Multi-component sample container cap
US12397975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B10/0096
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sample container cap (or “cap”) is configured to be used with a sample container for collecting fluids. The cap has a body and a shutter connected to the body. The cap has a (1) first, open position in which at least one body opening and at least one shutter opening are not aligned and the cap is configured so that fluid cannot readily pass therethrough, (2) second, open position in which the at least one body opening and the at least one shutter opening are aligned and the cap is configured so that fluid can pass therethrough, and (3) third, closed and locked position, in which the at least one shutter opening and the at least one body opening are not aligned and fluid cannot readily pass through the cap, and the cap is configured to not be moved to an open position.
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