Mixing bag with integral sparger and sensor receiver
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1. An apparatus for receiving a fluid and sensing a characteristic thereof using a sensor element in contact with the fluid, said sensor element adapted for being illuminated by light from a source, comprising:
- a vessel having a flexible sidewall at least partially defining an interior compartment for receiving the fluid and for associating with the sensor element, a portion of the vessel formed by the flexible sidewall having no predetermined shape and capable of assuming a particular shape based on the presence of the fluid in the interior compartment; and
a receiver secured to the vessel adjacent to the sensor element, said receiver adapted for receiving and delivering light from the source to the sensor element.
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Abstract
A mixing bag for use in bioprocessing receives a fluid and includes a sensing element for measuring at least one property thereof. The bag may include an internal fluid-agitating element and an integral sparger. Related methods are also disclosed.
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26 Claims
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1. An apparatus for receiving a fluid and sensing a characteristic thereof using a sensor element in contact with the fluid, said sensor element adapted for being illuminated by light from a source, comprising:
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a vessel having a flexible sidewall at least partially defining an interior compartment for receiving the fluid and for associating with the sensor element, a portion of the vessel formed by the flexible sidewall having no predetermined shape and capable of assuming a particular shape based on the presence of the fluid in the interior compartment; and a receiver secured to the vessel adjacent to the sensor element, said receiver adapted for receiving and delivering light from the source to the sensor element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 22, 23)
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7. An apparatus intended for receiving a fluid and sensing a characteristic of the fluid, comprising:
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a vessel having a flexible sidewall at least partially defining an interior compartment for receiving the fluid, a portion of the vessel formed by the flexible sidewall having no predetermined shape and capable of assuming a particular shape based on the presence of the fluid in the interior compartment; and a sensor assembly carried by the vessel, the sensor assembly including an at least translucent portion in optical communication with a sensor element for contacting the fluid when the fluid is present in the interior compartment of the vessel. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus intended for receiving a fluid and sensing a characteristic of the fluid, comprising:
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a vessel having a flexible sidewall at least partially defining an interior compartment for receiving the fluid, said vessel including an opening, a portion of the vessel formed by the flexible sidewall having no predetermined shape and capable of assuming a particular shape based on the presence of the fluid in the interior compartment; a sensor element for contacting the fluid when the fluid is present in the interior compartment of the vessel; and a window secured adjacent the opening of the vessel, said window adapted for communicating with the sensor element. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus for receiving a fluid and a sensor element in contact with the fluid, said sensor element adapted for being illuminated by light from a source, comprising:
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a vessel having a flexible sidewall at least partially defining an interior compartment for receiving the fluid, said flexible sidewall providing the vessel with a portion having no predetermined shape and capable of assuming a particular shape based on the presence of the fluid in the interior compartment; and an optical port carried by the vessel, said optical port comprising a window adapted for transmitting light from the source to the sensor element. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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24. An apparatus for receiving a fluid and sensing a characteristic of the fluid comprising:
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a bag at least partially forming an interior compartment for receiving the fluid; a sensor element for contacting the fluid when the fluid is in the interior compartment; a receiver connected to the bag adjacent to the sensor element, said receiver adapted for receiving and delivering light to the sensor element; a sparger connected to the bag for forming bubbles in the fluid; and an agitator for agitating the fluid and assisting in distributing the bubbles throughout the fluid when present in the interior compartment. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26)
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