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Visual indication test kit

US9880092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2014
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/024
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A test kit is provided. The test kit includes a case including a top including a plurality of indicator pads and a crushing plate rotatable between a first position and a second position, the crushing plate including a plurality of crushing ribs. The case further includes a bottom hingedly coupled to the top, the bottom including a plurality of reagent ampoules storing reagents. When the case is closed with the crushing plate in the second position, the plurality of crushing ribs crush the the plurality of reagent ampoules. The test kit further includes a collector including a collector body, a plurality of swabs extending through the collector body, a removable cover covering a first side of the collector body, and a collector handle coupled to the collector body, wherein the collector is nestable within the case.

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