SAMPLE PROCESSING CASSETTE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
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1. A method for preparing a source material comprising:
- introducing a source material into a specimen container;
transferring the source material from the specimen container into a processing device;
treating the source material thermally, mechanically, chemically or any combination thereof within the processing device to alter at least one constitutive characteristic of the source material and to release or create a target material from the source material.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method and device for collecting treating and analysis of biological or chemical material by introducing a source material into a specimen container, transferring the source material to a processing device and thermally, chemically and/or mechanically treating the source material to alter at least one constitutive characteristic of the source material and to release or create a target material from the source material.
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29 Claims
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1. A method for preparing a source material comprising:
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introducing a source material into a specimen container; transferring the source material from the specimen container into a processing device; treating the source material thermally, mechanically, chemically or any combination thereof within the processing device to alter at least one constitutive characteristic of the source material and to release or create a target material from the source material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A processing device for biological or chemical samples comprising:
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a mixing portion into which a source material is introduced and treated to alter at least one constitutive characteristic of the source material and to release or create a target material from the source material through mechanical, thermal, and chemical treatment; at least one interface for a control device that controls the temperature, mixing operation, or both within the mixing portion during mixing; and a covering means for enclosing the mixing portion. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A processing device for biological or chemical samples comprising:
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a device for mixing, pumping, or both; a body configured to include a processing well adapted to receive the device; optionally including a fluid transport path optionally including a valve; at least one heating element and optionally at least one cooling device disposed within the body proximate to or included within the processing well in thermal communication with the device; a temperature sensing device disposed within the body proximate to or included within the processing well; a covering for placement over the device so that any contents of the device remain therein. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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