CULTURE DEVICE

Organization Name

honda motor co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Minoru Goto of Wako-shi (JP)

Nozomi Shiobara of Wako-shi (JP)

Shohei Kinoshita of Wako-shi (JP)

Mizuho Doi of Wako-shi (JP)

Kenji Machida of Wako-shi (JP)

Kensuke Takahashi of Wako-shi (JP)

Ken Harada of Wako-shi (JP)

Yu Arakawa of Wako-shi (JP)

Satoshi Shiozaki of Wako-shi (JP)

CULTURE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240263112 titled 'CULTURE DEVICE

The culture device described in the patent application includes an accommodation portion for culture solution and microalgae, with a gas supply portion that induces convection in the culture solution.

The accommodation portion has a guide portion and a gas supply portion.
The gas supply portion features an extended tube section that supplies gas at the lower portion of the guide portion, causing convection in the culture solution.
Convection includes upward flow from the lower portion to the upper portion of the accommodation portion.
The extended tube portion is located in an upward flow region, where the upward flow passes through.

Potential Applications: - Biotechnology for cultivating microalgae - Research in marine biology and aquaculture - Environmental monitoring and remediation

Problems Solved: - Facilitates efficient growth of microalgae - Enhances oxygenation and nutrient distribution in culture solutions

Benefits: - Increased productivity in microalgae cultivation - Improved gas exchange and nutrient uptake - Enhanced research capabilities in marine science

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Culture Device for Microalgae Cultivation This technology can be used in biotechnology companies, research institutions, and environmental agencies for various applications in microalgae cultivation, marine biology research, and environmental monitoring.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the gas supply portion induce convection in the culture solution? 2. What are the specific benefits of using this culture device for microalgae cultivation?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in microalgae cultivation techniques and applications in marine science and biotechnology.

Original Abstract Submitted

a culture device includes an accommodation portion that accommodates a culture solution and microalgae. the accommodation portion is provided with a guide portion and a gas supply portion. the gas supply portion includes an extended tube section that extends from an upper portion to a lower portion of the guide portion in the depth direction. the extended tube portion supplies gas at the lower portion of the guide portion in the depth direction. this gas causes convection in the culture solution. the convection includes an upward flow from a lower portion to an upper portion of the accommodation portion in the depth direction. the extended tube portion is located in an upward flow region where the upward flow region is the portion through which the upward flow passes.