US3982898A
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Apparatus for collecting urine sample
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-08
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1996-01-08
Abstract
Abstract A urine sample collection and testing device in which a housing has a plurality of chambers. Urine samples are collected from a common funnel unit which is mounted on top of the housing and forms a removable lid to the housing. The lid can be removed or rotated to one side relative to the housing to provide access to one or more sample compartments in the housing. A large reservoir compartment provides storage for any urine in excess of the amount used to fill the sample compartments. A forestream collection unit in the form of a collapsible bag is positioned inside the reservoir and is arranged to collect the first urine received from the funnel and to be isolated from the other compartments after receiving a predetermined amount of the initial flow through the funnel. The sample compartments permit isolation for culture growth, specific gravity measurement, sugar level measurement, and microscopic examination of sample gathered by the use of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard McDonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
Urine testing device comprising: a housing having an open planar top, a funnel member mounted on the top of the housing, means removably securing the funnel member to the housing, the funnel having a bottom surface overlying the open top of the housing and forming a cover for the housing, the funnel member having a passage extending into the housing for directing fluid from the funnel member into the housing, a plurality of sample compartments in the housing, and means directing fluid
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
Urine testing device comprising: a housing having an open planar top, a funnel member mounted on the top of the housing, means removably securing the funnel member to the housing, the funnel having a bottom surface overlying the open top of the housing and forming a cover for the housing, the funnel member having a passage extending into the housing for directing fluid from the funnel member into the housing, a plurality of sample compartments in the housing, and means directing fluid
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: an overflow reservoir, and means directing fluid into the overflow reservoir when said compartments have each received predetermined quantities of fluid from said passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said compartments comprises a vial having an open end removably attached to the housing whereby the
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said compartments is open at the top of the housing and a removable glass slide extending into the
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein at least one of said compartments includes
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein one of said compartments is open at the top of the housing, and a removable culture vial extending into compartment
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means securing the funnel to the housing includes means for rotatably mounting the funnel member to the housing for rotaton about an axis perpendicular to said bottom surface,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus of claim further comprising: means directing the initial flow of fluid in said passage into a first compartment, and means automatically shutting off the first compartment after a predetermined quantity of fluid
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
Apparatus of claim 8 wherein said first compartment includes a flexible walled bag having a neck portion, means connecting the neck portion of the bag to said passage for directing fluid from the passage into the bag, and valve means responsive to a quantity of fluid entering the bag for pinching off the neck portion of the bag to prevent further movement of
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus of claim 8 wherein said first compartment includes a tubular chamber having a reduced diameter opening at the top and a ball float in the chamber of diameter slightly larger than the reduced diameter opening
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus of claim 8 further comprising: an overflow reservoir, and means directing fluid into the overflow reservoir when said compartments have each received predetermined quantities of fluid from said passage.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus of claim 11 wherein said first compartment is positioned inside the reservoir.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-09-28 | 1980-03-29 | 1980-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-28 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-28 | 1988-03-29 | 1988-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |