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US 6,673,008 B1Granted
Fallopian tube and method of in vitro fertilization and embryo development
OwnerRonald J. Thompson, Michael J. Campbellinventors
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Abstract
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.
Claims26
A method for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid, comprising the steps of:
- providing an in vitro fallopian tube device comprising a chamber for holding the fluid, said chamber being in fluid communication with said fluid, a circulator for circulating the fluid, and a container for holding the embryo, said container being in fluid communication with said chamber;
- inserting the embryo in the container;
- circulating fluid within the chamber responsive to the growth state of said embryo;
- and
- exchanging fluid in the chamber responsive to the growth state of said embryo without the need to manipulate the embryo.
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A method for the in vitro development of an embryo in a fluid comprising the steps of:
- providing an in vitro fallopian tube device comprising a chamber for holding the fluid, and a container for holding the embryo;
- inserting the embryo in the container;
- and
- exchanging fluid in the chamber without manipulating the embryo.
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A method for the in vitro development of an embryo, comprising:
- (a) providing a tank having an embryo and a first fluid therein;
- (b) monitoring the growth of said embryo;
- and
- (c) adjusting conditions within said tank in response to the results of said monitoring step.
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A method for the in vitro development of an embryo, comprising:
- (a) providing a tank having an embryo therein, said tank in fluid communication with at least first and second sources of fluid;
- (b) flowing fluid from at least said first fluid source into said tank;
- and
- (c) thereafter, flowing fluid from at least said second fluid source into said tank.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.