Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Bioreactor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-09
2011-11-15
Marcheschi, Michael (Department: 1775)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Bioreactor
C435S287800, C435S297500, C435S304200, C435S305100, C435S305300, C435S305400, C422S551000, C422S552000, C422S553000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058060
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a culture insert carrier, a culture insert and a culture system for culturing and testing of different kinds of cells, such as for example skin models. A culture insert carrier for supporting at least one culture insert in a culture tray having at least one well, wherein the culture insert carrier comprises a plane member with at least one opening for insertion of the at least one culture insert in such a way that the culture insert carrier supports the at least one culture insert in a position in the culture tray is provided. Further, a culture insert comprising a plurality of suspension elements including a first set of suspension elements and a second set of suspension elements, the suspension elements being adapted to suspend the culture insert in a plurality of vertical positions, including a first vertical position and a second vertical position, in relation to a frame is provided.
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Japanese Office Action dated Apr. 26, 2011 for related Japanese Patent Application No. 2008-515048.
Esser Peter
Iskov Stefan
Pedersen Klaus
Stigborg Frank T.
Ma Jameson
Marcheschi Michael
Nunc A/S
Volentine & Whitt PLLC
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