Disposable container for bioburden sample collection and detection
US9790535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/123
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable container for collection of microbe containing fluid samples is useful in a variety of microbial detection methods. One end of the container is provided with a lid comprising fluid flow apertures on one surface and a membrane filter (MF) on an opposed surface. Methods are disclosed wherein the container is disposed in a holding assembly with the lid gripped in a separate platform. The assembly and platform can be displaced relative to each other to separate the lid from the container.
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