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Apparatus and method for filtering biological samples

US7964098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2007
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/4088
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for filtering a biological sample is presented. The apparatus comprises a body member has an upper end and a lower end and defining a workspace therewithin. A first attachment portion is integrally joined to the lower end of the body member for interlockingly receiving a filtered sample container. A second attachment portion is integrally joined to the upper end of the body member for interlockingly receiving a sample transport container. A substantially conically-shaped filter member, located within the workspace, is integrally joined to the lower end of the body member and extends upwardly above the lower end of the body member toward the upper end of the body member. The filter member defines a plurality of openings in its upwardly extending portion.

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