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Apparatuses and methods for gel molding and culture

US8551771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Chung Gung University · TW

Inventors

Min Wu · Beijing, CN
Wan-Chen Tsai · Taipei, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 10, 2009
Grant date	Oct 8, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 24, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12M23/12
WIPO fieldBiotechnology
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gel molding apparatus is adapted to be used in combination with a vessel that has a plurality of solution chambers, and includes a lid plate and a plurality of columns that project from a top surface of the lid plate. Each of the columns has a bottom side connected to the top surface of the lid plate, a top side opposite to the bottom side, and a well recessed from the top side for receiving a gel suspension and having a depth from the top side. A method for gel molding is conducted via the gel molding apparatus. A culture apparatus includes the vessel and the gel molding apparatus. A method for culture is performed through the culture apparatus.

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