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Assembly for storing and transporting tissue samples immersed in a fluid

US10983034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2017
Grant dateApr 20, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0683
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for processing a sample in a fluid is provided. An assembly comprising a cap prefilled with a fixative solution, a valve, and a container for storing a tissue sample are provided. The valve is adapted to be situated between the cap and the container such that fluid can flow from the cap into the container when the assembly is upright, but the fluid cannot backflow from the container to the cap when the assembly is horizontal or inverted.

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