Systems, devices, and methods for specimen preparation
US10054522B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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