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Apparatus for collecting fingerprints and buccal swabs

US11207004B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2019
Grant dateDec 28, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/63
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are devices and methods for collection, labeling and matching biological samples containing nucleic acid in conjunction with collecting at least one ridge and valley signature such as a fingerprint or footprint of an individual. Such devices and methods are used in forensic, human identification, paternity, tissue typing, and screening technologies to rapidly process an individual's identity, determine the identity of an individual along with the genotype profile of the individual.

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