Sample collection system including valve assembly
US12075986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0832
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A biological sample collection system includes (i) a sample collection vessel having an opening for receiving a biological sample, (ii) a selectively movable valve comprising a core and a collar disposed about the core, and (iii) a sealing cap coupled to the collar and including a reagent chamber for storing a measure of sample preservation reagent. The sealing cap is configured to associate and form a fluid tight connection with the sample collection vessel. Associating the sealing cap with the sample collection vessel causes a physical rearrangement of the core relative to the collar such that a fluid vent associated with the core is placed into fluid communication with the reagent chamber, thereby permitting sample preservation reagent to pass from the regent chamber to the sample collection vessel.
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