18676661. CELL PROCESSING METHOD AND CELL PROCESSING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

CELL PROCESSING METHOD AND CELL PROCESSING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TATSUAKI Orihara of Tokyo (JP)

YOSHINORI Itoh of Tokyo (JP)

FUTOSHI Hirose of Kanagawa (JP)

SACHIKO Yamauchi of Kanagawa (JP)

YUKI Morita of Tokyo (JP)

CELL PROCESSING METHOD AND CELL PROCESSING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18676661 titled 'CELL PROCESSING METHOD AND CELL PROCESSING APPARATUS

The cell processing method described in the patent application involves passing a liquid containing a cell through an orifice from a flow path using a pressure applying unit. The orifice is connected to the flow path in a way that narrows the flow and includes specific features to control the flow of the liquid passing through it.

• The orifice is designed to prevent changes in the area of a cross-section perpendicular to the flow direction, either maintaining it from the inlet to the outlet or increasing it in that direction.
• The cell processing apparatus includes an orifice forming member with the orifice, flow path, and pressure applying unit.

1. 1. 1. Key Features and Innovation:

• Control of liquid flow through an orifice to process cells efficiently.
• Specific design features in the orifice to regulate the flow direction and area of the cross-section.
• Integration of the orifice forming member in the cell processing apparatus.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications:

This technology can be applied in cell sorting, cell counting, and other cell processing procedures in research labs, medical facilities, and biotechnology companies.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved:

• Efficient processing of cells in liquid solutions.
• Precise control of flow direction and cross-sectional area in cell processing.

1. 1. 1. Benefits:

• Improved accuracy and efficiency in cell processing.
• Enhanced control over the flow of liquid containing cells.
• Potential for increased productivity in cell-related research and applications.

1. 1. 1. Commercial Applications:
         1. Title: Advanced Cell Processing Technology for Research and Medical Applications

This technology can be utilized in research laboratories, medical facilities, and biotech companies for cell sorting, counting, and processing applications. It can streamline cell-related procedures, leading to faster results and improved accuracy, benefiting various industries.

1. 1. 1. Questions about Cell Processing Technology:
         1. 1. How does the design of the orifice in the cell processing method contribute to the efficiency of cell processing?

The design of the orifice controls the flow direction and cross-sectional area, allowing for precise processing of cells in liquid solutions, enhancing efficiency.

1. 1. 1. 1. 2. What are the potential implications of this cell processing technology in the field of biotechnology?

This technology can revolutionize cell-related research and applications in biotechnology by providing better control and accuracy in cell processing procedures.

Original Abstract Submitted

The cell processing method includes a step of passing a liquid containing a cell through an orifice from a flow path by a pressure applying unit, and is characterized in that the orifice is connected to the flow path so as to narrow a flow from the flow path and in that the orifice includes at least any one of a portion in which an area of a cross-section perpendicular to a flow direction of the liquid passing through a center of the orifice is prevented from being changed from an inlet toward an outlet of the orifice or a portion in which the area is increased from the inlet toward the outlet of the orifice. The cell processing apparatus is characterized by including an orifice forming member having the orifice, the flow path, and the pressure applying unit.