Method, system and apparatus for improved micromanipulation and storage
US9826733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D7/0617
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application relates to the manipulation and handling of biological materials and, in one form, provides an apparatus for micromanipulation of biological material, including a channel for accommodating biological material and allowing for passage of liquid treatment solutions. The apparatus may include a two part construction wherein two portions of the apparatus are adapted to be heat sealed with a secondary material intermediate the two portions prior to a vitrification process step. A system for vitrification of a biological specimen is also provided including a software operable means for controlling the temperature environment, a software operable means for controlling fluid dispense volume and velocity and aspiration volume and velocity for the application of liquid treatment solutions to the biological specimen, and a software operable means for controlling protocol time.
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