Tissue container for molecular and histology diagnostics incorporating a breakable membrane

    公开(公告)号:US10549272B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-04

    申请号:US15602521

    申请日:2017-05-23

    Abstract: A container for storing a biological sample for molecular diagnostic testing and/or histological testing is provided. The container includes a first chamber for receiving a sample holder therein, a second chamber, and a closure for enclosing the container. A breakable membrane, such as a piercable foil, extends within the container and separates the two chambers. When the breakable membrane is broken, fluid can pass between the first and second chambers. The membrane may be broken through an activator on the closure, such as a depressible member or a rotatable carrier, causing the sample holder to break through the membrane.

    Method and Apparatus for Microorganism Detection
    14.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Microorganism Detection 审中-公开
    微生物检测方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150231626A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-20

    申请号:US14426555

    申请日:2013-09-04

    Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a microorganism in a fluid sample is disclosed. The method includes providing a fluid specimen within a specimen collection container having a sidewall defining an interior therein. The interior includes a mechanical separator adapted for separating the fluid sample into first and second phases within the specimen collection container and a sensing element capable of detecting the presence of a microorganism disposed therein. The method includes subjecting the specimen collection container to applied rotational force to isolate a concentrated microorganism region. The method also includes detecting by a sensing element the presence or absence of a microorganism within the concentrated microorganism region.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测流体样品中微生物的存在的方法。 该方法包括在具有限定其内部的侧壁的样本收集容器内提供流体样本。 内部包括适于将流体样品分离成样品收集容器内的第一和第二相的机械分离器和能够检测其中存在的微生物的感测元件。 该方法包括使样本收集容器施加旋转力以分离浓缩的微生物区域。 该方法还包括通过感测元件检测浓缩微生物区域内微生物的存在或不存在。

    Density Phase Separation Device
    15.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20150168280A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-18

    申请号:US14629657

    申请日:2015-02-24

    Abstract: 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.

    Density Phase Separation Device
    16.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20150104359A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-16

    申请号:US14572102

    申请日:2014-12-16

    Abstract: 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.

    Density phase separation device
    17.
    发明授权
    Density phase separation device 有权
    密度相分离装置

    公开(公告)号:US08794452B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-05

    申请号:US13956699

    申请日:2013-08-01

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将流体样品分离到收集容器内的第一和第二相的机械分离器。 机械分离器可以具有其中限定有通孔的分离器主体,通孔适于允许流体从中通过。 分离器主体包括具有第一密度的浮子和具有大于第一密度的第二密度的镇流器。 浮子的一部分连接到镇流器的一部分。 可选地,浮子可以包括邻近通孔的第一开口的第一延伸突片和邻近通孔的第二开口的第二延伸突片。 在某些构造中,分离器主体还包括围绕浮子的外表面设置的延伸的接片带。 分离器主体还可以包括围绕分离器主体的至少一部分周向设置的接合带。

    Specimen Collection Container Assembly
    18.
    发明申请
    Specimen Collection Container Assembly 有权
    样品收集容器装配

    公开(公告)号:US20130251605A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-26

    申请号:US13887680

    申请日:2013-05-06

    Abstract: A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.

    Abstract translation: 样本收集容器包括内管和外管。 内管包括底端,顶端和在其间限定内部的侧壁。 侧壁包括内表面和具有从其延伸的至少一个环形突起的外表面。 内管包括与顶端相邻的至少一个漏斗部分,用于将样品引导到内管内部;以及环形圈,围绕邻近顶端的侧壁的外表面的一部分设置。 外管包括底端,顶端和在其间延伸的侧壁,所述侧壁具有外表面和内表面,所述内表面限定适于容纳所述环形突起的一部分的环形凹部。 内管设置在外管内,并且外管的顶端的一部分与环形环邻接。

    Density Phase Separation Device
    20.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210023554A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-28

    申请号:US17065618

    申请日:2020-10-08

    Abstract: 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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