Northwestern University

Neatcap, LLC

Andrew Unger

Edward G Thear

William E Funk

Thomas W McDade

Gayle H Thear

Fred M Kimock

Zachary A Rambo

Benjamin J Kimock

Ruth Wittmann-Price

Disclosed are devices, kits, compositions, and methods for collecting, transporting, and detecting toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in a biological sample. The devices, kits, compositions and methods may be utilized to collect and transport dried blood samples from a skin prick and detect toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers in the dried blood samples.

Methods for collecting biological samples for quantifying heavy metals

A medical headgear is disclosed having a flexible band having an inner surface and an opposite outer surface. The band includes a non-stretch central portion having a first side and an opposite second side, a first elastic portion connected to the first side, and a second elastic portion connected to the second side.

Medical headgear

Minimally-invasive collection system for collecting biological samples for quantifying heavy metals, other toxicants, pathogens, and biomarkers

A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stored audio may include sounds that simulate sounds heard by a fetus while in the womb. The eye piece is preferably removable.

Sensory developmental cap

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Bethlehem, PA, United States of America

Andrew Unger