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Sealed collection device having striated cap

US7435389B2 · kind B2 · utility

21Cited by

179References

24Claims

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Assignee

GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

Bruce W. Anderson · Mendon, US
Nick Carter · Mooresville, US
Mordi I. Iheme · San Diego, US
Shirley J. Johnson · San Francisco, US
Daniel L. Kacian · San Diego, US
James P. Light, II · Middleton, US
Gus G. Tseo · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 14, 2004
Grant date	Oct 14, 2008
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/2575
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cap comprising a generally conical wall positioned beneath an opening in the cap and having a plurality of striations formed therein to facilitate penetration of the cap by a fluid transfer device.

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