Method for accessing the contents of a closed collection device with a modified pipette tip

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7927549
APP PUB NO 20080134808A1
SERIAL NO

11929057

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A method for accessing the contents of a closed collection device having a cap and a fluid-holding vessel in fixed association. The method includes penetrating one or more materials of the cap with an air displacement pipette, thereby forming one or more passageways for venting air displaced from within the collection device, where the pipette includes structure for forming the one or more passageways. A fluid present in the vessel is drawn into the pipette before the pipette is removed from the collection device.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Bruce W Las Vegas, US 44 906
Carter, Nick M Elk Grove, US 48 1033
Dickey, Kathleen A Cardiff, US 4 91
Iheme, Mordi I San Diego, US 22 608
Kacian, Daniel L San Diego, US 64 2893
Kennedy, Mark R South Burlington, US 24 539
Tseo, Gus G San Diego, US 26 947

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