Patents by Inventor Cara E. Wessels

Cara E. Wessels 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).

  • Patent number: 11592436
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and device for determining sex of an embryo utilizing a non-invasive grading of early stage embryos (pre-hatching) based upon specific gravity, density and/or estimated weight. The device comprises a drop chamber having a lumen, capable of assessing characteristics of at least one embryo while descending. The system allows 100% recovery of embryos. A processor is further capable of performing assessment of the embryos. The disclosed system supports a wide variety of scenarios for human and animal reproductive technologies and related products and services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Samuel D. Prien, Lindsay L. Penrose, Cara E. Wessels
  • Publication number: 20210116435
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system and device for determining sex of an embryo utilizing a non-invasive grading of early stage embryos (pre-hatching) based upon specific gravity, density and/or estimated weight. The device comprises a drop chamber having a lumen, capable of assessing characteristics of at least one embryo while descending. The system allows 100% recovery of embryos. A processor is further capable of performing assessment of the embryos. The disclosed system supports a wide variety of scenarios for human and animal reproductive technologies and related products and services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: Samuel D. Prien, Lindsay L. Penrose, Cara E. Wessels
  • Publication number: 20180172572
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for determining fecundity of an embryo utilizing a nonĀ¬ invasive grading of early stage embryos (pre-hatching) based upon specific gravity, density and/or estimated weight. The system allows 100% recovery of embryos and can detect differences in growth potential at the earliest stages of development. The system may further enhance the development of embryos by utilization of microfluidic effects during use. The disclosed system supports a wide variety of scenarios for human and animal reproductive technologies and related products and services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: Samuel D. Prien, Lindsay L. Penrose, Cara E. Wessels