Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090130646 | BLOOD COLLECTION DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a fluid collection device wherein multiple, individual samples of fluid can be collected simultaneously. The device includes a chamber and an adapter which substantially and simultaneously distributes the blood to individual chambers with chamber specific additives. Also included is a system for using the blood collection device, preferably within a diagnostic testing laboratory. | 05-21-2009 |
20100147843 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to a method of assembling a container including an inner tube contained within an outer tube. The method includes providing an outer tube, providing a spacing element adjacent the open top of the outer tube and inserting an inner tube within the outer tube. The spacing element provides for venting of air from between the inner and outer tubes through the top of the container during assembly thereof. | 06-17-2010 |
20100279397 | BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN COLLECTION AND STORAGE DEVICES - A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and a colored scale affixed to the container, wherein the colored scale facilitates identification of at least one characteristic of the biological sample. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label. | 11-04-2010 |
20120248107 | Container Assembly and Method for Making Assembly - The present invention is directed to a method of assembling a container including an inner tube contained within an outer tube. The method includes providing an outer tube, providing a spacing element adjacent the open top of the outer tube and inserting an inner tube within the outer tube. The spacing element provides for venting of air from between the inner and outer tubes through the top of the container during assembly thereof. | 10-04-2012 |
20130259771 | High Bias Gel Tube and Process for Making Tube - An improved fluid collection container, containing a gel separation medium, is provided. The gel is disposed in the tube in a manner and geometry that is readily manufacturable, and which overcomes potential gel movement issues. | 10-03-2013 |
20140328734 | Biological Specimen Collection and Storage Devices - A biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for storing the biological sample and an indicator affixed to the container for displaying at least one measured characteristics of the container or sample, wherein measurement of the characteristic is commenced by activation of the indicator. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a biological sample containment system and method are provided that include a container for collecting a biological sample and a label affixed to the container, wherein information relating to the biological sample or container is situated on the label and at least a portion of said information is situated on a face of the label that is affixed to the container. | 11-06-2014 |