative, within the air flow line.

    Method of actuation of an alternating tangential flow diaphragm pump

    公开(公告)号:US11578301B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-14

    申请号:US16908225

    申请日:2020-06-22

    发明人: Rudolf Pavlik

    摘要: A control unit includes a first connector configured to connect a proportional pressure regulator to a positive pressure supply and a second connector configured to connect the proportional pressure regulator to a negative pressure supply. The control unit further includes at least one sensor configured to detect an amount of air flow (volume per unit of time), positive or negative, within an air flow line connected to an output of the proportional pressure regulator, and a third connector configured to connect the air flow line to an air side of a diaphragm. Additionally, the control unit includes a controller programmed to control at least an opening and closing function of the proportional pressure regulator to attain a desired amount of air flow (volume per unit of time), positive or negative, within the air flow line.

    Method for proliferation of cells within a bioreactor using a disposable pumphead and filter assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11555174B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-17

    申请号:US17828353

    申请日:2022-05-31

    发明人: David Serway

    摘要: A method for promoting biological activity uses a filter system to increase cell production of a fed batch bioreactor. The filter system cycles bioreactor fluid through a hollow fiber tangential flow filter which separates metabolic wastes (as well as proteins) from cells produced in bioreactor and returned to fed batch bioreactor, improving cell production in the fed batch bioreactor. The filter system includes a disposable pump and filter, and a reusable control system. The pump is a low shear gamma stable pump gently cycling bioreactor fluid through the filter with minimal damage to the cells produced in the bioreactor. The pumphead and hollow fiber tangential flow filter are disposable. The pump motor is part of the control system and is reusable. The pumphead and filter are provided as an assembled and pre-sterilized unit allowing simple and quick attachment to the fed batch bioreactor, and simple and quick disposal.

    SIMPLIFIED FLUID CONNECTION AND MEMBRANE FILTER

    公开(公告)号:US20220347630A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-03

    申请号:US17766069

    申请日:2020-10-08

    申请人: STOBBE GMBH

    发明人: Per STOBBE

    IPC分类号: B01D63/02 B01D61/20

    摘要: The invention concerns a set of tubular elastic coupling bodies arranged opposing at inlet and outlet of a filter cartridge.
    The tubular elastic end coupling, comprises a tube end adapted to fit on the filter cartridge inlet/outlet. The elastic end coupling comprises one or more tubular fluid connections for conveying fluid to and from external means for fluid content separation purposes by said membrane filter cartridge.