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FLUID MIXING SYSTEMS WITH ADJUSTABLE MIXING ELEMENT

  • US 20130101982A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2012
  • Published: 04/25/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for growing cells or microorganisms, the method comprising:

  • operating a mixing element at a first location within a compartment of a container so that the mixing element mixes a solution within the compartment, the solution having a first volume and comprising media and cells or microorganisms, the mixing element being operated for a first time period during growth of the cells or microorganisms;

    dispensing an additional solution into the compartment of the container so as to mix with the first volume of solution and thereby form a second solution having a second volume;

    raising the mixing element to a second location within the compartment; and

    operating the mixing element at the second location within the second solution during further growth of the cells or microorganisms while the second solution is being mixed.

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