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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7819796 | Embryo modification and implantation The present invention relates to constructs and methods used to enhance the attachment and implantation of an embryo. It is shown that modified glycolipids and glycolipid-attachment molecule constructs can be used to modify embryos, or localised to target tissues, t... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7458931 | Syringe for artificial insemination with lateral window The invention concerns a syringe for injecting the content of a straw enabling the reading of data borne by the straw, even when it is ready for use. The straw is placed in a tubular body (12) of the syringe in a housing (30) wherein is provided at lea... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7322931 | Sonography guided embyro transfer for in vitro fertilization The present provides novel systems and methods to facilitate embryo transfer, to maximize implantation rates and to improve pregnancy rates resulting from In Vitro fertilization. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7282363 | Intravaginal culture (IVC) method and container therefor A fertilization and culture container, e.g. for intravaginal use, comprises a container body having an orifice for introducing a culture medium, one or more oocytes and sperm, resealable closure means for selectively opening and closing the container body orifice, t... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7258669 | Medico-surgical devices An embryo-transfer catheter has an extruded shaft with a gas-filled lumen that extends helically along the catheter to provide an ultrasound marker. The catheter has a side opening close to a closed rounded patient end. The catheter could be completely transparent t... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253334 | Methods for cloning non-human mammals using reprogrammed donor chromatin or donor cells The invention provides methods for cloning mammals that allow the donor chromosomes or donor cells to be reprogrammed prior to insertion into an enucleated oocyte. The invention also features methods of inserting chromosomes or nuclei into recipient cells. ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7202395 | Assessment method A method of assessing the viability of a cell comprises incubating the cell in a culture medium. The culture medium includes a plurality of amino acids and the change in concentration in the medium of at least one amino acid is determined. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| RE39533 | Process for intra-uterine fertilization in mammals and device for implementation thereof The A fertilization process comprises includes the following steps: a) a container (15) which can be introduced into, and lodged in, the uterine cavity of the mammal is provided; b) the container (15) is filled with a culture medium, at least one ovo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189200 | Animal-use artificial inseminator An improved animal-use artificial inseminator comprised of an insemination tube with a nozzle at its front extremity into which an insemination sheath is inserted and a connector at the rear extremity of the insemination tube having a check membrane. After the insem... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7094527 | System for in-vitro fertilization with spermatozoa separated into X-chromosome and Y-chromosome bearing populations An IVF system for successfully utilizing spermatozoa separated into X-chromosome bearing and into Y-chromosome bearing population for insemination. The IVF system includes fertilization medium that can shorten the time from insemination to cleavage and a portable in... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7074983 | Transgenic bovine comprising human immunoglobulin loci and producing human immunoglobulin The present invention relates to the production of a transgenic bovine which comprises a genetic modification that results in inactivation and loss of expression of its endogenous antibodies, and the expression of xenogenous antibodies, preferably human antibodies. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7065394 | Guide catheter A guide catheter has properties that promote enhanced visibility of the guide catheter using fluoroscopic or ultrasonic imaging techniques. The tip of the guide catheter may incorporate a material that is both fluoro and echo visible. The first material also may be ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6929598 | Catheter for artificial insemination A catheter for artificial insemination which is a hollow cylindrical catheter having open ends at both ends, the catheter comprising a small diameter portion forming a distal end portion, a large diameter portion forming a proximal end portion and a tapered portion ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6905458 | Echogenic or radio opaque device for removal from or transfer into the genital organs An echogenic and/or radio-opaque device adapted to permit carrying out removals from the genital organs for analysis, or adapted to promote the transfer of products, particularly gametes or embryos, into the female genital organs, or again adapted to carry out tests... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6875168 | Oocyte and embryo handling apparatus Oocyte extraction apparatus or embryo replacement apparatus has a flexible tube along which the oocyte or embryo passes. The tube extends along an outer jacket which maintains the temperature within the tube. The jacket may be thermally insulating or it may be heate... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6838278 | Device for cell transfer A device for transferring cells present in fluid media is provided which is especially useful for in vitro fertilization techniques and intracytoplasmic sperm injection procedures. ... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6695766 | Magnetic embryo transfer The invention provides (1) a method for stabilizing an egg or embryo in the uterus of a female mammal, (2) eggs or embryos having improved stability in the uterus, and (3) a method for preparing these eggs or embryos. The invention involves the use of mag... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6673008 | Fallopian tube and method of in vitro fertilization and embryo development A device for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid. A method for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid is also provided.... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6623422 | Method and apparatus for assisted embryo implantation A method and apparatus for assisted embryo implantation using a specialized microcatheter to prepare an implantation site within the subject's endometrial lining and to transport and place an embryo into the implantation site.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6613538 | Detection of HLA-G The present invention relates to the detection of HLA-G. Antibodies to both soluble and membrane bound HLA-G are disclosed. Exemplary antibodies include 2C/C8, 3C/G4, and 4H84. 2C/C8 and 4H84 antibodies bind to the same region of HLA-G, which is a differe... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6610005 | Catheter system for implanting embryos Described is a catheter system for implanting embryos into a woman's uterus. The catheter system utilizes a protective catheter sleeve for introducing a catheter into the uterus without mucus contamination of an inner catheter. Once the sleeve containing ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6527703 | Device for sow-intra-uterine insemination and embryo transfer An internal catheter has a flexible plastic inner tube with an integrally formed protruding head with an axial channel. The internal catheter extends through an axial channel in an exterior catheter. With the internal catheter head withdrawn within the fo... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6309843 | Glycoprotein for use in determining endometrial receptivity An isolated and purified glycoprotein designated PUP-1 and functional analogs thereof are disclosed and characterized by being a progesterone induced and estradiol inhibited secretory glycoprotein from stromal cells of endometrial origin; having an N-term... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6196965 | Compositions methods and devices for embryo implantation for in vitro fertilization The present invention is directed to compositions and apparatus to be used in methods of implantation of embryos for in vitro fertilization. The methods include insertion of embryos that have attached adhesives. Such methods, compositions and apparatus ca... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6130086 | Composition for an in vitro fertilization medium The present invention aims to provide a medium composition for in vitro fertilization, in particular, a composition usable in the culture of ova or early embryos which are fertilized eggs, the preparation or culture of sperm, and the pre-treatment of ova ... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6117126 | Surgical module with independent microprocessor-based communication A system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic surgical procedures. The system includes a data communications b... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6071689 | System for improving yield of sexed embryos in mammals Improved insemination systems particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include systems which achieve superovulation and then multiple embryo production with sexed embryos. These systems combine with other techniques, including techniques... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6010448 | Embryo transfer arrangement The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for implantation of an embryo by a flexible delivery catheter onto a pre-selected optimum site on the endometrium of a female uterus. The method comprises the steps of securing the embryo onto the end... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5961444 | In vitro fertilization procedure using direct vision The present invention covers a method for the emplacement of an embryo against an endometrium wall of a uterus. The method comprises the steps of: placing the embryo onto a balloon; inserting the balloon into a uterus; inflating the balloon in the uterus,... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5916144 | System for introducing a fluid into the uterus of an animal This invention relates to a system for penetrating the uterus of an animal during a non-surgical procudure, the uterus having a cervix leading to a uterus body. The system comprises a probe having a long tubular body with a central longitudinal axis, open... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5837543 | Human embryo co-culture system and uses thereof The present invention provides a human embryo co-culture system comprising a suspension of cultured human tubal epithelial cells. Also provided is a method of method of improving the pregnancy rate of a female undergoing in vitro fertilization, comprising... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5827174 | Biological speciman containment and incubation pouch The present invention includes a closed sterile in-vitro fertilization system to provide incubation for an oocyte. The system comprises a pouch having a flexible front and a flexible back wall joined at their outer peripheries. The pouch is divided into a... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5824548 | Method of increasing survival of cultured primate embryos in medium containing exogenous gonadotrophin releasor hormone Invitro incubation of primate embryos in the presence of gonadotrophin releasor hormone (GnRH) results in enhanced chorionic gonadotrophin production associated with increased survival and attachment of the embryos. Treatment of invitro fertilized embryos... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5759763 | Method for cryopreservation of primordial germ cells and germ cells Cryopreservation of primordial germ cells and germ cells, in which primordial germ cells or germ cells are separated from bird embryos before meiosis and are then suspended and frozen in a freezing medium containing a cryoprotective agent is useful for th... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5707339 | Method of directly freezing porcine embryos A method of directly freezing porcine embryos which includes adding a solution to be frozen including ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, bovine serum and dextran in the presence of basic medium to porcine embryos and freezing the resulting mixture.... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5693479 | Fertility determination with transforming growth factor ଲ Therapeutic and diagnostic methods of use for the growth factor transforming growth factor ଲ, are provided by this invention. In accordance with preferred embodiments, methods of determining competence of a conceptus toward uterine implantation are ... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5656010 | System for effecting embryo transplant The invention involves a system for effecting the nonsurgical transplant of embryos into the uterus of an animal. The system comprises (1) a long tubular gripping instrument having an open forward end configured for gripping the walls of the cervix of the... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5627066 | Method and apparatus for in vitro fertilization This invention relates to a method and apparatus for concentrating motile erm from a sperm sample, including concentrating sperm in the vicinity of one or more oocytes for in vitro fertilization. The method comprises placing a volume of fertilization medi... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5563059 | Use of human inhibin and human activin to increase the number of mature primate oocytes A method is provided for increasing the fertilization potential of oocytes comprising culturing oocytes in vitro with an effective amount of inhibin, activin, or a combination of inhibin and activin. Preferably the oocytes being cultured are immature. Aft... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5558636 | Method of effecting embryo transplant This invention is directed to a method of effecting the non-surgical transplant of embryos into the uterus of an animal. The method involves the use of a long tubular gripping instrument having an open forward end and an external gripping formation genera... | 09/24/1996 |
