Patent ID: 6508987
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A biological fluid collection device, comprising:a container for holding the fluid having an upper open portion, a lower portion and side walls therebetween, said container further including an orifice therethrough at a low gravitational point inside said container; a projecting faucet pivotably attached to said container and in fluid communication with said orifice, said pivotable faucet having closed and open positions; a tube having a closed bottom, an open top and side walls therebetween, said tube further including a cap disposed on said open top, said cap having a hole therethrough for receiving said pivotable faucet in releasably locking engagement, said faucet rotated in said closed position when said tube is used as a handle for holding said container during collection, and said faucet rotated in said open position when fluid flows through said hole into said tube.