Automated blood sampling apparatus
US6736783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/155
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and process for automatically, repetitively sampling blood from conscious animals. The apparatus can simultaneously extract blood from a number of conscious, catherized animals at programmable time intervals. The apparatus is characterized as a system of computer controlled valves and pumps connected by tubing filled with saline solution to a catherized animal. Blood samples are collected via a cannula from the animal and placed in a fraction collector for analyses.
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