Patents by Inventor Kristina E. FUERST

Kristina E. FUERST 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 Growth With Mechanical Stimuli
    Publication number: 20230174917
    Abstract: Embodiments for loading and expanding particular cell types are described. Embodiments may include the use of hollow fiber membranes with particular characteristic such as hollow fibers with inner diameters that provide mechanical stimulus (e.g., radius of curvature greater than a dimension of a cell). In addition, embodiments may provide for manipulation of flow rates and other features that also provide mechanical stimuli and promote or enhance the growth of particular types of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Mark E. JONES, Brian J. NANKERVIS, Kristina E. FUERST, Jon A. DODD
  • Cell growth with mechanical stimuli
    Patent number: 11608486
    Abstract: Embodiments for loading and expanding particular cell types are described. Embodiments may include the use of hollow fiber membranes with particular characteristic such as hollow fibers with inner diameters that provide mechanical stimulus (e.g., radius of curvature greater than a dimension of a cell). In addition, embodiments may provide for manipulation of flow rates and other features that also provide mechanical stimuli and promote or enhance the growth of particular types of cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Terumo BCT, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Jones, Brian J. Nankervis, Kristina E. Fuerst, Jon A. Dodd
  • Measuring flow rate
    Patent number: 10077421
    Abstract: Embodiments are described that relate to flow rate measuring systems that may be used in cell expansion systems (CES) and in methods for controlling fluid input into systems such as a CES.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Terumo BCT, Inc.
    Inventors: John Kearns, III, Stanley Liang Chen, Daniel Adam Godrick, Jon A. Dodd, Kristina E. Fuerst
  • Cell Growth with Mechanical Stimuli
    Publication number: 20180142199
    Abstract: Embodiments for loading and expanding particular cell types are described. Embodiments may include the use of hollow fiber membranes with particular characteristic such as hollow fibers with inner diameters that provide mechanical stimulus (e.g., radius of curvature greater than a dimension of a cell). In addition, embodiments may provide for manipulation of flow rates and other features that also provide mechanical stimuli and promote or enhance the growth of particular types of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Terumo BCT, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. JONES, Brian J. NANKERVIS, Kristina E. FUERST, Jon A. DODD
  • Measuring Flow Rate
    Publication number: 20150307832
    Abstract: Embodiments are described that relate to flow rate measuring systems that may be used in cell expansion systems (CES) and in methods for controlling fluid input into systems such as a CES.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: TERUMO BCT, INC.
    Inventors: John KEARNS, III, Stanley Liang CHEN, Daniel Adam GODRICK, Jon A. DODD, Kristina E. FUERST