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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2020
Bryan Tapocik, Highland, CA (US);
Bryan Tapocik, Highland, CA (US);
Innovative Product Brands, Inc., Highland, CA (US);
Abstract
The described nasopharyngeal or nasal swabs allow for collection of biological specimens. In an illustrative embodiment, a first member may be coupled to a second member to form the nasopharyngeal swab. The first member may include a male connector and a collection end. The second member may incorporate a corresponding female connector and a handle. The first member may be decoupled from the second member when force is applied to the swab causing it to bend beyond a threshold arc. The force may be applied to a proximal position on the first member through a container. The first member having the collection end may be gathered in the container after decoupled from the second member.