Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-13
2007-11-13
Nguyen, Bao-Thuy L. (Department: 1641)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C436S518000, C436S514000, C436S527000, C436S808000, C436S810000, C436S046000, C436S165000, C435S005000, C435S006120, C435S007100, C435S007200, C435S007920, C435S805000, C435S970000, C435S287200, C422S051000, C422S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10479049
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for collecting samples of fluids, in particular of body fluids such as saliva, said device comprising an absorbent pad and two housing parts which are connected to the latter in a movable manner and can enclose the absorbent pad. The device permits easy and safe handling when taking a sample and when transferring the sample for testing for an analyte in the sample. The device can also be handled hygienically and safely by persons not trained in taking samples.
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Eckermann Martin
Lindner Bernd
Ullmann Martin
A. Marquez, Esq. Juan Carlos
EnviteC-Wismar GmbH
Fisher Esq. Stanley P.
Nguyen Bao-Thuy L.
Reed Smith LLP
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