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Cone, C. D., Jr.

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Process for control of cell division

A method of controlling mitosis of biological cells was developed, which involved inducing a change in the intracellular ionic hierarchy accompanying the cellular electrical transmembrane potential difference (Esubm) of the cells. The ionic hierarchy may be varied by imposing changes on the relative concentrations of Na(+), K(+) and Cl(-), or by directly imposing changes in the physical Esubm level across the cell surface.

Cone, C. D., Jr.

Absolute focus lock for microscopes

Mechanism absolutely immobilizes microscope stage at a preset focus, preserving focus indefinitely. The lock is a second-class lever consisting of a straight body having a fulcrum with a cylindrical bearing surface at one end and a thumbscrew at the other end.

Cone, C. D., Jr.

A microlagoon technique for the culture of mammalian cells

Technique obtains micropartitioning in a simple and reproducible manner by forming a field of tiny ponds or lagoons on the surface of a suitable culturing vessel. The technique allows free access of the common culture to all parts of the field.

Cone, C. D., Jr.