Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Bioreactor
Reexamination Certificate
2003-03-03
2008-09-09
Lankford, Jr., Leon B. (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Bioreactor
C435S325000, C435S283100, C435S304100, C435S305100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07422893
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for growing cells in a 2-D cell cassette having a matrix for cell growth under pressure comprising two side assemblies which include a frame with a rigid support that fits over the 2-D cell cassette, with said assemblies positioned on either side of the cassette over the solid support sides, and a means to secure the sides of the cassette. The invention also provides different uses of this apparatus.
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Diresta Gene R.
Healey John H.
Schwar Robert
Fernandez Susan E.
Lankford , Jr. Leon B.
Law Offices of Albert Wai-Kit Chan PLLC
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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