Patent ID: 9226494
Filing Date: 2016-01-05
CPC Classification: A01N,C12M

Claim Text:
1. A modular bioreactor, comprising: an upper biochamber; a lower biochamber; an intermediate biochamber positioned between the upper biochamber and the lower biochamber; and a three-dimensional matrix; wherein each biochamber has an interior side wall defining a centrally-disposed cavity, wherein the interior side wall is continuous around the centrally-disposed cavity, wherein each biochamber defines an inflow port through the interior side wall and in fluid communication with the centrally-disposed cavity, wherein each biochamber defines an outflow port through the interior side wall and in fluid communication with the centrally-disposed cavity, wherein each biochamber is in fluid communication with adjacent biochambers, and wherein the three-dimensional matrix is positioned within the centrally-disposed cavity of the intermediate biochamber, provides a substrate for cells, and defines a conduit extending through the three-dimensional matrix and in fluid communication with the inflow port and the outflow port of the intermediate biochamber.