Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including condition or time responsive control means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Beisner, William H (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including condition or time responsive control means
C435S286400, C435S287300, C435S288400, C435S288700, C435S303100, C435S809000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07867752
ABSTRACT:
The present invention pertains to an apparatus for holding cells. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for incubating cells having a dynamically controlled environment in which the cells are grown, which are maintained in a desired condition and in which cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. The apparatus also comprises a mechanism for determining the state of the cells. The determining mechanism is in communication with the incubating mechanism. The present invention pertains to a method for holding cells. The method comprises the steps of incubating the cells in a dynamically controlled environment which is maintained in a desired condition and in which the cells can be examined while the environment is dynamically controlled and maintained in the desired condition. Additionally, there is the step of determining the state of the cells.
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DiMilla Paul A.
Domach Michael M.
Greenberger Joel S.
Houck Raymond K.
Beisner William H
Schwartz Ansel M.
University of Pittsburgh
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