Patent ID: 9244056
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: A61B,B01L,C12M,G01N

Claim Text:
1. An integrated sampling and dispensing device comprising: a flexible container having an open end for carrying out a reaction of interest with a specimen; a dropper having a rod longitudinally mounted therethrough, the rod having a first end being disposed inwardly of the container and a second end being disposed outwardly of the container and a collection member formed on an exterior side surface of the rod adjacent to the first end for collecting a specimen, an opening formed on the second end for dispensing the reaction product, a cavity extended from the opening defining the inner surface of the rod and a severing member formed on the exterior side surface of the rod where the cavity is formed, wherein the severing member is configured to be severed by pressure applied thereon thereby exposing the cavity; and a sample removing vessel disposed between the flexible container and the dropper, the sample removing vessel having a first side and a second side, the first side sealing the open end of the flexible container, the second side being removably connected to the dropper, and a hole therethrough for receiving the rod.