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Fluid sample collection and introduction device and method
Assignee: Abbott Point of Care Inc
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Filing: 1995-08-18
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Granted: 1997-06-17
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Expires: 2015-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A device and method for collecting a fluid sample and introducing it into a sensing device for real time analysis providing flexibility and simplicity in the way sample fluid sample collection is accomplished and cooperating with a disposable cartridge of the sensing device to permit quick and easy sample introduction and eliminate the risk of sample spillage, an exemplary embodiment of the collection device includes a capillary tube capable of receiving or drawing a fluid sample and introducing the fluid sample into the disposable cartridge, a reservoir chamber capable of receiving a fluid sample and a capillary tube holder capable of supporting one end of the capillary tube in the reservoir chamber to draw the fluid sample by capillary action. Alternative embodiments of the invention are used in combination with the variety of blood collection assemblies employed by the medical industry to collect fluid samples.
Inventors
- 👤 Imants R. Lauks
- 👤 Joseph W. Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-23 01:45
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/06; B01L9/065; B01L3/00; B01L3/50; B01L3/502; B01L3/5027; B01L3/502715; G; G01; G01N; G01N35/00; G01N35/10; G01N35/1079; B01L2200/00; B01L2200/02; B01L2200/026; B01L2200/027; B01L2300/00; B01L2300/08; B01L2300/0809; B01L2300/0832; B01L2300/0838; B01L2400/00; B01L2400/04; B01L2400/0403; B01L2400/0406; B01L2400/0475; B01L2400/0481; B01L2400/0487
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A disposable sensing system for analyzing a fluid sample comprising: a housing; a sample collection device separate from the housing capable of collecting a fluid sample, the sample collection device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein; and pneumatic sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample collection device into the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A disposable sensing system for analyzing a fluid sample comprising: a housing; a sample collection device separate from the housing capable of collecting a fluid sample, the sample collection device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein; and pneumatic sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample collection device into the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The disposable sensing system as in claim 1, wherein the sample collection device includes: a reservoir chamber; and means for supporting the first end of the capillary tube in the reservoir chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A disposable sensing system as in claim 2 wherein the means for supporting the capillary tube includes: a support element; and a sleeve supported by the support element, the support element projecting outwardly from the sleeve and attached to a wall of the reservoir chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A disposable sensing system as in claim 2 further comprising a ledge projecting from a wall of the reservoir chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A disposable sensing system as in claim 2 wherein the housing includes: a component for receiving the collection device, the component having a cavity for receiving the capillary tube, and a port for interfacing with the reservoir chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A disposable sensing system as in claim 5 wherein the port includes securing means to secure the collection device to the component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A disposable sensing system as in claim 5 wherein the reservoir chamber and the port are adapted to permit formation of the first air tight relation therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A disposable sensing system as in claim 5 wherein the capillary tube and the cavity are adapted to permit formation of a second air tight relation therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A disposable sensing system as in claim 5 wherein: the means for supporting the capillary tube includes a sleeve forming a second air tight relation between the capillary tube and the sleeve; and the sleeve and the cavity are adapted to permit formation of a third air tight relation therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
88 words
A disposable sensing device as in claim 5 wherein: the reservoir chamber and the port are adapted to permit formation of the first air tight relation therebetween; the capillary tube and the cavity are adapted to permit formation of a second air tight relation therebetween; the first air tight relation, the second air tight relation, the reservoir chamber and the housing are adapted to permit formation of a sealed volume; and the sample displacement means includes an air bladder adapted to permit pneumatic connection to the sealed volume.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
115 words
A disposable sensing device as in claim 5 wherein: the means for supporting the capillary tube includes a sleeve forming a second air tight relation between the capillary tube and the sleeve; the sleeve and the cavity are adapted to permit formation of a third air tight relation therebetween; the reservoir chamber and the port are adapted to permit formation of the first air tight relation therebetween; the first air tight relation, the second air tight relation, the third air tight relation, the reservoir chamber and the housing are adapted to permit formation of a sealed volume; and the sample displacement means includes an air bladder adapted to permit pneumatic connection to the sealed volume.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
126 words
A method for analyzing a fluid sample with a disposable sensing device having a housing, a sample collection device separate from the housing capable of collecting a fluid sample, the sample collection device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein, and pneumatic sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample collection device into the housing, comprising the steps of: collecting the fluid sample with the sample collection device; securing the fluid sample collection device to the housing; and displacing the fluid sample with the sample displacement means into the housing.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
126 words
A method for analyzing a fluid sample with a disposable sensing device having a housing, a sample collection device separate from the housing capable of collecting a fluid sample, the sample collection device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein, and pneumatic sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample collection device into the housing, comprising the steps of: collecting the fluid sample with the sample collection device; securing the fluid sample collection device to the housing; and displacing the fluid sample with the sample displacement means into the housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
66 words
The method as in claim 12, wherein the fluid sample collection device includes a reservoir chamber, and a means for supporting the first end of the capillary tube in the reservoir chamber, the step of collecting the fluid sample comprising the steps of: creating a dermal puncture through which a pool of blood forms; and placing the second end of the capillary tube in the pool.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
87 words
The method as in claim 12, wherein the fluid sample collection device includes a reservoir chamber, and a means for supporting the first end of the capillary tube in the reservoir chamber, and wherein the fluid sample collection device is used in connection with a test tube-type vessel for collecting fluid samples, the step of collecting the fluid sample comprising the steps of: collecting the fluid sample in the vessel; and placing the second end of the capillary tube in the fluid sample collected in the vessel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method as in claim 12, wherein the fluid sample collection device includes a reservoir chamber, and a means for supporting the first end of the capillary tube in the reservoir chamber, and wherein the fluid sample collection device is used in connection with a syringe, the step of collecting the fluid sample further comprising: collecting the fluid sample in the syringe; and depositing the fluid sample from the syringe into the reservoir chamber.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method as in claim 12, wherein the fluid sample collection device includes a reservoir chamber, a capillary tube having a first and a second end, and a means for supporting the first end of the capillary tube in the reservoir chamber, the securing step comprising: forming a sealed volume between the housing and the reservoir chamber.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method as in claim 16, the displacing step comprising: forcing air into the sealed volume.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
108 words
A disposable sensing system for analyzing a fluid sample comprising: a housing having a cavity; a sample introduction device separate from the housing capable of introducing a fluid sample therein, the sample introduction device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein, the first end of the capillary tube introduced into the cavity; sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample introduction device into the housing; wherein the sample displacement means is pneumatic.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
108 words
A disposable sensing system for analyzing a fluid sample comprising: a housing having a cavity; a sample introduction device separate from the housing capable of introducing a fluid sample therein, the sample introduction device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein, the first end of the capillary tube introduced into the cavity; sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample introduction device into the housing; wherein the sample displacement means is pneumatic.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for analyzing a fluid sample with a disposable sensing device having housing with a cavity, a sample introduction device separate from the housing capable of introducing a fluid sample therein, the sample introduction device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein, the first end of the capillary tube introduced into the cavity, and sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample introduction device into the housing, wherein the sample displacement means is pneumatic, and wherein the sample introduction device comprises a capillary tube in a support element, and wherein the support element is adapted to form an air tight relation between the sample introduction device and the housing, comprising the steps of: collecting the fluid sample with the sample introduction device; securing the fluid sample introduction device in an air tight relation to the housing; and displacing the fluid sample with the sample displacement means into the housing.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
186 words
A method for analyzing a fluid sample with a disposable sensing device having housing with a cavity, a sample introduction device separate from the housing capable of introducing a fluid sample therein, the sample introduction device having a capillary tube with a first end and a second end, the capillary tube supported in an enclosure, the enclosure capable of being secured to the housing in a first air tight relationship to introduce the fluid sample therein, the first end of the capillary tube introduced into the cavity, and sample displacement means for displacing the fluid sample from the sample introduction device into the housing, wherein the sample displacement means is pneumatic, and wherein the sample introduction device comprises a capillary tube in a support element, and wherein the support element is adapted to form an air tight relation between the sample introduction device and the housing, comprising the steps of: collecting the fluid sample with the sample introduction device; securing the fluid sample introduction device in an air tight relation to the housing; and displacing the fluid sample with the sample displacement means into the housing.
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