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Automated biological sample collection system and methods

US10954484B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2019
Grant dateMar 23, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M41/14
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An egg sealing unit for an automated biological sample collection system and method of use. The egg sealing unit seals the section of egg from which the shell has been removed. The egg sealing unit includes a sampler, an applicator and an imaging adaptor providing an optical conduit between the surface of an egg and the CAM. The applicator is configured to deliver exogenous material to the CAM, the sampler is configured to collect samples from the CAM and the imaging adaptor allows the CAM to be monitored.

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