Patent ID: 9138661
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B01D,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for conducting maintenance on a chromatography column comprising the steps of: a) providing a chromatography column comprising: b) releasing the tube from the base assembly; c) lifting the tube and the adapter assembly no more than three inches or seventy six millimeters above the base assembly with the drive system to provide a gap for access therebetween; d) unfastening the bed support from the distributor by releasing the fixing means without accessing said gap; e) removing the bed support from the column; f) conducting maintenance on the column and/or the bed support and/or said one or more seals; g) returning the bed support to the column and fastening the bed support to the distributor; and h) lowering the tube and the adapter assembly with the drive system and reconnecting the tube to the base assembly.