Oral fluid collection, transfer and transportation device and method
US8025849B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oral fluid collection and transfer device comprises a collection device (10) and a test cartridge (100). The collection device includes a frame or chassis (14), and an absorbing pad (12) for absorbing oral fluid and which is secured around part of the frame with part of the frame protruding from the pad. A collapsible cover (16) covers the absorbing means and has apertures (68) for the ingress of oral fluid into contact with the absorbing pad. A cap (18) covers the part of the frame protruding from the absorbing pad. The cap and the cover latch together to surround the frame and the absorbing pad. The device also includes a fluid adequacy indicator (20) in the form of an electrical circuit with an LED (66) which is completed when the absorbing means has absorbed a predetermined volume of oral fluid.
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