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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 20, 2003
Applicants:
Timothy Bateman, Kent, GB;
John Edward Nash, Kent, GB;
Inventors:
Timothy Bateman, Kent, GB;
John Edward Nash, Kent, GB;
Assignee:
Smiths Group PLC, London, GB;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B017/43 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Oocyte extraction apparatus or embryo replacement apparatus has a flexible tube along which the oocyte or embryo passes. The tube extends along an outer jacket which maintains the temperature within the tube. The jacket may be thermally insulating or it may be heated such as with warmed liquid.