Laszlo I Szeles

US Patent:

20030053938, Mar 20, 2003

Filed:

Aug 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/227499

Inventors:

Laszlo Szeles - Mountainside NJ, US

Assignee:

Becton, Dickinson And Company.

International Classification:

B01L003/00

US Classification:

422/102000, 422/099000, 422/939000, 422/946000, 600/573000, 600/583000

Abstract:

A container assembly provides for the collection, transporting, and dispensing of a fluid specimen. The container assembly includes a cup-shaped container having an open end for collecting the fluid specimen. A lid is attachable to the container to close the open end thereof. The lid includes a receptacle for providing communication with the collected fluid specimen through the cover and for permitting extraction of a sample therefrom. A self-sealing closure member is supported by the lid in the receptacle and seals the receptacle preventing fluid leakage. The extraction device may be used to extract a sample of the fluid specimen. The extraction device is insertable into the receptacle to permit such extraction. Upon removal of the extraction device, the self-sealing closure reseals the container and prevents fluid leakage into the receptacle.