Patents Assigned to ALPHINITY USA, INC.
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Publication number: 20240033179Abstract: A system for the preparation of fluids for bioprocess and pharmaceutical applications uses one or more flexible bags that are pre-loaded with solid tablets contained therein of various buffer/media/physiological fluid constituents. Examples include salts, acids, bases, preservatives, proteins, amino acids, growth factors, small molecules, and drugs. The flexible bag contains one or more sealed or sealable openings that are used to add water to the interior of the flexible bag as well as remove fluid from the flexible bag. The one or more sealed openings may also be used as an outlet to remove fluid (e.g., buffer) from the flexible bag. The flexible bag may be stored in a deflated state aiding in the storage and/or transport of the flexible bag. Multiple flexible bags may be coupled to a manifold with valves to selectively fill and empty the flexible bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: ALPHINITY USA, INC.Inventor: Michael C. Gagne
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Publication number: 20230358223Abstract: A pump or combination pump/mixer device is disclosed. The pump or pump/mixer uses moving diaphragms in combination with check valves to pump and/or mix fluid. A main inlet is located at the top of the pump and is fed by a vessel or container that contains fluid. The fluid, in response to the moving diaphragms, passes through an outer chamber into a plurality of lower chambers and then into a central chamber where the fluid then exits via one or more outlets. A series of check-valves are used to ensure one-way flow of fluid through the chambers. The drive shaft of a motor or drive unit drives a nutating disk or wobble plate that actuates the diaphragms to drive fluid through the device. In the pump/mixer configuration, one or more additional inlets are provided to input additional fluids into the device for mixing within the inside of the pump/mixer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: ALPHINITY USA, INC.Inventor: Michael C. Gagne
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Publication number: 20230293388Abstract: A bioprocess vessel includes a flexible bag or substantially rigid container that defines an interior volume and having a bottom surface, the bottom surface being open or containing an aperture therein for the passage of fluid. A pump is secured to the bottom surface of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In some embodiments is secured directly to the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In other embodiments, the pump is secured indirectly the flexible bag or substantially rigid container using, for example, a port that extends through the aperture on the bottom surface. The port or flanged surface may also be integrated into the pump, which is secured to the vessel. An optional mixing adaptor may be provided inside the interior volume of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container and at least partially covers the inlet that leads to the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: ALPHINITY USA, INC.Inventor: Michael C. Gagne
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Patent number: 11666508Abstract: A bioprocess vessel includes a flexible bag or substantially rigid container that defines an interior volume and having a bottom surface, the bottom surface being open or containing an aperture therein for the passage of fluid. A pump is secured to the bottom surface of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In some embodiments is secured directly to the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In other embodiments, the pump is secured indirectly the flexible bag or substantially rigid container using, for example, a port that extends through the aperture on the bottom surface. The port or flanged surface may also be integrated into the pump, which is secured to the vessel. An optional mixing adaptor may be provided inside the interior volume of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container and at least partially covers the inlet that leads to the pump.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: ALPHINITY USA, INC.Inventor: Michael C. Gagne
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Publication number: 20220233402Abstract: A bioprocess vessel includes a flexible bag or substantially rigid container that defines an interior volume and having a bottom surface, the bottom surface being open or containing an aperture therein for the passage of fluid. A pump is secured to the bottom surface of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In some embodiments is secured directly to the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In other embodiments, the pump is secured indirectly the flexible bag or substantially rigid container using, for example, a port that extends through the aperture on the bottom surface. The port or flanged surface may also be integrated into the pump, which is secured to the vessel. An optional mixing adaptor may be provided inside the interior volume of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container and at least partially covers the inlet that leads to the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: ALPHINITY USA, INC.Inventor: Michael C. Gagne
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Patent number: 11331248Abstract: A bioprocess vessel includes a flexible bag or substantially rigid container that defines an interior volume and having a bottom surface, the bottom surface being open or containing an aperture therein for the passage of fluid. A pump is secured to the bottom surface of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In some embodiments is secured directly to the flexible bag or substantially rigid container. In other embodiments, the pump is secured indirectly the flexible bag or substantially rigid container using, for example, a port that extends through the aperture on the bottom surface. The port or flanged surface may also be integrated into the pump, which is secured to the vessel. An optional mixing adaptor may be provided inside the interior volume of the flexible bag or substantially rigid container and at least partially covers the inlet that leads to the pump.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: ALPHINITY USA, INC.Inventor: Michael C. Gagne