ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,290,067, issued on May 6, was assigned to BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS INC. (Bothell, Wash.).
"Multi-functional cryogenic storage vessel" was invented by Brian Schryver (Redwood City, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Systems and devices with enhanced stability to kinetic impact for the containment of cryogenically preserved material. A device comprising a vessel with increased surface to volume ratio when compared to cylindrical vessels of like capacity, and further comprising a material that remains resistant to shock and impact at cryogenic temperatures while providing a continuous barrier of a single material surrounding the vessel contents...