ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,557,807, issued on Feb. 24, was assigned to Azenta Life Sciences Inc. (Chelmsford, Mass.).

"Cryogenic storage unit" was invented by Dale Sandy (Nixa, Mo.), Sean Cantrell (Duluth, Ga.), Jonathan Greene (Canton, Ga.) and Gilmer Edwards (Canton, Ga.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "It is described herein an improved cryogenic storage unit. The improved cryogenic storage unit may include an apparatus for thermal regulation in a cryogenic freezer. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a cable gland. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a bearing assembly. The improved cryogenic storage unit may also include a syst...