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Specimen sample collection device and test system

US7618591B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2005
Grant dateNov 17, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2300/027
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A specimen sample collection device includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator and an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle. A specimen sample collection device and test system includes a handle having a sufficiency indicator, an absorbent pad partially contained within said handle, a pad compression tube insertable over said absorbent pad within said handle and around an end of said handle, and a collection tube having one or more sample chambers, attachable to said pad compression tube, and wherein said compression tube defines one or more chambers, and wherein when said collection tube is attached to said pad compression tube, the chambers are in fluid communication with said pad compression tube. A specimen sample collection device including a sufficiency indicator made up of a light pipe indicator window. A specimen sample collection device including an absorbent pad split and divided into two lengths connected at a base. A specimen sample collection device including a bar code identification. A specimen sample collection device and test system including a lock and key securing mechanism. A specimen sample collection device including a handle one or more a…

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