Patent ID: 7121998
Filing Date: 2006-10-17
Classification: A01N,A61B,A61G,B01L,C12M

Abstract:
1. A vented microcradle comprising a microfabricated enclosure designed to maintain a human embryo or hatchling in a controlled environment for medical care, the enclosure, having a flooring surrounded by a wall structure with an open top and having a ventilation port in the flooring or wall comprising a microfabricated grill pattern of openings to permit flow in and out of the enclosure, forming a cradle support for the human embryo or hatchling and having a microfluidic ventilation system connected to the ventilation port including means for selectably providing a flow in, out, or to and fro through the ventilation port, to provide the human embryo or hatchling with gentle, fluidic ventilation via associated microfluidics.