Method and system for processing a biological sample

US11578303B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GENEA IP HOLDINGS PTY LIMITED · AU

Inventors

• Chester Henderson · Melbourne, AU
• Ben HOBBS · Melbourne, AU
• John McCormack · Cottles Bridge, AU
• Benedict Stewart-Steele · Goornong, AU
• Andrew Christopher Jenkins · Melbourne, AU
• Sam Gason · Melbourne, AU
• Eduardo Vom · Melbourne, AU
• Susanna Brandi · Sydney, AU
• Teija Tuulikki Peura · Brisbane, AU

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 31, 2018
• Grant date: Feb 14, 2023
• Expiry date: Feb 22, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01L2300/0861
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present application is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume including buffer solution, wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween, selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween, wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume includes moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.