Liquid sample collection and transport system
AssigneeStarplex Scientific
InventorBengt Erik Forsberg
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Abstract
A lid for a liquid sample container is provided which includes an opening for transferring the sample into a further container for conducting the necessary tests and a flexible portion, which allows the sample to be expelled through the opening. The opening is normally closed by a detachable closure which can also be used to re-seal the opening after the desired quantity of the sample has been withdrawn. An apparatus is also provided for obtaining dual liquid samples, which comprises two sample containers, wherein one container is retained within a recess in the other to result in a unitary structure. Further a method of obtaining liquid samples is provided which utilizes containers of the present invention.
Claims6
A flexible lid for a container containing a liquid, said lid comprising:
- a means for securing said lid to said container to form a seal therebetween;
- a spout having an opening for transferring said liquid to a second container;
- a removable closure for maintaining said opening in a normally closed state, wherein said closure is integrally formed with said lid and is separable therefrom,
- a flexible portion surrounding said spout which permits said spout to move inwardly into said container whereby said liquid is expelled through said opening after removal of said closure;
- wherein said flexible portion includes a bearing surface surrounding said spout for bearing against an opening in said second container during the liquid transfer process.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.