Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of... – Method of storing cells in a viable state
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Saucier, Sandra E. (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Method of storing cells in a viable state
Reexamination Certificate
active
07150991
ABSTRACT:
Methods are disclosed that provide for the preservation of living human and other cells at room temperature or higher temperatures which can be applied to research, medical and defense applications. These methods represent a significant improvement relative to currently used methods that employ preservation at cryogenic temperatures. Using these methods, living human and other cells can be stored at room temperature or higher, and subsequently be recovered as living cells capable of dividing and exhibiting other well recognized properties of living cells.
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Avila Herbert A.
Berninger Mark S.
Helm Richard
Potts Malcolm
Saucier Sandra E.
Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties Inc.
Whitham Curtis Christofferson & Cook PC
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