Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Bioreactor
Patent
1984-06-15
1989-05-09
Warden, Robert J.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Bioreactor
435311, 435299, 435 30, 2104161, 210515, 21032184, C12M 112, C12M 116, C12M 124, C12Q 124
Patent
active
048290050
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for isolating and identifying microorganisms in blood or the like which comprises a tubular collection vessel which is sealed at both ends but includes means at one end for permitting the removal of fluid therein by the application of vacuum when the seal at that end is broken, a multisection filtration unit comprising a first section provided with means for receiving said one end of the collection vessel, means in said section for breaking the seal in said one end of the vessel when it is received by said first section, a second section of said filtration unit nested against the bottom of the first section, a filter membrane positioned between the nested first and second sections of said filtration unit, said filter membrane being in open communication with said one end of the collection vessel which is received by said first section, a third section of said filtration unit nested against the second section on the opposite side of the filter membrane from the nested first and second sections, and means for drawing a vacuum through the bottom of said third section whereby fluid in the collection vessel may be removed therefrom by said vacuum and passed through said filter membrane, organisms in said fluid being collected on said membrane.
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Friedman Michael P.
Jablonsky James
Schell Ronald F.
Deck Randall E.
Warden Robert J.
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