Jeremy Larson

US Patent:

20080206847, Aug 28, 2008

Filed:

May 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/116050

Inventors:

Kurt T. Kunas - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Robert V. Oakley - Lafayette CA, US
Fauad F. Hasan - Santa Clara CA, US
Michael E. Goodwin - Logan UT, US
Jeremy K. Larson - Providence UT, US
Nephi D. Jones - Newton UT, US

Assignee:

Baxter International Inc. - Deerfield IL
Baxter Healthcare S.A. - Wallisellen
HyClone Laboratories, Inc. - Logan UT

International Classification:

C12M 1/00
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

4352871, 29428

Abstract:

A probe assembly includes a tubular sleeve having a passage extending between a first end and an opposing second end. The tubular sleeve is movable between an extended position wherein the first end and the opposing second end are spaced apart and a collapsed position wherein the first end and the opposing second end are moved closer together. A connector is secured to the second end of the tubular sleeve, the connector having an opening extending therethrough that communicates with the passage of the tubular sleeve, a sealing layer removably covering the opening of the connector. An elongated probe has a first end and an opposing second end, the second end of the probe being positioned within the passage of the tubular sleeve, the second end of the probe being configured to pass through the opening of the connector when the sealing layer is removed therefrom.