Patent ID: 9138747
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: A61B,A61J,B01L,B65D,G01N

Abstract:
1. A sample collection apparatus, comprising: a container having an interior portion configured to contain a sample and an opening to the interior portion, the opening for receiving the sample; a funnel configured to be secured to the opening of the container, the funnel having a mouth portion and a neck portion depending from the mouth, the neck portion configured to be inserted into the opening of the container; and a closure assembly including: a first closure structure configured to releasably seal the opening of the container, the first closure structure including a chamber that is in fluid communication with the interior portion of the container when the opening is sealed by the first closure structure, a chemical reagent contained within the chamber, and a second closure structure configured to releasably cover the mouth portion of the funnel, wherein the first closure structure is removably attached to the second closure structure; and further comprising a removable seal configured to hermetically seal the chemical reagent within the closure assembly.