Rotary valve assemblies and methods of use for breath sample cartridge systems
US11426097B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/0087
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example breath collection and sampling device disclosed herein comprises a cartridge housing having a breath capture module, and a rotary valve operatively coupling a mouthpiece with the breath capture module. The rotary valve can have an open position where breath of a user can pass through the rotary valve, across capture sites of the breath capture module, and into a vacuum port, and a closed position for sealing the breath capture module from fluid passing through the rotary valve, while allowing the breath capture module to be exposed to a reagent for subsequent analysis of contents within the captured breath.
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