Finger swipe fluid-transfer collection assembly and method...

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2009-08-25

2011-10-25

Gakh, Yelena G (Department: 1777)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Including sample preparation

Volumetric liquid transfer

C436S164000, C422S505000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08043864

ABSTRACT:
A method of using a finger swipe fluid transfer collection assembly includes providing a finger swipe fluid transfer collection assembly including a base, a test media carried by the base, an inlet for receiving a sample fluid, an outlet, a finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism carried by the base between the inlet and the outlet and including an interior; swiping the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism with one's finger to impart a negative pressure in the interior of the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism to draw the sample fluid into the interior of the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism through the inlet; and swiping the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism again with one's finger to impart a positive pressure in the interior of the finger swipe fluid transfer mechanism to pump the sample fluid through the outlet and be transferred to the test media.

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International Search Report and Written Opinion issued in PCT/US2009/054931 on Apr. 8, 2010, 10 pages.

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