Cell structure connection method and connection support device
US12338424B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/30
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The connection support device includes a rod-shaped member insertable into respective hollow portions of two or more cell structures, the rod-shaped member being inserted into the hollow portions, the rod-shaped member including a circular cross section having an outer diameter capable of adhering to inner surfaces of the cell structures when the rod-shaped member contracts after maturing, and a total length longer than a sum of respective lengths of the two or more cell structures, and two presser devices including clamp portions capable of being fixed to the rod-shaped member by clamping and fitting to the rod-shaped member, the rod-shaped member being made of a material with oxygen permeability.
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