System and method for encapsulating biological material by applying electrostatic charge to capsules

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APP PUB NO 20040048358A1
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10660215

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A method and system for the effective and consistent encapsulation of viable (i.e., living or physiologically active) biological material (preferably, pancreatic islets also known as islets of Langerhans) with a polymeric material (preferably, a biocompatible semipermeable alginate) to form a gelled capsule, which can be transplanted into genetically dissimilar hosts. The method includes an electrostatic mixing process for producing encapsulated cell clusters with at least two polymeric coatings, and the system includes an improved spinning disk atomizer.

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ISLET TECHNOLOGY INC1853 BUERKLE ROAD WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Canfield, Monte R Center City, MN 4 311
Drake, Nancy J Vadnais Heights, MN 4 56
Walsh, Stephen E North Oaks, MN 3 94

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