Assistive sample collection and storage assembly
US10130258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0822
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assistive sample collection and storage assembly for collecting, transferring and storing a biological sample includes a sample collection device having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is configured to receive a sample collection member. The assembly includes a sample storage device comprising a sample substrate configured to receive at least a portion of the biological sample from the sample collection member. The assembly is configured to exist in a first state and a second state. The sample collection member is disposed at a determined distance from the sample substrate in the first state. At least a portion of the sample collection member is in physical contact with at least a portion of the sample substrate in the second state. The sample collection member is configured to apply a determined amount of contact force between the collection member and the sample substrate in the second state of the assembly.
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