Density phase separation device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8998000
APP PUB NO 20100288694A1
SERIAL NO

12780432

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A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases within a collection container is disclosed. The mechanical separator may have a separator body having a through-hole defined therein, with the through-hole adapted for allowing fluid to pass therethrough. The separator body includes a float, having a first density, and a ballast, having a second density greater than the first density. A portion of the float is connected to a portion of the ballast. Optionally, the float may include a first extended tab adjacent a first opening of the through-hole and a second extended tab adjacent the second opening of the through-hole. In certain configurations, the separator body also includes an extended tab band disposed about an outer surface of the float. The separator body may also include an engagement band circumferentially disposed about at least a portion of the separator body.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANYONE BECTON DRIVE FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Attri, Ravi Budd Lake, US 17 173
Bartfeld, Benjamin R Ringwood, US 34 339
Battles, Christopher A Seymour, US 46 1404
Crawford, Jamieson W Demarest, US 52 631
Hires, Gregory R Fairfield, US 16 168

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