18509495. CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE, VIBRATION ELEMENT, CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDIUM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE, VIBRATION ELEMENT, CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKAYUKI Tsukimoto of Kanagawa (JP)
NORIHIRO Suzuki of Kanagawa (JP)
CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE, VIBRATION ELEMENT, CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18509495 titled 'CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE, VIBRATION ELEMENT, CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a cell detachment device that uses vibration to detach cells from a culture vessel. Here are the key points of the innovation:
- The device utilizes a piezoelectric element to generate vibrations that detach cells from the culture vessel.
- A vibrated system includes a vibration member where the culture vessel is mounted, allowing the vibrations to propagate effectively.
- A third electrode outputs a second alternating current to excite the piezoelectric element and generate vibrations in the vibrated system.
- A detection unit is used to monitor the state of the vibrations in the system.
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- Potential Applications of this Technology
- Biotechnology research labs
- Pharmaceutical companies for cell culture applications
- Tissue engineering for regenerative medicine
- Problems Solved by this Technology
- Efficient detachment of cells from culture vessels
- Minimizing cell damage during detachment process
- Automation of cell detachment process
- Benefits of this Technology
- Improved cell culture techniques
- Enhanced cell viability
- Increased efficiency in cell detachment processes
- Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
- Optimizing Cell Culture Processes for Biomedical Research
- Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
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- Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to cell detachment devices using vibration in cell culture applications. However, specific examples are not provided in the abstract.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does this device compare to traditional methods of cell detachment in terms of efficiency and cell viability?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this device and traditional cell detachment methods.
- What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in large-scale cell culture operations?
The abstract does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise when implementing this technology on a larger scale.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a cell detachment device causing to know whether the vibration applied to a culture vessel and the cells under the desired condition is applied. The device generating a first vibration and detaching a culture cell from a culture vessel using the first vibration, comprises: a piezoelectric element in which a second vibration is excited by applying a first alternating current using a first and second electrodes; a vibrated system in which the second vibration propagates, including a vibration member to which the piezoelectric element is fixed and on which the culture vessel mounted; a third electrode used outputting a second alternating current excited on the piezoelectric element by the first vibration generated in the vibrated system caused by the second vibration; and a detection unit detecting a state of the first vibration generated in the vibrated system by using the second alternating current output from the third electrode.
