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Method for removing a fluid substance from a sealed collection device

US8573072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GEN-PROBE INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

Bruce W. Anderson · Mendon, US
Mordi I. Iheme · San Diego, US
Shirley J. Johnson · San Francisco, US
Gus G. Tseo · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 18, 2009
Grant date	Nov 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 6, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A method for removing a fluid substance from a sealed collection device comprising a cap and a fluid-holding vessel, where the method aids in venting air from the collection device when the cap is penetrated by a fluid transfer device used to withdraw a fluid substance from the vessel. Venting is aided by incorporating a pause step between penetrating the cap and contacting the fluid substance held by the vessel with the fluid transfer device or by contacting the cap at a slower speed than the fluid transfer device enters the collection device after the cap has been penetrated.

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