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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2001
Robert Thomas Hudak, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Robert Thomas Hudak, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Oakville Hong Kong Company Limited, Hong Kong, HK;
Abstract
The present invention recognizes that sample handling devices, particularly those used for testing for substances of abuse, do not allow for a separation of the bulk sample from a sample thereof to be tested. The present invention provides such a device and methods of use. The present invention includes but is not limited to a specimen collection device that includes a chamber such that the chamber is capable of collecting a specimen. The device also includes a reservoir such that the reservoir is capable of receiving a portion of the specimen from the chamber and optionally so that the reservoir is capable of receiving a test device. The device includes a valve functionally interposed between the chamber and the reservoir that is capable of transferring at least a portion of the specimen from the chamber to the reservoir such that the chamber and the reservoir are not in direct fluid communication. The device optionally includes a means for fluidic communication between the chamber, the valve and the reservoir.