Patent ID: 9499779
Filing Date: 2016-11-22
CPC Classification: B29C,B33Y,B41J,C12M,C12N

Claim Text:
1. A bioprinter comprising: a. one or more printer heads, wherein at least one printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, wherein at least one cartridge comprises a capillary tube, and wherein said capillary tube comprises a bio-ink, wherein the bio-ink comprises a solid or semi-solid composition of living cells; b. a UV light module comprising a chamber, wherein the at least one cartridge is receivable in the chamber and the UV light module is configured to expose UV light in the chamber prior to or during extrusion of the bio-ink; and c. a means for extruding the bio-ink of the capillary tube by the application of pressure.