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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2008
Eric E. Grimes, Hudson, MA (US);
Steven A. Scampini, Groton, MA (US);
Ryan Oliva, Marlborough, MA (US);
Tuan Ha, Randolph, MA (US);
Eric E. Grimes, Hudson, MA (US);
Steven A. Scampini, Groton, MA (US);
Ryan Oliva, Marlborough, MA (US);
Tuan Ha, Randolph, MA (US);
Cytyc Corporation, Marlborough, MA (US);
Abstract
A system for collecting a biological sample includes a collection device comprising a cylindrical body having a bore extending there through and a filter membrane disposed at one end thereof; a filter plug having an insert configured for insertion into the bore; a collar concentrically mounted about the exterior surface of the insert and configured for insertion into the bore; and a gasket disposed about the exterior surface of the insert, wherein an outer dimension of the gasket is variable in response to relative movement between the collar and the insert, and wherein the gasket has a cross section with two end portions and a mid portion that is located radially further away from the insert than the two end portions.