Method and apparatus for processing substances in a single container
First Claim
1. A tube for preparing fluid samples, the tube comprising:
- a hollow, cylindrical body having an open end and a closed end; and
a filtering means for selectively retaining a desired substance from a sample fluid, the filtering means being disposed in the body proximate to the closed end of the tube.
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Abstract
In one example embodiment of the present invention, a vessel having an open end and a closed end is provided. The vessel further includes, but is not limited to, a filtering substance. The filtering means is disposed generally toward the closed end of the vessel. Subsequently the closed end of the tube or vessel can be pierced so that the liquid and waste products can be removed from the vessel through the pierced aperture. In another example embodiment, a method for processing at least one substance in a vessel capable of retaining at least one substance is provided. The method includes, but is not limited to, introducing the at least one substance into the vessel. The method further comprises processing the at least one substance. The method further includes, but is not limited to, creating an aperture in the vessel; and removing at least one substance through the aperture.
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89 Claims
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1. A tube for preparing fluid samples, the tube comprising:
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a hollow, cylindrical body having an open end and a closed end; and a filtering means for selectively retaining a desired substance from a sample fluid, the filtering means being disposed in the body proximate to the closed end of the tube.
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72. A vessel for processing substances, the vessel comprising:
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a hollow body comprising at least one closed end; the at least one closed end being pierceable to allow fluid to flow when pierced; and a retaining substance for selectively retaining a desired substance from the fluid. - View Dependent Claims (73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89)
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