8,337,784 – Johnson; Lanny L. – Use of autologous sediment from fluid aspirates as vehicles for drug delivery
Patent No.: 8,337,784 (get PDF)
Title: Use of autologous sediment from fluid aspirates as vehicles for drug delivery
Assignee: Johnson; Lanny L.
Abstract: A centrifuge tube apparatus for centrifuging a sample collected in a syringe, the apparatus comprising: a syringe comprising at one end a narrowed outlet and means for connection to a needle and at the opposing end a partially inserted syringe plunger; and a syringe holder having an interior for accepting the syringe, wherein the interior comprises at least one led(get PDF)ge for resting the syringe in an inverted position within the holder to prevent further insertion of the plunger during centrifugation, further wherein the syringe holder is sized for insertion in a centrifuge rotor.