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US 11,660,599 B2Granted
Sample extraction device and methods of use thereof
AssigneeNovel Microdevices, Inc.
InventorsAndrea Maria Dominic Pais, Rohan Joseph Alexander Pais, Chelsea Qinjie Zhou
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Abstract
The presently disclosed subject matter provides devices and methods for sample extraction from a swab during biological sample processing. In particular embodiments, the devices and methods are configured for use in conjunction with microfluidic devices for sample processing.
Claims24
A sample extraction device comprising:
- a swab shaft comprising a first end, a stopper, and a second end;
- a lid attached to the first end of the swab shaft, wherein the lid is slidable along the swab shaft;
- a crush O-ring on the inside of the lid;
- a swab tip at the second end of the swab shaft;
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- a sample extraction container comprising a liquid medium and a squeezing structure, wherein the squeezing structure comprises an opening smaller than the swab tip.
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