Composite sensor assemblies for single use bioreactors

a bioreactor and sensor technology, applied in the field of single-use bioreactor composite sensor assemblies, can solve the problems of large initial investment, large time and expense required to construct such bio-process systems, and substantial infrastructure required to implement facilities using traditional glass/steel bioreactors, mixers,
US20160130548A1Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-12FINESSE SOLUTIONS
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US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
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FINESSE SOLUTIONS
Publication Date
2016-05-12
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A composite sensor assembly for monitoring bio-processes which is suitable for use with a polymeric bioprocess vessel or with downstream equipment, and comprises:i) a port comprising a high surface tension thermoplastic having a hollow tubular portion and a base plate portion, the base plate portion being fusibly sealable to the bioreactor vessel at a hole in the wall thereof;ii) a generally opaque polymeric monitoring sensor assembly including electrical, and / or optical measurement components. The sensor assembly tits inside the bore of the hollow tubular portion of the port, and is adhesively retained therein.
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[0001] This application claims priority under 35 USC 119(e) from co-pending, commonly assigned Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 465,849 filed Mar. 25, 2011 and Utility Application Ser. No. 13 / 134,157 filed May 31, 2011 the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by this reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The increasing popularity of single-use systems for bio-processing is apparent in the market place and can be readily understood by considering a typical biotech manufacturing facility. The infrastructure required to implement a facility using traditional glass / steel bioreactors, mixers, and purification systems is substantial, and the time and expense required to construct such bio-process systems can be immense. The requirement that both the equipment itself and also the ingress and egress tubing utilize inert materials such as 316L electro-polished stainless steel requires a large initial investment and the bioreactors, (i.e. bio-process ...

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