CPC B01F 35/513 (2022.01) [B01F 27/071 (2022.01); B01F 27/213 (2022.01); B01F 27/807 (2022.01); B01F 27/88 (2022.01); B01F 27/91 (2022.01); B01F 31/201 (2022.01); B01F 31/23 (2022.01); B01F 35/42 (2022.01); B01F 35/421 (2022.01); B01F 35/43 (2022.01); B01F 35/712 (2022.01); B01F 35/7548 (2022.01); C12M 23/14 (2013.01); C12M 23/48 (2013.01); C12M 23/52 (2013.01); C12M 27/00 (2013.01); C12M 27/02 (2013.01); C12M 27/16 (2013.01); C12M 29/06 (2013.01); B01F 35/715 (2022.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A method for mixing a fluid comprising:
dispensing a first volume of a fluid into a flexible container, the flexible container being at least partially disposed within a chamber of a support housing;
repeatedly moving the support housing and the flexible container contained therein so as to mix the first volume of fluid within the flexible container;
manipulating a mixing element within the flexible container;
wherein repeatedly moving the support housing comprises tilting the support housing from a first position, wherein a longitudinal axis of the support housing is vertically oriented, to a second position, wherein the longitudinal axis is at an angle from the first position; and
inserting a drive shaft into the flexible container and coupling the drive shaft to the support housing while the support housing is in the second position;
wherein repeatedly moving the support housing comprises repeatedly rocking, shaking, or tilting the support housing.
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