Patents by Inventor Colin Burbidge

Colin Burbidge 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).

  • Cell culture method
    Patent number: 4224413
    Abstract: An apparatus for culturing cells is produced which comprises a vessel, a solid porous matrix within the vessel which permits the adherence of cells, a foam generator located to supply foam to at least part of the surface of the solid porous matrix and means for removing liquid from the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1980
    Assignee: Beecham Group Limited
    Inventor: Colin Burbidge
  • Cell culture method
    Patent number: 4144126
    Abstract: A method for culturing animal cells in vitro in a monolayer by supporting the cells on the surface of a solid porous matrix and contacting the cells so supported with a liquid medium in the form of a foam. As the foam comes into contact with the matrix it breaks down and flows over the surface of the cells as a film, leaving gas in the interstitial spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1979
    Assignee: Beecham Group Limited
    Inventor: Colin Burbidge