United Therapeutics. has filed a patent for an advanced manufactured transwell (AM-transwell) with a synthetic bioink-printed lower chamber, upper chamber, membrane, and legs. The patent also includes methods for making and using the AM-transwell. GlobalData’s report on United Therapeutics gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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The patent application (Publication Number: US20240034988A1) describes an advanced manufactured transwell (AM-transwell) with specific features and components. The AM-transwell includes a lower chamber, an upper chamber, a membrane between the chambers, and one or more legs forming part of the lower chamber. Importantly, the lower chamber, upper chamber, membrane, and legs are printed using a synthetic bioink, enhancing the manufacturing process and potentially improving performance.
Furthermore, the patent application details the dimensions and composition of the AM-transwell, highlighting variations in shapes such as cylinders, cubes, and cones, as well as specific height and thickness measurements for optimal functionality. The synthetic bioink used in the manufacturing process includes various components like degradable peptide ink and triacrylate peptide ink, along with specific percentages of HPA, PEGDA, PEGTAC, and other materials. Additionally, methods for making and using the AM-transwell are outlined, including 3D printing techniques and cell-seeding processes for in vitro cell studies. Overall, the patent application presents a novel approach to manufacturing transwells with potential applications in cell culture and research.
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