Method and apparatus for liquid medium exchange

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus

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4353091, 422100, 141 65, 604902, 7386412, 7386415, C12M 126

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ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this invention is to provide a novel apparatus capable of suctioning a liquid from a container by using a vacuum. Simultaneously, the vacuum draws a second liquid from a separate source to fill a reservoir which forms part of the apparatus. Once the first liquid is drawn and the reservoir is filled with the second liquid, vacuum is disengaged by releasing a normally open vacuum control. Further disengaging of a normally closed reservoir control allows the second liquid to drain from the reservoir into the now empty container which formerly contained the first liquid. Use of this apparatus significantly eases the task of changing liquid culture mediums since the operator can now accomplish the task in essentially one step thereby minimizing potential contamination to the second liquid, the culture, and the environment.

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