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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2025
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2021
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ (US);
Curt Binner, Furlong, PA (US);
Alexandru Paunescu, Clinton, NJ (US);
Kenvue Brands LLC, Summit, NJ (US);
Abstract
An oral fluids sample collection method and apparatus includes a shield having a first face and a second face; an elastomeric nipple having an outer surface and defining a nipple interior extending from the first face of the shield; and a reservoir component extending from the second face of the shield comprising a reservoir having a reservoir interior. These elements are interconnected by a plurality of fluid conduit/valve combinations, including a first combination permitting flow from the nipple interior to an atmospheric vent port disposed on an exterior surface of the oral fluids collection device; a second combination permitting flow from the reservoir interior to the nipple interior; and a third combination permitting flow from a collection port disposed on the outer surface of the nipple to an exit port in the reservoir interior.