| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 600572000 | Wiping or dabbing | 43 |
| 20090012425 | Apparatus and Method for Collecting a Sample of Material - A sample acquisition device includes a hollow shaft and a porous medium. The hollow shaft includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The sidewall of the hollow shaft includes a plurality of openings adjacent the distal end of the hollow shaft. The porous medium is attached to the distal end of the hollow shaft and at least a part of the porous medium is positioned over the plurality of openings. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090030341 | SAMPLE RELEASE SYSTEM - Devices to process a sample are configured to releasably attach a sample acquisition device to a drive mechanism that provides rotational and/or vibrational motion to the sample acquisition device. The devices can be used in sample processing methods to dislodge sample materials from the sample acquisition device. Sample processing methods using rotational or vibrational motion may further include the use of a liquid medium into which the sample is released. Sample processing methods may further include the detection of an analyte in the sample. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090030342 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RELEASING A SAMPLE OF MATERIAL - A first aspect of the present invention provides for devices to facilitate the release of sample materials from sample acquisition devices. The device comprises an abrasion element comprising at least one constriction or projection. A second aspect of the present invention provides for methods in which to use the devices to facilitate the release of sample materials from a sample acquisition device. Optionally, the device may contain at least one reagent to facilitate the release and/or detection of a microorganism, or component thereof, in a sample. Preferably, the devices and methods may be used in conjunction with a liquid medium in which the sample may be further processed. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090048534 | Device for the Withdrawal, collection and Transport of Biological Specimens - The invention relates to a device for the withdrawal, collection and transport of biological specimens, comprising a test tube equipped with a cap comprising a membrane constructed of a soft material impermeable to liquids and pierceable by a suitable specimen withdrawal means. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090105610 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION OF CELL CLUSTERS - A cell collector and cell collection method are provided for collecting clusters of cells for subsequent analysis of the cells to screen for abnormalities. The cell collector is designed to enhance the capability of the collector to pick-up clusters or clumps of cells, and to facilitate transfer of the collected clusters of cells onto a receiving structure, for example a slide. In one embodiment, a combination of the material of the collector, the texture of the collection surface of the collector, and the use of expansion and rotation of the collector during collection facilitate the collection of the clusters of cells. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090112120 | DRUG SCREENING AND MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR EARLY DETECTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER: REAGENTS, METHODS, AND KITS THEREOF - A novel approach to the early detection of colorectal cancer (“CRC”), using a molecular diagnostic test to evaluate grossly normal-appearing colonic tissue for the early detection of colorectal cancer is disclosed. Such grossly normal-appearing colonic mucosal cells may be collected from non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. The use of novel biomarker panels for drug screening also is disclosed. Such biomaker panels may be used wholly or in part as surrogate endpoints for monitoring effectiveness of a prospective drug in the intervention of pathologies, such as cancers, for example CRC, lung, prostate, and breast, and neurodegenerative diseases, for example Alzheimer's and ALS. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090171245 | SWAB EXTRACTION DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING - This disclosure describes a swab extraction device that can be used to collect a medical specimen, transport the specimen to a laboratory, and process and analyze the specimen. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090259142 | FECAL SAMPLING DEVICE AND METHOD - A fecal sample collecting device and method. The device of an embodiment includes a removable first layer, having primary and secondary apertures and a second layer having a releaseable adhesive on an inner surface that secures the first and second layers, a flap aligned with the primary aperture, and an integrally formed removable tab. The device also includes a sheet between the two layers. In a first configuration, the sheet is aligned with the primary aperture such that a sample is deposited thereon when the device is used to wipe one's anus, and the removable tab is aligned with the secondary aperture such that a second sample is deposited thereon. Subsequently, the first layer is discarded, thereby exposing the adhesive on the inner surface of the second layer. The device is placed in a second configuration by folding the inner surface upon itself. Thus, primary and secondary samples are enclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100022916 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting and Preparing Biological Samples for Testing - A kit and a method are disclosed for collecting and preparing a biological sample for testing where the sample is to be mixed with a buffer prior to being tested. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100160830 | CODING FOR A SAMPLE CARRIER - Coding for a sample carrier having at least a swab shaft and a piece of cotton wool or the like as sample collector, characterized in that said swab shaft ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100210968 | FRICTIONAL TRANS-EPITHELIAL TISSUE DISRUPTION AND COLLECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INDUCING AND/OR AUGMENTING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100274155 | SANITARY SWAB COLLECTION SYSTEM, MICROFLUIDIC ASSAY DEVICE, AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSTIC ASSAYS - Biohazard specimen collection containers are provided with an external disposable skin, that is stripped away and discarded after the biohazardous specimen is collected, thus reducing or eliminating objectionable or dangerous residues on the outside surfaces of the container. Further, we teach that the sample collection container with external disposable skin may also serve as an integrated microfluidic biosample processing and analytical device, thereby providing a single entry, disposable assay unit, kit and system for “world-to-result” clinical diagnostic testing. These integrated assay devices are provided with synergic, multiple safe-handling features for protecting healthcare workers who handle them. The modified collection containers and analytical devices find application, for example, in PCR detection of infectious organisms or pathogenic markers collected on a swab. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110004122 | UNITIZED SYSTEM FOR COLLECTION, DRYING TRANSPORT AND ANALYSIS - A unitized apparatus for collection and/or drying and/or transport and/or analysis of a specimen is provided having a desiccant chamber that permits variable quantities of desiccant to be loaded into the device and to allow the desiccant to be recharged within the device without contacting or causing damages to the specimen collected thereon. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110087133 | EXTENDABLE SPECIMEN COLLECTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a specimen collecting device for collecting cell samples. The specimen collecting device has an extendible swab which can be extended and retracted during use. The extendible swab can also be inserted into the handle so that the samples can be stored, at least temporarily. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110144534 | CELL COLLECTION AND TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A cell sample collection and transfer device is provided. The device may include a plunger configured to slide to a plurality of positions for controlling an expandable tip. The expandable tip may be operable to collect cell samples from a target site. In one example, the expandable tip may be further operable to transfer the collected cell samples when placed in contact with a receiving surface. In another example, the expandable tip may be removed from the device and placed in a storage container for further processing. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120271196 | Swab for Collecting Biological Specimens - A swab for collecting biological specimens is of the type consisting of a rod terminating in a tip covered with fibers with hydrophilic properties to allow absorption of said specimens, wherein said fibers cover said tip in the form of a layer deposited by flocking | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130066233 | Cervical Cell Tissue Self-Sampling Device - A device, a kit, and a method of use thereof, for self-administration and collection of cervical cell tissue samples such as for Pap smear testing. The device comprises an insertion tube, within which is carried a movable cervical aligning tool with an aligning probe, and a cellular sampling tool with a cellular adhesion surface. The aligning probe and cellular adhesion surface can be selectively movable relative to the insertion tube to improve accuracy of the testing and user safety. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130072817 | Swab for Collecting Biological Specimens - A method for collecting biological specimens using a swab of the type consisting of a rod terminating in a tip covered with fiber with hydrophilic properties to allow absorption of said specimens, wherein said fiber covers said tip in the form of a layer deposited by flocking | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130231588 | BIOLOGICAL TISSUE COLLECTING TOOL AND BIOLOGICAL TISSUE COLLECTION METHOD USING THE SAME - Provided is a biological tissue collecting tool capable of reducing a variation in the amount of collected biological tissue at the time of collecting the biological tissue from a biological aperture. A biological tissue collecting tool | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130245495 | FLOCKING SWAB FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING QUANTITATIVELY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a flocking swab for biological sampling quantitatively and a method for making the same. One or two ends of the swab shaft form a loop by injection molding process. Flocking fiber is flocked into a layer on the surface of the loop by conventional electrostatic flocking process. By controlling the diameter of the loop frame, the diameter of the cylinder of the loop, and parameters of flocking fibers, a quantitative swab for biological sampling can be made. The swab disclosed in this invention can be used in quantitative sampling, has large sampling volume and securely attached swab tip. Moreover, it is safe and easy to use. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130338535 | SWAB FOR COLLECTING BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS - The present invention relates to a swab for collecting biological specimens of the type consisting of a rod terminating in a tip covered with fibre with hydrophilic properties to allow absorption of said specimens, wherein said fibre covers said tip in the form of a layer deposited by flocking. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140066807 | Sampling System - A sampling system comprises a mailing package; a cell sampling device comprising a flexible shaft having a handle at one end, wherein the shaft is configured to allow an individual to self collect a cell sample from mucous tissue, and a sample collecting element removably connectable with the other end of the shaft and operable to collect a cell sample from mucous tissue of an individual; and a sealable unit, wherein the unit is configured to store the sample collecting element having a cell sample thereon configured to receive the remaining components of the system for delivery to a user. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140073988 | CYTOLOGICAL CELL SAMPLE COLLECTION, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORT DEVICE - A cytological cell sample collection, storage, and transport device is disclosed. The device comprises a sheath, a collection assembly, a base, and a containment vial. The collection assembly is slidably coupled to the base to expose a swab head comprising the collection assembly. The containment vial is configured to enclose the sheath and collection assembly within the internal volume defined by the containment vial and the base. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140073989 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLING DEVICE - A sampling device adapted for transcervical sampling of biological materials from a pregnant patient comprising:
| 03-13-2014 |
| 20140128773 | FRICTIONAL TRANS-EPITHELIAL TISSUE DISRUPTION AND COLLECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF INDUCING AND/OR AUGMENTING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140194777 | SWAB ASSEMBLY FOR SPECIMEN COLLECTION - A swab assembly for collecting a specimen from a patient includes an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a notch between its proximal and distal ends; a sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending between its proximal and distal ends, wherein a portion of the elongated shaft is disposed within the sheath lumen, and the sheath is slidable relative to the elongated shaft; and a collection tip coupled to the distal end of the elongated shaft and configured for obtaining the specimen. The sheath is slidable between a first position in which the shaft notch is disposed within the sheath lumen and wherein the sheath protects the elongated shaft from breaking at the notch, and a second position in which the shaft notch is exposed out of the sheath lumen. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140243706 | SAMPLE RECOVERY AND COLLECTION DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a sample recovery and collection device comprising a tube, a cap, an insert, and an opening. The cap includes an O-ring and is removably secured to the tube for sealing the tube. The insert includes a first end having a ring that is adhered to the tube and second end opposite the first end. The insert also includes a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg, each coupled to and extending from the ring to the second end. The opening extends from the ring to the second end and the insert defines a diameter. Also disclosed herein is a kit comprising the sample recovery and collection device. Further disclosed herein is a method of collecting a sample from a subject. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140288461 | SWAB HAVING A LUER CONNECTION - The invention relates to a swab system, comprising a sample tube, which is closed at the front end and open at the rear end, and a swab. The swab has an elongated, tubular swab rod, wherein the swab rod is provided with a sample-gathering means at the front end of the swab rod and a gripping piece at the rear end of the swab rod. The gripping piece closes the rear, open end of the sample tube in an accurately fitting manner and is equipped with a closing cap for covering the gripping piece in a sealed manner. The gripping piece has the internal taper of a Luer connection, wherein the internal taper of the Luer connection has a fluid connection to the tubular swab rod. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140378866 | CYTOLOGICAL CELL SAMPLE COLLECTION, STORAGE, AND TRANSPORT DEVICE - A cytological cell sample collection, storage, and transport device is disclosed. The device comprises a sheath, a collection assembly, a base, and a containment vial. The collection assembly is slidably coupled to the base to expose a swab head comprising the collection assembly. The containment vial is configured to enclose the sheath and collection assembly within the internal volume defined by the containment vial and the base. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150148705 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR SAMPLING AND PROFILING MICROBIOTA OF SKIN - Systems and devices for sampling and profiling microbiota of skin are described which include a replaceable microbe sampling unit including at least one rotatable component, an elongated flexible strip, and a location information storage component, the elongated flexible strip including a microbe-capture region configured to capture at least one type of microbe from one or more regions of a skin surface of an individual, and the location information storage component configured to store information associated with the location of said one or more regions of the skin surface of the individual. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150289752 | Tethered endoscope - An endoscope with flexible cable is described having a first set of means to facilitate travel of an imaging capsule down the esophagus, a second set of means to enable proper orientation and optical clarity of the capsule, and a third set of means to enable ease in retrieval of the device. In most embodiments, there is an overlap of these sets of means, the combination of which assures optimal exam effectiveness while maintaining a high degree of patient comfort. The endoscope can target low cost, high volume screening for diseases of the upper digestive tract. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150315564 | DEVICES AND KITS FOR COLLECTION, STORAGE AND ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Collection devices, kits and methods related to sample collection and analysis can be used to collect and store samples (e.g., biological samples) from a variety of sources and optionally, for analysis of such samples (e.g., forensics analysis, medical diagnostics, etc.). Methods of production and use thereof are described herein. A device for collecting a sample (e.g., a sample including nucleic acid) includes an outer protective housing and a collection tip operably coupled to a carrier. The collection tip includes a hydrophilic and at least partially soluble material (e.g., hydrophilic and at least partially soluble polycaprolactone (PCL)) and is movable (e.g., retractable) from a first protected position within the outer protective housing to a second collecting position outside the outer protective housing. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150335276 | DEVICE FOR ASSISTING THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED - A device for assisting the visually impaired to collect blood samples for a glucose testing unit is disclosed. The device includes a finger attachment unit having a shape and size that is complementary to a portion of a human finger. An aperture is disposed along a middle section of the finger attachment unit and is in communication with a collection funnel. The collection funnel and the finger engagement unit are arranged at a substantially perpendicular angle to each other, and the collection unit provides an unobstructed pathway through the aperture. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160045189 | DESIGNS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE SWALLOWING OF A TETHERED CELL COLLECTION DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses and systems are described for administering a swallowable cell collection device to a patient. Methods include releasing a swallowable bundle of string of the cell collection device from a bundling apparatus, maintaining the string in a swallowable bundle while releasing the swallowable bundle from the bundling apparatus, and placing the swallowable bundle on the tongue of the patient. Methods also include constraining a retrieval string of the cell collection device in a swallowable bundle with a dissolvable band and placing the swallowable bundle on the tongue of the patient. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160051415 | DNA COLLECTION KIT AND DNA COLLECTING METHOD USING THE SAME - A DNA collection kit comprises a foldable collection rod, a collection bottle, and a buffer comprising ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) at a concentration from 20 mM to 60 mM. A method for using a DNA kit comprises the following steps: collecting DNA from a collection portion of the foldable collection rod of the DNA collection kit; breaking the foldable collection rod from the groove of the rod body to obtain a DNA-comprising collection portion; and putting the DNA-comprising collection portion into the collection bottle comprising the buffer to prolong the preservation time of the DNA, wherein the buffer comprises ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) at a concentration from 20 mM to 60 mM. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160081670 | SCORED RETAINING FEATURES IN A COMPRESSIBLE CELL COLLECTION DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses and systems for collecting cells from a body lumen are described. The system may include a swallowable cell collection device comprising an abrasive and substantially non-absorbent material configured to collect cells from the body lumen by scraping a surface of the body lumen and a swallowable and dissolvable capsule comprising a plurality of scoring features and configured to releasably retain the cell collection device. Additionally, a method of manufacturing an apparatus for collecting cells from a body lumen is described. The method may include encapsulating a swallowable cell collection device comprising an abrasive and substantially non-absorbent material within a swallowable and dissolvable capsule and mechanically weakening the capsule with a plurality of scoring features. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081671 | USE OF EXPANSION-FORCE ELEMENTS IN A COMPRESSIBLE CELL COLLECTION DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses and systems for collecting cells from a body lumen are described. The system may include a swallowable cell collection device comprising an abrasive and substantially non-absorbent material in a compressed configuration and configured to collect cells from the body lumen by scraping a surface of the body lumen. The system may further include one or more expansion elements coupled with the cell collection device configured to expand the cell collection device from the compressed configuration. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081672 | TAPERED GEOMETRY IN A COMPRESSIBLE CELL COLLECTION DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses and systems for collecting cells from a body lumen are described. A system may include a cell collection device comprising an abrasive material configured to collect cells from the body lumen by scraping a surface of the body lumen. The cell collection device may have a first end with a first diametric dimension and a second end with a second diametric dimension, wherein the second diametric dimension is larger than the first diametric dimension. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160081677 | REGIONS OF VARYING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES IN A COMPRESSIBLE CELL COLLECTION DEVICE - Methods, apparatuses and systems for collecting cells from a body lumen are described. The system may include a cell collection device and a capsule configured to releasably retain the cell collection device. The cell collection device may comprise a plurality of distinct regions, each region comprising one or more material properties. In some instances, at least one material property of at least one distinct region differs from at least one material property of at least one other distinct region. The distinct regions may comprise different materials or may comprise the same material where at least one of the distinct regions is mechanically or chemically altered to yield the at least one differing material property. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160095583 | EXPANDABLE DEVICE FOR TISSUE COLLECTION FROM AN AERODIGESTIVE BODY LUMEN - A device for obtaining tissue from the aerodigestive tract is provided. The device may have internal and external folds and a tissue collection surface for collecting a tissue sample from a body lumen, such as the nose or throat. The present invention is also directed to methods of collecting a tissue sample using the devices, described herein. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160143631 | ENDOMETRIAL SAMPLE COLLECTOR - A non-invasive endometrial sample collector has an outer body of absorbent material configured for insertion into a vaginal cavity of a patient such that a distal end of the body is positioned proximate a uterine cervix of the patient. The collector has an internal collection assembly disposed within the outer body of absorbent material. The internal collection assembly includes a funnel having an opening at the distal end of the outer body configured to face the uterine cervix when the outer body is positioned in the vaginal cavity, and a reservoir in fluid communication with the funnel. During a menstruation cycle of the patient when endometrial tissue cells are shed within menstrual fluid that passes through the uterine cervix, or during any type of normal or abnormal bleeding episode, at least a portion of said fluid is directed to the reservoir via the funnel under the force of gravity. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160193089 | Tampon assembly | 07-07-2016 |
| 20180021771 | DEVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF | 01-25-2018 |
