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Extraction vial

  • US 5,316,732 A
  • Filed: 07/01/1992
  • Issued: 05/31/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/01/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A vial suitable for use with an extraction liquid, comprising:

  • a reservoir portion defining a chamber consisting of a pair of spaced, flat, generally parallel walls, the walls being compressible;

    a neck portion integral with the reservoir portion at a first end of the reservoir portion, the neck portion defining an opening into the reservoir portion and a channel surrounding the opening;

    a nozzle portion integral with the reservoir portion at a second end of the reservoir portion, the nozzle portion narrowing to a leading end and including a passage connecting with the chamber and the leading end;

    a sealing closure connected to the leading end by a line of weakness so as to close the leading end;

    a base integral with the sealing closure located opposite from the nozzle portion, the base including a support surface generally perpendicular to a central axis of the vial for stably supporting the vial in a generally vertical, upright position;

    a support tab integral with and extending between the nozzle portion and the base; and

    a cap including a portion adapted to be snugly received and removably rigidly maintained within the channel.

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