Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2018-2022
Title: Kolin Hribar: Innovator in Cell Culture Technologies
Introduction
Kolin Hribar is a prominent inventor based in San Francisco, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of cell culture technologies, holding a total of 4 patents. His innovative work focuses on methods and devices that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cell culture processes.
Latest Patents
One of Hribar's latest patents is titled "Methods and devices for cell culture." This invention provides devices and methods that allow for the casting of flat, controlled thickness layers of gel or polymer on a test surface, such as within the wells of a microplate. A spacer device is interposed between the test surface and the planar lower face of a movable pillar, defining a highly uniform volume. The addition of a gel or polymer precursor in solution, followed by curing, generates a highly uniform gel or polymer layer with a planar upper surface within this volume, which is exposed upon removal of the pillar. In some embodiments, a group of pillars is provided in a manifold that corresponds to a group of test wells, allowing for translation movement normal to the test surface. This facilitates gentle removal from the wells. A variety of spacer devices are considered, including beads, flattened rings, and toroidal spacers.
Another notable patent is "Mask for generating features in a microwell plate." This invention describes devices and methods for the manipulation and handling of light-blocking masks suitable for controlled illumination of the wells of multi-well test plates. Such controlled illumination can be used to generate simple or complex three-dimensional forms within the wells when used in combination with suitable photoactivatable polymer or gel precursors. The light-blocking masks can include features that stabilize or grip a multiwell plate when in use, and they can have apertures with fixed or changeable configurations.
Career Highlights
Kolin Hribar has established himself as a key figure in the field of biotechnology through his innovative patents and contributions. His work at Cypre, Inc. has positioned him at the forefront of advancements in cell culture technologies.
Collaborations
Hribar has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Andrew Kelly and Curtis Peter Tom, to further enhance the impact of his inventions in the industry.
Conclusion
Kolin Hribar's innovative contributions to cell culture technologies demonstrate his commitment to advancing scientific research and applications. His patents reflect a