Large surface area collection sponge for culturing samples
US10822633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M33/02
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sampling device and a method for taking samples. The sampling device includes a cap having two ends and a collection sponge attached on one end, wherein a collection sponge diameter is greater than a collection sponge height. A lid is removably attached to a first end of the cap to cover the collection sponge; and a bowl is removably attached to a second and opposite end of the cap. The bowl can contain an enrichment broth.
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