Deborah L Rowlands

US Patent:

60366583, Mar 14, 2000

Filed:

Jun 1, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/087991

Inventors:

Richard A. Leet - Warren OH
Deborah L. Rowlands - Niles OH

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

600569

Abstract:

A self-actuated sampling instrument for the collection and short term preservation of cervical tissues for testing purposes by remote laboratory. The sampling and preserving device includes a collection cylinder and a retractable plunger having a sampling broom thereon. A containment collection chamber within the collection cylinder providing a sterile transportation container for the tissue sample which is suspended in a preservative gel that is mechanically disposed from within the collection cylinder onto the sampling broom by the user before transportation to the laboratory.

US Patent:

57953090, Aug 18, 1998

Filed:

Jul 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/891257

Inventors:

Richard A. Leet - Warren OH
Deborah L. Rowlands - Niles OH

International Classification:

A61B 1000

US Classification:

600569

Abstract:

A self-actuated sampling instrument for the collection and short term preservation of cervical tissues for testing purposes by remote laboratory. The sampling and preserving device includes a collection cylinder and a retractable plunger having a sampling brush thereon. A containment enclosure is removably positioned over the collection cylinder providing a sterile transportation container for the tissue sample which is suspended in a preservative solution that is mechanically disposed from within the collection cylinder into the containment enclosure around the sample by the user before transportation to the laboratory.