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公开(公告)号:US09452427B2
公开(公告)日:2016-09-27
申请号:US13687292
申请日:2012-11-28
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Shenika E. Felix , Jamieson W. Crawford , Christopher A. Battles , Jes Tougaard Gram
CPC classification number: B01L3/50215 , B01L2200/0689 , B01L2300/044 , B01L2300/048 , B01L2300/0832 , B01L2300/0858 , B01L2300/123 , B04B7/08 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T436/25375
Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.
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公开(公告)号:US20160216179A1
公开(公告)日:2016-07-28
申请号:US15086942
申请日:2016-03-31
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: C. Mark Newby , Christopher A. Battles
CPC classification number: G01N1/4077 , B01D17/12 , B01D21/0084 , B01L3/50215 , B01L2200/0631 , B01L2300/042 , B01L2400/0409 , B01L2400/049 , G01N33/491 , G01N2001/4083
Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a first portion and a second portion, a ballast circumferentially disposed about a section of the float, and a deformable bellows defining an open passageway extending between a first end and a second end. The ballast is longitudinally moveable with respect to the float and engaged with the deformable bellows between the first end and the second end. At least a portion of the float is transitionable from a restraint position to a sealed position through the first end of the bellows. The first portion of the float can be positioned within the interior of the deformable bellows in the restraint position, and the first portion of the float can be positioned at an exterior location longitudinally displaced from the deformable bellows in the sealed position.
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公开(公告)号:US20150231626A1
公开(公告)日:2015-08-20
申请号:US14426555
申请日:2013-09-04
Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
Inventor: Song Shi , Mei Yang , Klaus W. Berndt , Robert J. Losada , Jamieson W. Crawford , Ravi Attri , Christopher A. Battles , Benjamin R. Bartfeld , Gregory R. Hires
CPC classification number: B01L3/50 , B01L3/502 , B01L3/50215 , B01L3/5082 , B01L3/50825 , B01L2300/06 , B01L2300/0636 , B01L2300/0663 , G01N1/40
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。
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公开(公告)号:US20150168280A1
公开(公告)日:2015-06-18
申请号:US14629657
申请日:2015-02-24
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Jamieson W. Crawford , Ravi Attri , Christopher A. Battles , Benjamin R. Bartfeld , Gregory R. Hires
IPC: G01N1/40
CPC classification number: B01L3/50215 , B01D17/0217 , B01D21/2405 , B01D21/262 , G01N1/34 , G01N1/4077 , G01N33/491 , G01N2001/4083 , Y10T436/25375
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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公开(公告)号:US20150104359A1
公开(公告)日:2015-04-16
申请号:US14572102
申请日:2014-12-16
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Jamieson W. Crawford , Ravi Attri , Christopher A. Battles , Benjamin R. Bartfeld , Gregory R. Hires
IPC: G01N1/34
CPC classification number: B01L3/50215 , B01D17/0217 , B01D21/2405 , B01D21/262 , G01N1/34 , G01N1/4077 , G01N33/491 , G01N2001/4083 , Y10T436/25375
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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公开(公告)号:US08794452B2
公开(公告)日:2014-08-05
申请号:US13956699
申请日:2013-08-01
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Jamieson W. Crawford , Ravi Attri , Christopher A. Battles , Benjamin R. Bartfeld , Gregory R. Hires
IPC: B01D17/038 , B01L3/00 , G01N33/49 , B01D21/26
CPC classification number: B01L3/50215 , B01D17/0217 , B01D21/2405 , B01D21/262 , G01N1/34 , G01N1/4077 , G01N33/491 , G01N2001/4083 , Y10T436/25375
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。
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公开(公告)号:US11786895B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-17
申请号:US17739705
申请日:2022-05-09
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Jamieson W. Crawford , Ravi Attri , Christopher A. Battles , Benjamin R. Bartfeld , Gregory R. Hires
CPC classification number: B01L3/50215 , B01D17/0217 , B01D21/2405 , G01N1/34 , G01N1/4077 , B01D21/262 , G01N33/491 , G01N2001/4083 , Y10T436/25375
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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公开(公告)号:US11318459B2
公开(公告)日:2022-05-03
申请号:US14426555
申请日:2013-09-04
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Song Shi , Mei Yang , Klaus W. Berndt , Robert J. Losada , Jamieson W. Crawford , Ravi Attri , Christopher A. Battles , Benjamin R. Bartfeld , Gregory R. Hires
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20200009552A1
公开(公告)日:2020-01-09
申请号:US16574515
申请日:2019-09-18
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Jamieson W. Crawford , Ravi Attri , Christopher A. Battles , Benjamin R. Bartfeld , Gregory R. Hires
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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公开(公告)号:US10350591B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-16
申请号:US15616315
申请日:2017-06-07
Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and Company
Inventor: Shenika E. Felix , Jamieson W. Crawford , Christopher A. Battles , Jes Tougaard Gram
Abstract: A mechanical separator for separating a fluid sample into first and second phases is disclosed. The mechanical separator includes a float having a passageway extending between first and second ends thereof with a pierceable head enclosing the first end of the float, a ballast longitudinally moveable with respect to the float, and a bellows extending between a portion of the float and a portion of the ballast. The bellows is adapted for deformation upon longitudinal movement of the float and the ballast, with the bellows isolated from the pierceable head. The float has a first density and the ballast has a second density greater than the first density. The bellows is structured for sealing engagement with a cylindrical wall of a tube, and the pierceable head is structured for application of a puncture tip therethrough. The separation device is suitable for use with a standard medical collection tube.
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