Assembly for collection, transport and dispensing of biological samples
US6357583B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0803
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sample collection assembly provides for the collection, transport and dispensing of a plurality of discrete biological samples. The assembly includes a sample tray which supports sample wells in spaced apart registration. The sample wells are provided for the collection of the discrete biological samples. The sample tray including the sample wells is supported in a sample tray case which encloses the sample tray. The sample tray is movably accommodated within the case for movement between a first position enclosing the sample wells to a second position rendering exteriorly accessible one of the sample wells to permit dispensement of the sample well from the tray.
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