Systems and methods for vitrifying tissue
US8030063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N1/42
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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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