Sample collection apparatus
US10299767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a sample collection apparatus for collection of biological samples, such as fecal material. The sample collection apparatus includes at least one coupling mechanism to couple a sample collection device to a cap, and includes at least one release mechanism to release at least a part of the sample collection device from the cap. The sample collection device in a first configuration is coupled to the cap and in a second configuration is displaced from the cap.
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