System for collection and analysis of biofluid from skin and method of using the same
US11712181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Presented herein are systems, methods for collecting fluid from a surface (e.g., skin) and analyzing the fluid (e.g., to measure chemical, physical and/or biological properties of the fluid). For example, a system for fluid collection on a surface (e.g., skin) and fluid analysis includes at least one of the following modules: (i) a collection and delivery module to collect a fluid over a wet or partially wet surface and deliver it to (ii) a main sensing module to perform chemical, physical and/or biological analysis on the fluid. The system also includes (iii) a flow regulation module, for controlling fluid flow (e.g., transport) through the system and (iv) a waste module to collect and/or dispose of the fluid after analysis is complete.
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