Systems and methods for vitrifying tissue

Details Systems and methods for vitrifying tissue Systems and methods for vitrifying tissue

2009-06-18

2011-10-04

Bowers, Nathan (Department: 1775)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Microorganism preservation, storage, or transport apparatus

C435S001100, C435S001200, C435S001300, C435S260000, C435S374000, C422S547000, C073S864000, C073S864160, C073S864910

Reexamination Certificate

active

08030063

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for vitrifying a biological specimen includes a cap member, a tubular plunger, and a specimen chamber. The cap member includes a stem portion integrally formed with a receiving portion. The receiving portion has a disc-like shape and includes an outer surface. The outer surface includes a first skirt member comprised of a heat-sealable material. The first skirt member is attached along a circumferential portion of the outer surface. The specimen chamber has an open first end portion, a closed second end portion, and a cavity extending between the first and second end portions. The cavity is defined by oppositely disposed inner and outer surfaces. The specimen chamber further includes a second skirt member comprised of heat-sealable material. The second skirt member is attached along a circumferential portion of the outer surface.

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