Systems, devices, and methods for bodily fluid sample collection

US9427184B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Theranos, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Elizabeth A. Holmes · Palo Alto, US
• Michael Chen · Palo Alto, US
• Pey-Jiun Ko · Palo Alto, US
• Tammy Burd · Palo Alto, US
• Adrit Lath · Palo Alto, US
• Patricia McHale · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2014
• Grant date: Aug 30, 2016
• Expiry date: Jun 30, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2300/42
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.