Controlled transfer biological sample collection devices and methods of using such devices
US10085726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0809
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A controlled transfer biological sample material collection device is disclosed which comprises: a body; and a sample collection member for collecting the biological sample material (not shown), the body housing a sample storage medium for generally dry storage of the biological material, the collection member being moveable from an exposed position (shown in FIG. 8) where collection of a biological sample is possible, to a transfer position (shown in FIG. 9) which effects transfer of at least a portion of the collected sample to said medium. The device is characterized in that the body slideably supports the sample collection member, and in that the body or collection member include a ramp-like projection portion (116 FIG. 10) operable to force the collection member into the transfer position against the medium and to effect said transfer as the collection member slides within the body.
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