Patents

PATENTS

LIFTLAB holds numerous patents for its progressive technology.

U.S. Patent No. 5,358,931

Patent to improve the survival of biological materials (cells, tissues, organs). First issued in October 25, 1994. Since issued in most countries of Europe and key countries in Asia on various dates through the 1990's.

U.S. Patent No. 5,654,279

Patent to improve the outcome of cryosurgery by preventing freeze damage to healthy cells and tissues when the surgeon removes tumors by freezing tissues. Issued on August 5, 1997.

U.S. Patent No. 5,676,985

AFP Microorganisms useful in fermentation and freezing of foods in practice limited to yogurt.

U.S. Patent No. 7,531,626

Tenebrio Anti-freeze proteins: a novel type of Cell Protection Protein having the ability to depress liquid freezing temperatures by up to 5.5 degrees celsius and protect tissues (protein not yet used in LIFTLAB products). Issued on May 12, 2009.

U.S. Patent No. 6,008,016

Spruce Budworm: extremely active type of Cell Protection Protein - similar to Tenebrio. Issued on December 29, 1999.

U.S. Patent No. 6,307,020

Skin-specific intracellular AFPs: a subtype of Cell Protection Proteins in fish that specifically appear in nature to target the protection of skin cells. These proteins used is used in all LIFTLAB products. Issued on October 23, 2001.