IP Library Granted Patent US 9,538,992
Granted Patent B1
US 9,538,992 · App. 14/214,599 · Granted Jan 10, 2017

Systems, devices, and methods for integrated patient service center

Inventor: Gayle Lee (Palo Alto, CA)
Assignee: Theranos, Inc.
A61B10/0096A61B5/150076A61B10/0045B65D55/02
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Patent No.
US 9,538,992
App. No.
14/214,599
Granted
Jan 10, 2017
Kind
B1
Abstract

Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container.

Claims (9)

1. An integrated patient service center comprising:

a user accommodation section adapted to locate a user in at least one position that enables an interaction between the station and the user;

a user interface adapted to permit a user to input data relevant to the user; wherein said at least one position enables the user to position a portion of their body onto a work surface for obtaining patient service;

a secured, temperature controlled sample storage location that is configured to be accessible through a first opening;

a lockable cover for securing the a user interface but not the sample storage location.

2. An integrated patient service center comprising:

a user accommodation section adapted to locate a user in at least one position that enables an interaction between the station and the user;

a user interface adapted to permit a user to input data relevant to the user; wherein said at least one position enables the user to position a portion of their body onto a work surface for obtaining patient service;

a secured, temperature controlled sample storage location that is configured to be accessible through a first opening and a second opening, wherein a key, code, or structure to open one opening does not open the other opening.

Assignments (5)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 3, 2020
From: THERANOS IP COMPANY, LLC
To: LABRADOR DIAGNOSTICS LLC
Reel/Frame 052313/0011 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 16, 2018
From: THERANOS, INC.
To: THERANOS IP COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 045075/0310 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 12, 2017
From: THERANOS INC.
To: THERANOS IP COMPANY, LLC
Reel/Frame 044838/0909 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 12, 2017
From: THERANOS IP COMPANY, LLC
To: FORTRESS CREDIT CORP.
Reel/Frame 044839/0568 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 17, 2016
From: LEE, GAYLE
To: THERANOS, INC.
Reel/Frame 038617/0067 →
Continuity (1)
Provisional Application 61852484 · Mar 15, 2013