Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240174961). CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE AND CELL DETACHMENT METHOD simplified abstract

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CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE AND CELL DETACHMENT METHOD

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

NORIHIRO Suzuki of Kanagawa (JP)

TAKUJI Okamoto of Tokyo (JP)

TAKAYUKI Tsukimoto of Kanagawa (JP)

CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE AND CELL DETACHMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240174961 titled 'CELL DETACHMENT DEVICE AND CELL DETACHMENT METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a cell detachment device that detaches a cell from a substrate by applying vibration. The device includes a vibration member, a vibration transmission member, a drive voltage output unit, an amplitude detection unit, and a drive voltage control unit.

  • The vibration member is vibrated by a drive voltage, with the amplitude depending on the output value of the drive voltage.
  • The vibration transmission member receives vibration from the vibration member and transmits it to the substrate.
  • The drive voltage output unit outputs the drive voltage.
  • The amplitude detection unit detects the vibration amplitude of the vibration transmission member.
  • The drive voltage control unit adjusts the output value of the drive voltage based on the detected amplitude.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in cell culture research, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine for efficient and gentle detachment of cells from substrates.

Problems Solved

This device solves the problem of effectively detaching cells from substrates without causing damage to the cells or the substrate.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved cell detachment efficiency, reduced cell damage, and increased control over the detachment process.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include biotechnology research labs, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device manufacturers.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be ultrasonic cell detachment devices used in cell culture applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to other cell detachment methods in terms of efficiency and cell viability?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with other cell detachment methods, so it is unclear how this technology stacks up against existing techniques.

What are the limitations of this technology in terms of cell types and substrate materials?

The article does not mention any specific limitations of this technology regarding the types of cells or substrates it can effectively detach, leaving this question unanswered.


Original Abstract Submitted

provided is a cell detachment device for detaching a cell on a substrate from the substrate by applying vibration, the cell detachment device including: a vibration member configured to be vibrated by a drive voltage at an amplitude depending on an output value of the drive voltage; a vibration transmission member configured to vibrate by receiving vibration of the vibration member, and transmit the vibration of the vibration member to the substrate; a drive voltage output unit configured to output the drive voltage; an amplitude detection unit configured to detect an amplitude of vibration of the vibration transmission member; and a drive voltage control unit configured to control the output value of the drive voltage, based on the amplitude detected by the amplitude detection unit. a cell detachment method which uses the cell detachment device is also provided.