CASSETTE AND APPLICATOR FOR BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION
First Claim
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1. An apparatus for collecting a biological sample from a subject for subsequent transfer to an analyzer, said apparatus comprising:
- (a) a means for transferring the biological sample from the subject into a cavity of the apparatus; and
(b) a conduit for transferring the biological sample from the apparatus into the analyzer.
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Abstract
A biological sample collection unit for a centrifugal analyzer disk is disclosed. This unit consists of a flat cassette and an applicator that holds and controls the cassette during sample collection and during placement of the cassette into the analyzer disk.
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30 Claims
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1. An apparatus for collecting a biological sample from a subject for subsequent transfer to an analyzer, said apparatus comprising:
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(a) a means for transferring the biological sample from the subject into a cavity of the apparatus; and
(b) a conduit for transferring the biological sample from the apparatus into the analyzer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus for collecting a biological sample and transferring the biological sample to a CD or DVD disk for analysis by a CD or DVD player comprising:
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(a) a means for transferring the biological sample from the subject into a cavity of the apparatus; and
(b) a means for transferring the biological sample from the apparatus to a CD or DVD disk.
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- 11. A first apparatus adapted to accommodate a second apparatus for collecting a biological sample and transferring the biological sample to a CD or DVD disk wherein the first apparatus comprises a housing having an aperture to allow passage of the second apparatus therethrough and a support means for engaging the second apparatus.
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14. A method for transferring a biological sample from a subject to an analyzer comprising the steps of
(a) providing an apparatus for collecting a biological sample and transferring the biological sample to a CD or DVD disk for analysis by a CD or DVD player; -
(b) transferring the biological sample from the subject into a cavity of the apparatus; and
(c) transferring the biological sample from the apparatus to a CD or DVD disk.
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15. An apparatus for collecting a biological sample from a subject for subsequent transfer to a CD or DVD, said apparatus comprising:
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a) a cassette comprising walls which define a cavity for receiving said biological sample, said cassette being adapted to engage said CD or DVD;
b) an inlet for transferring said biological sample from the subject into said cavity; and
c) an outlet for transferring said biological sample from said cavity to said CD or DVD when said cassette is engaged with said CD or DVD. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A CD or DVD comprising:
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(A) a disk body having a surface adapted to engage an apparatus which contains a biological sample for transfer to said CD or DVD; and
(B) an apparatus engaged with said surface of said disk body, said apparatus comprising;
a) a cassette comprising walls which define a cavity for containing said biological sample;
b) an inlet for introducing said biological sample into said cavity prior to engagement of said apparatus with said surface of said disk body; and
c) an outlet for transferring said biological sample from said cavity to said CD or DVD when said apparatus is engaged with said surface of said disk body.
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22. A CD or DVD according to
claim 22 wherein said cassette comprises a mechanical rectifier which locks said cassette in engagement with said surface of said disk body.
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26. A method for transferring a biological sample from a subject to a CD or DVD, said method comprising the steps of:
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transferring the biological sample from the subject to a cavity of a cassette;
engaging said cassette with a CD or DVD; and
transferring the biological sample from said cassette to said CD or DVD.
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27. A method according to
claim 27 wherein said cassette further comprises a reagent or washing solution, said method comprising the step of contacting said reagent or washing solution with said biological sample located with said cavity of said cassette.
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