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Air gap for supporting cells

US9463083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2014
Grant dateOct 11, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M31/10
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus is provided, including a housing configured for insertion into a body of a subject; at least one oxygen reservoir disposed within the housing; and at least one layer of transplanted cells, disposed within the housing; and gaseous oxygen disposed within the at least one oxygen reservoir. Other embodiments are also described.

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