US3633422A
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Urinometer construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-22
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A urinometer employing a compartmented receptacle, a rotatable urine-dispensing pan having a discharge spout, and a transparent detachable cover are maintained in assembled relation by means of a resilient plastic band having end portions under tension. A rotatable drive motor supportable on the cover and detachably connected thereto has a drive shaft which penetrates the cover and engages the pan so as to rotatably position the same while in an assembled condition, thereby enabling the pan spout to be disposed over a desired receptacle compartment prior to urinometer use.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman R Grieshaber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
In a urinometer the combination comprising a compartmented urine receptacle having a supporting bearing means, a dispensing pan rotatably mounted over said receptacle on said bearing means and adapted to dispense urine collected in said pan sequentially into the compartments of said receptacle; cover means for said receptacle fixed in place over said receptacle and said dispensing pan; motive means having a housing movable from an upper position, in which rotatable relative to said cover means, into a lower position in which said motive means is immovable relative to said cover means; said motive means being mounted in a snugly receiving recess of said cover means when in said lower position; said motive means having a drive shaft extending through a first opening in said cover means into engagement with a second receiving opening in said dispersing pan; said dispensing pan being rotatable with said drive shaft relative to said cover means when said motive means housing is rotatable relative to said cover means in an upper position and said drive shaft is disposed in said receiving opening; wrapper means enveloping said urinometer so as to define a wrapper-enveloped sterilized unit; a portion of said wrapper means disposed over said first cover opening being stretchable whereby said drive shaft may be disposed in said receiving opening without rupturing sAid wrapper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
In a urinometer the combination comprising a compartmented urine receptacle having a supporting bearing means, a dispensing pan rotatably mounted over said receptacle on said bearing means and adapted to dispense urine collected in said pan sequentially into the compartments of said receptacle; cover means for said receptacle fixed in place over said receptacle and said dispensing pan; motive means having a housing movable from an upper position, in which rotatable relative to said cover means, into a lower position in which said motive means is immovable relative to said cover means; said motive means being mounted in a snugly receiving recess of said cover means when in said lower position; said motive means having a drive shaft extending through a first opening in said cover means into engagement with a second receiving opening in said dispersing pan; said dispensing pan being rotatable with said drive shaft relative to said cover means when said motive means housing is rotatable relative to said cover means in an upper position and said drive shaft is disposed in said receiving opening; wrapper means enveloping said urinometer so as to define a wrapper-enveloped sterilized unit; a portion of said wrapper means disposed over said first cover opening being stretchable whereby said drive shaft may be disposed in said receiving opening without rupturing sAid wrapper.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |