Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
435307100 | Microorganism preservation, storage, or transport apparatus | 58 |
20080241914 | System for automatically performing separation or purification of biological materials - A system for automatically performing the operations of separating and purifying a variety of biological materials for processing nucleic acids or biological materials from biological samples using solid materials. A base plate, a carriage attachment frame assembly including a frame and a plurality of mounting units, a magnetic bar assembly including a frame, a base plate transport unit, a carriage attachment frame assembly transport unit, a magnetic bar transport unit, and a control unit are utilized. A predetermined number and a small amount of samples can be selectively processed in accordance with a user's needs. | 10-02-2008 |
20080311651 | Instrumentality for Sequestering Liquids Based on Density: Method and Apparatus - An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage. A self-contained bag set is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into a device adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of components. Each component is then sequentially extracted according to density, with a sensor present in the device to control the operation of valves directing the collection of each component. The sensor may be reading one or more of the following characteristics: infrared, optics, density, weight, radioactive, fluorescence, color, magnetism, ultrasonic, capacitance wherein the characteristic is inherent in the blood and blood component or is an additive. Each component may then be separated into its own storage container. The preferred sensors include optics and weight. Besides blood density separation, the device may contain a solution including cells, proteins, subcellular particles or viruses which may be mixed with affinity media or antibodies prior to separation. | 12-18-2008 |
20090068730 | FRICTION FIT CONTACT PLATE - A contact plate for growing cell cultures, bacteria cultures, and the like, comprising a base and a cover. The base has a bottom wall for holding the culture medium and the like, and a circumferential sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall and attached thereto. The base further incorporates a flange extending outwardly from the lower edge of the outer periphery of the sidewall. The outer periphery of the base sidewall is provided with a generally perpendicular surface along the lower edge thereof The cover has a top wall, which has a larger diameter than the base sidewall, and a circumferential sidewall extending downwardly from the top wall and attached thereto. The cover is provided with a plurality of projections on the inner surface of the sidewall to engage the generally perpendicular surface of the lower edge of the outer periphery of the base sidewall. The projections have a diameter less than the diameter of the generally perpendicular surface of the lower edge of the outer periphery of the base sidewall to provide a biasing force to retain the cover on the base when the projections engage the generally perpendicular surface of the lower edge of the outer periphery of the base sidewall. | 03-12-2009 |
20090087904 | Apparatus for handling and classifying microtomized tissue samples - The invention relates to an apparatus for handling microtomized tissue samples ( | 04-02-2009 |
20090123996 | Vitrification Device with Shape Memory Seal - A closing device to create a seal in a cryocontainer for a biological specimen utilizes the temperature-induced phase transformation of shape memory materials to cause an actuator to toggle between a sealed and unsealed state. The temperature inducement occurs naturally within the normal temperature changes that occur during cryogenic vitrification of biological specimens. | 05-14-2009 |
20090148934 | Systems and Methods for Cryopreservation of Cells - An auto-nucleating device includes a tube containing a crystalline cholesterol matrix. The ends of the tube are closed by a membrane that is impermeable to the cholesterol but permeable to liquids contained in a cryopreservation vessel. The auto-nucleating device provides a site for ice nucleation during freezing of the liquid within the vessel. One such cryopreservation vessel is a flexible vial having a closed port at one adapted to be pierced by a needle to withdraw the liquid within, and an opposite end that is initially open to receive the liquid. Another vessel includes an adaptor mounted to liquid container with a tubular branch closed by a needle septum and another tubular branch provided with a barbed fitting for engaging a flexible tube that terminates in a needle septum. In another embodiment, the vessel includes an inlet and vent branch at the top of the container and an outlet septum at a bottom opening. | 06-11-2009 |
20090186405 | Rapid Chilling Device for Vitrification - Successful cryopreservation by the vitrification method depends on high chilling speed. Practitioners of vitrification prefer to use liquid nitrogen as the chilling cryogen due to its inherent safety and low cost. Plunging vitrification cryocontainers in to a quiescent pool of liquid nitrogen invariably results in a chilling rate less than the theoretical potential. The shortfall is attributed to the well-known Leidenfrost effect. The purpose of this invention it to provide improve chilling rates during vitrification using liquid nitrogen. One feature of this invention is a contacting device that invokes convective heat transfer principles to increase chilling speed. In another feature of this invention, cryogen velocity is derived from a self-pressurized dewar containing a saturated cryogen. The self-pressurization is achieved by ambient heating of the dewar's contents. In another embodiment, a sub-cooled cryogen, such as propane, is used in tandem with a saturated cryogen, such as LN2, in a self-pressurized dewar. | 07-23-2009 |
20090197328 | Process and apparatus for producing entrapping immobilization pellets - A large amount of entrapping immobilization pellets with highly stable quality are produced inexpensively by high-speed treatment. There is provided a process for producing entrapping immobilization pellets in which microorganisms are entrapped and immobilized in an immobilizing agent, the process comprising polymerizing a mixture containing the microorganisms and a solution of the immobilizing agent in a forming frame into a gel to prepare a pellet block. | 08-06-2009 |
20090209031 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGE - A package for a medical device, the package capable of sustaining viable cells, wherein the package includes a first container, which is configured to receive a medical device and to sustain at least one viable cell, and a fluid port in communication with the first container for allowing sterile passage of an agent to the medical device and for maintaining cell viability. | 08-20-2009 |
20090325283 | CELL DEPOSITION SYSTEM - A system for depositing cells on an analysis plate, the cells being contained in a cell suspension including a fixing agent and the cells, included, for receiving the suspension, a chamber ( | 12-31-2009 |
20100015697 | MICRO-FLUIDIC CELL MANIPULATION AND HOLDING DEVICE - A micro-fluidic manipulation device is formed using a plastic material or glass. There is at least one well in the device. The well has a base and a side wall and is dimensioned to receive a cell. There is at least one base fluid port in the base of the well and side fluid ports in the side wall. Each of the base fluid port and the side fluid ports are of a cross sectional area to prevent a cell passing therethrough. Selected flow of fluid through the base port in use assists in supporting a cell in the well and selected flow of fluid through the base port and the side ports in use assists in rotating the cell in the well. The well can have a retention section and a loading section, the loading section being above and larger than the retention section. The loading section can have a loading channel extending to it or alternatively an access hatch. The side fluid ports open into a lower region of the loading section. | 01-21-2010 |
20100035338 | Holder for culture plates with de-nesting feature - A holding structure for holding a plurality of culture plates in a stacked arrangement includes a feature for de-nesting the bottom culture plate from the plate above it. The de-nesting feature is preferably a structure which urges a plate to move laterally relative to the plate above it. The de-nesting of the bottom culture plate from the adjacent culture plate facilitates withdrawal of the bottom culture plate from the base via a robotic plate transfer mechanism. The de-nesting feature can be entirely passive, such as ramps formed in the base of the holding structure. | 02-11-2010 |
20100075411 | Specimen manipulation device for micro manipulation and biopsy in assisted reproduction and in vitro fertilization - A container or dish used for the micro manipulation, micro injection, biopsy and fertilization of oocyte and embryo culture. The dish allows the user to more readily perform procedures used to fertilize oocyte, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), biopsy embryos and perform additional procedures in used in assisted reproductive techniques (ART), human reproduction and in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques. The invention will allow ease in use, the reduction in the number of micro tools used in the procedure, as opposed to conventonal dishes and procedures, and will allow the user to more readily locate the oocytes and embryos to be handled and worked on. The inventon will add repetitiveness, consistency and may result in better results and outcome of the procedures. The invention will also give the user a more ergonomically correct dish for these types of procedures and related protocols. | 03-25-2010 |
20100124780 | GYNECOLOGICAL CONTAINER CAP HAVING A BOUNDARY CONFIGURED TO DETACH A GYNECOLOGICAL SAMPLER FROM A SAMPLING DEVICE - A cap for a container is described that is configured to retain a gynecological sample collected with a sampling device. The cap includes a peripheral wall extending between a base and a flange opposite the base, and a diaphragm extending from the base of the peripheral wall. The flange projects beyond the peripheral wall and is configured to seat against a rim of the container. The diaphragm defines a first open area communicating with a second open area that is smaller than the first open area and includes a boundary spaced from the peripheral wall that is configured to detach the distally located sampler from the sampling device. | 05-20-2010 |
20100136677 | Apheresis Tubing Set - An apheresis tubing set comprises a cryocyte bag for collecting cells separated during apheresis. The cryocyte bag may comprise a mixing compartment in fluid communication with a cell storage compartment, wherein the mixing compartment comprises a cryoprotectant port and a cell sample port and wherein the storage and mixing compartments are in fluid communication via a mix conduit. The cryocyte bag may comprise two or more independent cell storage compartments for collecting two or more aliquots of the cells | 06-03-2010 |
20100159584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING ALIQUOT FROM LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - Sample vials and methods of processing the sample vials are provided. The sample vial comprises a vial container, a sample collection chamber within the vial container, a vial cap configured to be mated with the vial container to enclose the collection chamber, an aliquot chamber, which may be carried by the vial cap or the vial container, and a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and unsealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber. The method may comprise flowing an aliquot of the sample from the collection chamber while the sample within the collection chamber is isolated from an environment exterior to the vial, sealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber to isolate the aliquot sample from the remaining sample portion, and transferring at least some of the remaining sample portion from the collection chamber to a microscope slide while the aliquot chamber is sealed from the collection chamber. The method further comprises reserving the slide for cytological screening of the sample, and reserving the aliquot sample for deoxynucleic acid (DNA) testing. | 06-24-2010 |
20100184203 | STRAW EQUIPPED WITH A PLUG COMPRISING A FILTERING ELEMENT - This is a straw that comprises a tube ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100210011 | MARKING EAR TAG COMPRISING A TISSUE SAMPLING DEVICE - An ear tag for identifying animals, enables a sample of biological tissue to be taken when the tag is applied to the animal. The tag includes a male part and a female part which are assembled by irreversible socketing. The stem of the male part includes a detachable head having a hollow distal part provided with a cutting edge for cutting out a biological sample when the head perforates the ear of the animal. The female part includes a central tube for receiving the head and at least partially receiving the stem when the ear tag is applied, the tube being associated with a detachable sample container arranged in the axial extension of the tube. The proximal end of the container has a first opening for receiving the head of the stem when the ear tag is applied, and the distal end of the container has a second opening enabling the inside of the sample container to be reached. | 08-19-2010 |
20100216230 | Systems for Increased Cooling and Thawing Rates of Protein Solutions and Cells for Optimized Cryopreservation and Recovery - In systems and methods for freezing and subsequently thawing liquid samples containing biological components, a sample is fractioned into a very large number of small drops ( | 08-26-2010 |
20100279397 | BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND STORAGE DEVICES - A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and a colored scale affixed to the container, wherein the colored scale facilitates identification of at least one characteristic of the biological sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label. | 11-04-2010 |
20100323437 | VACUUM BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE - A vacuum blood collection tube ( | 12-23-2010 |
20100330664 | Treatment System Utilizing a Fluid Replacement Cartridge - A treatment system, in particular a system using a brine solution for chilling or freezing tissue samples, includes a working vessel wherein samples can be treated, and a replacement cartridge having a first compartment with an inlet, and a second compartment with an outlet, wherein the second compartment is collapsible. A first conduit connects the working vessel to the inlet; and a second conduit connects the outlet to the working vessel. Used working fluid can be moved from the tank to the first compartment via the first conduit, and fresh working in the second compartment can be forced into the second conduit as the second compartment collapses. A holding vessel can be provided in the first conduit for holding used fluid, or in the second conduit for holding the fresh fluid, while the working vessel is cleaned. | 12-30-2010 |
20110003377 | SPECIMEN PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SPECIMENT PROCESSING METHOD - According to an example of the invention, a specimen processing apparatus which distributes specimen containers capable of containing a specimen each to a plurality of outlet ports, includes, a plurality of inlet ports, the outlet ports disposed downstream relative to the inlet ports, a plurality of main transport paths which convey the specimen containers from the inlet ports to the outlet ports, a plurality of auxiliary transport paths which diverge from the main transport paths, connect the main transport paths to one another, and convey the specimen containers on the main transport paths to the alternative main transport paths, and a guide unit which guides the transport direction of the specimen containers between the main transport paths and the auxiliary transport paths. | 01-06-2011 |
20110014690 | CORNEA STORAGE CONTAINER TO MAXIMIZE CORNEA HEALTH - An apparatus for shipping, storing, and viewing a cornea. The device offers an improvement to cornea health relative to conventional cornea containers. | 01-20-2011 |
20110027876 | CRYOPREPARATION CHAMBER FOR MANIPULATING A SAMPLE FOR ELECTRON MICROSCOPY - The present invention relates to a cryopreparation chamber ( | 02-03-2011 |
20110045582 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED CELL HANDLING AND MEASUREMENTS - Method and systems that provide improved cell handling and assays in microfluidic systems and devices particularly using lateral cell trapping and methods of fabrication of the same. | 02-24-2011 |
20110104797 | Arrangement for transport and/or safekeeping of a human or animal tissue sample - An arrangement far the transport and/or safekeeping of a human or animal tissue sample | 05-05-2011 |
20110171725 | MECHANISM AND METHOD OF PREVENTING SUCTION AIR FROM LEAKING DURING FILTRATION OF CAPTURING CARRIER SOLUTION - A mechanism for preventing suction air from leaking uses a capturing carrier cartridge that includes a cartridge main body and a filter fixing ring. The cartridge main body includes a storage portion for storing a capturing carrier solution and a filter mounting portion where a filter for filtering the capturing carrier solution is disposed. The filter fixing ring covers the filter mounting portion, positions the filter, and sucks and filters the capturing carrier solution from a lower surface thereof. The mechanism includes a cartridge holder and a suction head. The cartridge holder includes an opening that includes the filter mounting portion of the capturing carrier cartridge, and a holding portion that holds the storage portion. The suction head sucks the capturing carrier solution through the lower surface of the filter fixing ring while applying pressure to press the filter fixing ring against the filter mounting portion. | 07-14-2011 |
20110275145 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND STRUCTURE OF CELL CRYOPRESERVATION TUBE - Manufacturing method of cell cryopreservation tube comprises the steps of providing a metal tubule having an inside wall and an outside wall. Smoothing the inside wall of the metal tubule thereby forming a smooth surface on the inside wall, and the roughness of the smooth surface is named the first roughness. Roughening the outside wall of the metal tubule thereby forming a rough surface on the outside wall, and the roughness of the rough surface is called the second roughness. The magnitude of the second roughness is greater than the first roughness. | 11-10-2011 |
20110281346 | Donated Blood Collection Kit - A donated blood collection kit includes an easy-to-open closed container. Stored within the container are items necessary or useful for collecting donated blood, such as an antiseptic scrub, an antiseptic swab, test tubes, a blood collection container, a gauze pad and a sheet of pre-printed adhesive barcode labels. Each kit is assigned a unique identification when the kit is manufactured. The identification may eventually be used as the unique donor identification for a unit of donated blood that is collected using the items in the kit. The container is pre-labeled with the unique identification, such as by a barcode or an RF-ID tag. The test tubes and, if included, the blood collection container are pre-labeled with the same unique donor identification. The adhesive barcode labels in the container are pre-printed with the same unique donor identification and may be affixed to items that are not provided in the kit but, nonetheless, should be associated with the unit of blood that may be collected using the kit. Information about lot numbers and expiration dates for the items in the kit may be encoded in the kit's unique identification and/or stored in a database in association with the kit's identification. | 11-17-2011 |
20120040450 | APPARATUSES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLULAR MONOLAYERS - Provided are apparatuses for cryopreserving cells which include a vessel comprising a biocompatible substrate, wherein the vessel further comprises an interior and an exterior, and a mechanical ice nucleating device disposed in or on the vessel interior for initiating ice crystal formation. Also provided are kits comprising one or more apparatuses for cryopreserving cells and a biopreservation medium. Further provided are compositions comprising a vessel for holding cells, a mechanical ice nucleating device, a biopreservation medium, and cells disposed in the vessel. The apparatuses, kits, and compositions of the invention can optionally include an insulating material which is disposed on all or a portion of the vessel. | 02-16-2012 |
20120058553 | Apparatus for Transporting Biological Samples - A container assembly for storing, treating, transporting and stabilizing a biological sample includes a container, a cap and a sample holder removably received in the container. The sample holder can be a platform-like device dimensioned to be supported on a ledge formed in the side wall of the container. The sample holder includes a central cavity for receiving the sample and immersing the sample in the stabilizing agent in the container. In another embodiment, the sample holder has a closure member for closing the open top end of the cavity. The container includes a liquid reagent in an amount sufficient to treat the biological sample. The biological sample is retained in a predetermined containment area of the container to maintain the biological sample immersed in the reagent without regard to the orientation of the container. | 03-08-2012 |
20120264207 | POLYMERIC MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR MARKING POLYMERIC MEMBERS - Generally, polymeric members and laser marking methods for producing visible marks on polymeric members, such as on thin and/or curved surfaces. The laser marking methods can include methods of laser marking straws with the step of matching laser source properties to the properties of straws being marked or with the step of laser marking straws having photochromic dyes. | 10-18-2012 |
20130040382 | Envelope and Procurement Stand For Placental Transport and Stem Cell Collection - A device for the transport of a placenta and a stand for the collection of stem cells from the placenta. The placental transport device comprising a cylindrical top portion and a cylindrical bottom portion together defining a placental storage region, with a hinge coupling the portions such that the placenta is enclosed inside the placental storage region when the cylindrical top and bottom portions are in a closed configuration. The stand comprising a base with a recess adapted to hold a placenta during stem cell collection solution loading, an upright back support, and an upper platform with a recess adapted to hold the placenta during collection of stem cells. | 02-14-2013 |
20130260452 | Methods For The Cryopreservation Of Mammalian Cells - Manufactured capillary tubes can include: a tubular member; and a coating applied partially covering the tubular member, the coating defining a window where the tubular member is free of the coating. Kits containing and methods related to the capillary tubes can be used for the cryopreservation of cells. | 10-03-2013 |
20140141504 | GEL-FORMING DEVICE - There is provided a gel-forming device including a housing providing an inner space and having one opened side, a support plate disposed on one opened side of the housing and including at least one through-hole passing through the top and the bottom thereof, a substrate disposed on the top of the support plate and including at least one protrusion protruding from one surface thereof so as to have a biomaterial disposed thereon, and a spacing member provided on the bottom of the support plate so as to allow the support plate and the housing to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval. | 05-22-2014 |
20140147916 | CELL CRYOPRESERVATION CONTAINER - Provided is a cell cryopreservation container which is provided with a plurality of storage chambers and enables efficient storage of cells in a definite capacity. The cell cryopreservation container ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140154798 | RED BLOOD CELL STORAGE CONTAINER - Red blood cell storage container includes: a container body made of a resin composition consisting of at least one of: polyolefin polymer, polyamide polymer, polyurethane polymer, polystyrene polymer, polybutadiene polymer, polyester polymer, fluoropolymer, polycarbonate polymer, polyacrylic polymer, and polysulfone polymer; and a coating part formed on an inner surface of the coating body and made of diamond-like carbon. | 06-05-2014 |
20140212962 | LIVING CELL CRYOPRESERVATION TOOL - A living cell cryopreservation tool has a body part formed of a cold-resistant material and a living cell holding part formed of the cold-resistant material. The living cell holding part has a long and narrow living cell attaching and holding portion. The living cell attaching and holding portion has a plurality of living cell accommodation concave portions formed in a longitudinal direction thereof and a plurality of excess cryopreservation liquid discharge passages communicating with the living cell accommodation concave portions. | 07-31-2014 |
20140234956 | LIVING CELL CRYOPRESERVATION TOOL - A living cell cryopreservation tool has a living cell holding member having a body part and a living cell holding part and a tubular accommodation member, closed at one end thereof, which is capable of accommodating the living cell holding member. The living cell holding part has a long and narrow living cell attaching and holding portion. The living cell attaching and holding portion has heat conductors extended in a longitudinal direction thereof and projected from a distal end thereof. The tubular accommodation member has a heat conductive member accommodated inside a distal portion thereof. When the living cell holding member is inserted into the tubular accommodation member from a distal side of each heat conductor thereof, a distal portion of each heat conductor contacts the heat conductive member of the tubular accommodation member. | 08-21-2014 |
20140308741 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO MINIMIZE DIAGNOSTIC AND OTHER ERRORS DUE TO TRANSPOSITION OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS AMONG SUBJECTS - A method and apparatus for minimizing diagnostic errors due to transposition of biological specimens among subjects provides for independent biometric confirmation that a given specimen is from a given donor. In certain embodiments, a biological specimen confirmation kit comprises a portable and openable case housing components of the kit, at least one biological specimen container adapted to receive a biological testing specimen from a donor, and at least one reference sample device adapted to receive a biological reference specimen from the same donor, such that the testing and reference specimens can later be compared for donor match verification by a reference verification entity. | 10-16-2014 |
20150031126 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TAKING AND COLLECTING TISSUE CORES FOR TREATMENT - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described, as well as alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula. | 01-29-2015 |
20150044765 | CELL CRYOPRESERVATION TOOL - A cell cryopreservation tool has a cell holding member having a body part and a cell holding part and a tubular accommodation member, closed at one end thereof, which is capable of accommodating the cell holding member. The cell holding part of the cell holding member has a long and narrow cell attaching and holding portion. The cell attaching and holding portion has a heat conductor extended in a longitudinal direction thereof. When the cell holding member is accommodated in the tubular accommodation member, the heat conductor is capable of contacting an inner surface of the tubular accommodation member. | 02-12-2015 |
20150087052 | CRYOPRESERVATION CONTAINER - A container includes an inner bag, where the interior of the inner bag includes a sterile environment for storing a material, at least one access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the inner bag, an overwrap bag, where the interior of the overwrap bag includes a sterile environment for storing the material and where the inner bag is enclosed within the interior of the overwrap bag, and an overwrap access port configured to provide fluid access to the interior of the overwrap bag. The material can include a biomaterial. Each of the inner bag, the overwrap bag, the at least one access port, and the overwrap access port can include a fluoropolymer such as fluoroethylenepropylene (FEP). | 03-26-2015 |
20150132842 | PACKAGE FOR CELL-CONTAINING MATERIAL AND PACKAGE CONTAINING CELL-CONTAINING MATERIAL - A package for cell-containing material includes an inner and outer bag. The periphery of the inner bag except an opening is sealed. The periphery of the outer bag except an opening is sealed. The outer bag contains the inner bag so the opening faces outward. A portion of the opening outside the inner bag is sealed and forms an outer bag sealed portion. A portion of the opening that overlaps the inner bag is sealed and forms an inter-bag sealed portion. A sterilized closed space may be surrounded by the outer surface of the inner bag and the inner surface of the outer bag. An adhesive strength of heat sealing of the inner surfaces of the opening of the inner bag may be greater than an adhesive strength of the inter-bag sealed portion and an adhesive strength of the outer bag sealed portion. | 05-14-2015 |
20150140650 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLS - An auto-nucleating device includes a tube containing a crystalline cholesterol matrix. The ends of the tube are closed by a membrane that is impermeable to the cholesterol but permeable to liquids contained in a cryopreservation vessel. The auto-nucleating device provides a site for ice nucleation during freezing of the liquid within the vessel. One such cryopreservation vessel is a flexible vial having a closed port at one adapted to be pierced by a needle to withdraw the liquid within, and an opposite end that is initially open to receive the liquid. Another vessel includes an adaptor mounted to liquid container with a tubular branch closed by a needle septum and another tubular branch provided with a barbed fitting for engaging a flexible tube that terminates in a needle septum. In another embodiment, the vessel includes an inlet and vent branch at the top of the container and an outlet septum at a bottom opening. | 05-21-2015 |
20150299643 | Apparatus for enhanced recovery of regenerative cells from tissue samples - This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of a cell-enriched matrix and cells (e.g., regenerative cells) from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed. | 10-22-2015 |
20150301037 | USE OF DIAZOLIDINYL UREA FOR ANTI-CLUMPING OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The present invention provides methods for preventing clumping of cells in microfluidic devices by addition of diazolidinyl urea (DU). DU can be added to samples at the time of collection or can be added to samples post-collection. DU can also be pre-added to sample collection devices. | 10-22-2015 |
20150361389 | MICROBIAL EXPERIMENT COOLING AND TEMPERATURE-SENSING MULTIPURPOSE RACK - A multi-function cooling and thermo-sensitive rack includes horizontal bars, a base, positioning holes, connectors, a lateral frame, connecting holes, a temperature-displaying prompter, and N temperature sensors. The lateral frame and the base are connected through the connectors. The lateral frame and the base have their surfaces facing each other symmetrically provided with plural connecting holes thereon. The horizontal bars have two ends thereof received in the corresponding symmetrical connecting holes. The positioning holes are distributed over the surface of the base. The N temperature sensors have output ends thereof for outputting sensing signals connected with input ends of the temperature-displaying prompter for inputting the N temperature-sensing signals. The present invention is applied to apparatuses used in microbiology experiment. | 12-17-2015 |
20160030661 | BLOOD SEPARATION CONTAINER FOR EXTRACTING SELF-PLATELET - The present invention relates to a blood separation container for extracting self-platelet. | 02-04-2016 |
20160073627 | Tissue Retrieval, Storage, and Explant Culture Device for the Derivation of Stem Cells - A device is provided for securing a tissue sample from biological material. The tissue sample is housed in bottom and top platens that are configured to promote fluid communication between the tissue sample and the exterior environment to permit transport or cryogenic fluid to contact the sample. Additionally, diskette assemblies may be provided within the platens that permit sub-samples to be separated without directly handling the tissue sample. The diskette assemblies may also be configured to promote fluid communication with the sub-sample housed therein. | 03-17-2016 |
20160100571 | Method and Composition for Hypothermic Storage of Placental Tissue - A tissue storage solution includes hypothermic storage compositions and methods. The hypothermic storage composition includes media containing Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) and albumin. A method of hypothermically storing tissue includes storing such tissue in a storage medium including DMEM and albumin. A method for wound or defect treatment includes applying tissue, stored in a hypothermic storage medium containing DMEM and albumin, to the site of such wound or defect. | 04-14-2016 |
20160120187 | Cartridge for foliar applications - The present invention describes a cartridge for its use in an apparatus for making a foliar liquid wherein the cartridge is prepackaged with a particulate matter consisting of beneficial microorganisms. The cartridge includes a seating means for retention of the particulate matter in an apparatus for aerating the particulate matter, and apertures permitting the passage of air through the cartridge. | 05-05-2016 |
20160130551 | APPARATUS FOR MAKING ENGINEERED TISSUE USING SELF-ASSEMBLING CELL AGGREGATES - A composition comprising a plurality of cell aggregates for use in the production of engineered organotypic tissue by organ printing. A method of making a plurality of cell aggregates comprises centrifuging a cell suspension to form a pellet, extruding the pellet through an orifice, and cutting the extruded pellet into pieces. Apparatus for making cell aggregates comprises an extrusion system and a cutting system. In a method of organ printing, a plurality of cell aggregates are embedded in a polymeric or gel matrix and allowed to fuse to form a desired three-dimensional tissue structure. An intermediate product comprises at least one layer of matrix and a plurality of cell aggregates embedded therein in a predetermined pattern. Modeling methods predict the structural evolution of fusing cell aggregates for combinations of cell type, matrix, and embedding patterns to enable selection of organ printing processes parameters for use in producing an engineered tissue having a desired three-dimensional structure. | 05-12-2016 |
20160137970 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATING AND USING CLINICALLY SAFE ADIPOSE DERIVED REGENERATIVE CELLS - Systems and methods are described that are used to separate cells from a wide variety of tissues. In particular, automated systems and methods are described that separate regenerative cells, e.g., stem and/or progenitor cells, from adipose tissue. The systems and methods described herein provide rapid and reliable methods of separating and concentrating regenerative cells suitable for re-infusion into a subject. | 05-19-2016 |
20160184504 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A membrane separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided in which at least two zones or regions are created in the gap between the spinning membrane and the shell, such that mixing of the fluid between the two regions is inhibited by a radial rib or ridge associated with the spinning membrane that decreases the gap between the spinning membrane and the shell to define two fluid regions, the ridge isolating the fluid in the two regions to minimize mixing between the two. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously-collected whole blood into selected blood components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, for collecting red cells and plasma directly from a donor in a single pass, and for cell washing. Data management systems and methods and priming methods are also disclosed. | 06-30-2016 |
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