Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VITRIFYING TISSUE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2009/155430
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An apparatus for vitrifying a biological specimen includes a cap member, a tubular plunger, and a specimen chamber. The cap member includes a stem portion integrally formed with a receiving portion. The receiving portion has a disc-like shape and includes an outer surface. The outer surface includes a first skirt member comprised of a heat-sealable material. The first skirt member is attached along a circumferential portion of the outer surface. The specimen chamber has an open first end-portion, a closed second-end-portion, and a cavity extending between the first and second end portions. The cavity is defined by oppositely disposed inner and outer surfaces. The specimen chamber further includes a second skirt member comprised of heat-sealable material. The second skirt member is attached along a circumferential portion of the outer surface.
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Inventors:
KADER AMR FAROUK ABDEL (US)
FALCONE TOMASSO (US)
KOTSCHI HELMUTH (US)
FALCONE TOMASSO (US)
KOTSCHI HELMUTH (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2009/047815
Publication Date:
December 16, 2010
Filing Date:
June 18, 2009
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION (US)
International Classes:
B01L3/00; A01N1/02; B65D85/50; G01N1/42
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2006012613A1 | 2006-02-02 | |||
| WO2003024213A1 | 2003-03-27 | |||
| WO2006007711A1 | 2006-01-26 |
Foreign References:
| EP0364633A1 | 1990-04-25 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
WESORICK, Richard, S. (Sundheim Covell & Tummino L.L.P.,1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 170, Cleveland OH, US)
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