摘要 |
<p>The invention disclosed is a sealed fluent material container (10) having a chamber (22) with an opening (28) provided with a manually operable primary closure mechanism (36) and a secondary closure mechanism (70) that may be operated either manually or automatically. Manual removal of the primary closure mechanism (36) from the chamber opening allows the secondary closure mechanism (70) to extend a laterally moveable tongue (70) from a horizontal guide recess (80) on the top of the container (10) to a normally closed position covering the opening (28). An engageable tab (74) on the secondary closure (70) permits the retraction of the moveable tongue (70) against the biasing means (84) to expose the chamber opening. The container (10) has particular utility for use in automated chemical dispensers, analyzers and related equipment for the analysis and testing of blood, physiological fluids and other biological samples.</p> |