Sperm cell preservation and processing systems
CA 2538118 C · Owner: Hollinshead, Fiona Kate · Inventors: Maxwell, William Maxwell Chisholm; Hollinshead, Fiona Kate; Evans, Gareth
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The preservation of sperm cells, and other processing of sperm cells are , disclosed. The present invention is directed in some embodiments to sperm cell preservation, as sperm cell preservation may further relate to artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, super-ovulation mammal production, sperm , samples, and sperm cell processing generally. The present invention is also directed in some embodiments to sperm cell processing features such as , collecting, handling, sorting storage, transportation, use, fertilization or , insemination techniques. Sperm cell preservation in accordance with the present invention may address maintenance or enhancement of sperm quality, and in …
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- Filed September 15, 2003 and granted January 7, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 15, 2023.
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