Patents by Inventor Andrew G. Walker

Andrew G. Walker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bioreactor having cells in beads in a matrix
    Patent number: 4833081
    Abstract: A biochemical reactor including a vessel, a support material matrix in the vessel and particles containing cells entrapped within the matrix is disclosed. In this manner, biological cells that are ordinarily too small to incorporate into a support material matrix can be retained in the matrix by virtue of being grouped into larger particles. Also disclosed is a method for preparing such a biochemical reactor and a process employing the biochemical reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
    Inventor: Andrew G. Walker