Self-contained anaerobic environment-generating culture device
Assignee3M Innovative Properties Company
InventorsEvan D. Brutinel, Mary B. Forester, Adam J. Stanenas, Jason W. Bjork
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Abstract
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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A device, comprising:
- a body comprising a waterproof base, a waterproof coversheet attached to the base, and a growth compartment disposed therebetween, the growth compartment having a perimeter and an opening that provides liquid access to the growth compartment;
- wherein a portion of the perimeter is defined by a waterproof seal, wherein the portion includes >50% of the perimeter;
- a dry cold water-soluble gelling agent adhered to the base in the growth compartment;
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- a dry first oxygen-scavenging reagent disposed in the growth compartment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.