Technology Transfer Licensing Opportunity: Retention Lid for Cell Culture Inserts
ID: RetentionLidforCellCultureInsertsType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYWashington, DC, 20460, US

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

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https://sam.gov/opp/66583ff43af04c18a0edbe12dba95d2f/view
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    Posted Sep 19, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Sep 19, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Sep 19, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a Technology Transfer Licensing Opportunity for its innovative "Retention Lid for Cell Culture Inserts," aimed at enhancing the stability of porous membrane inserts (PMIs) used in various scientific fields. The EPA seeks companies interested in licensing this government-developed technology to further commercialize, manufacture, and market the Retention Lid, which prevents unintentional shifting of PMIs during cell culture manipulations, thereby reducing errors such as reagent overflow and media contamination. This technology is crucial for improving laboratory practices in toxicology, oncology, and other disciplines, ultimately conserving resources and ensuring experimental accuracy. Interested parties can find more information and submit a license application form through the EPA's Federal Technology Transfer Act team at ftta@epa.gov, with no funding provided to licensees and patent protection pending for the technology.

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Retention Lid for Cell Culture Inserts June 2023 .pdf
Sep 19, 2024, 12:56 PM UTC
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development has developed a "Retention Lid for Cell Culture Inserts," designed to maintain the stability of porous membrane inserts (PMIs) used in various scientific fields, including toxicology and oncology. Inventors Shaun McCullough and Earl Puckett created this device to prevent unintentional shifting during cell culture manipulations, which can lead to experiment errors such as reagent overflow, loss of cell adhesion, or media contamination. The Retention Lid fits all multi-well plates and can be made from single-use plastics or reusable materials, thus enhancing the reliability and efficiency of cell culture experiments. It has potential applications in research, reagent supply, and diagnostics. This innovation emphasizes the importance of improving laboratory practices to conserve resources and ensure experimental accuracy, reinforcing the EPA's commitment to advancing research methodologies through practical solutions.
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