Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Bioreactor
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-07-01
Beisner, William H.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Bioreactor
4352841, 4353091, 604 5, C12M 300
Patent
active
056437943
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the safe and effective biotreatment of circulating fluids. In one general aspect of the invention, an apparatus (e.g., liver assist system) for circulating and bioprocessing a fluid (e.g., plasma) includes a conduit for circulating the fluid, an oxygenator for supplying oxygen to the fluid, a pump adapted to circulate the fluid through the conduit, a bioreactor unit, connected within the conduit, adapted to process the fluid, and a container connected within the conduit for receiving and releasing a portion of the fluid.
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Doyle Catherine A.
Liu Lee-Cheng
Perlman Timothy J.
Beisner William H.
W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
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