Abstract

The present invention provides a device and system for monitoring the accuracy of procedures in the course of the performance of a task, the task comprising at least one procedure to be performed, the device comprising: an input interface for receiving input data relating to the procedures; a data store for storing data relating to the procedures; a processor for: comparing the input data with the stored data; and generating a comparison result indicating the result of that comparison; and an output interface for outputting the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
• G16H 10/65 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD
• G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

Abstract

The present application is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume including buffer solution, wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween, selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween, wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume includes moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• A61B 17/43 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters

Abstract

An apparatus for micromanipulation of biological material, includes a vessel (1) having a reservoir (2) wherein the vessel has a channel (3) formed in a portion of the reservoir, the channel including an intermediate restriction (4) dimensioned to resist passage of the biological material but allow passage of liquid treatment solutions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• A61B 17/43 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination
• A61B 17/435 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for embryo transplantation
• A61D 19/02 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination
• A61D 19/04 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for embryo transplantation

Abstract

The present invention provides for assessing biological samples for developmental viability utilising microscopy by contemporaneously capturing bright field and dark field images of a biological sample within a time lapse measurement interval.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 21/12 - Condensers affording bright-field illumination
• G02B 21/08 - Condensers
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation

Abstract

The present invention is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume comprising buffer solution; wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween; selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween; wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume comprises moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B81B 5/00 - Devices comprising elements which are movable in relation to each other, e.g. comprising slidable or rotatable elements
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12N 5/076 - Sperm cellsSpermatogonia

Abstract

The present invention is directed to the processing of a biological sample into its constituent components for use in ART and includes introducing a sample into a first volume disposed adjacent a second volume comprising buffer solution; wherein the first and second volumes are adapted for fluid communication therebetween; selectively separating the first volume from the second volume with a movable closure member disposed therebetween; wherein the step of selectively separating the first volume from the second volume comprises moving the closure member so that a fluid communication aperture is formed by one or a combination of the closure member or the closure member in combination with the first and second volumes to allow fluid communication between the first volume and the second volume such that motile cells migrate from the sample in the first volume to the buffer solution in the second volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• B81B 5/00 - Devices comprising elements which are movable in relation to each other, e.g. comprising slidable or rotatable elements
• C12N 5/076 - Sperm cellsSpermatogonia
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Abstract

The present invention provides a device and system for monitoring the accuracy of procedures in the course of the performance of a task, the task comprising at least one procedure to be performed, the device comprising: an input interface for receiving input data relating to the procedures; a data store for storing data relating to the procedures; a processor for: comparing the input data with the stored data; and generating a comparison result indicating the result of that comparison; and an output interface for outputting the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
• G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
• G16H 10/65 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD
• G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
• G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
• G01N 35/04 - Details of the conveyor system
• A61D 19/02 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination

Abstract

The present invention relates to the handling of biological samples, for example, the holding, manipulating and culturing of biological samples. In one form the invention provides an overlay encapsulant for an in vitro cell culture comprising a synthetic compound and in another aspect the invention provides methods of temporarily encapsulating an in vitro cell culture comprising a synthetic compound. The invention has use in relation to the culturing and more particularly the encapsulation of biological samples, such as for example zygotes, embryos, oocytes, stem cells, sperm located in a culturing space, relevant pluripotent derivative(s) and/or differentiated progeny, intact or dispersed tissue and/or intact organism(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
• A61K 35/12 - Materials from mammalsCompositions comprising non-specified tissues or cellsCompositions comprising non-embryonic stem cellsGenetically modified cells
• C12N 5/073 - Embryonic cells or tissuesFoetal cells or tissues
• C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of culturing of biological samples and in one form provides feedback in a biological sample culturing system to improve the viability of biological samples wherein the feedback comprises one or a combination of: measuring and manipulating environmental parameters operatively associated with the biological sample culturing system, and; measuring and manipulating culturing media parameters operatively associated with the biological sample culturing system. In another form the invention provides control of the culturing of biological samples in a biological sample culturing system comprising the steps of: mixing individual culture media components in response to one of a predetermined user selection or a predetermined user profile; dispensing the mixed media components into a preselected culturing pod containing at least one biological sample; providing feedback for the mixing step by measuring one or a combination of environmental parameters and culturing media parameters of the at least one biological sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 3/00 - Condition-responsive control processes
• C12M 1/36 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology including condition or time responsive control, e.g. automatically controlled fermentors
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters

Abstract

The present invention provides a device and system for monitoring the accuracy of procedures in the course of the performance of a task, the task comprising at least one procedure to be performed, the device comprising: an input interface for receiving input data relating to the procedures; a data store for storing data relating to the procedures; a processor for: comparing the input data with the stored data; and generating a comparison result indicating the result of that comparison; and an output interface for outputting the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

• G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
• G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• G16H 10/65 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD

Abstract

The present invention provides a device and system for monitoring the accuracy of procedures in the course of the performance of a task, the task comprising at least one procedure to be performed, the device comprising: an input interface for receiving input data relating to the procedures; a data store for storing data relating to the procedures; a processor for: comparing the input data with the stored data; and generating a comparison result indicating the result of that comparison; and an output interface for outputting the comparison result.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
• G06Q 50/24 - Patient record management (processing of medical or biological data for scientific purposes G06F 19/00)
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Goods & Services

Software; data processing software; computer programs for scanners; programs written on data carriers for processing encoded data on computers; computer hardware; data communications hardware; data processing equipment; electronic data collection apparatus and equipment; electronic data processing apparatus and equipment; scanners (data processing equipment), including hand-held scanners; data encoding apparatus; decoders; encoders; readers (data processing equipment); bar code readers; data readers being optical devices for data processing apparatus; optical character readers for data processing or data entry; digital data transmission apparatus; optical data storage labels (bar codes); computer chips; data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders for use in connection with identifying, tracking and managing materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; software and computer programs for decoding, collating, processing, managing or reproducing data collected by data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders used to identify, track and manage materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing. Software as a service (saas); computer software design services; computer software development services; computer software consultancy services; rental of computer software; rental of computer hardware; computer hardware design services; design services in relation to data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders; data encryption services; provision of software as a service for use in connection with conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; scientific and technological services, including in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; research and design services in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing.

Abstract

A method of cryopreservation of biological material includes the steps of providing an apparatus including a vessel having a reservoir wherein the vessel has a channel formed in a portion of the reservoir, the channel including an intermediate restriction dimensioned to resist passage of the biological material but allow passage of liquid treatment solutions, and the channel including sub-reservoirs at either end of the restriction; introducing the biological material into a reservoir region of the apparatus for capture in a channel region of the vessel; irrigating and draining the biological material with a series of vitrification solutions introduced into a first of the sub-reservoirs and removed from a second of the sub-reservoirs; final draining the irrigation solutions from the vessel; and vitrifying the vessel and captive biological material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• A61B 17/43 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination
• A61D 19/02 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination
• A61D 19/04 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for embryo transplantation
• A61B 17/435 - Gynaecological or obstetrical instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for embryo transplantation

Goods & Services

Software; data processing software; computer programs for scanners; programs written on data carriers for processing encoded data on computers; computer hardware; data communications hardware; data processing equipment; electronic data collection apparatus and equipment; electronic data processing apparatus and equipment; scanners (data processing equipment), including hand-held scanners; data encoding apparatus; decoders; encoders; readers (data processing equipment); bar code readers; data readers being optical devices for data processing apparatus; optical character readers for data processing or data entry; digital data transmission apparatus; optical data storage labels (bar codes); computer chips; data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders for use in connection with identifying, tracking and managing materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; software and computer programs for decoding, collating, processing, managing or reproducing data collected by data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders used to identify, track and manage materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing. Software as a service (saas); computer software design services; computer software development services; computer software consultancy services; rental of computer software; rental of computer hardware; computer hardware design services; design services in relation to data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders; data encryption services; provision of software as a service for use in connection with conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; scientific and technological services, including in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; research and design services in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing.

Abstract

Methods and compositions for producing cells expressing CD56/Pax3, CD56Pax7, and/or Pax3/Pax7 are provided herein. In some instances, the method involves contacting a pluripotent stem cell in an in vitro culture with one compound, or with two or more compounds at the same time, wherein the contacting the pluripotent stem cell in the in vitro culture with one compound, or with two or more compounds at the same time, directly results in generation of cells expressing CD56/Pax3, CD56/Pax7, or Pax3/Pax7. Also provided are methods of using the generated cells. Typically one of the compounds is a wnt pathway activator, such as the GSK3 inhibitor CHIR99021.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/077 - Mesenchymal cells, e.g. bone cells, cartilage cells, marrow stromal cells, fat cells or muscle cells
• A61K 35/34 - MusclesSmooth muscle cellsHeartCardiac stem cellsMyoblastsMyocytesCardiomyocytes
• C12N 5/02 - Propagation of single cells or cells in suspensionMaintenance thereofCulture media therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to the handling of biological samples, for example, the holding, manipulating and culturing of biological samples. In one form the invention provides an overlay encapsulant for an in vitro cell culture comprising a synthetic compound and in another aspect the invention provides methods of temporarily encapsulating an in vitro cell culture comprising a synthetic compound. The invention has use in relation to the culturing and more particularly the encapsulation of biological samples, such as for example zygotes, embryos, oocytes, stem cells, sperm located in a culturing space, relevant pluripotent derivative(s) and/or differentiated progeny, intact or dispersed tissue and/or intact organism(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/00 - Preservation of bodies of humans or animals, or parts thereof
• A61K 35/00 - Medicinal preparations containing materials or reaction products thereof with undetermined constitution
• C12N 1/26 - Processes using, or culture media containing, hydrocarbons
• C12N 5/07 - Animal cells or tissues

Abstract

The present invention relates to the handling of biological samples, for example, the holding, manipulating and culturing of biological samples. In one form the invention provides an overlay encapsulant for an in vitro cell culture comprising a synthetic compound and in another aspect the invention provides methods of temporarily encapsulating an in vitro cell culture comprising a synthetic compound. The invention has use in relation to the culturing and more particularly the encapsulation of biological samples, such as for example zygotes, embryos, oocytes, stem cells, sperm located in a culturing space, relevant pluripotent derivative(s) and/or differentiated progeny, intact or dispersed tissue and/or intact organism(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/00 - Preservation of bodies of humans or animals, or parts thereof
• C12N 5/07 - Animal cells or tissues
• C12N 1/26 - Processes using, or culture media containing, hydrocarbons
• A61K 35/00 - Medicinal preparations containing materials or reaction products thereof with undetermined constitution

Abstract

The present invention provides for assessing biological samples for developmental viability utilising microscopy by contemporaneously capturing bright field and dark field images of a biological sample within a time lapse measurement interval.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 3/10 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus for culture in eggs
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
• G02B 21/10 - Condensers affording dark-field illumination
• G02B 21/12 - Condensers affording bright-field illumination

Abstract

The present invention provides for assessing biological samples for developmental viability utilising microscopy by contemporaneously capturing bright field and dark field images of a biological sample within a time lapse measurement interval.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 21/10 - Condensers affording dark-field illumination
• G02B 21/12 - Condensers affording bright-field illumination
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
• C12M 3/10 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus for culture in eggs

Goods & Services

(1) Software for digital, electronic and computer hardware, apparatus and equipment used to conduct, manage and monitor scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; software for processing data collected in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; computer programs for optical scanners, image scanners and laser scanners used to identify, monitor, track and manage workflow, materials, substances and media in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; programs written on data carriers for processing encoded data on computers; computer hardware; digital, electronic and computer hardware and equipment for storing and processing data collected in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; optical scanners, image scanners and laser scanners; bar code readers; optical character readers for data processing or data entry; optical data storage labels (bar codes); computer chips; optical scanners, image scanners, laser scanners, bar code readers and optical character readers for use in connection with identifying, tracking and managing materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; software and computer programs for decoding, collating, processing, managing or reproducing data collected by data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders used to identify, track and manage materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing (1) Software as a service (SaaS) provider in the fields of conducting and managing scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; computer software design services, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; computer software development services, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; computer software consultancy services, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; rental of computer software, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; rental of computer hardware, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; computer hardware design services, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; computer software and hardware design services in relation to optical scanners, image scanners, laser scanners and bar code readers, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; data encryption services, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; provision of software as a service for use in connection with conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; scientific and technological services, being conducting and managing scientific, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing; research services in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing, provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing

Goods & Services

Software for use in conducting and managing scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; data processing software; computer programs for scanners, namely, computer software for scanners used to identify, monitor, track and manage workflow, materials, substances and media in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; programs written on data carriers for processing encoded data on computers; computer hardware; data communications hardware, namely, communications servers; data processing equipment; electronic data collection apparatus and equipment, namely, data processing apparatus; electronic data processing apparatus and equipment, namely, computers for processing data; scanners and hand-held scanners; data encoding apparatus, namely, encoders; decoders software; encoders; optical readers; bar code readers; data readers being optical devices for data processing apparatus, namely, optical readers; optical character readers for data processing or data entry; digital data transmission apparatus; optical data storage labels, namely, encoded bar codes labels; computer chips; data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, namely, optical readers, scanners, RFID readers and decoders for use in connection with identifying, tracking and managing materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilization, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; software and computer programs for decoding, collating, processing, managing or reproducing data collected by data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders used to identify, track and manage materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilization, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for use in conducting and managing scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; computer software design services; computer software development services; computer software consultancy services; rental of computer software; rental of computer hardware; computer hardware design services; design services in relation to data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders; data encryption services; provision of software as a service for use in connection with conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilization, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; scientific and technological services, namely, medical laboratory services, clinical laboratory services and scientific laboratory services in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilization, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonography, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; scientific and technological services, namely, scientific, medical, laboratory and technological research in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilization, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonography, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; research and design services in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilization, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; provision of information in relation to all of the foregoing

Goods & Services

Software for use in conducting and managing scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; data processing software; computer programs for scanners, namely, computer software for scanners used to identify, monitor, track and manage workflow, materials, substances and media in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; programs written on data carriers for processing encoded data on computers; computer hardware; data communications hardware, namely, communications servers; data processing equipment; electronic data collection apparatus and equipment, namely, data processing apparatus; electronic data processing apparatus and equipment, namely, computers for processing data; scanners and hand-held scanners; data encoding apparatus, namely, encoders; decoders software; encoders; optical readers; bar code readers; data readers being optical devices for data processing apparatus, namely, optical readers; optical character readers for data processing or data entry; digital data transmission apparatus; optical data storage labels, namely, encoded bar codes labels; computer chips; data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, namely, optical readers, scanners, RFID readers and decoders for use in connection with identifying, tracking and managing materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; software and computer programs for decoding, collating, processing, managing or reproducing data collected by data processing equipment, data collection apparatus, scanners, readers and decoders used to identify, track and manage materials, substances and media used in the course of conducting scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing Software as a service (SAAS) featuring software for use in conducting and managing scientific, medical, laboratory and technological services, procedures and research; 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Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of culturing of biological samples and in one form provides feedback in a biological sample culturing system to improve the viability of biological samples wherein the feedback comprises one or a combination of: measuring and manipulating environmental parameters operatively associated with the biological sample culturing system, and; measuring and manipulating culturing media parameters operatively associated with the biological sample culturing system. In another form the invention provides control of the culturing of biological samples in a biological sample culturing system comprising the steps of: mixing individual culture media components in response to one of a predetermined user selection or a predetermined user profile; dispensing the mixed media components into a preselected culturing pod containing at least one biological sample; providing feedback for the mixing step by measuring one or a combination of environmental parameters and culturing media parameters of the at least one biological sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of testing and evaluation of biological samples and provides an apparatus for cultured samples including at least one independently accessible module adapted for incubating at least one of a number of samples wherein the at least one module is operatively associated with a light source and a movable optical inspection means adapted for motion about a viewing axis through the module to enable a sweeping of viewing area. The invention also provides a method of assessing cultured samples for viability, including the steps of: disposing biological samples in a substantially elliptical arrangement within a culturing chamber of an independently accessible module and imaging individual samples of the substantially elliptical arrangement with optical inspection means driven within an X-Y plane that is normal to a viewing axis through the module to obtain time lapse measurement of development of individual samples.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus
• G02B 21/00 - Microscopes
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
• G02B 21/34 - Microscope slides, e.g. mounting specimens on microscope slides
• G02B 21/02 - Objectives
• G02B 21/26 - StagesAdjusting means therefor
• G02B 21/30 - Base structure with heating device
• G02B 21/36 - Microscopes arranged for photographic purposes or projection purposes
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/32 - Inoculator or sampler multiple field or continuous type

Goods & Services

Culture media (other than for medical or veterinary use); cell culture media (other than for medical or veterinary use); human cell products and cell culture media for scientific research or use (excluding medical and veterinary use); human cell products and cell culture media for laboratory use (excluding medical and veterinary use); biological and chemical products and substances for scientific use (other than for medical or veterinary use); none of the foregoing being products or substances for the treatment of bone or tissue defects or for use in connection with wound healing or tissue repair. Culture media for medical use; cell culture media for medical use; human cell products and cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use; preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction; none of the foregoing being products or substances for the treatment of bone or tissue defects or for use in connection with wound healing or tissue repair.

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for laboratory use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception. Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for medical purposes.

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use; incubators for laboratory use; incubators for scientific use; incubators for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception. Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment; incubators for medical purposes.

Abstract

The present application relates to the manipulation and handling of biological materials and, in one form, provides an apparatus for micromanipulation of biological material, including a channel for accommodating biological material and allowing for passage of liquid treatment solutions. The apparatus may include a two part construction wherein two portions of the apparatus are adapted to be heat sealed with a secondary material intermediate the two portions prior to a vitrification process step. A system for vitrification of a biological specimen is also provided including a software operable means for controlling the temperature environment, a software operable means for controlling fluid dispense volume and velocity and aspiration volume and velocity for the application of liquid treatment solutions to the biological specimen, and a software operable means for controlling protocol time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• G05B 15/00 - Systems controlled by a computer
• G05D 7/00 - Control of flow
• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
• G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means

Goods & Services

Cell culture media other than for medical or veterinary use, namely, for laboratory use in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilization, division and cultivation; cell culture media other than for medical or veterinary use, namely, for scientific and research use in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilization, division and cultivation; human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells for research or scientific purposes; human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells for laboratory use excluding medical and veterinary use; biological and chemical products and substances for scientific use other than for medical or veterinary use, namely, chemicals for use in science in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilization, division and cultivation, chemical preparations for scientific purposes in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilization, division and cultivation, biological preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical reagents for scientific use in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilization, division and cultivation Culture media for medical use for use to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes for medical purposes; cell culture media for medical use for use to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes for medical purposes; human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells for medical or clinical use; cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications for cultivating human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use, namely, chemicals for medical or clinical use in relation to assisted reproductive therapies, cell fertilization, cell division and cell cultivation and diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction, chemical preparations for medical or clinical use in relation to assisted reproductive therapies, cell fertilization, cell division and cell cultivation and diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, chemical preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, biological preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, biological preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical reagents for medical use in relation to assisted reproductive therapies, cell fertilization, cell division and cell cultivation and diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, incubators and parts and fittings specially designed therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes and being for scientific use; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use, namely, incubators and parts and fittings specially designed therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes and being for laboratory use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, incubators; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, incubators for scientific use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, incubators for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, incubators and parts and fittings specially designed therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes for in vitro fertilization or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction; incubators for medical purposes

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use; incubators for laboratory use; incubators for scientific use; incubators for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception. Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment; incubators for medical purposes.

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for laboratory use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception. Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for medical purposes.

Goods & Services

Culture media (other than for medical or veterinary use); cell culture media (other than for medical or veterinary use); human cell products and cell culture media for scientific research or use (excluding medical and veterinary use); human cell products and cell culture media for laboratory use (excluding medical and veterinary use); biological and chemical products and substances for scientific use (other than for medical or veterinary use). Culture media for medical use; cell culture media for medical use; human cell products and cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use; preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction.

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use; incubators for laboratory use; incubators for scientific use; incubators for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception. Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment; incubators for medical purposes.

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for laboratory use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific use; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception. Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment; vitrification apparatus, instruments and equipment for medical purposes.

Goods & Services

Culture media (other than for medical or veterinary use); cell culture media (other than for medical or veterinary use); human cell products and cell culture media for scientific research or use (excluding medical and veterinary use); human cell products and cell culture media for laboratory use (excluding medical and veterinary use); biological and chemical products and substances for scientific use (other than for medical or veterinary use). Culture media for medical use; cell culture media for medical use; human cell products and cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use; preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction.

Goods & Services

Human cell products, bioassays and cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use; preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy; preparations for the diagnosis and/or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction. Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment. Surgical and medical apparatus, instruments and equipment. Retail and wholesale services in relation to human cell products, bioassays and cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications, biological and chemical products and substances for medical use, preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy, preparations for the diagnosis and/or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, scientific apparatus, scientific instruments, scientific equipment, laboratory apparatus, laboratory instruments, laboratory equipment, surgical apparatus, surgical instruments, surgical equipment, medical apparatus, medical instruments, medical equipment, educational materials and programs. Scientific and technological services, including in relation to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning, fertility testing; research and design services in relation to all of the foregoing services; providing information by any means (including online) in relation to scientific and technological services, procedures and research, including in relation to all of the foregoing services; laboratory services, including in relation to the development of culture media and media formulations; providing information by any means (including online) in relation to laboratory services, procedures and research, including in relation to the development of culture media and media formulations.

Goods & Services

Cell culture media other than for medical or veterinary use, namely, for laboratory use in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilisation, division and cultivation; cell culture media other than for medical or veterinary use, namely, for scientific and research use in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilisation, division and cultivation; human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells for research or scientific purposes; human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells for laboratory use excluding medical and veterinary use; biological and chemical products and substances for scientific use other than for medical or veterinary use, namely, chemicals for use in science in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilisation, division and cultivation, chemical preparations for scientific purposes in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilisation, division and cultivation, biological preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical reagents for scientific use in relation to researching, diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction and in relation to researching and/or undertaking cell fertilisation, division and cultivation Culture media for medical use for use to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes for medical purposes; cell culture media for medical use for use to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes for medical purposes; human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells for medical or clinical use; cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications for cultivating human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use excluding dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, vaccines and antibiotics, namely, chemicals for medical or clinical use in relation to assisted reproductive therapies, cell fertilisation, cell division and cell cultivation and diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction, chemical preparations for medical or clinical use in relation to assisted reproductive therapies, cell fertilisation, cell division and cell cultivation and diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, chemical preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, biological preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, biological preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, chemical reagents for medical use in relation to assisted reproductive therapies, cell fertilisation, cell division and cell cultivation and diagnosing and/or treating fertility and other disorders relating to fertility and reproduction; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, excluding dietary supplements, nutritional supplements, vaccines and antibiotics

Goods & Services

Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, incubators and parts and fittings specially designed therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes and being for scientific use; apparatus, instruments and equipment for clinical and medical laboratory use, namely, incubators and parts and fittings specially designed therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes and being for laboratory use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, incubators; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, incubators for scientific use; laboratory equipment and supplies, namely, incubators for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception Medical apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, incubators and parts and fittings specially designed therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes for in vitro fertilization or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction; incubators for medical purposes

Goods & Services

(1) Scientific and laboratory equipment, namely, automated equipment for vitrification, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes and human embryos, for scientific and laboratory use; clinical and medical laboratory equipment, namely, automated equipment for vitrification, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos for clinical and medical laboratory use; vitrification equipment for cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos for laboratory use; vitrification equipment for cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos for scientific use; vitrification equipment for cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos for scientific and laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception; Medical equipment, namely, equipment for vitrification, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes and human embryos used for in vitro fertilization or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction; vitrification equipment for cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos for medical purposes.

Goods & Services

(1) Culture media (other than for medical and veterinary use) for use to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts and human oocytes; cell culture media (other than for medical and veterinary use); human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells, and cell culture media for scientific research and use (excluding medical and veterinary use); human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells, and cell culture media for laboratory use (excluding medical and veterinary use); biological and chemical products and substances for scientific use (other than for medical and veterinary use), namely, chemical preparations and biological preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts and human oocytes for scientific use, and diagnostic chemical reagents for scientific research and laboratory use; Culture media for medical use for use to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts and human oocytes for medical purposes; cell culture media for medical use; human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells, and cell culture media for use in medical and medical research applications; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use, namely, chemical preparations and biological preparations to support growth of human cells, human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts and human oocytes for medical use, and diagnostic chemical reagents for medical diagnostic, laboratory and research use and for use in medical genetic testing; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of infertility and other disorders which cause infertility or diminish the capacity to conceive.

Goods & Services

(1) Scientific and laboratory equipment, namely, incubators used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts and human oocytes, for scientific use; clinical and medical laboratory equipment, namely, incubators used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts and human oocytes, for clinical and medical laboratory use; incubators for laboratory use; incubators for laboratory use in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction and assisted conception; Medical equipment, namely, incubators used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts and human oocytes for in vitro fertilization and treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction; incubators for medical purposes.

Goods & Services

human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells and stem cells for medical purposes and clinical use, bioassays and cell culture media for use in medical applications; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use, namely, biological and chemical preparations to support growth of human cells and embryos, cell culture media for medical or clinical use, chemical reagents for medical or clinical use; preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy; preparations for the diagnosis and/or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, incubators and parts and fittings therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all being for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, apparatus, instruments and equipment and parts and fittings therefor for vitrification, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos, all being for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus instruments and equipment, namely, equipment for identifying, separating, extracting and processing human sperm or human oocytes, all being for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, equipment for monitoring the development, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming or thawing of human, embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all being for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, equipment for storing or preserving human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all being for scientific or laboratory use Surgical and medical apparatus and instruments for use in general surgical or medical procedures; surgical and medical equipment in the nature of incubators and parts and fittings therefor for in vitro fertilization or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction; surgical and medical equipment in the nature of apparatus, instruments and equipment for vitrification, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos and parts and fittings therefor for surgical or medical purposes; surgical and medical equipment in the nature of equipment for identifying, separating, extracting and processing human sperm or human oocytes and being for surgical or medical purposes; surgical and medical equipment in the nature of equipment for monitoring the development, cultivation or cryopreservation of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes and being for surgical or medical purposes; surgical and medical equipment in the nature of equipment for storing or preserving human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes and being for surgical or medical purposes [ Retail and wholesale store services featuring human cell products, bioassays and cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications, biological and chemical products and substances for medical use, preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy, preparations for the diagnosis and/or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, scientific apparatus, scientific instruments, scientific equipment, laboratory apparatus, laboratory instruments, laboratory equipment, surgical apparatus, surgical instruments, surgical equipment, medical apparatus, medical instruments, medical equipment, educational materials and programs for use by medical, research or scientific laboratories, clinics and facilities, medical practitioners, doctors, clinicians, hospitals and medical patients ] [ Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning, fertility testing; scientific research and design services in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning, fertility testing; providing information about scientific research in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning, fertility testing; laboratory services, namely, medical laboratories, clinical laboratories and scientific research laboratories in the field of development of culture media and media formulations; providing information in the fields of medical laboratories, clinical laboratories and scientific research laboratories relating to reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning, fertility testing, the development of culture media and media formulations ]

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(1) Human cell products, namely, pluripotent and differentiated human cells, stem cells, culture media and laboratory bioassays kits for use in medical or medical research applications; biological and chemical products and substances for medical use, namely, biological and chemical preparations to support growth of human cells and embryos, cell culture media for medical, medical research or clinical use, chemical reagents for medical, medical research or clinical use; biological and chemical preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy; biological and chemical preparations for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction; Scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment namely, incubators and parts and fittings therefor used to support development of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, apparatus, instruments and equipment and parts and fittings therefor for vitrification, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos, all for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, equipment for identifying, separating, extracting and processing human sperm or human oocytes, all for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, equipment for monitoring the development, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming or thawing of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all for scientific or laboratory use; scientific and laboratory apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, equipment for storing or preserving human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all for scientific or laboratory use; Surgical and medical apparatus, instruments and equipment, namely, incubators and parts and fittings therefor for in vitro fertilization or treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, for surgical or medical purposes; surgical and medical apparatus and equipment for vitrification, cultivation, cryopreservation, warming and thawing of human blastocysts, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human oocytes or human embryos and parts and fittings therefor, all for surgical or medical purposes; surgical and medical equipment for identifying, separating, extracting and processing human sperm or human oocytes, all for surgical or medical purposes; surgical and medical equipment for monitoring the development, cultivation or cryopreservation of human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all for surgical or medical purposes; surgical and medical equipment for storing or preserving human embryos, human reproductive tissue, human sperm, human blastocysts or human oocytes, all for surgical or medical purposes (1) Retail and wholesale services in the field of human cell products, bioassays and cell culture media for use in medical or medical research applications, biological and chemical products and substances for medical use, preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy, preparations for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and other disorders relating to fertility and human reproduction, scientific apparatus, scientific instruments, scientific equipment, laboratory apparatus, laboratory instruments, laboratory equipment, surgical apparatus, surgical instruments, surgical equipment, medical apparatus, medical instruments, medical equipment, educational materials and programs; Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning, fertility testing; scientific research and design services in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning, fertility testing; providing medical and scientific research information in the fields of reproductive science, human fertility, human reproduction, human genetics, stem cells, assisted conception, reproductive genetics, in vitro fertilisation, fertility management, embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, genetic diagnosis, immunology, endocrinology, ultrasonology, the development of culture media and media formulations, media evaluation, embryo storage, cell cloning and fertility testing; medical, clinical and scientific research laboratory services, in the field of the development of culture media and media formulations; providing information about medical, clinical and scientific laboratory services, procedures and research, in the field of the development of culture media and media formulations

Abstract

The method involves placing an oocyte cell in a cell holder (1), securing the cell holder in a treatment station, applying a treatment solution to the cell by washing the cell with the solution, and rapidly cooling the cell holder and cell to a predetermined cryopreservation temperature for cryopreservation of the cell. The cell is cooled at a high rate sufficient to permit vitrification of the cell and any surrounding treatment solution to occur. The cell is then maintained at or below a predetermined storage temperature for storage. The method allows multiple cells to be treated simultaneously each secured within a respective cell holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of testing and evaluation of biological samples and provides apparatus for cultured samples comprising at least one independently accessible module adapted for incubating at least one of a plurality of samples wherein the at least one module is operatively associated with a light source and a movable optical inspection means adapted for motion about a viewing axis through the module to enable a sweeping of viewing area. The invention also provides a method of assessing cultured samples for viability comprising the steps of: disposing biological samples in a substantially elliptical arrangement within a culturing chamber of an independently accessible module; imaging individual samples of the substantially elliptical arrangement with optical inspection means driven within an X-Y plane that is normal to a viewing axis through the module to obtain time lapse measurement of development of individual samples.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• C12N 1/04 - Preserving or maintaining viable microorganisms
• G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation
• G02B 21/00 - Microscopes

Abstract

The present invention relates to manipulation and handling of biological materials and in one form provides apparatus for micromanipulation of biological material, comprising a channel for accommodating biological material and allowing passage of liquid treatment solutions, the apparatus comprising a two part construction wherein two portions of the apparatus are adapted to be heat sealed with a secondary material intermediate the two portions prior to a vitrification process step. A system for vitrification of a biological specimen is also provided comprising one or combination of a software operable means for controlling the temperature environment; a software operable means for controlling fluid dispense volume and velocity and aspiration volume and velocity for the application of liquid treatment solutions to the biological specimen, and; a software operable means for controlling protocol time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts

Abstract

An apparatus for micromanipulation of biological material, includes a vessel (1) having a reservoir (2) wherein the vessel has a channel (3) formed in a portion of the reservoir, the channel including an intermediate restriction (4) dimensioned to resist passage of the biological material but allow passage of liquid treatment solutions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• A61D 19/02 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation for artificial insemination

Abstract

The method involves placing an oocyte cell in a cell holder (1), securing the cell holder in a treatment station, applying a treatment solution to the cell by washing the cell with the solution, and rapidly cooling the cell holder and cell to a predetermined cryopreservation temperature for cryopreservation of the cell. The cell is cooled at a high rate sufficient to permit vitrification of the cell and any surrounding treatment solution to occur. The cell is then maintained at or below a predetermined storage temperature for storage. The method allows multiple cells to be treated simultaneously each secured within a respective cell holder.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 1/00 - Preservation of bodies of humans or animals, or parts thereof
• A01N 1/02 - Preservation of living parts
• C12N 5/02 - Propagation of single cells or cells in suspensionMaintenance thereofCulture media therefor
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• B01L 7/00 - Heating or cooling apparatusHeat insulating devices
• G01N 1/42 - Low-temperature sample treatment, e.g. cryofixation

Goods & Services

Human cell products, bioassays and cell culture media. Scientific and technological services and the research and design related thereto in the fields of reproductive science, human genetics and stem cells. Medical clinics; medical assistance and services including those connected with assisted conception and reproductive genetics and aspects of embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, pre and post-implantation genetic diagnosis.

Goods & Services

Human cell products, bioassays and cell culture media. Scientific and technological services and the research and design related thereto in the fields of reproductive science, human genetics and stem cells. Medical clinics; medical assistance and services including those connected with assisted conception and reproductive genetics and aspects of embryology, andrology, embryo biopsy, pre and post-implantation genetic diagnosis.