Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids – Apparatus – Vacuum
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Gravini, S. (Department: 3749)
Drying and gas or vapor contact with solids
Apparatus
Vacuum
Reexamination Certificate
active
07076888
ABSTRACT:
A freeze dryer comprising a chamber having a rectangular slot through which vials are inserted into the chamber, and a slot door for forming a seal with the chamber to close the slot. To enable the vials to be subsequently removed from the chamber, the slot door is raised. As the door is raised, it is rotated to expose the rear surface of the door for cleaning purposes.
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Damen Frans
DeMarco Francis W.
Renzi Ernesto
Gravini S.
The BOC Group PLC
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