Method for accessing the contents of a closed collection device

US8211710B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Kathleen A. Dickey · Irvine, US
• Bruce W. Anderson · Mendon, US
• Mordi I. Iheme · San Diego, US
• Nick Carter · Mooresville, US
• Daniel L. Kacian · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 30, 2007
• Grant date: Jul 3, 2012
• Expiry date: May 31, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T436/2575
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method for obtaining the contents of a fluid-holding vessel having a cap secured to an open end thereof. The method includes penetrating a surface of the cap with a fluid transfer device and forming one or more air passageways between the penetrated surface of the cap and the fluid transfer device to allow air to be vented from the vessel. At least a portion of the contents of the vessel is then drawn into the fluid transfer device before the fluid transfer device is removed from the vessel.