Method and apparatus for collection of fluid samples

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11399811
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17364792

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The present invention relates in general to the improved containment of biological fluids. In particular, a method and apparatus for collection and preservation of fluid samples in accordance with the present invention results in collection of semen having improved viability both at the time of collection and after storage. The disclosed methods and apparatuses methods support a wide variety of applications for containment of biological fluids related to human and veterinary medicine including, but not limited to, human reproductive medicine and animal husbandry.

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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEMOFFICE OF RESEARCH COMMERCIALIZATION P O BOX 42007 LUBBOCK TX 79409-2007

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Peninger, Diana M Flower Mound, US 2 1
Penrose, Lindsay L Lubbock, US 8 11
Prien, Samuel D Shallowater, US 15 149

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