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US 10,960,029 B2Granted
Devices and methods for umbilical cord processing
AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsCharles S. Cox, Jr., Brijesh S. Gill, Kevin Aroom, Tushar Sharma
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Abstract
Devices and methods for extraction and processing of substantia gelatinea funiculi umbilicalis (Wharton's Jelly) from an umbilical cord. Isolated pluripotent cell compositions and methods of using the same are also provided.
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An apparatus for processing an umbilical cord, the apparatus comprising:
- a clamping mechanism configured to clamp an umbilical cord;
- an extraction mechanism, wherein the extraction mechanism is configured to:
- engage the umbilical cord;
- translate along the umbilical cord;
- increase hydrostatic pressure within the umbilical cord;
- and
- extract matter from the umbilical cord;
- and
- a receptacle configured to retain the matter extracted from the umbilical cord, wherein the receptacle comprises:
- a plurality of openings sized to prevent an egress of substantia gelatinea Juniculi umbilicalis (Wharton's Jelly) stored within the receptacle.
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