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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
May. 14, 2010
Michael Beach, Fitzroy Harbour, CA;
Roy Sunstrum, Richmond, CA;
Maurice Lavimodiere, Midhurst, CA;
Adele Jackson, Stittsville, CA;
Rafal Michal Iwasiow, Ottawa, CA;
Ellen Maclean, Kanata, CA;
H. Chaim Birnboim, Ottawa, CA;
Michael Beach, Fitzroy Harbour, CA;
Roy Sunstrum, Richmond, CA;
Maurice Lavimodiere, Midhurst, CA;
Adele Jackson, Stittsville, CA;
Rafal Michal Iwasiow, Ottawa, CA;
Ellen Maclean, Kanata, CA;
H. Chaim Birnboim, Ottawa, CA;
DNA Genotek Inc., Kanata, CA;
Abstract
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.