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Systems, devices, and methods for specimen preparation

US10054522B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 2016
Grant dateAug 21, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 26, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B10/0038
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods are configured to prepare a specimen. A system may include a preparation device configured to mate with a specimen collection device. The preparation device may include an agitator member and a filter member. The filter member and the agitator member may be configured to move independently with respect to each other and the preparation platform member. The filter member may be configured to move linearly with respect to the preparation platform member and/or the agitator member, and the agitator member may be configured to move linearly and radially with respect to the preparation platform member and/or the agitator member. The system may also include a specimen collection device. The specimen may include but is not limited to fecal matter.

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