ATE443572T1 - Sammelvorrichtung mit probenentnahmevorrichtung - Google Patents

Sammelvorrichtung mit probenentnahmevorrichtung

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ATE443572T1
ATE443572T1 AT08159282T AT08159282T ATE443572T1 AT E443572 T1 ATE443572 T1 AT E443572T1 AT 08159282 T AT08159282 T AT 08159282T AT 08159282 T AT08159282 T AT 08159282T AT E443572 T1 ATE443572 T1 AT E443572T1
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collection device
fluid transfer
cap
vessel
transfer device
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AT08159282T
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Bruce W Anderson
Mordi I Iheme
Nick M Carter
Daniel L Kacian
Janice J Clymer
James P Light
Gus Tseo
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Gen Probe Inc
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01LCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/02Burettes; Pipettes
    • B01L3/0275Interchangeable or disposable dispensing tips
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposes; Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B10/0096Casings for storing test samples
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01LCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L3/00Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glassware; Droppers
    • B01L3/50Containers for the purpose of retaining a material to be analysed, e.g. test tubes
    • B01L3/508Rigid containers without fluid transport within
    • B01L3/5082Test tubes per se
    • B01L3/50825Closing or opening means, corks, bungs
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01NINVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N35/00Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor
    • G01N35/10Devices for transferring samples or any liquids to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
    • G01N35/1009Characterised by arrangements for controlling the aspiration or dispense of liquids
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01LCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2200/00Solutions for specific problems relating to chemical or physical laboratory apparatus
    • B01L2200/02Adapting objects or devices to another
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01LCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2200/00Solutions for specific problems relating to chemical or physical laboratory apparatus
    • B01L2200/06Fluid handling related problems
    • B01L2200/0684Venting, avoiding backpressure, avoid gas bubbles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01LCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2300/00Additional constructional details
    • B01L2300/04Closures and closing means
    • B01L2300/041Connecting closures to device or container
    • B01L2300/044Connecting closures to device or container pierceable, e.g. films, membranes
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01LCHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL LABORATORY APPARATUS FOR GENERAL USE
    • B01L2300/00Additional constructional details
    • B01L2300/04Closures and closing means
    • B01L2300/046Function or devices integrated in the closure
    • B01L2300/048Function or devices integrated in the closure enabling gas exchange, e.g. vents
    • GPHYSICS
    • G01MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01NINVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
    • G01N35/00Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups G01N1/00 - G01N33/00; Handling materials therefor
    • G01N35/10Devices for transferring samples or any liquids to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices
    • G01N35/1079Devices for transferring samples or any liquids to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices with means for piercing stoppers or septums

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Analytical Chemistry (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • Clinical Laboratory Science (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Immunology (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Biochemistry (AREA)
  • Hematology (AREA)
  • Sampling And Sample Adjustment (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Automatic Analysis And Handling Materials Therefor (AREA)
  • Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)
  • Pens And Brushes (AREA)
AT08159282T 1999-05-14 2000-05-12 Sammelvorrichtung mit probenentnahmevorrichtung ATE443572T1 (de)

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AT00930691T ATE343427T1 (de) 1999-05-14 2000-05-12 Durchdringbare kappe mit innerer spitze
AT08159282T ATE443572T1 (de) 1999-05-14 2000-05-12 Sammelvorrichtung mit probenentnahmevorrichtung
AT04024555T ATE427159T1 (de) 1999-05-14 2000-05-12 Fluid-transfer-gerat zur verwendung mit durchdringbarer kappe

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AT00930691T ATE343427T1 (de) 1999-05-14 2000-05-12 Durchdringbare kappe mit innerer spitze

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AT04024555T ATE427159T1 (de) 1999-05-14 2000-05-12 Fluid-transfer-gerat zur verwendung mit durchdringbarer kappe

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EP (3) EP1997558B1 (de)
JP (2) JP2002544076A (de)
AT (3) ATE343427T1 (de)
AU (1) AU770972B2 (de)
CA (2) CA2373572C (de)
DE (3) DE60041933D1 (de)
DK (1) DK1997558T3 (de)
ES (2) ES2272285T3 (de)
WO (1) WO2000069389A2 (de)

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