Patents by Inventor Christopher Spruell

Christopher Spruell 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).

  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN-VITRO DRUG SCREENING FOR CANCER METASTASIS
    Publication number: 20140295483
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and methods for detecting cancer cell metastasis, the apparatus comprising: a multi-well plate for growing cells in tissue culture; one or more shafts, cones, or fins that fit within one or more of the wells of the multi-well plate and that can be positioned in close proximity to the bottom of the one or more wells; a rotational motor connected to drive the one or more shafts, cones, or fins to rotate, such that rotation of the shafts, cones, or fins creates fluid flow within the one or more wells; and a detector capable of measuring cells within the wells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Aaron B. Baker, Christopher Spruell