US3750647A
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Means for collecting specimens of urine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-06
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-04-06
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for obtaining specimens of urine from a human female uncontaminated by external impurities, and which the patient may use by herself, without assistance by anyone. Invention is characterized by separating the initial discharge from the midflow stream, and collecting samples of the latter. Various embodiments of the invention are disclosed, (1) based on discovery that initial discharge and midflow stream issue at widely different velocities and follow different trajectories; (2) based on first disposing of the initial discharge and then, after a short interval, directing the stream into a receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 D Gleason
- 👤 M Bottaccini
- 👤 R Reilly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A device for collecting a sample of urine from the midstream portion of a voiding stream of a human female comprising: a hollow body having an oval laterally presenting mouth, an upper surface and side walls, and a bottom wall, said mouth adapted to fit between and separate the labia and at least partially surround the meatus and remain spaced therefrom during voiding; a conduit having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of said conduit extending into said hollow body through a wall and having an opening at one side near the end completely spaced from all of the walls of said hollow body and facing said mouth so that no urine flowing along the surface of any of the walls may flow into the opening and through which urine samples from the midstream portion can pass, and the lower end of said conduit having means for connecting the conduit to a specimen container; and a specimen collecting container, mounted to said means for connecting, to collect the urine entering said opening.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
176 words
A device for collecting a sample of urine from the midstream portion of a voiding stream of a human female comprising: a hollow body having an oval laterally presenting mouth, an upper surface and side walls, and a bottom wall, said mouth adapted to fit between and separate the labia and at least partially surround the meatus and remain spaced therefrom during voiding; a conduit having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of said conduit extending into said hollow body through a wall and having an opening at one side near the end completely spaced from all of the walls of said hollow body and facing said mouth so that no urine flowing along the surface of any of the walls may flow into the opening and through which urine samples from the midstream portion can pass, and the lower end of said conduit having means for connecting the conduit to a specimen container; and a specimen collecting container, mounted to said means for connecting, to collect the urine entering said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said hollow body is substantially cylindrical, one end of said body terminating in said mouth; and said device further comprises conduit means connected to the other end of said body for conducting away urine which does not enter said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 2 and including laterally extending tab means on said body, engagable by the user, for holding said body in urine collecting relationship with the user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1 and including laterally extending tab means on said body, engagable by the user, for holding said body in urine collecting relationship with the user.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for use with apparatus For collecting a sample of urine from the midstream portion of a human female comprising: a generally tubular hollow body having an upper surface, side and bottom walls and, at one end, an oval laterally presenting mouth; a first conduit connected to the other end of said body and extending transversely and downwardly thereof; and a second conduit having an upper end and a lower end, said second conduit extending through said bottom wall in a direction approximately parallel to said first conduit, said second conduit having an opening through a side thereof facing said mouth, said opening being approximately centrally located in said body and spaced from all walls thereof.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for use with apparatus For collecting a sample of urine from the midstream portion of a human female comprising: a generally tubular hollow body having an upper surface, side and bottom walls and, at one end, an oval laterally presenting mouth; a first conduit connected to the other end of said body and extending transversely and downwardly thereof; and a second conduit having an upper end and a lower end, said second conduit extending through said bottom wall in a direction approximately parallel to said first conduit, said second conduit having an opening through a side thereof facing said mouth, said opening being approximately centrally located in said body and spaced from all walls thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein said first and second conduits are provided, at their distal ends, with means connectable to specimen receiving containers.
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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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |