ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,275,928, issued on April 15.
"Aseptic cell processing and production with no chemical biocides" was invented by Randy Yerden (Parish, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and apparatus of aseptic processing and production of cells in a non-sterile enclosure apparatus without chemical biocides is disclosed, by controlling the level of humidity throughout the enclosure to 25% relative humidity (RH) or less, and preferably 20% or 15% or less RH. In addition, the temperature is controlled to 37deg C., and consistent gas flow is maintained the enclosure. Colony forming units from microbial contamination detected by environmental monito...