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7963906 |
Imaging and evaluating embryos, oocytes, and stem cells
Methods, compositions and kits for determining the developmental potential of one or more embryos or pluripotent cells and/or the presence of chromosomal abnormalities in one or more embryos or...
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7819796 |
Embryo modification and implantation
The present invention relates to constructs and methods used to enhance the attachment and implantation of an embryo. It is shown that modified glycolipids and glycolipid-attachment molecule...
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7759115 |
Incubation and/or storage container system and method
A container assembly comprises a vessel for containing a biological medium, gametes and/or one or more embryo(s). The vessel has a CO2 permeable seal and a closure valve device for selective...
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7615677 |
Assessment method
A method of assessing the viability of a cell comprises incubating the cell in a culture medium. The culture medium includes a plurality of amino acids and the change in concentration in the medium...
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7502234 |
Planar transformer power supply
A planar transformer power supply for an electrosurgical device to minimize stray capacitance comprising a step down/step-up isolation transformer and circuitry to limit the effects of a short...
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7458931 |
Syringe for artificial insemination with lateral window
The invention concerns a syringe for injecting the content of a straw enabling the reading of data borne by the straw, even when it is ready for use. The straw is placed in a tubular body (12) of...
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7322931 |
Sonography guided embyro transfer for in vitro fertilization
The present provides novel systems and methods to facilitate embryo transfer, to maximize implantation rates and to improve pregnancy rates resulting from In Vitro fertilization.
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7282363 |
Intravaginal culture (IVC) method and container therefor
A fertilization and culture container, e.g. for intravaginal use, comprises a container body having an orifice for introducing a culture medium, one or more oocytes and sperm, resealable closure...
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RE39533 |
Process for intra-uterine fertilization in mammals and device for implementation thereof
The A fertilization process comprises includes the following steps: a) a container (15) which can be introduced into, and lodged in, the uterine cavity of the mammal is provided; b) the container...
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6905458 |
Echogenic or radio opaque device for removal from or transfer into the genital organs
An echogenic and/or radio-opaque device adapted to permit carrying out removals from the genital organs for analysis, or adapted to promote the transfer of products, particularly gametes or...
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6875168 |
Oocyte and embryo handling apparatus
Oocyte extraction apparatus or embryo replacement apparatus has a flexible tube along which the oocyte or embryo passes. The tube extends along an outer jacket which maintains the temperature...
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6838278 |
Device for cell transfer
A device for transferring cells present in fluid media is provided which is especially useful for in vitro fertilization techniques and intracytoplasmic sperm injection procedures.
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6695766 |
Magnetic embryo transfer
The invention provides (1) a method for stabilizing an egg or embryo in the uterus of a female mammal, (2) eggs or embryos having improved stability in the uterus, and (3) a method for preparing...
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6673008 |
Fallopian tube and method of in vitro fertilization and embryo development
A device for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid. A method for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid is also provided.
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6623422 |
Method and apparatus for assisted embryo implantation
A method and apparatus for assisted embryo implantation using a specialized microcatheter to prepare an implantation site within the subject's endometrial lining and to transport and place an...
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6613538 |
Detection of HLA-G
The present invention relates to the detection of HLA-G. Antibodies to both soluble and membrane bound HLA-G are disclosed. Exemplary antibodies include 2C/C8, 3C/G4, and 4H84. 2C/C8 and 4H84...
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6610005 |
Catheter system for implanting embryos
Described is a catheter system for implanting embryos into a woman's uterus. The catheter system utilizes a protective catheter sleeve for introducing a catheter into the uterus without mucus...
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6527703 |
Device for sow-intra-uterine insemination and embryo transfer
An internal catheter has a flexible plastic inner tube with an integrally formed protruding head with an axial channel. The internal catheter extends through an axial channel in an exterior...
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6309843 |
Glycoprotein for use in determining endometrial receptivity
An isolated and purified glycoprotein designated PUP-1 and functional analogs thereof are disclosed and characterized by being a progesterone induced and estradiol inhibited secretory glycoprotein...
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6196965 |
Compositions methods and devices for embryo implantation for in vitro fertilization
The present invention is directed to compositions and apparatus to be used in methods of implantation of embryos for in vitro fertilization. The methods include insertion of embryos that have...
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6130086 |
Composition for an in vitro fertilization medium
The present invention aims to provide a medium composition for in vitro fertilization, in particular, a composition usable in the culture of ova or early embryos which are fertilized eggs, the...
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6117126 |
Surgical module with independent microprocessor-based communication
A system for controlling a plurality of ophthalmic microsurgical instruments connected thereto. The microsurgical instruments are for use by a user such as a surgeon in performing ophthalmic...
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6071689 |
System for improving yield of sexed embryos in mammals
Improved insemination systems particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include systems which achieve superovulation and then multiple embryo production with sexed embryos. These...
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6010448 |
Embryo transfer arrangement
The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for implantation of an embryo by a flexible delivery catheter onto a pre-selected optimum site on the endometrium of a female uterus. The...
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5961444 |
In vitro fertilization procedure using direct vision
The present invention covers a method for the emplacement of an embryo against an endometrium wall of a uterus. The method comprises the steps of: placing the embryo onto a balloon; inserting the...
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5916144 |
System for introducing a fluid into the uterus of an animal
This invention relates to a system for penetrating the uterus of an animal during a non-surgical procudure, the uterus having a cervix leading to a uterus body. The system comprises a probe having...
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5837543 |
Human embryo co-culture system and uses thereof
The present invention provides a human embryo co-culture system comprising a suspension of cultured human tubal epithelial cells. Also provided is a method of method of improving the pregnancy rate...
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5827174 |
Biological speciman containment and incubation pouch
The present invention includes a closed sterile in-vitro fertilization system to provide incubation for an oocyte. The system comprises a pouch having a flexible front and a flexible back wall...
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5824548 |
Method of increasing survival of cultured primate embryos in medium containing exogenous gonadotrophin releasor hormone
Invitro incubation of primate embryos in the presence of gonadotrophin releasor hormone (GnRH) results in enhanced chorionic gonadotrophin production associated with increased survival and...
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5759763 |
Method for cryopreservation of primordial germ cells and germ cells
Cryopreservation of primordial germ cells and germ cells, in which primordial germ cells or germ cells are separated from bird embryos before meiosis and are then suspended and frozen in a freezing...
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5707339 |
Method of directly freezing porcine embryos
A method of directly freezing porcine embryos which includes adding a solution to be frozen including ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, bovine serum and dextran in the presence of basic medium to...
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5693479 |
Fertility determination with transforming growth factor β
Therapeutic and diagnostic methods of use for the growth factor transforming growth factor β, are provided by this invention. In accordance with preferred embodiments, methods of determining ...
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5656010 |
System for effecting embryo transplant
The invention involves a system for effecting the nonsurgical transplant of embryos into the uterus of an animal. The system comprises (1) a long tubular gripping instrument having an open forward...
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5563059 |
Use of human inhibin and human activin to increase the number of mature primate oocytes
A method is provided for increasing the fertilization potential of oocytes comprising culturing oocytes in vitro with an effective amount of inhibin, activin, or a combination of inhibin and...
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5558636 |
Method of effecting embryo transplant
This invention is directed to a method of effecting the non-surgical transplant of embryos into the uterus of an animal. The method involves the use of a long tubular gripping instrument having an...
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5512476 |
Method for in vitro fertilization of oocytes using microchambers
High efficiency in vitro fertilization is achieved when the oocytes to be fertilized are placed in individual, low volume oocyte chambers disposed about the periphery of a microdrop of...
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5505716 |
Embryo collector
An embryo collection dish has a cylindrical sidewall with an inlet tube which communicates with an animal uterus from which the embryos are flushed. A lid is engaged with the dish and clamps a...
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5504002 |
Cryopreserving bovine embryos with a composition comprising 4% ethylen E glycol, 4% propanediol, and bovine albumin having a lipid content of 2.5 ug or more
A method for freezing bovine embryos with a composition which includes 4% ethylene glycol and 4% propanediol and in addition 4% bovine serum albumin containing a high lipid content is disclosed....
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5395825 |
Fertility regulation with transforming growth factor β
Therapeutic and diagnostic methods of use for the growth factor transforming growth factor β, are provided by this invention. In accordance with preferred embodiments, methods of determining and ...
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5366888 |
Enhanced maintenance of pregnancy using leukaemia inhibitory factor in embryo culturing
The present invention relates to the use of leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) in the enhancement of development and maintenance of mammalian embryos, particularly sheep embryos. It has been observed...
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5360389 |
Methods for endometrial implantation of embryos
The invention provides methods for implantation of an embryo into a mammal comprising placing the embryo in a catheter, admitting the catheter through the mammal's cervical os into the endometrial...
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5272086 |
Artificial zona pellucida for in vivo culture of nude blastomeres
An artificial zona pellucida is provided for implantation in the peritoneal cavities of small laboratory animals. The assembly includes a hydrogel cartridge for containing one or more nude isolated...
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5266071 |
Method for using percutaneous accessport
A method for both disposing an agent in a body organ, preferably a sexual organ, of a human or animal and retrieving a fluid sample containing the agent from the body organ of the human or animal,...
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5160312 |
Cryopreservation process for direct transfer of embryos
An improved cryopreservation of embryos has been developed. After freezing in a cryoprotective solution of ethylene glycol, glycerol or a combination thereof, the embryos can be thawed and...
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5042979 |
Closed loop system for embryo retrieval
A system for embryo retrieval from a uterine cavity may employ apparatus comprising a container of liquid medium, a syringe and a filter interconnected by a plurality of valved conduits connected...
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5006117 |
Container for biological liquids
A container for biological liquids such as a culture medium comprises a hollow body of elastomeric material including a tubular intermediate part, rounded ends and a portion perforable by a cannula...
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4994384 |
Multiplying bovine embryos
A method of multiplying bovine embryos by transfer of nuclei is described. The method includes enucleating a recipient oocyte, transferring the donor embryo nucleus to the enucleated recipient...
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4846785 |
Instrument for artificial insemination, embryo transfer or sampling follicular liquids in mammals
An instrument of artificial insemination or embryo transfer by a transperitoneal and/or cervical route or for sampling follicular liquids in mammals especially horses, pigs, sheep, goats, deer and...
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4832681 |
Method and apparatus for artificial fertilization
A method and apparatus for artificial fertilization in which an ovum or embryonic implant is inserted in the uterine cavity by means of tubing which communicates with the outside and passes through...
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4816257 |
Method for producing an in vivo environment suitable for human embryo transfer
A method for producing, in a functionally agonadal human female body, an environment suitable for the implantation, nutrition, and development of an embryo, comprising the placement of at least one...
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