Specimen enclosure apparatus and containers and closure devices for the same

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention include a specimen enclosure apparatus. The specimen enclosure apparatus includes a container having a cavity configured to receive the specimen and an opening extending through a neck of the container to the cavity. An internal flange is positioned intermediate the neck of the container. The specimen enclosure apparatus further includes a closure device configured to be received in the opening. The closure device has a flange seal portion configured to contact the internal flange to form a flange seal proximate the cavity and further has a radial travel limiter integrally formed with the closure device that is configured to contact the container in the opening to limit radial movement of the flange seal portion relative to the internal flange. Containers and closure devices are also provided.

Description

Sample packaging equipment and its containers and closures related application This application claims the benefit of and priority to US Provisional Application No. 60 / 718,655 (Attorney Docket No. 01072), filed September 20, 2005, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field The present invention relates to equipment and components for packaging samples and reagents. In particular, the invention relates to devices for packaging samples for use in microbial detection and / or characterization systems. Background technique Various devices for packaging samples are known in the art. In particular, such a device comprises a sample container or bottle and a closure or stop suitable for the sample container or bottle. Furthermore, some types of closures suitable for sample containers or bottles are known. A standard closure for example for medical vials is a rubber stopper. Rubber stoppers can seal vials or bottles with a stopper seal ...

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