US3800781A
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Specimen-taking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-30
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical tube has a retractable specimen gathering piece at one end thereof connected to a reciprocable activating member which extends out of the other end of the tube, the tube having a cylindrical cover into which the specimen gathering end thereof is inserted, the cover containing information identifying the person from whom the specimen is taken.
Inventors
- 👤 K Zalucki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/0045; A61B2010/0074; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B2017/320004; A61B2017/320008; A61B90/00; A61B90/90; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities, comprising: a. an elongated tubular support member, b. a specimen gathering member disposed adjacent the forward end of the elongated tubular member and configured and disposed so that it can be retracted into the forward end of the tubular support member; c. hinge means connected to the rear of the specimen gathering member and to the inside of the tubular support member for permitting movement of the sampling member into and out of the forward end of the tubular support member, d. an activating rod connected to the specimen gathering member at its rearward end and extending through said tubular support member and out of the rear end of the tubular support member, e. sealing means defined by the forward end of the tube and a portion of the sampling means for sealing the specimen taken by the specimen-gathering member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities, comprising: a. an elongated tubular support member, b. a specimen gathering member disposed adjacent the forward end of the elongated tubular member and configured and disposed so that it can be retracted into the forward end of the tubular support member; c. hinge means connected to the rear of the specimen gathering member and to the inside of the tubular support member for permitting movement of the sampling member into and out of the forward end of the tubular support member, d. an activating rod connected to the specimen gathering member at its rearward end and extending through said tubular support member and out of the rear end of the tubular support member, e. sealing means defined by the forward end of the tube and a portion of the sampling means for sealing the specimen taken by the specimen-gathering member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. a removable cylindrical cover member is disposed over the elongated tubular support member covering the forward end thereof and being in sealing engagement with the elongated tubular support member, b. label and identification means is contained on the outer surface of the cover member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 2, wherein: a. the label and identification means includes an area for a return address which is removable from the cover member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. the seal means includes an annular sealing surface adjacent the forward end of the insertion tube which engages the periphery of the specimen gathering member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. the specimen gathering member includes a forward hemispherical section, and a rearwardly tapering section which has specimen collecting means thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 5, wherein: a. the specimen collecting means includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ridges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. the seal means includes an annular sealing surface adjacent the forward end of the insertion tube which engages the periphery of the specimen gathering member, b. the specimen gathering member includes a forward hemispherical portion which engages the annular sealing surface of the insertion tube, and c. the specimen gathering member also includes a specimen gathering section at the rear of the hemispherical portion, and immediately adjacent the hinge means, on which specimen collecting means is disposed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. the hinge means is a flexible member and is integrally connected to the juncture of the specimen gathering member and the activating rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device for obtaining specimens from internal areas of body cavities as set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. the elongated tubular support member, the specimen gathering member, the hinge member, and the activating rod are all one continuous unitary molded plastic piece.
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |