Matthew Wayne Dyer

US Patent:

20220176371, Jun 9, 2022

Filed:

Dec 2, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/540667

Inventors:

- Guilford CT, US
Matthew Dyer - Spring TX, US

Assignee:

Detect, Inc. - Guilford CT

International Classification:

B01L 3/00
B01L 7/00
C12Q 1/686
G01N 33/543

Abstract:

Diagnostic devices for performing diagnostic tests are provided, as well as methods that utilize the diagnostic devices, methods for manufacturing the diagnostic devices, and test kits for performing the diagnostic tests. The diagnostic devices may include a sample chamber; a fluid chamber connected to the sample chamber by a conduit; and a test chamber separated from the sample chamber by a breakable seal. A movable liner may form a portion of an inner surface of the sample chamber. The sample chamber may be configured to receive a sample swab, which may move in a first direction when being inserted in the sample chamber to an inserted position, and which may to move in a second direction to cause the breakable seal to break. Movement of the sample swab in the second direction may cause the liner to move in the second direction to break the breakable seal.