Patents by Inventor Manley McGill

Manley McGill 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).

  • Method of storing physiological material
    Patent number: 4199954
    Abstract: Human cells or tissue in suspension or immersion in physiological solution are stored at a basic storage temperature of about 4.degree. C., and periodically subjected to a higher temperature within the range of from 25.degree.-37.degree. C. for a period of time and at intervals sufficient to inhibit irreversible losses in function and viability of the cells or tissue. The method is particularly suitable for the storage of blood platelet concentrates in plasma to be subsequently used in transfusions, enabling prolonged storage periods with improved overall effectiveness of the transfused platelets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: American National Red Cross
    Inventor: Manley McGill