US3722502A
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Multiple liquid sample collection apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-18
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A liquid sample collection apparatus which includes a collection receptacle with a plurality of joined but separable sample collection units. A liquid transmitting tube may be selectively positioned to discharge into a desired collection unit, without exposure to atmosphere and without sample cross-contamination. The tube has an outlet which is insertable through internal openings to the respective units. When a sample has been collected in one unit, the flow of fluid is stopped and the outlet end of the tube is withdrawn from the particular unit, but remains within the overall receptacle. The opening between the filled unit and its adjacent unit is then sealed, and the filled unit is separated from the receptacle. The whole system remains sealed to external contamination through successive sample collections and separations.
Inventors
- 👤 S Besuner
- 👤 R Pardun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/05; A61J1/10; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150015; A61B5/15003; A61B5/150206; A61B5/150213; A61B5/150221; A61B5/150251; A61B5/150305; A61B5/150366; A61B5/150374; A61B5/150381; A61B5/150389; A61B5/155; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/69; A61B10/007; A61B5/150992; A61J1/12; A61J1/14; A61J1/20; A61J1/2003; A61J1/202; A61J1/2034; A61J1/2093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A multiple liquid sample collection apparatus for collecting samples such as urine or the like, from a patient, comprising: a collection receptacle, a drainage tube for connection to receive a liquid discharged from a patient and having an outlet end positioned within said collection receptacle, said receptacle having a plurality of serially joined but separable flexible sample collecting compartments, each with at least one opening to adjacent compartments, the said openings being arranged so that the outlet end of said drainage tube is insertable through said openings in sequence to communicate with each of the compartments, and means for sealing predetermined ones of said openings subsequent to removal of the outlet end of said drainage tube and prior to separation of said separable sample collecting compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A multiple liquid sample collection apparatus for collecting samples such as urine or the like, from a patient, comprising: a collection receptacle, a drainage tube for connection to receive a liquid discharged from a patient and having an outlet end positioned within said collection receptacle, said receptacle having a plurality of serially joined but separable flexible sample collecting compartments, each with at least one opening to adjacent compartments, the said openings being arranged so that the outlet end of said drainage tube is insertable through said openings in sequence to communicate with each of the compartments, and means for sealing predetermined ones of said openings subsequent to removal of the outlet end of said drainage tube and prior to separation of said separable sample collecting compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 including a plurality of heat sealed strips extending from the bottom of the receptacle to points near the top thereof for separating said compartments, the said openings being formed through each such strip to permit passage of said outlet end therepast.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 including perforation means extending from one end to the other end of each heat sealed strip for aiding in the separation of said compartments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said sealing means includes a plurality of clamp means, each clamp means having two legs provided with cooperating projection means for engaging and sealing said openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus as in claim 4 including clamp guide means on said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said clamp guide means include a plurality of longitudinal projections extending across the openings between said compartments.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the outlet end of said drainage tube is provided with a retainer means for holding said end within a selected compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said retainer means is an enlargement adjacent the end of said tube which restricts free movement of the tube end through said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein one of said compartments is a reservoir substantially larger than the others and includes vent means and drainage means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |