Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional (3D) constructs from a mixture of cells, culture medium, and a scaffold material with a controlled calcium chloride concentration is disclosed. The process involves positioning a nozzle within a gel composed of alginate solution. The nozzle is then moved within the gel, releasing the cell-media-scaffold mixture in a controlled pattern. As the mixture is deposited, it becomes surrounded by the gel, which provides structural support until it solidifies through the cross-linking reaction between the calcium chloride in the cell-media-scaffold mixture and the alginate solution. This results in the formation of a solid 3D structure that incorporates the cells and their supporting scaffold. The presented method offers a versatile platform for generating intricate cell-based 3D constructs with precise control over their composition and structure. This method can be used to produce cultivated meat with complex 3D structures as well as organelles and fully functional organs.

Abstract: Biocompatible macroporous microcarriers, including microcarrier beads, microspheres, capsules, microsponges, hydrogels and other matrix forms, appropriate for use in a shaking flask or bioreactor to culture cells are described herein that can be used to create an edible structure for consumption or research investigation. Biocompatible, macroporous microcarriers can be dissolved or remain in the final product. Biocompatible macroporous microcarriers are formed by saccharides that are cross-linked via chemical induction with agitated cryo-gelation. Cross-linked macroporous, saccharide-microcarriers are coupled to adherence factors that enable cell binding. Finally, the cells are attached to the microcarrier for proliferation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device for obtaining accurate registration of handwritten impressions on continuous business form sets which are detachable into individual form sets by means of longitudinally spaced transverse perforations. The device includes a pocket for receiving the continuous business form sets folded in a zig-zag manner and has a registration plate defining a writing surface for the individual business form set upon which a handwritten entry is made. The outer edge of the registration plate coacts with the transverse perforation to ensure accurate registration of the original sheet and copy sheets of an individual business form set upon which a handwritten entry is made.