Patent ID: 8501460
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: C12M,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A bioreactor, comprising: a container for holding a fluid culture; a first unidirectional valve connected to an outlet of the container; a second unidirectional valve connected to an inlet of the container; a connector having a first lead connected to the first unidirectional valve, a second lead connected to the second unidirectional valve and a third lead; a filter having a first end connected to the third lead of the connector; and a diaphragm pump connected to a second end of the filter and in fluid communication with the first and second valves, wherein the first unidirectional valve allows fluid culture flow away from the container and toward the diaphragm pump and the second unidirectional valve allows fluid culture flow toward the container and away from the diaphragm pump.