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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129164 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR ISOLATING AND CULTIVATING LIVE CELLS ON A FILTER OR EXTRACTING THEIR GENETIC MATERIAL The process for isolating live cells on a filter or extracting their genetic material. The process comprises the steps of attaching, at least temporarily, a filter to a lower opening of a compartment having, in addition, an air inlet; inserting into the compartment a li... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129244 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DEWATERING, FLOCCULATING AND HARVESTING ALGAE CELLS Described herein are systems, methods and apparatuses, for dewatering, flocculating and harvesting microorganisms. In various implementations, at least one intracellular product from the microorganisms is recovered and processed according to methods disclosed herein. In... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129252 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CELL FILTRATION Methods and systems disclosed in the present application include membrane-like filters and methods and systems that employ these membrane-like filters to isolate circulating tumor cells and other abnormal cells from biological fluids, such as blood. The disclosed method... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129169 | Two-Step Cold Formalin fixation of organic tissue samples A method for fixation of organic tissue samples includes immersing a tissue sample in a solution of Formalin at a temperature of between 2° C. and 10° C. for a first time period (A), and immersing the tissue sample in a cold fixation dehydrating agent for a second tim... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129242 | Falling Film Evaporator An apparatus and method are disclosed for controlling the thickness of a flowing, laminar fluid film. The film flow may be gravity-induced or the result of an alternative force. The fluid is deposited on an upper end of a flow surface where a relatively thick layer of t... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129224 | Method and apparatus for changing one type of cell into another type of cell A method and apparatus converts host cells of a first type into cells of a second type when the host cells are placed in intimate contact with donor cells of the second type. Under predetermined conditions there is transport of a sufficient number of mRNA molecules from... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120107935 | Simplicity in assembling microstructures Concept and examples are provided for simplicity in assembling micro-culture structures. A cell culture could be started prior to the formation of a microstructure. Cultured cells are utilized as glue and spacers to measure and assemble the microstructure automatically.... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107925 | DEVICES FOR SEPARATING CELLS AND METHODS OF USING THEM The present invention refers to a device for separating cells of a defined size from a sample and to a system comprising such devices and further components. Such devices can comprise different components, such as inlet module, intermediate module, outlet module and mic... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120067293 | Biofiltration Applicator for Controlling and Accessing the Initial Point of Contact A woodchip based bio-filtration system for odor and particulate matter removal from exhaust fan emissions from confined animal feeding operation buildings where visual inspection of the initial point of contact between the airflow from the building and the organic media... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120070886 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE A microfluidic device having a substrate with an array of curvilinear cavities. The substrate of the microfluidic device is preferably fabricated of a polymer such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The microfluidic device is manufactured using a gas expansion molding (GEM... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120071352 | Non-labeled virus detection substrate, system, and method based on inverted multi-angular cavity arrays The present invention discloses a non-labeled virus detection substrate, system, and method based on inverted multi-angular cavity arrays. The virus detection substrate is used together with a Raman spectrometer for virus detection. The virus detection substrate has a m... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120070823 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY PROCESSING A SAMPLE The invention relates to a method and a device for processing a biological sample. According to the invention, the processing comprises binding, washing and eluting biomolecules of the biological sample. The aim of the invention is to provide a method and a device for t... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120070883 | HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE MICROBIAL REACTOR The high temperature/high pressure (HTHP) reactor of the present invention includes a main cylinder, a reversible piston inside the cylinder that divides the main cylinder into a pressurization chamber and a reactor chamber, a thermal jacket, a lid and an end cap. The H... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120053449 | MAGNETIC CONFIGURATION AND TIMING SCHEME FOR TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a remarkable tool for probing the brain. However, it is still unclear why specific regions in the cortex are excitable by TMS while others are not. This invention provides methods and tools for the design of efficient magnetic ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052559 | CELL ISOLATION APPARATUS A cell isolation apparatus includes: a chamber body which includes a chamber into which tissue is to be introduced; an isolation member which is moved in the chamber and which is to collide with the tissue to isolate a cell; and a controlling portion which controls an o... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052558 | Flow Controlled Microfluidic Devices A microfluidic device (10) comprises at least one reactant passage (60) defined within a layer (50) of the microfluidic device (10) and comprising one or more chambers (70, 75) disposed along a central axis (110). Each chamber (... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052556 | CELL ISOLATION APPARATUS A cell isolation apparatus includes: a cylinder member that is inserted into a container into which a reagent is to be introduced; a net which is stretched over the cylinder member; a tissue acquiring unit that is projected from the cylinder member; and a bottom lid por... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052557 | MICROCHIP The present invention provides a microchip which is made by bonding a first substrate having a groove provided at the substrate surface and a second substrate together, and has a fluid circuit therein, the fluid circuit having a separation portion for separating a first... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052567 | Microstructure for Particle and Cell Separation, Identification, Sorting, and Manipulation The invention relates to microscale cell separating apparatus which are able to separate cells on the basis of size of the cells, interaction of the cells with surfaces of the apparatus, or both. The apparatus comprises a stepped or sloped separation element (16)... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052485 | SPERM SEPARATION SYSTEM The present invention provides a naturally based Sperm Separation System (SSS) for separation of at least a portion of sperm cell populations (SCP) within an original semen sample, such that an enπched SCP sample is obtained, comprising a a sperm separation device, com... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052578 | GASSING SYSTEM A gas-introduction system useful, for example, in biotechnology for supplying cells or microorganisms with oxygen. The gas-introduction system has a bubble column and a distributor. In the vessel there is situated a liquid medium which is to be supplied with gas. A vect... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052480 | BIOFILTERS FOR LIVING SPACES Techniques described herein are generally related to a biofilter for living spaces. The biofilter may include an organic biofilter medium to serve as a growth base for both plants and one or more microbial colonies. Example embodiments include systems, articles, methods... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052544 | ENUCLEATION OF CELLS WITH PSORALENS The present invention provides compositions and methods for enucleation of cells. In particular, the present invention provides the use of psoralens in enucleation of feeder and/or eggs cells.... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120045765 | COMPOSITE LIQUID CELLS A sample handling method may include drawing an encapsulating liquid from an encapsulating-liquid input; discharging the drawn encapsulating liquid (a) onto a free surface of a carrier liquid in a carrier-liquid conduit comprising a stabilisation feature and (b) proxima... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120045827 | SEPARATION OF ANTIGEN-SPECIFIC MEMORY B CELLS WITH A CONJUGATED BIOPOLYMER SURFACE The present invention provides materials and methods for the isolation of immune cells. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device for the isolation and separation of antigen-specific memory B cells. Immune cells will be separated by flowing the cells al... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120046593 | Laser activated nanothermolysis of cells Provided herein are methods and systems to increase selective thermomechanical damage to a biological body, such as a cancer cell or cell associated with a pathophysiological condition. The biological body or cancer cell is specifically targeted with nanoparticulates co... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120045823 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting Biological Materials A method and apparatus can separate and concentrate a selected component from a multi-component material. The multi-component material may include a whole sample such as adipose tissue, whole blood, or the like. The apparatus generally includes a moveable piston positio... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120040428 | PROCEDURE FOR EXTRACTING OF LIPIDS FROM ALGAE WITHOUT CELL SACRIFICE A system and method are disclosed for extracting lipids from algal cells. In the method, lipids are extracted from algal cells by exposing the algal cells in an aqueous medium to an electric field sufficient to cause release of lipids from said cells. In the system, an ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040444 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING CELLS FOR MICROTOME SECTIONING AND ARCHIVING NUCLEIC ACIDS AND PROTEINS A method and apparatus for embedding cells that utilizes a flow-through embedding technique. The apparatus includes a cell flow pathway defined by an inflow tube for delivering cell fragments from a cell sample to a sample port. The sample port is in fluid communication... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040449 | DISPOSABLE BIOREACTOR AND USE-ONCE STIRRING SYSTEM The present invention relates to a disposable bioreactor including a flexible pouch made of a polymer material and in addition a single-use stirring system placed entirely within said pouch; said stirring system comprising a drive means and at least one stirring means d... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120034344 | BIOREACTORS COMPRISING FUNGAL STRAINS Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an isolated cellulose degrading fungus. Also disclosed are culture compositions and bioreactor compositions comprising the cellulose degrading fungus. Further described herein are filtration and extraction devices comprising ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034601 | Porous Materials for Biological Sample Collection Methods, apparatuses, and systems for collecting samples using hybrid porous materials that include an organic material and an inorganic material. A method for sample collection includes contacting a hybrid porous material and a biological sample to the porous material.... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120028349 | Sorting Chamber A sorting chamber (1) for sorting first particles (25) from second particles (26) comprising: an internal chamber (7), which is delimited by a base wall (2), a top wall (4), and a spacer (6), set between the base wall ( 02/02/2012 | |
| 20120028818 | MICRO FLUIDIC STRUCTURES A micro fluidic system includes a substrate, and, provided on said substrate, at least one flow path interconnecting with functional means in which liquid samples can be treated by desired procedures. The flow paths are laid out to form a pattern for the transport of li... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028342 | SLIP CHIP DEVICE AND METHODS A device is described having a first surface having a plurality of first areas and a second surface having a plurality of second areas. The first surface and the second surface are opposed to one another and can move relative to each other from at least a first position... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120025954 | System and method for data management in automated biological instruments To simplify the process of preparing tissue specimens on slides, an advanced automated slide processing device is disclosed. The automated slide processing device comprises a robotic arm that both senses input and delivers output. The input sensing includes sensing radi... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028272 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ISOLATING CELLS The invention provides a device and methods for separating and isolating cells.... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028298 | System and method for automated tissue slide processing and data management To simplify the process of preparing tissue specimens on slides, an advanced automated slide processing device is disclosed. The automated slide processing device comprises a robotic arm that both senses input and delivers output. The input sensing may include sensing r... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028275 | BIOMIMETIC MEMBRANE FOR CELL EXPANSION The invention relates to a membrane which can be used for cultivating adherent or suspension cells, in particular adherent cells, wherein said membrane allows for the adhesion and proliferation of the cells due to modification of the membrane surface with a combination ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021501 | Cell Separation Method And Apparatus Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods for isolating a fraction of interest from a physiological fluid sample. A sample holder for isolating a fraction of interest from a physiological fluid sample includes a flexible compartment and a rigid exoskeleton that support... | 01/26/2012 |
