Specimen collection container assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.

Specimen Collection Container Assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring. 1. A specimen collection container comprising:an inner tube having a closed bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an inner tube interior, said sidewall having an inner surface including at least one angled surface extending toward the closed bottom end, the inner tube comprising at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end, said funnel portion including at least one introducing surface having a curvature configured for directing a specimen down the funnel and into the inner tube interior, said angled surface and said at least one introducing surface together forming a combined gradually angled surface; andan outer tube comprising a bottom end, a top end including an upper end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, wherein the inner tube is disposed at least partially within the outer tube such that the at least one funnel portion sits above the upper end of the outer tube,wherein a portion of the sidewall of the inner tube including at least a portion of the angled surface comprises an exterior stabilizer extending along the sidewall of the inner tube in a ...

Co-molded pierceable stopper and method for making the same

A closure and method of making a closure are disclosed. The closure includes a cap body having a top portion and an opening extending therethrough defining a cavity in communication with said opening. A flow channel is defined within a portion of the cap body having an inlet and an outlet. A stopper is disposed within the cavity adjacent the outlet of the flow channel. The stopper is formed from a material adapted for flowing through the flow channel to form a pierceable portion, with at least one of the cap body and the stopper configured for closing a container.

Specimen Collection Container Assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.

Co-Molded Pierceable Stopper and Method for Making the Same

A closure and method of making a closure are disclosed. The closure includes a cap body having a top portion and an opening extending therethrough defining a cavity in communication with said opening. A flow channel is defined within a portion of the cap body having an inlet and an outlet. A stopper is disposed within the cavity adjacent the outlet of the flow channel. The stopper is formed from a material adapted for flowing through the flow channel to form a pierceable portion, with at least one of the cap body and the stopper configured for closing a container.

Specimen collection container assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.

Specimen Collection Container Assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring. 1. A specimen collection container comprising:an inner tube having a closed bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an inner tube interior, the inner tube comprising at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior; andan outer tube comprising a bottom end, a top end including an upper end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, wherein the inner tube is disposed at least partially within the outer tube such that the at least one funnel portion sits above the upper end of the outer tube.2. The specimen collection container of claim 1 , wherein the sidewall of the inner tube is configured to cooperate with the sidewall of the outer tube to secure the inner tube within the outer tube.3. The specimen collection container of claim 2 , wherein the sidewall of the inner tube has an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom and the sidewall of the outer tube has an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive at least a portion of the annular protrusion therein to secure the inner ...

Co-Molded Pierceable Stopper and Method for Making the Same

A closure and method of making a closure are disclosed. The closure includes a cap body having a top portion and an opening extending therethrough defining a cavity in communication with said opening. A flow channel is defined within a portion of the cap body having an inlet and an outlet. A stopper is disposed within the cavity adjacent the outlet of the flow channel. The stopper is formed from a material adapted for flowing through the flow channel to form a pierceable portion, with at least one of the cap body and the stopper configured for closing a container. 1. A method of forming a pierceable cap assembly for a container , comprising the steps of:providing a mold having a molding cavity;injecting a first molding material into the molding cavity to form a cap body having a top portion, an opening extending therethrough, and a cavity in communication with the opening, the cap body having a flow channel extending from the top portion of the cap body to a target location within the cavity; andinjecting a second molding material into the flow channel such that the second molding material flows through the flow channel to the target location, wherein the second molding material forms a pierceable septum within the cavity of the cap body.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first molding material forms an external annular skirt and an internal annular skirt claim 1 , each depending from the top portion claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the internal annular skirt defines the target location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second molding material is injected from a location which is offset with respect to a longitudinal centerline extending through the target location.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the flow channel extends along a vertical height of an interior wall surface of the internal annular skirt.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the internal annular skirt comprises at least one protrusion adjacent the target location.6. The method of claim ...

Specimen collection container assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.

Co-molded pierceable stopper and method for making same

A closure and method of making a closure are disclosed. The closure includes a cap body having a top portion and an opening extending therethrough defining a cavity in communication with said opening. A flow channel is defined within a portion of the cap body having an inlet and an outlet. A stopper is disposed within the cavity adjacent the outlet of the flow channel. The stopper is formed from a material adapted for flowing through the flow channel to form a pierceable portion, with at least one of the cap body and the stopper configured for closing a container.

Co-molded pierceable stopper and method for making the same

Specimen collection container assembly

Co-molded pierceable stopper and method for making same

A closure and method of making a closure are disclosed. The closure includes a cap body having a top portion and an opening extending therethrough defining a cavity in communication with said opening. A flow channel is defined within a portion of the cap body having an inlet and an outlet. A stopper is disposed within the cavity adjacent the outlet of the flow channel. The stopper is formed from a material adapted for flowing through the flow channel to form a pierceable portion, with at least one of the cap body and the stopper configured for closing a container.

Co-molded pierceable stopper and method for making the same.

Se describe un cierre y método de hacer un cierre. El cierre incluye un cuerpo de capuchón que tiene una porción superior y un agujero que se extiende a su través definiendo una cavidad en comunicación con dicho agujero. Dentro de una porción del cuerpo de capuchón se define un canal de flujo que tiene una entrada y una salida. Un tapón está dispuesto dentro de la cavidad junto a la salida del canal de flujo. El tapón está formado de un material adaptado para fluir a través del canal de flujo para formar una porción perforable, con al menos uno del cuerpo de capuchón y el tapón configurado para cerrar un recipiente.

Specimen collection container assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring. -- 32

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Specimen collection container assembly

A specimen collection container includes inner and outer tubes. The inner tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior. The sidewall includes an inner surface and an outer surface having at least one annular protrusion extending therefrom. The inner tube includes at least one funnel portion adjacent the top end for directing a specimen into the inner tube interior, and an annular ring disposed about a portion of the outer surface of the sidewall adjacent the top end. The outer tube includes a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the sidewall having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an annular recess adapted to receive a portion of the annular protrusion therein. The inner tube is disposed within the outer tube and a portion of the top end of the outer tube abuts the annular ring.