3m innovative properties company (20240341628). SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM simplified abstract

SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM

Organization Name

3m innovative properties company

Inventor(s)

Audrey A. Sherman of Woodbury MN (US)

Alan R. Dombrowski of Woodbury MN (US)

Brett J. Sitter of Marine on St Croix MN (US)

Michael R. Berrigan of Oakdale MN (US)

Tonya D. Bonilla of Woodbury MN (US)

Narina Y. Stepanova of Woodbury MN (US)

Laura R. Nereng of Woodbury MN (US)

SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240341628 titled 'SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM

The sample collection device described in the patent application includes a housing with an exhalation portion and a coupling portion for connecting to a sample collection tube. The device also features porous sample collection media that obstructs the airflow path within the housing.

• The sample collection media is made of nonwoven material, possibly containing polylactic acid, polypropylene, or a combination of both.
• The housing can be a single piece or multiple pieces, with a two-piece design consisting of an exhalation piece and a coupling end for the sample collection tube.
• The method of using the device involves breathing into the exhalation portion to collect a sample on the porous media, then transferring it to the sample collection tube.

Potential Applications: - Medical diagnostics - Environmental monitoring - Research studies

Problems Solved: - Efficient sample collection - Easy transfer of samples - Reduced risk of contamination

Benefits: - Simplified sample collection process - Versatile for various applications - Reliable results

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Sample Collection Device for Medical and Environmental Use This technology can be utilized in healthcare facilities, research laboratories, and environmental monitoring stations to streamline sample collection processes and improve accuracy in analysis.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to sample collection devices, nonwoven materials, and medical diagnostic tools to understand the existing technology landscape.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in nonwoven materials, sample collection techniques, and medical device innovations to enhance the performance and capabilities of this technology.

Questions about Sample Collection Devices: 1. How does the porous sample collection media improve the efficiency of sample collection? 2. What are the potential environmental applications of this innovative device?

Original Abstract Submitted

a sample collection device includes a housing including an exhalation portion and a coupling portion. the coupling portion can be coupled with/to a sample collection tube. an airflow path extends through the housing. the device further includes porous sample collection media partially disposed between within the housing and arranged to occlude the airflow path. the porous sample collection includes nonwoven material and may include polylactic acid, polypropylene, or a combination thereof. the housing can be a single piece, part, or component, or can be multiple pieces, parts, components, or portions. in an embodiment of a two-piece housing, the first part includes an exhalation piece (e.g., a mouthpiece or nosepiece) and the second part includes a coupling end constructed for coupling with a sample collection tube. a method of obtaining a sample using the sample collection device includes breathing into the exhalation piece or portion to collect a sample on the porous sample collection media; coupling the second part or portion with a sample collection tube; and transferring the collected sample on the porous sample collection media into the sample collection tube.