Patent attributes
The present invention provides an improved, leak proof, air tight, cost-effective, plastic liquid specimen container device and methods of use, comprised of a container, a lid, a lid groove containing a gasket therein that is configured to cover and tighten over the rim of the container, a lid flange, and a thin hook in the container containing a second gasket that is compressed by the lid flange when the lid is closed over the container. The improved container device of the present invention thus provides two, independent, internal seals that protect the liquid contents therein for extended periods of time, even if the plastic undergoes deformation, during transport, especially air transport, and under varying temperature and atmospheric pressure.