Patents by Inventor Michael Kurt Schaefer

Michael Kurt Schaefer 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).

  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATION AND CULTURE OF 3D CELL AGGREGATES
    Publication number: 20170342363
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses, systems and methods for culturing cells. In particular, devices and methods are provided for generation and culture of 3d cell aggregates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Ye Fang, Ann MeeJin Ferrie, Vasiliy Nikolaevich Goral, Gregory Roger Martin, Kaitlyn Mary Matias, Michael Kurt Schaefer, Allison Jean Tanner
  • BREAK AWAY/TEAR AWAY CRYOPRESERVATION VIAL AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20170172140
    Abstract: A vial is described herein that comprises a tubular body which comprises an opened end, a closed end, and a cavity, wherein the opened end is located at one end of the tubular body and the closed end is located at an opposing end of the tubular body. The tubular body further comprises a tear line located therein, wherein the tear line extends across at least a portion of one side of the tubular body, across the closed end, and across at least a portion of another side of the tubular body. In addition, the tubular body further comprises two flanges extending from the closed end, wherein the two flanges are configured to separate from one another outwardly from the tubular body and apply a force to break-open at least a portion of the tear line to open at least the closed end of the tubular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Kurt Schaefer