A method and an apparatus for discharging a frozen blood product from a container, wherein, for automating purposes, the surface layer of the frozen blood product on the container wall is slightly thawed by heating from outside, whereby a liquid film is formed between the ice core and the container...http://www.google.fr/patents/US5829634?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US5829634 - Method of discharging a frozen blood product