Patents by Inventor Matthew I. Gibson

Matthew I. Gibson 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).

  • Recrystallization inhibitor
    Patent number: 11632948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing or inhibiting ice recrystallisation in substances (e.g. biological materials and food products) which are susceptible to ice crystal growth upon cryopreservation and/or thawing therefrom. The methods relate to the use of compositions comprising poly(proline) or a variant or derivative thereof. Also provided are kits and compositions comprising poly(proline) which can be used in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
    Inventors: Matthew I. Gibson, Ben Graham, Trisha L. Bailey
  • RECRYSTALLIZATION INHIBITOR
    Publication number: 20200178517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing or inhibiting ice recrystallisation in substances (e.g. biological materials and food products) which are susceptible to ice crystal growth upon cryopreservation and/or thawing therefrom. The methods relate to the use of compositions comprising poly(proline) or a variant or derivative thereof. Also provided are kits and compositions comprising poly(proline) which can be used in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: The University of Warwick
    Inventors: Matthew I. GIBSON, Ben GRAHAM, Trisha L. BAILEY
  • CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLS IN ABSENCE OF VITRIFICATION INDUCING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20190059360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cryopreserving biological material. In particular, the method comprises storing the biological material at a cryopreserving temperature in a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), wherein the composition is substantially free of vitrification-inducing agents such as DMSO and glycerol. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting ice recrystallisation and of reducing cell damage during the warming or thawing of a cryopreserved composition comprising biological material. The invention also relates to processes for producing a biological material, and related kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew I. GIBSON, Robert C. DELLER
  • CRYOPRESERVATION OF CELLS IN ABSENCE OF VITRIFICATION INDUCING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20150017628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cryopreserving biological material. In particular, the method comprises storing the biological material at a cryopreserving temperature in a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). wherein the composition is substantially free of vitrification-inducing agents such as DMSO and glycerol. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting ice recrystallisation and of reducing cell damage during the warming or thawing of a cryopreserved composition comprising biological material. The invention also relates to processes for producing a biological material, and related kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
    Inventors: Matthew I. Gibson, Robert C. Deller