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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7473552 | Production of hydrogen gas and isolation of hydrogen producing microorganisms using replenishing coated substrates The present invention provides a system of baiting and growing microorganisms on a gelatinous matrix. A bioreactor is provided wherein the bioreactor provides an environment conducive to the breakdown of organic aqueous material and the production of hydrogen from m... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7152455 | Rapid gas recovery in an incubator system Methods and apparatus for rapid gas recovery in a controlled gas atmosphere enclosure, which are particularly suited for maintaining incubator gas concentration levels, include the formulation of algorithms utilized for this purpose. The algorithms are included in t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7125161 | Methods for mixing fluid in a rotating container The invention provides exemplary devices, systems and methods for mixing of fluids, such as biological fluids. One exemplary device comprises is particularly adapted for holding at least one cartridge having a chamber containing a biological fluid, with the chamber ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7028913 | Process for humidifying the useful space in an incubator and in a controlled atmosphere incubator For humidifying a work space in a gas-fed incubator, water in a heatable pan in the floor area of an inner container surrounding the work space is evaporated with temperature-controlled heating of the interior until a predetermined temperature is reached, whereby a ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6670174 | Culture dish package and method of making A culture package system comprising a package preferably in the form of a container containing one or more conventional culture media dishes containing solidified culture media. Each dish includes a bottom wall and a peripheral side wall and a removable c... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6642047 | Exothermic chemistry and method for generating an anaerobic environment The present invention provides a method and device for creating an environment in a container that is suitable for growing anaerobic bacteria. The device utilizes exothermic chemistry to deplete oxygen and drive the decomposition of a bicarbonate present ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6593131 | Cultivating apparatus with sterilizing lamp A cultivating apparatus designed so that cultivating containers for cultivating cultures can be mounted therein and the inside of the apparatus is hermetically sealed by closing a door of said apparatus to cultivate the cultures, is provided with a steril... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6482637 | Rapid gas recovery in an incubator system Methods and apparatus for rapid gas recovery in a controlled gas atmosphere enclosure, which are particularly suited for maintaining incubator gas concentration levels, include the formulation of algorithms utilized for this purpose. The algorithms are in... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6465244 | Controlled atmosphere equipment Controlled atmosphere entry/exit lock unit (10) for association with a controlled atmosphere cabinet (80), the lock unit (10) having two controlled access means (13; 30) both usually operable alternatively for sealing and communicating, one (30) relative ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6429008 | Apparatus and method for growing anaerobic microorganisms An apparatus for growing anaerobic microorganisms is provided having a dish top that contains a sealing ring upon which the media surface in the dish bottom rests when the apparatus is inverted. The contact between the sealing ring and the media surface f... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6416994 | Methanation activity measuring instrument The present invention provides a specific methanogenic activity measuring apparatus, in which a carbon dioxide gas absorbing container 6 is removably accommodated in a pressure vessel 4 with a cover 3 removably set thereon, the pressure vessel 4 is remova... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6391629 | Device for the production of an anaerobic, micro-aerophilic or another atmosphere in a closed interchangeable container The invention relates to a static unit (1) for the production of anaerobic, micro-aerophilic or other atmospheres (e.g., CO2) in a mobile interchangeable container, which is connected, at a lid of the unit to the system for the production of the desired a... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6265210 | Controlled atmosphere equipment Controlled atmosphere cabinet has enclosure (110;210) with means providing visibility (110F; 210F) of its interior from outside, gas supply (113-116, 212-216) for desired or target composition of internal atmosphere, controlled lock-type access (112) for ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6255103 | Cultivating apparatus with sterilizing lamp A cultivating apparatus designed so that cultivating containers for cultivating cultures can be mounted therein and the inside of the apparatus is hermetically sealed by closing a door of said apparatus to cultivate the cultures, is provided with a steril... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6225110 | Connection device for connecting a filtering system to an incubator A connection device for connecting a filtering system to an incubator. The connection device includes a body member adapted to fit in the wall of an incubator and having at least two bores which provide access into the incubator. The bores are equipped wi... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6204051 | Apparatus and method for growing anaerobic microorganisms An apparatus for growing anaerobic microorganisms is provided having a dish top that contains a sealing ring upon which the media surface in the dish bottom rests when the apparatus is inverted. The contact between the sealing ring and the media surface f... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6177271 | Ambient temperature stabilization control system for laboratory incubator A laboratory incubator (10) having an improved temperature control assembly (14) that more effectively maintains the temperature within the incubator in a desired range and more accurately controls the rate of heat loss from the laboratory incubators as a... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6100083 | Anaerobic chamber with collapsible diaphragm An enclosure defining an anaerobic chamber for confining an anaerobic atmosphere, cuff and sleeve assemblies mounted on the enclosure in an airtight relation to the chamber so as to enable a scientist to insert his/her arms into said cuff and sleeve assem... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6077548 | Organic waste processing method, and uses thereof The present invention relates to an open circuit organic waste treatment method, to a plant for carrying out the method, and to applications of that method. The treatment method is characterized in that it comprises the following steps: a) collecting the ... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6063619 | Anaerobic incubator An anaerobic incubator providing for a consistently anaerobic and constant-temperature environment within an incubation jar for culture of root canal contents which comprises an incubator body, an open-top incubation jar disposed in said incubator body an... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5955344 | Apparatus and method for growing anaerobic microorganisms An apparatus for growing anaerobic microorganisms is provided having a dish top that contains a sealing ring upon which the media surface in the dish bottom rests when the apparatus is inverted. The contact between the sealing ring and the media surface f... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5861305 | Anaerobic cabinets and systems The invention provides an exemplary anaerobic cabinet system which comprises as least one anaerobic cabinet which defines an enclosure interior of which is visible from outside of the cabinet. The cabinet includes a mechanism for inducing and maintaining ... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5830746 | Apparatus and method for growing anaerobic microorganisms An apparatus for growing anaerobic microorganisms is provided having a dish top that contains a sealing ring upon which the media surface in the dish bottom rests when the apparatus is inverted. The contact between the sealing ring and the media surface f... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5607860 | Dual chamber blood culture bottle A multi-chambered blood culture device for simultaneously conducting two blood culture tests on a single blood sample. An integrated unit is provided for receiving a blood sample simultaneously into two independent sample vials. Independent culture chambe... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5580786 | Dual chamber blood culture bottle with syringe capture and piston assembly A multi-chambered blood culture device for simultaneously conducting two blood culture tests on a single blood sample. An integrated unit is provided with a syringe port and a piston assembly for receiving a specimen syringe and for enabling a predetermin... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5573951 | Dual chamber blood culture bottle with rotating inlet valve assembly A multi-chambered blood culture device for simultaneously conducting two blood culture tests on a single blood sample. An integrated unit is provided with rotating blood inlet valve assembly for receiving a blood sample simultaneously into two independent... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5470745 | Apparatus for controlling the methane fermentation of organic materials An apparatus for controlling methane fermentation of organic materials including a main fermentor, sensors associated with the main fermentor for measuring physical-chemical measurements of organic material in the main fermentor, a computer for processing... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5232839 | Detecting microbiological growth In such a method and apparatus for detecting microbiological growth in a sealed sample container, pressure within the headspace of the container is monitored for detecting rate of change of such headspace pressure. Presence of microbiological growth withi... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5231029 | Apparatus for the in situ hybridization of slide-mounted cell samples Apparatus for the in situ hybridization of slide-mounted cell samples contains modules for the three processes required: (a) reagent metering and spreading on a slide (1) which is effected by drawing a quantity of reagent (56-59) into a reservoir (31) and... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5219755 | Process for the culture of anaerobics germs The process comprises circulation in a vessel containing the germs during a time T1 a ternary gas mixture comprising about 5% carbon dioxide, between 3.5 and 5% hydrogen; the balance consisting of nitrogen, followed by sealingly closing the ves... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5057285 | Gas generator/indicator unit adapted for use in an upright position A unit in the form of a bubble pack for creating an anaerobic gaseous atmosphere in an upright container and for indicating the presence of the anaerobic atmosphere in the container. One bubble of the pack houses acid-containing ampoules while another bub... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5054651 | Method of packaging under pressure of a fluid, using a system of fermentation creating a propulsive gas In a packaging container (1a) provided with a distribution valve (7), a chamber is provided enclosing the starting components of a system (9) for the anaerobic fermentation of sugars using yeasts, which produce the carbon gas forming said propulsive produ... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5009340 | Packaging container using a system of fermentation to produce a propulsive gas In a packing container (1a) provided with a distribution valve (7), a chamber is provided enclosing the starting components of a system (9) for the anaerobic fermentation of sugars using yeasts, which produce the carbon gas forming said propulsive product... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4976931 | Generation of anaerobic or microaerophilic atmosphere Apparatus and method for generating an anaerobic or microaerophlic atmosphere. A package consisting of a foil envelope has internal compartments for a hydrogen generating material, for a catalyst and for receiving water. The catalyst compartment is provid... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4923816 | Gassing incubator A gassing incubator for cultivating human or animal cells or tissues is known that has an inner case which can be closed by a door and is surrounded by a thermally insulating outer case. The outer case is spaced away from the side walls, back wall and roo... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4906566 | Method and apparatus for producing analytic culture A testing device allows field tests to determine the presence of microorganisms in a given fluid. A container may have a culture medium in dry form, and a floatable device in the container. When a liquid sample is placed into a container, the floatable de... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4904597 | Method for cultivation of bacteria of the genus campylobacter Disclosed is a simple method for cultivation of bacteria of the genus Campylobacter with good growth of bacteria which comprises carrying out the cultivation in a sealed container of gas barrier type in which are enclosed a medium inoculated with bacteria... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4871676 | Cell culture incubator An incubator for cell culture used in the field of biotechnology, in which a driving mechanism for rotating a tray stock for supporting a plurality of trays for cell culture is provided outside an incubator housing.... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4859586 | Device for cultivating bacteria There is provided a hermetically closed culture vessel in which miroorganisms are cultivated simultaneously or consecutively on a liquid culture medium and on one or more solid culture media. The culture vessel is transparent, and contains in its lower part a ... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4800156 | Anaerobic germiculture receptacle An anaerobic germiculture receptacle comprises a first receptacle and a second receptacle accommodated in the first receptacle; a sealing plug securing the seal against the first receptacle, the sealing plug including a bore in which the second receptacle... | 01/24/1989 |
