Devices, systems, methods, and kits for receiving a swab

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10391496
APP PUB NO 20160243543A1
SERIAL NO

15041488

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Abstract

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Methods, devices, systems, and kits useful for the collection and analysis of samples obtained by swabs are disclosed. Swab containers configured for receiving a swab containing a sample; cartridges for holding one or more of: a swab container, a swab, assay units, pipette tips, vessels, transport units, and implements; systems (which may include a sample processing device); kits; and methods for their use are disclosed. A swab container may include an entry port; an assay chamber having an assay port; a conduit comprising an interior channel connecting the entry port; and an interior channel providing fluidic communication between the entry port and assay chamber. An interior channel may be configured to squeeze a portion of a swab placed in or through the conduit. A cartridge may include a cartridge frame configured to receive one or more of swab containers, assay units, transport units, pipette tips, vessels or implements.

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  • THERANOS IP COMPANY, LLC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Holmes, Elizabeth A Palo Alto, US 226 7688
Lui, Clarissa Palo Alto, US 33 618

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