Patent ID: 8846335
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B01L,B82Y,C12M,C12Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for growing microorganisms, comprising: a body member comprising a substrate having upper and lower surfaces, wherein the substrate is self-supporting and water-proof; a first layer of adhesive coated on the upper surface of the substrate, wherein the first layer of adhesive is non-inhibitory to the growth of microorganisms; a cold-water-soluble powder adhered uniformly to the first layer of adhesive, the cold-water-soluble powder comprising at least a single ingredient selected from the group consisting of gelling agent, one or more nutrients for growing microorganisms, and a mixture thereof; a cover sheet releasably adhered to at least a portion of the body member, wherein the cover sheet comprises (1) a transparent film and (2) a second layer of adhesive disposed on the transparent film, wherein the second layer of adhesive is non-inhibitory to the growth of microorganisms and (3) a coating composition adhered to the second layer of adhesive, wherein the coating composition faces the upper surface of the substrate and wherein the coating composition comprises