US3571817A
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Urine specimen collector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-28
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Granted: 1971-03-23
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Expires: 1988-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A urine specimen collector comprising a pair of rods which may be rotated toward and away from each other. A flexible specimen bag is secured to the two rods. One rod is rigidly mounted on a toilet bowl and the other rod is rotatably mounted with respect to the rigidly mounted rod. The pivoting of the rotatably mounted rod will open the flexible bag and position the bag beneath the urine stream of a patient sitting on the toilet whereby a urine specimen can be collected in the bag. When a sufficient specimen is collected, the rotatable rod is pivoted toward the fixed rod and subsequently the bag containing the specimen is removed from the rods.
Inventors
- 👤 Kermit B Gosnell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A collector for human waste comprising a first rod and a second rod, means for releasably securing said first rod to the rim of a toilet, said securing means comprising a pair of brackets, said second rod being rotatably mounted on said first rod, means for rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, and a flexible plastic receptacle releasably secured to said rods, said receptacle having a pair of sides forming an openable top, with one of said sides being secured to said first rod and the other of said sides being secured to said second rod, whereby said receptacle can be moved into a stream of urine by rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, thereby opening said receptacle under said urine stream, and said receptacle can be moved out of said urine stream by rotating said second rod in the opposite direction relative to said first rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A collector for human waste comprising a first rod and a second rod, means for releasably securing said first rod to the rim of a toilet, said securing means comprising a pair of brackets, said second rod being rotatably mounted on said first rod, means for rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, and a flexible plastic receptacle releasably secured to said rods, said receptacle having a pair of sides forming an openable top, with one of said sides being secured to said first rod and the other of said sides being secured to said second rod, whereby said receptacle can be moved into a stream of urine by rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, thereby opening said receptacle under said urine stream, and said receptacle can be moved out of said urine stream by rotating said second rod in the opposite direction relative to said first rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The collector of claim 1 wheRein said receptacle is secured to said rods by a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The collector of claim 1 and further including means for sealing said receptacle after the urine has been received by said receptacle, said sealing means comprising pressure sensitive adhesive on said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination, a toilet and a collector for human waste, said collector comprising a first rod and a second rod, said first rod being releasably secured to the rim of the toilet by a pair of brackets, said second rod being rotatably mounted on said first rod, means for rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, and a flexible plastic receptacle releasably secured to said rods, said receptacle having a pair of sides forming an openable top, with one of said sides being secured to said first rod and the other of said sides being secured to said second rod, said receptacle being out of the stream of urine when a person is sitting on the toilet and the rods are rotated into an abutting position, and said receptacle being movable into the stream of urine by rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, thereby opening said receptacle under said urine stream.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
In combination, a toilet and a collector for human waste, said collector comprising a first rod and a second rod, said first rod being releasably secured to the rim of the toilet by a pair of brackets, said second rod being rotatably mounted on said first rod, means for rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, and a flexible plastic receptacle releasably secured to said rods, said receptacle having a pair of sides forming an openable top, with one of said sides being secured to said first rod and the other of said sides being secured to said second rod, said receptacle being out of the stream of urine when a person is sitting on the toilet and the rods are rotated into an abutting position, and said receptacle being movable into the stream of urine by rotating said second rod relative to said first rod, thereby opening said receptacle under said urine stream.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means for rotating said second rod relative to said first rod is positioned between the rim of said toilet and the seat of said toilet, said rotating means comprising a handle projecting outwardly from said toilet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3401409A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-22 | 1974-09-21 | 1975-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-22 | 1978-09-21 | 1979-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-22 | 1982-09-21 | 1983-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |