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US3977551A
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Specimen receptacle
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1975-11-10
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A specimen receptacle comprising, a container having a chamber for retaining the specimen, and a transparent lower end portion of reduced dimensions defining a lower end of the chamber of reduced configurations for collecting sediment from the specimen. The receptacle has a skirt depending from the container and having a lower end edge located at least as low as the bottom of the lower end portion to support the container in an upright position. The container has a cut-out portion in alignment with the lower end portion to permit unobscured vision of collected sediment in the lower end portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Ciarico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A specimen receptacle comprising, a container having a chamber for retaining the specimen, a transparent lower end portion of reduced dimensions defining a lower end of the chamber of reduced configurations for collecting sediment from the specimen, and a skirt depending from the container and having a lower end edge located at least as low as the bottom of said lower end portion to support the container in an upright position, said skirt having a cut-out portion in alignment with said lower end portion to permit unobscured vision of collected sediment in the lower end portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A specimen receptacle comprising, a container having a chamber for retaining the specimen, a transparent lower end portion of reduced dimensions defining a lower end of the chamber of reduced configurations for collecting sediment from the specimen, and a skirt depending from the container and having a lower end edge located at least as low as the bottom of said lower end portion to support the container in an upright position, said skirt having a cut-out portion in alignment with said lower end portion to permit unobscured vision of collected sediment in the lower end portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
113 words
A specimen receptacle, comprising: an elongated transparent tubular member defining a chamber for retaining the specimen, said tubular member having a tapered lower end portion defining a lower end of said chamber of reduced configurations for collecting sediment from the specimen; and a skirt depending from said tubular member and having a lower end edge located at least as low as the bottom of said lower end portion, said skirt extending around said lower end portion a sufficient distance to support the tubular member in an upright position, said skirt having a cut-out portion in alignment with said lower end portion to permit unobscured vision of collected sediment in the lower end portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
A specimen receptacle, comprising: an elongated transparent tubular member defining a chamber for retaining the specimen, said tubular member having a tapered lower end portion defining a lower end of said chamber of reduced configurations for collecting sediment from the specimen; and a skirt depending from said tubular member and having a lower end edge located at least as low as the bottom of said lower end portion, said skirt extending around said lower end portion a sufficient distance to support the tubular member in an upright position, said skirt having a cut-out portion in alignment with said lower end portion to permit unobscured vision of collected sediment in the lower end portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The receptacle of claim 2 wherein said skirt has a generally tubular shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The receptacle of claim 2 wherein said skirt is integral with said tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The receptacle of claim 2 wherein said skirt is transparent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The receptacle of claim 2 wherein said lower end portion has a generally arcuate shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The receptacle of claim 2 wherein said cut-out portion extends from the lower end edge of said skirt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The receptacle of claim 7 wherein said cut-out portion is tapered upwardly along the skirt.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The receptacle of claim 8 wherein said cut-out portion has a generally arcuate shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The receptacle of claim 7 wherein said cut-out portion comprises a slot.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The receptacle of claim 2 wherein said cut-out portion comprises a window in said skirt spaced from said lower end edge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The receptacle of claim 2 wherein said lower end edge is located below the bottom of said lower end portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
102 words
A specimen receptacle comprising, an elongated transparent tube defining a chamber for retaining the specimen, said tube having a lower end edge and a tapered lower end portion located inside a lower end section of the tube extending from said lower end edge, with the bottom of said lower end portion being spaced above said lower end edge and defining a lower end of the chamber of reduced configurations for collecting sediment from the specimen, said lower end section having a cut-out portion in alignment with said lower end portion to permit unobscured vision of collected sediment in the lower end portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
102 words
A specimen receptacle comprising, an elongated transparent tube defining a chamber for retaining the specimen, said tube having a lower end edge and a tapered lower end portion located inside a lower end section of the tube extending from said lower end edge, with the bottom of said lower end portion being spaced above said lower end edge and defining a lower end of the chamber of reduced configurations for collecting sediment from the specimen, said lower end section having a cut-out portion in alignment with said lower end portion to permit unobscured vision of collected sediment in the lower end portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |