Device (10) for recognizing containers for samples of biological, microbiological and/or chemical material and/or stoppers thereof, comprising: - a recognition unit (101), configured to optically and electronically recognize at least one between a container (200) for samples of biological, microbiological and/or chemical material and a stopper (201) for said container (200), said recognition unit (101) comprising at least one video camera (102) configured to capture at least one image (11) of said container (200) and/or of said stopper (201) when in a predefined identification position (600); - a data processing unit (104) operatively connected at least to said video camera (102) and configured to receive from said video camera (102) electronic data corresponding to said image (11); wherein said data processing unit (104) is configured to process said electronic data and to electronically associate, as a result of the processing of said electronic data, at least one characteristic (500) own of a container and/or stopper to the container (200) and/or stopper (201) of said image (11) identifying said container (200) and/or stopper (201) of said image (11) as a container of a known type (200N) and/or stopper of a known type (201N).
Device for distributing stoppers for containers (100, 100') for samples, preferably for containers (100, 100') for samples of biological or microbiological and/or chemical material, comprising: - a frame (10), - a reservoir (2) configured to contain a multiplicity of stoppers (1); - a stopper distributor (3), supported by, and movable with respect to, said frame (10) and comprising at least a first seat or guide (4) configured to house at least partially, and/or to allow a movement of, a first stopper (1), the stopper distributor (3) being configured to move said first stopper (1) from a collection portion (P1) into or in substantial proximity of said reservoir (2) to an outer pick-up position (P2) and/or remote with respect to said reservoir (2); said device being configured to cooperate with and/or be integrated into, a machine (400) for the movement and/or picking up of biological or microbiological and/or chemical samples.
Container (1), preferably configured to contain devices for collecting and transferring samples and/or to contain a pharmaceutical and/or food and/or industrial product and/or a medical device, comprising a body (2) defining a recess (3) configured to contain and/or support at least temporarily at least a device (10), preferably a device for collecting and transferring samples of biological, microbiological or chemical material or a medical device, and/or at least a pharmaceutical and/or food and/or industrial product, and an access portion (4), configured to selectively allow an access to said recess (3), wherein the body (2) has at least: - an open operating configuration, in which the access portion (4) defines an opening (5) for the access to said recess (3) and in which said access portion (4) allows to extract, at least partially, said at least a device (10) or said at least a pharmaceutical and/or food and/or industrial product from said recess (3); and - a closed operating configuration, in which the body (2) is configured to contain said at least a device (10) or said at least a pharmaceutical and/or food and/or industrial product in a separation condition, preferably of substantial sterility and/or of air insulation, with respect to an outer environment; and wherein said access portion (4) comprises at least a first portion (2a) and a second portion (2b) selectively separable from each other, at least one between said first portion (2a) and said second portion (2b) being configured to deform after an application of a deformation force (F) exerted in use by a user in order to facilitate and/or determine a switching between said closed operating configuration and said open operating configuration; and wherein at least one between said first portion (2a) and said second portion (2b) has at least a respective first zone (6a) and a respective second zone (6b); and wherein said first zone (6a) is a zone having a deformation and/or deformability differentiated with respect to said second zone (6b); and wherein said differentiated deformation and/or deformability promotes and/or determines an at least partial separation of said first portion (2a) with respect to said second portion (2b) by effect of said application of said deformation force (F).
Bag (1), comprising: - a substantially floppy and/or deformable body (2), comprising at least one lateral wall (5) which defines an internal portion (2i) of the body (2), said internal portion (2i) being configured to define at least one first volume (V1) and at least one second volume (V2) obtained by deformation of said at least one lateral wall (5); - at least one first access port (3) opening on said internal portion (2i), said first access port (3) being configured to allow an at least partial filling and/or an at least partial emptying of said internal portion (2i); wherein: - said first access port (3) has a closed operating configuration and an open operating configuration alternative to said closed operating configuration and allowing the communication of said internal portion (21) with an external environment; - the bag (1) is configured to, and specifically destined to, contain, within said internal portion (2i), a growth medium (200), preferably of agarised type and to allow its distribution in fluid, preferably liquid, form, through at least the first access port (3) at at least one predetermined temperature.
A container for a device for collecting and transferring samples of biological material, having a main body destined to contain and/or support at least temporarily at least a device for collecting and transferring samples of biological material; and a graduated scale, having a plurality of measurement markings configured to, and destined to, supply an at least visual and/or tactile indication of a measurement of a distance. Said container being configured to allow a measurement of a distance between a first portion and a second portion of the body of a subject, preferably a distance between an ear, in particular the tragus or lobe or opening of the ear canal, and an opening or end of a naris of a subject and/or between an ear, in particular the tragus or lobe or opening of the ear canal, and the philtrum of the subject by said graduated scale.
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A container for a device for collecting and transferring samples of biological material, comprising a main body destined to contain and/or support at least temporarily at least a device for collecting and transferring samples of biological material; and a graduated scale, comprising a plurality of measurement markings configured to, and destined to, supply an at least visual and/or tactile indication of a measurement of a distance; said container being configured to allow a measurement of a distance between a first portion and a second portion of the body of a subject, preferably a distance between an ear, in particular the tragus or lobe or opening of the ear canal, and an opening or end of a naris of a subject and/or between an ear, in particular the tragus or lobe or opening of the ear canal, and the philtrum of the subject by said graduated scale.
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DEVICE FOR THE COLLECTION AND THE HANDLING OF SAMPLES AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
The present disclosure concerns a device (1) for the collection and the handling of samples, preferably biological, microbiological or chemical samples, from a primary container (100), the device (1) comprising: - at least one support (2) configured for retaining at least one primary container (100) in a predefined position; - at least a sample collection unit (3), movable between at least: - a collecting position (3a) wherein said sample collection unit (3) collects at least part of the sample contained in said primary container (100), and retains a volume (V) of said sample; and - a first releasing position (3b) wherein said sample collection unit (3) releases at least part of the volume (V) of said sample in at least one secondary container or support (102, 103, 104); wherein the device (1) comprises a data processing unit (4) configured at least for determining the execution, in a substantially automated way, of: - a control in movement of the sample collection unit (3) between said collecting position (3a) and said at least one first releasing position (3b), and - an activation of the sample collection unit (3) for carrying out: - a collection of the volume (V) of the sample contained in said primary container (100), and - a release of the at least part of said volume (V) in said at least one secondary container or support (102, 103, 104); the device (1) further comprising a handling unit (5), configured at least for opening and/or closing a stopper (100t) of said primary container (100) configured for being removably coupled to a body (100b) of said primary container (100); and wherein the handling unit (5) is configured and specifically destined to open and/or close primary containers (100) having stoppers and/or bodies (100b) of different size and/or shape.
Device (1) for the collection and the transfer of samples of biological, microbiological or chemical material, comprising: - a body (2), preferably elongated and extending at least partially along a main development direction (X) substantially axial, comprising at least one gripping portion (2i) destined to be grasped by a user and at least one ending portion (2e); - a collecting portion (3), preferably arranged in correspondence of said ending portion (2e), the collecting portion being configured for collecting and/or absorbing and/or retaining and/or releasing a quantity of a sample of biological, microbiological or chemical material; - at least one wireless identification electronic device (10), configured for receiving and/or transmitting and/or storing electronic data on a wireless communication channel, the wireless identification electronic device (10) being arranged, at least partially, within said body (2) and/or within said collecting portion (3).
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Swab (1) for collecting samples of biological material, comprising: —an elongated body (2), having at least a portion with substantially axial development, —a collection element (3) for samples of bio-logical material, positioned on the elongated body (2), wherein the collection element (3) is configured for, and destined to, being introduced within the mouth of a subject and is configured for collecting and retaining and/or preserving a sample of biological material, in particular saliva of the subject, —an engagement element (5), in particular a stopper, positioned in correspondence of a predefined portion of the elongated body (2), the engagement element (5) being configured for being held, in use, by a subject and for being removably engaged with a container (7) for samples of biological material, wherein the engagement element (5) comprises a fragrance (102) and is configured for causing, in use, a stimulation of the production of saliva when brought near the nose of the subject.
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An automatic processing device of culture plates including a support frame; a slide for removably housing a culture plate and movably mounted on the support frame selectively displaceable between a first loading position, a plurality of image-acquiring positions, and a first unloading position; a camera of a linear type, provided with a telecentric optic and a trilinear sensor, and arranged to acquire a multiplicity of linear images of corresponding linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate, during the displacing of the slide; a first lighting device orientated such as to illuminate the linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate; an advancing device of the slide configured such as to enable obtaining a constant and substantially vibration-free advancing speed of the slide in the image-acquiring zone; and an electronic control device of a functioning of the camera, of the lighting device and of the advancing device.
Stopper (1) for releasing a substance (2) into a container (3) for samples, comprising: - a first body (4, 5) configured to be removably engaged on said container (3), - a second body (7) coupled and movable with respect to the first body (4, 5), - at least one tank (6) configured to contain the substance (2) and defined in the first body (4, 5) or between the first body (4, 5) and the second body (7); wherein the first body (4, 5) comprises at least: - one first portion (4) configured to be directly coupled on said container (3) and comprising a coupling element (41) configured to allow the removable fastening of the stopper (1 ) in correspondence of an opening of the container (3) defining a first mounting configuration of the stopper on the container wherein, preferably, the stopper (1) closes the container (3), - one second portion (5) movably connected with said first portion (4), said second portion realizing at least part of a bottom wall and/or of a lateral wall of said tank (6), said second portion (5) being capable to lie in at least one first relative position with respect to said first portion (4) and in at least one second relative position with respect to said first portion (4); said second portion (5) of the first body (4, 5) being directly coupled to said second body (7), the tank (6) having at least one first open configuration and one second closed configuration, said first open configuration being determined by the first relative position between the first portion (4) of the first body (4, 5) and the second portion (5) of the first body (4, 5), the second closed configuration being determined by the second relative position between the first portion (4) of the first body (4, 5) and the second portion (5) of the first body (4, 5).
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DEVICE FOR ACQUIRING IMAGES OF SAMPLES OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
Device (1) for observing and for acquiring images of samples of biological material (4) comprising: a supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) configured for housing a support (3) for samples of biological material (4); a first camera (6) configured for framing a portion of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and a predefined portion of the support (3); a casing, defining a closed space (100); a first camera (6); a first air conditioner (200), or an inlet (101) for conditioned air arranged on said casing and connected with a second air conditioner (300). The first air conditioner (200) and/or said inlet (101) is configured for conditioning the air contained in the first space (100) for causing a maintenance of a predefined range of values of temperature (T) and humidity (H).
Device (1) for the collection and the transfer of samples of biological material, comprising: - an elongated body (2), comprising at least a gripping portion (2i) destined to be grasped by a user and at least an end portion (2e), - a collection element (3) provided with an its own end portion, and configured to collect and/or absorb a quantity of a sample of biological material present in a cavity of the body of a patient (20), the collection element (3) being configured to be introduced inside a cavity of the body of the patient (20), wherein the elongated body (2) comprises at least a first measurement marking (4i) positioned at a first distance from the end portion (2e) of the body or from the end portion of the collection element, equal or related in a predetermined way to a first distance value representing a first plurality of measurement data of a distance (D) present between a first portion and a second portion of the body of a respective first plurality of study subjects having a first biographic age, or belonging to a first predetermined biographic ages range, optionally wherein said first portion and said second portion are a first and a second portion of a cavity of the body of said study subjects; said first measurement marking (4i) being configured to, and destined to, provide, to the patient or to an operator, an at least visual and/or tactile indication of a predefined and predetermined introduction depth (100) of the elongated body (2) and of the collection element (3) within said cavity of the body of the patient (20) according to the age of the patient (20).
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OBSERVING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
Device for observing biological samples (1) comprising: - a supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) configured for housing a support (3) for biological samples; - at least a first camera (6) configured for framing, from a first point of observation, at least a portion of the support (3) housed on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b), wherein the at least a portion of the support (3) comprises, in use, a biological sample; - at least a first optical radiation source (10) configured for lighting at least a portion of the support (3) from a first lighting direction; the device (1) comprising a movement device (14, 15, 5) configured for moving, optionally at least in lifting, at least a support (3) between a pickup position (P1), optionally in correspondence of a magazine (11) for supports (3), and a predetermined observation position (P2) on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b); the movement device (14, 15, 5) comprising a translator configured for automatically adapting to a shape and/or size of the support (3) and for removably engaging and moving the support (3).
Device for observing biological samples (1) comprising: - a supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) configured for housing a support (3) for biological samples; - at least a first camera (6) configured for framing, from a first point of observation, at least a portion of the support (3) housed on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b), wherein the at least a portion of the support (3) comprises, in use, a biological sample; - at least a first optical radiation source (10) configured for lighting at least a portion of the support (3) from a first lighting direction; the device (1) comprising a movement device (14, 15, 5) configured for moving, optionally at least in lifting, at least a support (3) between a pickup position (P1), optionally in correspondence of a magazine (11) for supports (3), and a predetermined observation position (P2) on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b); the movement device (14, 15, 5) comprising a translator configured for automatically adapting to a shape and/or size of the support (3) and for removably engaging and moving the support (3).
Device (1) for observing and for acquiring images of biological samples comprising a supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) configured for housing a support (3) for biological samples and a first camera (6) and a second camera (7), both oriented toward the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b); the first camera (6) is configured for framing a portion of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and/or, in use, at least a predefined portion of the support (3) when housed on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b), from a first observation point (P1); the second camera (7) is configured for framing at least a portion of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and/or, in use, at least said predefined portion of the support (3) when housed on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b), from a second observation point (P2) different from the first observation point (P1). The device comprises at least a first optical radiation source (10) configured for irradiating at least said predefined portion of the support (3) from a first irradiation direction. The device is configured for activating the first camera (6) and the second camera (7) for generating: - at least a first image of at least part of said portion of the biological sample and/or of said predefined portion of the support (3) through the first camera (6), and - at least a second image of at least part of said portion of the biological sample and/or of said predefined portion of the support (3) through the second camera (7).
Device (1) for observing and for acquiring images of biological samples comprising: a supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) configured for housing a support (3) for biological samples and at least a first camera (6) oriented toward the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and configured for framing at least a portion of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and/or, in use, at least a predefined portion of the support (3) when housed on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b), from a first observation point (P1). The device comprises at least a first source of optical radiation (10) configured for irradiating at least said portion of the support (3) from a first direction of radiation, in such a way that, in use, at least a predefined portion of the biological sample is irradiated by means of the optical radiation of the first source of optical radiation (10). The device comprises an actuator configured for rotating the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and the support (3) therein housed in use, around a rotation axis (Y), preferably centered on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and/or on the support (3), and/or for rotating at least said first camera (6) with respect to said supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and to said support (3) therein housed. The device (1) is configured for activating at least the first camera (6) and the actuator for generating, preferably during the actuation in rotation of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and of the support (3), and/or of the first camera (6) carried out by the actuator at least a first plurality or first set (lmg(1,i), i=1... N) of N images (lmg(1,1)... lmg(1,N)) of N predefined portions of the support (3).
Device (1) for observing and for acquiring images of biological samples comprising a supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) configured for housing a support (3) for biological samples and at least a first camera (6) oriented towards the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and configured for framing at least one portion of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and/or, in use, at least one predefined portion of the support (3) when housed on the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b), from a first point of observation (P1) and at least along a first inclined main direction of observation. The device comprises at least a first source of optical radiation (10) configured for irradiating at least said predefined portion of the support (3) from a first direction of irradiation. The device comprises an actuator configured for moving the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and the support (3) therein housed with respect to the first camera (6) and/or for moving the first camera with respect to the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and to the support (3) when therein housed. The device is configured for activating at least the first camera (6) and the actuator for generating, preferably during the motion of the supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and of the support (3) and/or of the first camera (6) by the actuator, at least one first main image and at least a first auxiliary image relating to a same predefined portion of said support (3) or of said biological sample, said first main image being acquired at least by said first camera (6) along said first main direction of observation and said first auxiliary image being acquired from an auxiliary direction of observation co-planar to said first direction of observation and arranged symmetrically with respect to a vertical axis perpendicular to a horizontal plane of said supporting element (2, 2a, 2b) and/or of said support (3) for biological samples.
The present disclosure refers to a device (1) for collecting and transferring samples of biological material, comprising: an elongated body (2), extending mainly and at least partially along a main substantially axial development direction (X) and comprising at least a gripping portion (2i) destined to be grasped by a user and at least an end portion (2e); and a collection element (3) connected to the elongated body (2) in substantial correspondence of said end portion (2e), configured to absorb and/or retain a quantity of a sample of biological material present in a cavity of the body of a subject (20). The elongated body (2) comprises a graduated scale (4) comprising a plurality of measurement markings (4i). At least the collection element (3) is configured to be introduced inside a cavity of the body of the subject (20) and in particular is configured to be introduced inside the nasal cavity and/or the nasopharynx of a subject. The present disclosure also refers to a container (9) for the device (1) and a method of measurement of a distance between a first portion and a second portion of the body of a subject (20).
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The present disclosure refers to a container (9) for a device (1 ) for collecting and transferring samples of biological material, comprising a main body destined to contain and/or support at least temporarily at least a device (1 ) for collecting and transferring samples of biological material; and a graduated scale (4), comprising a plurality of measurement markings (4i) configured to, and destined to, supply an at least visual and/or tactile indication of a measurement of a distance; said container (9) being configured to allow a measurement of a distance (D) between a first portion and a second portion of the body of a subject (20), preferably a distance (D) between an ear (10), in particular the tragus or lobe or opening of the ear canal (10t), and an opening or end of a naris (11) of a subject (20) and/or between an ear (10), in particular the tragus or lobe or opening of the ear canal (10t), and the philtrum (12) of the subject (20) by means of said graduated scale (4).
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A method for the distribution of supports impregnated with antibiotics, includes a step of positioning of a plurality di tubular containers, each one containing a plurality of supports impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats of a dispenser. Extraction of at least a first support from a first container is performed using an extractor, the step of extraction being performed in correspondence of an upper end of the first container and comprising a movement of the first support between a first position inside of the first container and a second position extracted from the first container, said first position and said second position lying substantially in correspondence of an upper surface of the dispenser. Collection of the first support from the second position is performed using a collector Transportation of the first support towards a culture plate by the collector is performed.
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TOOL FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF A SAMPLE OF BIOLOGICAL OR MICROBIOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND ASSOCIATED PROCESS OF DISTRIBUTION
A tool for the distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, the tool including an elongated body, provided with a first portion and a second portion; a distributing element, the distributing element being configured at least for distributing a sample of biological or microbiological material on a culture medium; a connector being configured for allowing the joining of the tool with a supporting element of a machine configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, in particular of a pipetting machine; wherein the connector is adapted and specifically configured for being removably coupled to a supporting element in alternative to another tool, in particular to a tip or pipette for the collection and/or deposit of the sample of biological or microbiological material.
A tool for the distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, the tool including an elongated body, provided with a first portion and a second portion different from the first portion; a distributing element being configured at least for distributing a sample of biological or microbiological material on a culture medium; a connector being configured for allowing the removable joining of the tool with a supporting element of a machine configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of material, in particular of a pipetting machine; wherein the distributing element is electrically and/or capacitively coupled to the elongated body and/or to the connector; the tool being configured for acting as capacitive probe adapted to detect contact at least of the distributing element with the culture medium and/or the sample of biological or microbiological material and for allowing to keep said contact during the movement of the tool.
A method for distribution of supports impregnated with antibiotics including positioning a plurality of tubular containers, each one containing a plurality of supports impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats of a dispenser. Extraction of at least a first support from a first container, through an extractor, the extraction being performed in correspondence of an end of the first container and comprising a movement of the first support between a first position inside the first container and a second position extracted from the first container wherein the first support is positioned on an auxiliary dispenser different from the dispenser and configured for housing a plurality of supports in a respective plurality of collection areas. Collection of the first support from the second position using a collector is performed. Transportation of the first support from the auxiliary dispenser towards a culture plate by the collector is performed.
The present disclosure refers to a method for the distribution of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics, comprising: - a step (1000) of positioning of a plurality di tubular containers (20), each one containing a plurality of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats (11) of a dispenser (10),- a first step of extraction (1001) of at least a first support (30) from a first container (20), by means of an extractor (18), the step of extraction (1001) being performed in correspondence of an upper end of the first container (20) and comprising a movement (1002) of the first support (30) between a first position (16) inside of the first container (20) and a second position (17) extracted from the first container, said first position (16) and said second position (17) lying substantially in correspondence of an upper surface of the dispenser (10);- a step of collection of the first support (30) from the second position (17) by means of a collector (19),- a step of transportation (1004) of the first support (30) towards a culture plate (40) by means of the collector (19).
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DEVICE OF DISTRIBUTION OF IMPREGNATED SUPPORTS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
The present disclosure refers to a method for the distribution of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics, comprising: - a step (1000) of positioning of a plurality di tubular containers (20), each one containing a plurality of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats (11) of a dispenser (10),- a first step of extraction (1001) of at least a first support (30) from a first container (20), by means of an extractor (18), the step of extraction (1001) being performed in correspondence of an upper end of the first container (20) and comprising a movement (1002) of the first support (30) between a first position (16) inside of the first container (20) and a second position (17) extracted from the first container, said first position (16) and said second position (17) lying substantially in correspondence of an upper surface of the dispenser (10);- a step of collection of the first support (30) from the second position (17) by means of a collector (19),- a step of transportation (1004) of the first support (30) towards a culture plate (40) by means of the collector (19).
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DEVICE OF DISTRIBUTION OF IMPREGNATED SUPPORTS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
The present disclosure refers to a method for the distribution of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics, comprising: - a step (1000) of positioning of a plurality of tubular containers (20), each one containing a plurality of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats (11) of a dispenser (10),- a first step of extraction (1001) of at least a first support (30) from a first container (20), through an extractor (18), the step of extraction (1001) being performed in correspondence of an end of the first container (20) and comprising a movement (1002) of the first support (30) between a first position (16) inside the first container (20) and a second position (17) extracted from the first container wherein the first support (30) is positioned on an auxiliary dispenser (10w) different from the dispenser (10) and configured for housing a plurality of supports (30) in a respective plurality of collection areas (10r'), - a step of collection of the first support (30) from the second position (17) by means of a collector (19),- a step of transportation (1004) of the first support (30) from the auxiliary dispenser (10w) towards a culture plate (40) by means of the collector (19).
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DEVICE OF DISTRIBUTION OF IMPREGNATED SUPPORTS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD.
The present disclosure refers to a method for the distribution of supports (30), comprising: - a step (1000) of positioning of a plurality di tubular containers (20), each one containing a plurality of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats (11) of a dispenser (10), - a first step of extraction (1001) of at least a first support (30) from a first container (20), through an extractor (18), the step of extraction (1001) comprising a movement (1002) of the first support (30) between a first position (16) inside of the first container (20) and a second position (17) extracted from the first container,- a step of collection of the first support (30) from the second position (17) by means of a collector (19),- a step of transportation (1004) of the first support (30) towards a culture plate (40) by means of the collector (19),wherein the method comprises a step of holding of the at least a first support (30) at least at the end of the step of extraction (1001), in substantial correspondence of the second position (17) and/or during the step of collection and/or of transportation (1004) through the collector (19), said step of holding comprising the creation of a vacuum between the first support (30) and a striking surface by means of at least a first vacuum holder (14v).
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DEVICE OF DISTRIBUTION OF IMPREGNATED SUPPORTS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
The present disclosure refers to a method for the distribution of supports (30), comprising: - a step (1000) of positioning of a plurality di tubular containers (20), each one containing a plurality of supports (30) impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats (11) of a dispenser (10), - a first step of extraction (1001) of at least a first support (30) from a first container (20), through an extractor (18), the step of extraction (1001) comprising a movement (1002) of the first support (30) between a first position (16) inside of the first container (20) and a second position (17) extracted from the first container,- a step of collection of the first support (30) from the second position (17) by means of a collector (19),- a step of transportation (1004) of the first support (30) towards a culture plate (40) by means of the collector (19),wherein the method comprises a step of holding of the at least a first support (30) at least at the end of the step of extraction (1001), in substantial correspondence of the second position (17) and/or during the step of collection and/or of transportation (1004) through the collector (19), said step of holding comprising the creation of a vacuum between the first support (30) and a striking surface by means of at least a first vacuum holder (14v).
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Device of distribution of impregnated supports and associated method
A method for the distribution of supports includes positioning a plurality di tubular containers, each containing a plurality of supports impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats of a dispenser. Extraction of at least a first support from a first container, is performed using an extractor, moving the first support between a first position inside of the first container and a second position extracted from the first container. Collection of the first support from the second position by a collector is performed. Transportation of the first support towards a culture plate by the collector is performed, the first support is held at least at the end of extraction, in substantial correspondence of the second position and/or during collection and/or of transportation through the collector, a vacuum is created between the first support and a striking surface using a vacuum holder.
A method for distribution of supports impregnated with antibiotics includes a step of positioning of a plurality of tubular containers, each one containing a plurality of supports impregnated with antibiotics and stacked, in a corresponding plurality of seats of a dispenser. Extraction of at least a first support from a first container is performed using an extractor, the step of extraction being performed in correspondence of an upper end of the first container and comprising a movement of the first support between a first position inside of the first container and a second position extracted from the first container, said first position and said second position lying substantially in correspondence of an upper surface of the dispenser. Collection of the first support from the second position is performed using a collector. Transportation of the first support towards a culture plate by the collector is performed.
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The concepts herein relate to a device for collecting, transferring and storing samples of biological and/or chemical material. The device includes a support body extending along a main longitudinal direction between a first and a second end opposite each other and a collecting portion engaged with one of said ends of the support body and suitable for collecting an amount of a sample of biological and/or chemical material. The support body is defined by at least a first sub-body and a second sub-body extending longitudinally and configured to be selectively engaged and separated with and from each other. The support body is configured to operate between an assembled condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body are engaged with each other, and a separated condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body are separated and bear, respectively, a first and a second sub-collecting portion of the collecting portion.
Swab (1) for collecting samples of biological material, comprising: - an elongated body (2), having at least a portion with substantially axial development, - a collection element (3) for samples of biological material, positioned on the elongated body (2), wherein the collection element (3) is configured for, and destined to, being introduced within the mouth of a subject and is configured for collecting and retaining and/or preserving a sample of biological material, in particular saliva of the subject, - an engagement element (5), in particular a stopper, positioned in correspondence of a predefined portion of the elongated body (2), the engagement element (5) being configured for being held, in use, by a subject and for being removably engaged with a container (7) for samples of biological material, wherein the engagement element (5) comprises a fragrance (102) and is configured for causing, in use, a stimulation of the production of saliva when brought near the nose of the subject.
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SWAB FOR COLLECTING SAMPLES OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF PRODUCTION
Swab (1) for collecting samples of biological material, comprising: - an elongated body (2), having at least a portion with substantially axial development, - a collection element (3) for samples of biological material, positioned on the elongated body (2), wherein the collection element (3) is configured for, and destined to, being introduced within the mouth of a subject and is configured for collecting and retaining and/or preserving a sample of biological material, in particular saliva of the subject, - an engagement element (5), in particular a stopper, positioned in correspondence of a predefined portion of the elongated body (2), the engagement element (5) being configured for being held, in use, by a subject and for being removably engaged with a container (7) for samples of biological material, wherein the engagement element (5) comprises a fragrance (102) and is configured for causing, in use, a stimulation of the production of saliva when brought near the nose of the subject.
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RELEASING STOPPER, CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH STOPPER AND KITS AND RELEASING METHOD ASSOCIATED THERETO
A releasing stopper for a container, the stopper including a first body configured to be directly coupled with the container and comprising a coupling element for allowing the removable fastening of the stopper on the container; a second body, axially movable with respect to the first body along a predefined axis of the stopper and cooperating with the first body for defining a reservoir at least temporarily insulated from the outer environment, a membrane or collapsible septum constituting at least a portion of the reservoir wall, openable and/or breakable for allowing the communication of the reservoir with the outer environment. The stopper includes a first closed configuration, wherein the reservoir is insulated from the outer environment, and a second open configuration, wherein the reservoir is in communication with the outer environment, and wherein the membrane or collapsible septum is opened by a perforation or opening element distinct from the stopper.
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CONTAINER FOR SELECTIVE TRANSFER OF SAMPLES OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL
A container for selective transport of samples of biological material or of biological origin suitable for containing at least a fluid or liquid and/or for containing at least a portion of a collecting device, the container having a selective passage portion configured to prevent exit of a fluid or liquid from the container, through the passage portion, at least in at least an operating sealed condition defined at least by a rest state of the container or by a first value of mechanical shaking of the container and/or by a first value of relative centrifugal force to which the container is subjected, and configured selectively to enable exit of the fluid or liquid from the container, across the passage portion, at least in an operating passage condition, defined at least by a corresponding second state of mechanical shaking of the container and/or wherein the container is subjected to a corresponding second relative centrifugal force.
The present invention relates to a tool (10) for the distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, the tool (10) comprising: - an elongated body (13), provided with a first portion (11), or proximal portion, and a second portion (12), or distal portion, different from the first portion (11); - a distributing element (14), positioned in correspondence of the second portion (12), the distributing element (14) being configured at least for distributing a sample of biological or microbiological material on a culture medium; - a connector (15), positioned in correspondence of the first portion (11), the connector (15) being configured for, and/or specifically designed to, allowing the joining of the tool (10) with a supporting element (20) of a machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, in particular of a pipetting machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material; wherein the connector (15) is adapted and specifically configured for being removably coupled to a supporting element (20) in alternative to another tool, in particular to a tip or pipette for the collection and/or deposit of the sample of biological or microbiological material.
The present invention relates to a tool (10) for the distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, the tool (10) comprising: - an elongated body (13), provided with a first portion (11), or proximal portion, and a second portion (12), or distal portion, different from the first portion (11); - a distributing element (14), positioned in correspondence of the second portion (12), the distributing element (14) being configured at least for distributing a sample of biological or microbiological material on a culture medium; - a connector (15), positioned in correspondence of the first portion (11), the connector (15) being configured for, and/or specifically designed to, allowing the joining of the tool (10) with a supporting element (20) of a machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, in particular of a pipetting machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material; wherein the connector (15) is adapted and specifically configured for being removably coupled to a supporting element (20) in alternative to another tool, in particular to a tip or pipette for the collection and/or deposit of the sample of biological or microbiological material.
The present invention relates to a tool (10) for the distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, the tool (10) comprising: an elongated body (13), provided with a first portion (11 ), or proximal portion, and a second portion (12), or distal portion, different from the first portion (11); a distributing element (14), positioned in correspondence of the second portion (12), the distributing element (14) being configured at least for distributing a sample of biological or microbiological material on a culture medium; a connector (15), positioned in correspondence of the first portion (11), the connector (15) being configured for allowing the removable joining of the tool (10) with a supporting element (20) of a machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, in particular of a pipetting machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material; wherein the distributing element (14) is electrically and/or capacitively coupled to the elongated body (13) and/or to the connector (15); the tool (10) being configured for acting, in use, as capacitive probe adapted to allow the detection of a contact at least of the distributing element (14) with a substance, in particular with the culture medium and/or with the sample of biological or microbiological material and for allowing to keep said contact during the movement of the tool for the distribution of the sample of biological or microbiological material.
The present invention relates to a tool (10) for the distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, the tool (10) comprising: an elongated body (13), provided with a first portion (11 ), or proximal portion, and a second portion (12), or distal portion, different from the first portion (11); a distributing element (14), positioned in correspondence of the second portion (12), the distributing element (14) being configured at least for distributing a sample of biological or microbiological material on a culture medium; a connector (15), positioned in correspondence of the first portion (11), the connector (15) being configured for allowing the removable joining of the tool (10) with a supporting element (20) of a machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material, in particular of a pipetting machine (40) configured for carrying out a distribution of a sample of biological or microbiological material; wherein the distributing element (14) is electrically and/or capacitively coupled to the elongated body (13) and/or to the connector (15); the tool (10) being configured for acting, in use, as capacitive probe adapted to allow the detection of a contact at least of the distributing element (14) with a substance, in particular with the culture medium and/or with the sample of biological or microbiological material and for allowing to keep said contact during the movement of the tool for the distribution of the sample of biological or microbiological material.
The concepts herein relate to a device for collecting, transferring and storing samples of biological and/or chemical material. The device includes a support body extending along a main longitudinal direction between a first and a second end opposite each other and a collecting portion engaged with one of said ends of the support body and suitable for collecting an amount of a sample of biological and/or chemical material. The support body is defined by at least a first sub-body and a second sub-body extending longitudinally and configured to be selectively engaged and separated with and from each other. The support body is configured to operate between an assembled condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body are engaged with each other, and a separated condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body are separated and bear, respectively, a first and a second sub-collecting portion of the collecting portion.
An automatic processing device of culture plates (2) for microbiological samples, wherein the processing device (1) includes a support frame (3); a slide (4) provided with a seating (5) configured for removably housing a culture plate (2) and movably mounted on the support frame (3) so as to be selectively displaceable between a first loading position, a plurality of image-acquiring positions, and a first unloading; a camera (6) of a linear type, provided with an optic (7) of a telecentric type and a trilinear sensor, and arranged according to a vertical axis (8) such as to acquire, at an image-acquiring zone, a multiplicity of linear images of corresponding linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2), during the displacing of the slide (4); a first lighting device (11) orientated such as to illuminate the linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2); an advancing device (14) of the slide (4) configured such as to enable obtaining a constant and substantially vibration-free advancing speed of the slide (4) in the image-acquiring zone; and an electronic control device (9) of a functioning of the camera (6), of the lighting device and of the advancing device (14).
Releasing stopper (1), suitable for and/or intended to be removably coupled with a container (30) and configured to contain and release a substance (S) in the container (30), the stopper (1) comprising: - a first body (1a) configured to be directly coupled with the container (30) and comprising a coupling element (10) suitable for allowing the removable fastening of the stopper (1) on the container (30); - a second body (1b), axially movable with respect to the first body (1a) along a predefined axis (X) of the stopper (1) and cooperating with the first body (1a) for defining at least one reservoir (20) constituting a reservoir for a substance (S), at least temporarily insulated from the outer environment, - a membrane (15) or collapsible septum, constituting at least a portion of the reservoir wall (20), openable and/or breakable for allowing the communication of the reservoir (20) with the outer environment, wherein the stopper comprises: - a first closed configuration, wherein the reservoir (20) is insulated from the outer environment, and - a second open configuration, wherein the reservoir (20) is in communication with the outer environment, and wherein the membrane (15) or collapsible septum is configured for being opened by a perforation or opening element (40, 41, 42) distinct from the stopper (1).
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RELEASING STOPPER, CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH STOPPER AND KITS AND RELEASING METHOD ASSOCIATED THERETO
Releasing stopper (1), suitable for and/or intended to be removably coupled with a container (30) and configured to contain and release a substance (S) in the container (30), the stopper (1) comprising: - a first body (1a) configured to be directly coupled with the container (30) and comprising a coupling element (10) suitable for allowing the removable fastening of the stopper (1) on the container (30); - a second body (1b), axially movable with respect to the first body (1a) along a predefined axis (X) of the stopper (1) and cooperating with the first body (1a) for defining at least one reservoir (20) constituting a reservoir for a substance (S), at least temporarily insulated from the outer environment, - a membrane (15) or collapsible septum, constituting at least a portion of the reservoir wall (20), openable and/or breakable for allowing the communication of the reservoir (20) with the outer environment, wherein the stopper comprises: - a first closed configuration, wherein the reservoir (20) is insulated from the outer environment, and - a second open configuration, wherein the reservoir (20) is in communication with the outer environment, and wherein the membrane (15) or collapsible septum is configured for being opened by a perforation or opening element (40, 41, 42) distinct from the stopper (1).
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Device for Collecting, Transferring, and Storing Samples of a Biological and/or Chemical Material
A device for collecting, transferring, and storing samples of a biological and/or chemical material, wherein the device comprises: a support body, developing along a main longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end opposite to each other and connected by an intermediate portion elongate in the main longitudinal direction, a collection portion engaging the first end and configured to collect a quantity of a sample of a biological and/or chemical material, the collection portion being defined at least by a first coating layer realized on the first end and made from an elastically deformable material and by a second coating layer consisting of a layer of flocked fibers, the second coating layer being realized through a fiber flocking process on the first coating layer and being configured to absorb a quantity of liquid including at least one sample of a biological and/or chemical material.
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A support for conserving a sample of biological material comprising at least a substantially rigid body made of moulded plastic material, comprising at least a first through opening and at least a first portion of an absorbent matrix suitable for conserving a sample of biological material, fixed within the first through opening. The first portion of the absorbent matrix has at least a first part without support from the body and suspended inside the first through opening, the first part being directly accessible to contact.
A support for conserving samples of biological material comprising at least: a first portion of an absorbent material aimed at and destined to conserve a sample of biological material and a second portion, distinct from the first portion and aimed at, predisposed and destined to constitute a cleaning zone for a head of a device, in particular a punch, aimed at collecting a sample of biological material from the first portion. The support can further comprise a third portion of connection interposed between the first portion and the second portion; the third portion can exhibit one or more cuts or one or more openings.
An automatic processing device of culture plates (2) for microbiological samples, wherein the processing device (1) includes a support frame (3); a slide (4) provided with a seating (5) configured for removably housing a culture plate (2) and movably mounted on the support frame (3) so as to be selectively displaceable between a first loading position, a plurality of image-acquiring positions, and a first unloading; a camera (6) of a linear type, provided with an optic (7) of a telecentric type and a trilinear sensor, and arranged according to a vertical axis (8) such as to acquire, at an image-acquiring zone, a multiplicity of linear images of corresponding linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2), during the displacing of the slide (4); a first lighting device (11) orientated such as to illuminate the linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2); an advancing device (14) of the slide (4) configured such as to enable obtaining a constant and substantially vibration-free advancing speed of the slide (4) in the image-acquiring zone; and an electronic control device (9) of a functioning of the camera (6), of the lighting device and of the advancing device (14).
A support (1) for conserving a sample of biological material comprising at least a substantially rigid body (6) made of moulded plastic material, comprising at least a first through opening (13) and at least a first portion (3) of an absorbent matrix (2) suitable for conserving a sample of biological material, fixed within the first through opening (13). The first portion of the absorbent matrix (3) has at least a first part (28, 29) without support from the body (6) and suspended inside the first through opening (13), the first part (28, 29) being directly accessible to contact.
A support (1) for conserving a sample of biological material comprising at least a substantially rigid body (6) made of moulded plastic material, comprising at least a first through opening (13) and at least a first portion (3) of an absorbent matrix (2) suitable for conserving a sample of biological material, fixed within the first through opening (13). The first portion of the absorbent matrix (3) has at least a first part (28, 29) without support from the body (6) and suspended inside the first through opening (13), the first part (28, 29) being directly accessible to contact.
A device for collecting, transferring and/or conserving samples of biological material, comprising at least: a support body having at least a housing seating for a conserving element for samples, the housing seating being configured for enabling removably housing the conserving element for samples of biological material, the support body being configured for maintaining at least a conserving portion of the conserving element accessible for depositing a sample when the conserving element is housed in the housing seating; an operating portion, movable between a first closed position in which it is arranged in proximity of said housing seating and at least an open position in which it is arranged in a distanced position from the housing seating; and engaging portion configured for selectively and removably engaging a sampling element for samples, in particular an element for buccal sampling, to the support body and/or to the operating portion.
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A container for selective transport of samples of biological material or of biological origin suitable for containing at least a fluid or liquid and/or for containing at least a portion of a collecting device, the container having a selective passage portion configured to prevent exit of a fluid or liquid from the container, through the passage portion, at least in at least an operating sealed condition defined at least by a rest state of the container or by a first value of mechanical shaking of the container and/or by a first value of relative centrifugal force to which the container is subjected, and configured selectively to enable exit of the fluid or liquid from the container, across the passage portion, at least in an operating passage condition, defined at least by a corresponding second state of mechanical shaking of the container and/or wherein the container is subjected to a corresponding second relative centrifugal force.
The concepts herein relate to a device for collecting, transferring and storing samples of biological and/or chemical material. The device includes a support body extending along a main longitudinal direction between a first and a second end opposite each other and a collecting portion engaged with one of said ends of the support body and suitable for collecting an amount of a sample of biological and/or chemical material. The support body is defined by at least a first sub-body and a second sub-body extending longitudinally and configured to be selectively engaged and separated with and from each other. The support body is configured to operate between an assembled condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body are engaged with each other, and a separated condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body are separated and bear, respectively, a first and a second sub-collecting portion of the collecting portion.
A device for collecting, transferring, and storing samples of a biological and/or chemical material, wherein the device comprises: a support body, developing along a main longitudinal direction between a first end and a second end opposite to each other and connected by an intermediate portion elongate in the main longitudinal direction, a collection portion engaging the first end and configured to collect a quantity of a sample of a biological and/or chemical material, the collection portion being defined at least by a first coating layer realized on the first end and made from an elastically deformable material and by a second coating layer consisting of a layer of flocked fibers, the second coating layer being realized through a fiber flocking process on the first coating layer and being configured to absorb a quantity of liquid including at least one sample of a biological and/or chemical material.
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DEVICE FOR COLLECTING, TRANSFERRING, AND STORING SAMPLES OF A BIOLOGICAL AND/OR CHEMICAL MATERIAL
A device for collecting, transferring, and storing samples of a biological and/or chemical material, wherein the device (20) comprises: a support body (21), developing along a main longitudinal direction (22) between a first end (23) and a second end (24) opposite to each other and connected by an intermediate portion (25) elongate in the main longitudinal direction (22), a collection portion (26) engaging the first end (23) and configured to collect a quantity of a sample of a biological and/or chemical material, the collection portion (26) being defined at least by a first coating layer (26a) realized on the first end (23) and made from an elastically deformable material and by a second coating layer (26b) consisting of a layer of flocked fibers, the second coating layer (26b) being realized through a fiber flocking process on the first coating layer (26a) and being configured to absorb a quantity of liquid including at least one sample of a biological and/or chemical material.
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The present invention relates to a device (1) for collecting, transferring and storing samples of biological and/or chemical material. The device (1) comprises a support body (2) extending along a main longitudinal direction between a first and a second end (2a, 2b) opposite each other and a collecting portion (4) engaged with one of said ends (2a, 2b) of the support body (2) and suitable for collecting an amount of a sample of biological and/or chemical material. The support body (2) is defined by at least a first sub-body (7) and a second sub-body (8) extending longitudinally and configured to be selectively engaged and separated with and from each other. The support body (2) is configured to operate between an assembled condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body (7, 8) are engaged with each other, and a separated condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body (7, 8) are separated and bear, respectively, a first and a second sub-collecting portion (4a, 4b) of the collecting portion (4).
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The present invention relates to a device (1) for collecting, transferring and storing samples of biological and/or chemical material. The device (1) comprises a support body (2) extending along a main longitudinal direction between a first and a second end (2a, 2b) opposite each other and a collecting portion (4) engaged with one of said ends (2a, 2b) of the support body (2) and suitable for collecting an amount of a sample of biological and/or chemical material. The support body (2) is defined by at least a first sub-body (7) and a second sub-body (8) extending longitudinally and configured to be selectively engaged and separated with and from each other. The support body (2) is configured to operate between an assembled condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body (7, 8) are engaged with each other, and a separated condition, wherein the first and the second sub-body (7, 8) are separated and bear, respectively, a first and a second sub-collecting portion (4a, 4b) of the collecting portion (4).
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Process for realising a device for collecting and transferring samples for molecular biology
a) of the support body (2) by flocking, such as to define a flocked collecting portion (3) destined to collect, on the said collecting portion, (3) a quantity of the sample for molecular biology, the process including at least a step of pre-treating the plurality of fibers (6) with a surfactant, the step of pre-treating the plurality of fibers (6) with a surfactant being performed after application of the fibers on the support body (2) by flocking and/or before application of the fibers (6) on the body (2) by flocking and/or wherein the surfactant is added to the fiber (6) during production of the fiber (6).
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A flocked swab for collection and transfer of samples of biological material, in which the swab comprises a support body having an elongate conformation and having a first end portion and a gripping portion, and a flocked layer defined by a plurality of fibres attached and arranged on the first portion of the support body by flocking, so as to realize a flocked collecting portion aimed at absorbing a quantity of a sample of biological material, the first portion of the support body being provided with a first weakening portion aimed at enabling and facilitating a selective breakage of the swab at the first portion and a separation of a first part of the flocked collecting portion from a second part of the flocked collecting portion and from the gripping portion.
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An apparatus including a processor; a viewing device operatively connected to the processor; a memory storing a software program that when executed on the processor causes the processor to perform the following operations: defining a user interface on the viewing device, retrieving and visualizing, in the user interface, a datum, or a plurality of data, relative to a same examination site; for retrieving a first image of a first support, of a first type, for microbiological culture, relative to a first microbiological sample coming from the examination site and enabling selective viewing of the first image in the user interface; retrieving a second image of a second support of a second and different type, for microbiological samples, relative to a second microbiological sample coming from the examination site and enabling selective viewing of the second image, to enable the user to make a combined use and evaluation, of the data and of the images.
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A support for conserving samples of biological material comprising at least: a first portion of an absorbent material aimed at and destined to conserve a sample of biological material and a second portion, distinct from the first portion and aimed at, predisposed and destined to constitute a cleaning zone for a head of a device, in particular a punch, aimed at collecting a sample of biological material from the first portion. The support can further comprise a third portion of connection interposed between the first portion and the second portion; the third portion can exhibit one or more cuts or one or more openings.
An automatic processing device of culture plates (2) including a support frame (3); a slide (4) for removably housing a culture plate (2) and movably mounted on the support frame (3) selectively displaceable between a first loading position, a plurality of image-acquiring positions, and a first unloading position; a camera (6) of a linear type, provided with telecentric optic (7) and a trilinear sensor, and arranged acquire a multiplicity of linear images of corresponding linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2), during the displacing of the slide (4); a first lighting device (11) orientated such as to illuminate the linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2); an advancing device (14) of the slide (4) configured such as to enable obtaining a constant and substantially vibration-free advancing speed of the slide (4) in the image-acquiring zone; and an electronic control device (9) of a functioning of the camera (6), of the lighting device and of the advancing device (14).
An apparatus for treatment of diagnostic information relating to samples of microbiological material, in which the apparatus comprises at least: a first processor; a first viewing device operatively connected to the first processor; a first software program operating on the first processor and configured for defining at least a first user interface on the first viewing device and for retrieving and visualising, in the first user interface, at least a first datum, or a first plurality of data, relative to a same first examination site; and for retrieving at least a first image of a first support, of a first type, for microbiological culture, relative to a first microbiological sample coming from the first examination site and for enabling selective viewing of at least the first image in the first user interface; and for retrieving at least a second image of a second support of a second and different type, for microbiological samples, relative to a second microbiological sample coming from the first examination site and for enabling selective viewing at least of the second image, in order to enable the user, by means of the first user interface, to make a combined use and evaluation, of the data relating to the first examination site and of the images.
An apparatus for treatment of diagnostic information relating to samples of microbiological material, in which the apparatus comprises at least: a first processor; a first viewing device operatively connected to the first processor; a first software program operating on the first processor and configured for defining at least a first user interface on the first viewing device and for retrieving and visualising, in the first user interface, at least a first datum, or a first plurality of data, relative to a same first examination site; and for retrieving at least a first image of a first support, of a first type, for microbiological culture, relative to a first microbiological sample coming from the first examination site and for enabling selective viewing of at least the first image in the first user interface; and for retrieving at least a second image of a second support of a second and different type, for microbiological samples, relative to a second microbiological sample coming from the first examination site and for enabling selective viewing at least of the second image, in order to enable the user, by means of the first user interface, to make a combined use and evaluation, of the data relating to the first examination site and of the images.
A flocked swab (1) for collecting and transfer of samples of biological material, wherein the swab (1) comprises at least: a support body (2) and a flocked layer defined by a plurality of fibres (8) constituting a flocked collecting portion (3) able to absorb a quantity of a sample of biological material, the support body (2) having an elongate conformation and exhibiting at least an end portion (2a) and at least a gripping portion (2b), the support body (2) comprising a first part (5) and a second part (6) and being made in a single piece by co-moulding of the first part (5), in a first polymer material, and the second part (6), in a second polymer material.
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A SUPPORT FOR CONSERVING A SAMPLE OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF
A support (1) for conserving samples of biological material comprising at least: a first portion (3) of an absorbent material (2) aimed at and destined to conserve a sample of biological material and a second portion (4), distinct from the first portion (3) and aimed at, predisposed and destined to constitute a cleaning zone for a head of a device, in particular a punch, aimed at collecting a sample of biological material from the first portion (3). The support (1) can further comprise a third portion (5) interposed between the first portion (3) and the second portion (4); the third portion (5) can exhibit one or more cuts (11) or one or more openings (12).
A flocked swab for collection and transfer of samples of biological material, in which the swab comprises at least a support body (2) having an elongate conformation and having at least a first end portion (2a) and at least a gripping portion (2b), and at least a flocked layer defined by a plurality of fibres (6) attached and arranged on the first portion (2a) of the support body (2) by flocking, so as to realize a flocked collecting portion aimed at absorbing a quantity of a sample of biological material, the first portion (2a) of the support body (2) being provided with at least a first weakening portion (4a) aimed at enabling and facilitating a selective breakage of the swab (1) at the first portion (2a) and a separation of at least a first part (3a) of the flocked collecting portion (3) from at least a second part (3b) of the flocked collecting portion (3) and from the gripping portion (2b).
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An automatic processing device of culture plates (2) for microbiological samples, wherein the processing device (1) comprises at least a support frame (3); a slide (4) provided with a seating (5) configured for removably housing at least a culture plate (2) and movably mounted on the support frame (3) so as to be selectively displaceable between at least a first loading position, a plurality of image-acquiring positions, and at least a first unloading; a camera (6) of a linear type, provided with at least an optic (7) of a telecentric type and a trilinear sensor, and arranged according to a vertical axis (8) such as to acquire, at an image-acquiring zone, a multiplicity of linear images of corresponding linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2), during the displacing of the slide (4); at least a first lighting device (11) orientated such as to illuminate at least the linear portions of an upper surface of the culture plate (2); an advancing device (14) of the slide (4) configured such as to enable obtaining a constant and substantially vibration-free advancing speed of the slide (4) at least in the image-acquiring zone; and at least an electronic control device (9) of a functioning of the camera (6), of the lighting device and of the advancing device (14).
A closing element of a container (2) for biological fluids, in particular biological liquids, for example urine, the closing element (1) comprising at least a fluid- tight body (3) able to prevent a passage of liquids and gases through the same body (3), and/or sealed in a vacuum condition, the body (3) being couplable at an opening (4) of said container (2) for fluids such as to close the opening (4) and exhibiting at least a perforable portion (5) that can be selectively and through-pierced by a piercing element (7) made of a plastic material, at least the perforable portion (5) being made of a halogenated-type butyl-based polyolefin thermo-setting elastomer exhibiting a Shore A hardness value of less than 40 and proof to liquids and gases, at least the perforable portion (5) being further suitable and configured for elastically re-establishing a fluid-tight condition in order to prevent a passage of liquids and gases through the body (3), or for maintaining said vacuum condition, following an extraction of said piercing element (7) from the perforable portion (5) of the body (3).
a) of the support body (2) by means of flocking, in order to define a flocked collecting portion (3) or a flocked tampon, such as to collect a part of the mixture on the collecting portion (3); and extracting the collecting portion (3) of the sampling device (1) of the mixture, retaining on the sampling portion (3) a predetermined known quantity of the mixture to be transferred.
A device (1) for collecting and transferring samples of biological material, where the device comprises at least: a support body (2) having at least a first end portion (2a) and at least a gripping portion (2b), and a plurality of fibres (6) attached to and arranged on the first portion (2a) of the support body (2) by flocking, such as to define a flocked collecting portion (3) suitable for collecting, on the collecting portion (3), a quantity of a sample of biological material, where the support body (2) is made of polyamide (PA or nylon), in particular polyamide 66 (PA66 or nylon 66). The support body can be provided with at least a weakened portion (4) suitable for enabling a selective breaking of the support body and a separation of the collecting portion (3) at least from a part of the gripping portion (2b).
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Apparatus and process for treating biological, microbiological and/or chemical samples
A process for treating samples of biological, microbiological and/or chemical material, comprising at least a step of arranging a plurality of samples of biological, microbiological and/or chemical material on a corresponding plurality of housing seats (4) of a transportable support body (3) of a support device (2), further comprising a step of projecting (3) onto the support body (3) at least a light signal (18), during the step of arranging the plurality of material samples, at the effective position or housing seat or seats (4) wherein each sample of material is arranged, such as to guide the positioning or to indicate the positioning visibly.
A container for selective transport of samples of biological material or of biological origin suitable for containing at least a fluid or liquid and/or for containing at least a portion of a collecting device, the container having a selective passage portion configured to prevent exit of a fluid or liquid from the container, through the passage portion, at least in at least an operating sealed condition defined at least by a rest state of the container or by a first value of mechanical shaking of the container and/or by a first value of relative centrifugal force to which the container is subjected, and configured selectively to enable exit of the fluid or liquid from the container, across the passage portion, at least in an operating passage condition, defined at least by a corresponding second state of mechanical shaking of the container and/or wherein the container is subjected to a corresponding second relative centrifugal force.
A device for collecting (1), transferring and/or conserving samples of biological material, wherein the device (1) comprises at least: a support body (2) having at least a housing seating (3) for a conserving element (4) for samples of biological material, in particular a paper for conserving samples of biological material, the housing seating (3) being configured for enabling removably housing the conserving element (4) for samples of biological material, the support body (2) being configured for maintaining at least a conserving portion (5) of the conserving element (4) accessible for depositing a sample of biological material when the conserving element (4) is housed in the housing seating (3); an operating portion (6), movable between at least a first closed position in which it is arranged in proximity of said housing seating (3) and at least an open position in which it is arranged in a distanced position from the housing seating (3); and engaging means (7) configured for selectively and removably engaging a sampling element (8) for samples of biological material, in particular an element for buccal sampling or a buccal swab, to the support body (2) and/or to the operating portion (6).
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Device for collecting and transferring samples of biological material
A device for collecting, transferring and/or conserving samples of biological material, comprising at least: a support body having at least a housing seating for a conserving element for samples, the housing seating being configured for enabling removably housing the conserving element for samples of biological material, the support body being configured for maintaining at least a conserving portion of the conserving element accessible for depositing a sample when the conserving element is housed in the housing seating; an operating portion, movable between a first closed position in which it is arranged in proximity of said housing seating and at least an open position in which it is arranged in a distanced position from the housing seating; and engaging portion configured for selectively and removably engaging a sampling element for samples, in particular an element for buccal sampling, to the support body and/or to the operating portion.
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A PROCESS FOR REALISING A DEVICE FOR COLLECTING AND TRANSFERRING SAMPLES FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
A process for realising a device (1) for collecting and transferring samples for molecular biology, the device comprising at least: a support body (2) having at least a first portion (2a), and a plurality of fibres (6) attached and arranged on the first portion (2a) of the support body (2) by flocking, such as to define a flocked collecting portion (3) destined to collect, on the said collecting portion, (3) a quantity of the sample for molecular biology, the process comprising at least a step of pre-treating the plurality of fibres (6) with a surfactant, the step of pre-treating the plurality of fibres (6) with a surfactant being performed after application of the fibres on the support body (2) by flocking and/or before application of the fibres (6) on the body (2) by flocking and/or wherein the surfactant is added to the fibre (6) during production of the fibre (6).
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a) of the support body (2) by flocking, such as to define a flocked collecting portion (3) destined to collect, on the said collecting portion, (3) a quantity of the sample for molecular biology, the process including at least a step of pre-treating the plurality of fibers (6) with a surfactant, the step of pre-treating the plurality of fibers (6) with a surfactant being performed after application of the fibers on the support body (2) by flocking and/or before application of the fibers (6) on the body (2) by flocking and/or wherein the surfactant is added to the fiber (6) during production of the fiber (6).
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A container for selective transport of samples of biological material or of biological origin comprising a body (2) having at least a compartment (3) suitable for containing at least a fluid or liquid and/or for containing at least a portion (16a) of a collecting device (16) for biological samples, said body (2) comprising at least an access opening (4) to the compartment (3) and at least a containing wall (5) provided with at least a selective passage portion (6) configured such as to prevent exit of a fluid or liquid from the container (1), through the passage portion (6), at least in at least an operating sealed condition characterised at least by a rest state of the container (1) or by a first value of mechanical shaking of the container (1) and/or by a first value of relative centrifugal force to which the container (1) is subjected for a first interval of a predetermined time, and configured such as selectively to enable exit of the fluid or liquid from the container (1), across the passage portion (6), at least in an operating passage condition, characterised at least by a corresponding second state of mechanical shaking of the container (1) and/or wherein the container (1) is subjected to a corresponding second relative centrifugal force, for a second predetermined time interval.
A container for selective transport of samples of biological material or of biological origin comprising a body (2) having at least a compartment (3) suitable for containing at least a fluid or liquid and/or for containing at least a portion (16a) of a collecting device (16) for biological samples, said body (2) comprising at least an access opening (4) to the compartment (3) and at least a containing wall (5) provided with at least a selective passage portion (6) configured such as to prevent exit of a fluid or liquid from the container (1), through the passage portion (6), at least in at least an operating sealed condition characterised at least by a rest state of the container (1) or by a first value of mechanical shaking of the container (1) and/or by a first value of relative centrifugal force to which the container (1) is subjected for a first interval of a predetermined time, and configured such as selectively to enable exit of the fluid or liquid from the container (1), across the passage portion (6), at least in an operating passage condition, characterised at least by a corresponding second state of mechanical shaking of the container (1) and/or wherein the container (1) is subjected to a corresponding second relative centrifugal force, for a second predetermined time interval.
There is provided a test kit that can be used to test a test sample prepared by processing a specimen using two kinds of pharmaceutical agents. The test kit is compact, capable of readily and reliably preparing the test sample, and improved in user- friendliness. The test kit comprises a chamber (1), an inner chamber (2), a sealing member (3), and a specimen collecting tool (4). An annular groove (21) is formed in a peripheral portion of an outer surface on a bottom portion (20) of an inner chamber (2), and a thin film portion (23) constituting a side surfaces (21a) and (21b) facing each other constituting the groove (22) connects the bottom portion (20) with the other portions of the inner chamber 2. A specimen collecting tool (4) presses a predetermined position Q in the peripheral portion of the bottom portion, stretching the thin film portion. When the thin film portion thus stretches, tiling the bottom portion, side surfaces (21a) and (21b) constituting the groove (21) abut each other at a predefined position P in the peripheral direction of the bottom portion, and the stretch of the thin film portion (23) is restricted nearby. When the pressing force is further applied to the predefined position Q by the specimen collecting tool, the thin film portion (23) further stretches near the position Q to finally break, and the specimen collecting tool penetrates through the bottom portion of the inner chamber.
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A method for transferring a quantity of analytes, such as micro-organisms, antibodies/antigens, anti-microbially-acting substances, nucleotides, antibiotics, hormones, DNA sequences, enzymes, organic material, biological material or material of biological origin, terrain-enriching supplements or selective supplements of cultivating land, comprising at least stages of: predisposing a substantially homogeneous mixture of a predetermined initial quantity of at least an analyte and a liquid, obtaining a concentration value or known amount of the analyte in the mixture; introducing into the mixture at least a collecting portion (3) of a sampling device (1) having a support body (2), the collecting portion (3) comprising a first portion (2a) of the support body (2) and a plurality of fibres (6) attached to and arranged on the first portion (2a) of the support body (2) by means of flocking, in order to define a flocked collecting portion (3) or a flocked tampon, such as to collect a part of the mixture on the collecting portion (3); and extracting the collecting portion (3) of the sampling device (1) of the mixture, retaining on the sampling portion (3) a predetermined known quantity of the mixture to be transferred.
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a) of the support body (2) by means of flocking, in order to define a flocked collecting portion (3) or a flocked tampon, such as to collect a part of the mixture on the collecting portion (3); and extracting the collecting portion (3) of the sampling device (1) of the mixture, retaining on the sampling portion (3) a predetermined known quantity of the mixture to be transferred.
A method for transferring a quantity of analytes, such as micro-organisms, antibodies/antigens, anti-microbially-acting substances, nucleotides, antibiotics, hormones, DNA sequences, enzymes, organic material, biological material or material of biological origin, terrain-enriching supplements or selective supplements of cultivating land, comprising at least stages of: predisposing a substantially homogeneous mixture of a predetermined initial quantity of at least an analyte and a liquid, obtaining a concentration value or known amount of the analyte in the mixture; introducing into the mixture at least a collecting portion (3) of a sampling device (1) having a support body (2), the collecting portion (3) comprising a first portion (2a) of the support body (2) and a plurality of fibres (6) attached to and arranged on the first portion (2a) of the support body (2) by means of flocking, in order to define a flocked collecting portion (3) or a flocked tampon, such as to collect a part of the mixture on the collecting portion (3); and extracting the collecting portion (3) of the sampling device (1) of the mixture, retaining on the sampling portion (3) a predetermined known quantity of the mixture to be transferred.
A specimen collecting tool (2) has a small diameter portion (41) deformable by stress applied thereto, a large diameter portion (42) having a diameter larger than the diameter of the small diameter portion and extending from a boundary section adjacent to the small diameter portion to a second end of the specimen collecting tool, the large diameter portion (42) having such rigidity that is not largely deformed when the specimen collecting tool is held to collect a specimen, the large diameter portion further having such rigidity that suppresses variation of an axial dimension thereof when the specimen collecting tool is inserted into a container 6 and further pushed into a rear side of the container to be subjected to stress that is enough to deform the small diameter portion, and a specimen collector (1) provided on the first end side of the small diameter portion. When the specimen collecting tool (2) after collecting a specimen is inserted and farther pushed into the container (6) to deform the small diameter portion (41), the length of the specimen collecting tool (2) in an axial direction of the container (6) is at most 67% of the length of the specimen collecting tool (2) before bending,
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