GB2558612B - Biological sample collection and/or storage device - Google Patents

Biological sample collection and/or storage device Download PDF

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GB2558612B
GB2558612B GB1700389.8A GB201700389A GB2558612B GB 2558612 B GB2558612 B GB 2558612B GB 201700389 A GB201700389 A GB 201700389A GB 2558612 B GB2558612 B GB 2558612B
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Carter Juliet
Van Schie Robert
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US20040161855A1 (en) * 2003-02-19 2004-08-19 Kvasnik Michael Jeffrey Biological specimen handling apparatus and method
US20040171173A1 (en) * 2001-05-31 2004-09-02 Martin Eckermann Device for collecting liquid samples
US20080299605A1 (en) * 2007-06-01 2008-12-04 Lary Todd P Useful specimen transport apparatus with integral capability to allow three dimensional x-ray images
GB2482036A (en) * 2010-10-12 2012-01-18 Nammonic Holding Ltd Flexible sample retainer opens to provide access to sample
WO2012163788A1 (en) * 2011-05-27 2012-12-06 Ge Healthcare Uk Limited Biological sample collection device
WO2014207076A1 (en) * 2013-06-28 2014-12-31 Ge Healthcare Uk Limited Controlled transfer biological sample collection devices and methods of using such devices
WO2015015201A1 (en) * 2013-08-01 2015-02-05 Maddison Product Design Limited Exhaled Breath Condensate Collector
EP3554347A1 (en) * 2016-12-14 2019-10-23 Boka Sciences, Inc. Saliva assessing method, device, and system

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US4717656A (en) * 1983-12-02 1988-01-05 Vertrik Bioteknik Ab Device for chemical analyses and use thereof
WO1995007145A1 (en) * 1993-09-10 1995-03-16 Smithkline Diagnostics, Inc. Bevel closure and device
US20040171173A1 (en) * 2001-05-31 2004-09-02 Martin Eckermann Device for collecting liquid samples
US20040161855A1 (en) * 2003-02-19 2004-08-19 Kvasnik Michael Jeffrey Biological specimen handling apparatus and method
US20080299605A1 (en) * 2007-06-01 2008-12-04 Lary Todd P Useful specimen transport apparatus with integral capability to allow three dimensional x-ray images
GB2482036A (en) * 2010-10-12 2012-01-18 Nammonic Holding Ltd Flexible sample retainer opens to provide access to sample
WO2012163788A1 (en) * 2011-05-27 2012-12-06 Ge Healthcare Uk Limited Biological sample collection device
WO2014207076A1 (en) * 2013-06-28 2014-12-31 Ge Healthcare Uk Limited Controlled transfer biological sample collection devices and methods of using such devices
WO2015015201A1 (en) * 2013-08-01 2015-02-05 Maddison Product Design Limited Exhaled Breath Condensate Collector
EP3554347A1 (en) * 2016-12-14 2019-10-23 Boka Sciences, Inc. Saliva assessing method, device, and system

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