Patent ID: 7927560
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: B01L

Abstract:
1. A specimen cup system for sample testing, comprising: a cup defining a first region and a second region adjacent to said first region; a receptacle formed at a bottom of said first region and extending vertically therein, said receptacle having (i) a first opening defined at said bottom of said first region, (ii) a second opening in a radial wall of said receptacle for fluid communication with said first region, and (iii) a third opening in said radial wall of said receptacle for fluid communication with said second region; a base having a hollow post extending vertically therefrom for insertion in said first opening of said receptacle, said hollow post having a radial opening formed therein that, when aligned with said second opening, defines a pre-test condition, said hollow post forming a fluid tight seal with said receptacle about said radial opening; means for coupling said base to said bottom of said cup in a rotatable fashion wherein said hollow post can be rotated to align said radial opening with said third opening to define a test condition, said means for coupling further locking said base to said cup when said test condition is so-defined; a first top for sealing said first region; and a second top for sealing said second region.