Dna Genotek Inc.

Michael Beach

Adele Jackson

H Chaim Birnboim

Roy Sunstrum

Rafal Michal Iwasiow

Romeo Graham

Rod Muir

Mike G Sirois

Rama Nadia Panford-Walsh

Ellen Joan Maclean

Luc Boucher

Ellen Joan MacLean

Maurice Lavimodiere

Ellen Maclean

A sample collection tool comprises a collection end configured for collecting a sample. Optionally, the sample is collected from within a body cavity of an animal without causing significant discomfort or injury to the animal. A first handle portion has a first end connected to the collection end and a second end. A second handle portion is connected to the second end of the first handle portion by a breakable connection. The second end of the first handle portion has at least one winglet. The at least one winglet is compliant in a preferential direction. The breakable connection is ruptured at least in part when the at least one winglet is forced in the preferential direction.

Sample collection tool

A closure for a container has a closure body having a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion opposite the first portion. The closure also has a connector disposed in at least one of the first and second portions. The connector is adapted to connect one of a sample collection device and an applicator to the closure. A containing apparatus including the closure, a container, and optionally one of a sample collection device and an applicator is also disclosed. A method of using the containing apparatus is also disclosed.

Closure, containing apparatus, and method of using same

Double-ended closure

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Fitzroy Harbour, Canada

Michael Beach