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Apparatus and method for culturing micro-organisms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-17
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1981-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Brewer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:16
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12M; C12M23/00; C12M23/26; C12M23/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN CULTURING MICROORGANISMS COMPRISING MEANS PROVIDING A CASING IMPERMEABLE TO CULTURE MEDIA AND THE MICROORGANISMS TO BE CULTURED, PARTITION MEANS SEPARATING THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASING INTO SEPARATE CULTURING COMPARTMENTS, AND CULTURE MEDIA DISPOSED INSIDE SAID CASING IN SAID SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS, SAID PARTITION MEANS INCLUDING A PORTION HAVING INTERSTICES AND PORES IN COMMUNICATIN WITH THE CULTURE MEDIA IN BOTH COMPARTMENTS OF A SIZE AND ARRANGEMENT SO THAT THE MICROORGANISMS TO BE CULTURED WILL SLOWLY GROW AND DIFFUSE THERETHROUGH BUT SO AS TO PREVENT THE FREE FLOW OF THE CULTURE MEDIA THERETHROUGH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
APPARATUS FOR USE IN CULTURING MICROORGANISMS COMPRISING MEANS PROVIDING A CASING IMPERMEABLE TO CULTURE MEDIA AND THE MICROORGANISMS TO BE CULTURED, PARTITION MEANS SEPARATING THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASING INTO SEPARATE CULTURING COMPARTMENTS, AND CULTURE MEDIA DISPOSED INSIDE SAID CASING IN SAID SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS, SAID PARTITION MEANS INCLUDING A PORTION HAVING INTERSTICES AND PORES IN COMMUNICATIN WITH THE CULTURE MEDIA IN BOTH COMPARTMENTS OF A SIZE AND ARRANGEMENT SO THAT THE MICROORGANISMS TO BE CULTURED WILL SLOWLY GROW AND DIFFUSE THERETHROUGH BUT SO AS TO PREVENT THE FREE FLOW OF THE CULTURE MEDIA THERETHROUGH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |