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Medical sample transportation container

US10995311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2016
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A portable apparatus for transport and incubation of a medical sample in a blood culture flask includes a sealable container having a thermally insulated compartment for receiving the blood culture flask and a heater for heating the medical sample to a temperature suitable for pre-culturing of the sample. An agitator is provided for agitating the sample in the blood culture flask.

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