Cassette and applicator for biological and chemical sample collection
OwnerJorma A. Virtaneninventor
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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.
Claims30
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.
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:
- (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.
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.
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.
An apparatus for collecting a biological sample from a subject for subsequent transfer to a CD or DVD, said apparatus comprising:
- 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.
A CD or DVD comprising:
- (A) a disk body having a surface adapted to engage an apparatus which contains a biological sample for transfer to said CD or DVD;
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- (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.
A method for transferring a biological sample from a subject to a CD or DVD, said method comprising the steps of:
- 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.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.