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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 04, 2023
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2022
Applicant:
Porex Corporation, Fairburn, GA (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Porex Corporation, Fairburn, GA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01L 3/00 (2006.01); B01L 3/02 (2006.01); B01D 39/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01L 3/0275 (2013.01); B01D 39/1661 (2013.01); B01L 2300/048 (2013.01); B01L 2300/049 (2013.01); B01L 2300/0681 (2013.01);
Abstract
An improved biological sample preparation device and method of using the device, the device including a squeezable tube and a tip assembled to the squeezable tube. The tip includes a filter and a wick configured to enable controlled delivery to a diagnostic device by capillary action. The device provides precise and repeatable sample volume dispensing control, reduces potential contamination in the working environment, increases ease of use, and improves safety for healthcare workers.