Patents by Inventor Marc Pol MAC GIOLLA EAIN

Marc Pol MAC GIOLLA EAIN 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 for reconfiguration of components in a microphysiological system
    Patent number: 11261414
    Abstract: Provided herein is a microphysiological system that may be used in various cell culture applications and biological system studies, that facilitates co-culture, monitoring, and study of functional interactions among different types of cellular and biological materials under various environmental conditions. The system is configured for fast assembly and disassembly, thereby minimizing damage or contamination of the biological materials and environmental conditions inside the system. The system comprises a base, a lid, and a plurality of clamps that are connected to the base and the lid. The base has a recess surface for receiving cell culture support layers. The lid has a stepped surface configured to exert a contact force to a top layer of one or more cell culture support layers during use. The clamp involves an engagement mechanism that generates a contact force allowing for sealing of the cell culture support layers in a manner that minimizes leakage of fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignees: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona, Universite du Luxembourg
    Inventors: Matthew Barrett, Marc Pol Mac Giolla Eain, Paul Wilmes, Frederic Zenhausern
  • Apparatus for Reconfiguration of Components in a Microphysiological System
    Publication number: 20190345431
    Abstract: Provided herein is a microphysiological system that may be used in various cell culture applications and biological system studies, that facilitates co-culture, monitoring, and study of functional interactions among different types of cellular and biological materials under various environmental conditions. The system is configured for fast assembly and disassembly, thereby minimizing damage or contamination of the biological materials and environmental conditions inside the system. The system comprises a base, a lid, and a plurality of clamps that are connected to the base and the lid. The base has a recess surface for receiving cell culture support layers. The lid has a stepped surface configured to exert a contact force to a top layer of one or more cell culture support layers during use. The clamp involves an engagement mechanism that generates a contact force allowing for sealing of the cell culture support layers in a manner that minimizes leakage of fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew BARRETT, Marc Pol MAC GIOLLA EAIN, Paul WILMES, Frederic ZENHAUSERN