Self-contained anaerobic environment-generating culture device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11702620
APP PUB NO 20180100131A1
SERIAL NO

15566427

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A device for culturing anaerobic microorganisms is provided. The device comprises a body comprising a waterproof base, a waterproof coversheet attached to the base, and a growth compartment disposed between the base and the coversheet. The growth compartment has a perimeter and an opening that provides liquid access to the growth compartment. A portion of the perimeter is defined by a waterproof seal. The portion includes >50% of the perimeter. A dry cold water-soluble gelling agent is adhered to the base in the growth compartment. A dry first oxygen-scavenging reagent is disposed in the growth compartment.

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  • 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bjork, Jason W Cottage Grove, US 35 86
Brutinel, Evan D Inver Grove Heights, US 26 26
Forester, Mary B Eagan, US 1 0
Stanenas, Adam J Cottage Grove, US 17 8

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