Hair collection device and methods of use thereof

US6478750B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Janet Morrison · Simsbury, US
• Peter A. Morrison · Framingham, US
• Carl Selavka · Charlton, US
• Thomas M. Eden, III · Birmingham, US
• Chip B. Thuss · Birmingham, US
• Kenneth C. Hopper · Chestertown, US
• John Sundsmo · Pleasanton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 17, 2000
• Grant date: Nov 12, 2002
• Expiry date: Apr 13, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2010/0009
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A hair collection device useful in testing for drugs and hazardous materials, comprising an outer barrel with a barrel lumen and a hair collection oriface; an inner hair storage container insertable in and removable from the barrel lumen, and comprising a hair storage lumen and a second hair collection oriface; and a hair snare insertable into the hair storage lumen and extendable through both of the hair collection orifaces.