Cryogenic specimen container and labeled sleeve combination and method of using same
First Claim
1. A combination of a cryogenic specimen container and sleeve structure comprising:
- said cryogenic specimen container having a cylindrically shaped tubular body, the tubular body having an upper portion defining an aperture, the upper portion being adapted for receiving a cap thereon, said sleeve structure having sidewalls defining a cylindrically shaped interior chamber therewithin sized for telescopically receiving a lower portion of the tubular body in nested engagement, said sleeve structure having locking means releasably engaging the tubular body for holding the sleeve structure in removably secured engagement with the tubular body when the tubular body is in nested engagement with the sleeve structure.
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Abstract
A sleeve structure and method are provided for use with a cryogenic specimen container which is maintained at a cryogenic temperature below -80° C. to allow for labeling of the specimen container. The sleeve structure includes sidewalls defining a cylindrically shaped interior chamber sized for telescopically receiving a lower portion of a cryogenic specimen container in nested engagement. The sleeve structure has a locking mechanism for holding the sleeve structure in removably secured engagement with specimen container when the specimen container is in nested engagement with the sleeve structure. Identification markings are secured to an exterior side of the sleeve structure.
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20 Claims
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1. A combination of a cryogenic specimen container and sleeve structure comprising:
- said cryogenic specimen container having a cylindrically shaped tubular body, the tubular body having an upper portion defining an aperture, the upper portion being adapted for receiving a cap thereon, said sleeve structure having sidewalls defining a cylindrically shaped interior chamber therewithin sized for telescopically receiving a lower portion of the tubular body in nested engagement, said sleeve structure having locking means releasably engaging the tubular body for holding the sleeve structure in removably secured engagement with the tubular body when the tubular body is in nested engagement with the sleeve structure.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A sleeve structure for use with a cryogenic specimen container maintained at a cryogenic temperature of -80°
- C. or below to allow for labeling of said specimen container, said sleeve structure comprising;
sidewalls defining a cylindrically shaped interior chamber therewithin sized for telescopically receiving a lower portion of a cryogenic specimen container in nested engagement, and locking means releasably engaging the specimen container for holding the sleeve structure in removably secured engagement with the specimen container when the specimen container is in nested engagement with the sleeve structure, the sleeve structure being formed of material adapted for use at cryogenic temperatures below -80°
C. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- C. or below to allow for labeling of said specimen container, said sleeve structure comprising;
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14. A method for labeling a cryogenic specimen container maintained at a cryogenic temperature of below -50°
- C., the method comprising the steps of;
(a) providing a cryogenic specimen container adapted for storing a specimen sample therewithin; (b) providing a sleeve structure having sidewalls defining an interior chamber therewithin sized for telescopically receiving a lower portion of the specimen container, the sleeve structure carrying identification markings; and (c) releasably connecting the sleeve structure to the cryogenic specimen container by telescopically inserting a lower portion of the specimen container into the interior chamber for engagement therewith. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
- C., the method comprising the steps of;
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17. A method of tracking specimen samples being stored at cryogenic temperatures, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) providing a cryogenic specimen container adapted for storing a specimen sample therewithin; (b) providing a sleeve structure having sidewalls defining an interior chamber therewithin sized for telescopically receiving a lower portion of the specimen container; (c) labeling the sleeve structure with identification markings; and (d) releasably connecting the sleeve structure to the cryogenic specimen container by telescopically inserting a lower portion of the specimen container into the interior chamber for engagement therewith. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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