Todd R Fitz

US Patent:

20040161855, Aug 19, 2004

Filed:

Feb 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/778271

Inventors:

Michael Kvasnik - Plymouth MN, US
Todd Fitz - Mound MN, US

International Classification:

G01N001/00

US Classification:

436/174000, 422/099000

Abstract:

An apparatus for collecting, transporting and storing biological specimens. The apparatus includes a base having a tray portion for receiving the biological specimen and a lid operably connected to the base and moveable with respect to the base between a first closed position in which the tray portion is covered by the lid and a second open position wherein the tray portion is exposed for receipt or removal of the biological specimen.

US Patent:

20060099112, May 11, 2006

Filed:

Nov 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/266801

Inventors:

Todd Fitz - Mound MN, US

Assignee:

Fitzco, Incorporated - Spring Park MN

International Classification:

B01L 3/00

US Classification:

422072000, 422102000

Abstract:

An apparatus for collecting, transporting and storing biospecimen. The apparatus includes a vial having a first open and second closed end. The apparatus includes an inner tube suitable for insertion into the vial and having a first open and second end. The apparatus also includes a lid to cover the first open end of the vial. The inner tube preferably includes a trapping means at the inlet of the first open end. A solution is preferably introduced into the vial. Biospecimen is typically introduced into the first open end of the inner tube, the lid closed and the apparatus agitated to cause the biospecimen to be eluted into the solution.