Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Differentiated tissue perfusion or preservation apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Ford, Allison M (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Differentiated tissue perfusion or preservation apparatus
C435S001100, C435S001200, C435S297100, C435S299100, C435S395000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960166
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a three-dimensional system, and compositions obtained therefrom, wherein individual layers of the system comprise channels divided longitudinally into two compartments by a centrally positioned membrane, and wherein each compartment can comprise a different cell type.
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Borenstein Jeffrey T.
Vacanti Joseph P.
Weinberg Eli
Chaclas, Esq. George N.
Edwards Angell Palmer & & Dodge LLP
Ford Allison M
Lauro, Esq. Peter C.
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory
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