Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Differentiated tissue or organ other than blood – per se – or... – Including perfusion; composition therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-28
2009-08-18
Lankford, L Blaine (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Differentiated tissue or organ other than blood, per se, or...
Including perfusion; composition therefor
C435S001100, C436S063000, C436S148000, C436S163000, C514S002600, C514S018700, C514S474000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07575856
ABSTRACT:
The present invention describes devices, solutions, and methods for the ex-vivo assessment, resuscitation, triage, and maintenance of human candidate cadaveric hearts.
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Birjinuik Vladimir
Khuri Shukri
Thatte Hemant
Ford Allison M.
Lankford L Blaine
Medlen & Carroll LLP
President and Fellows of Harvard College
The United States of America as represented by the Department of
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