US3754287A
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Stool specimen collector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-23
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1991-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A stool specimen container serves also as the original receiver from the donor. The receiver-container is nested within a tub which, when receiving, floats on the water in a water closet supported in position by a frame which rests on the closet bowl. After deposit of the specimen, the covered container is lifted from the tub. All parts of the assemblage may be disposable.
Inventors
- 👤 L Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K17/00; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0038; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A stool specimen collector comprising a receiver-container having a removable lid, a water impervious tub sufficiently larger than said receiver-container to accommodate the latter in loosely fitting nested position therein, and means adapted to hold said tub with said receiver-container nested therein in the bowl of a water closet at a location to receive a stool from a donor seated upon the water closet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A stool specimen collector comprising a receiver-container having a removable lid, a water impervious tub sufficiently larger than said receiver-container to accommodate the latter in loosely fitting nested position therein, and means adapted to hold said tub with said receiver-container nested therein in the bowl of a water closet at a location to receive a stool from a donor seated upon the water closet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A stool specimen collector in accordance with claim 1 wherein the receiver-container is made of disposable plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A stool specimen collector in accordance with claim 1 wherein the receiver-container and the tub are made of disposable plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A stool specimen collector in accordance with claim 1 wherein the tub holding means comprises structure which limits sidewise movement of said tub while permitting said tub to float in the water in the water closet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A stool specimen collector comprising a U-shaped frame having side arms and adapted to be seated in the bowl of a water closet supported thereby through said side arms, said frame having an opening in the middle of the bottom portion thereof, a tub arranged in said opening and a receiver-container nested within said tub to receive a stool specimen directly from a donor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
A stool specimen collector comprising a U-shaped frame having side arms and adapted to be seated in the bowl of a water closet supported thereby through said side arms, said frame having an opening in the middle of the bottom portion thereof, a tub arranged in said opening and a receiver-container nested within said tub to receive a stool specimen directly from a donor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stool specimen collector in accordance with claim 5 wherein said tub, said reciever-container and said frame are made of disposable materials.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
A stool specimen collector comprising a water closet including a bowl and water standing therein, a U-shaped frame arranged within said bowl and having side arms resting upon the top of said bowl, said frame having a bottom portion disposed above said water and having an opening therein, a tub loosely arranged in said opening and floating on said water, and a receiver-container nested within said tub to receive a stool specimen normally defecated thereinto by a donor seated upon said water closet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
A stool specimen collector comprising a water closet including a bowl and water standing therein, a U-shaped frame arranged within said bowl and having side arms resting upon the top of said bowl, said frame having a bottom portion disposed above said water and having an opening therein, a tub loosely arranged in said opening and floating on said water, and a receiver-container nested within said tub to receive a stool specimen normally defecated thereinto by a donor seated upon said water closet.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
73 words
The method of collecting a stool specimen which comprises the steps of arranging a tub of water impervious material about as far down as possible in the bowl of a water closet with the open top thereof above the water therein, placing a receivercontainer in said tub, defecating the stool specimen into said receiver-container from normal seated position upon said water closet, and removing said receiver-container from said tub and covering the same.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
73 words
The method of collecting a stool specimen which comprises the steps of arranging a tub of water impervious material about as far down as possible in the bowl of a water closet with the open top thereof above the water therein, placing a receivercontainer in said tub, defecating the stool specimen into said receiver-container from normal seated position upon said water closet, and removing said receiver-container from said tub and covering the same.
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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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |