Urine receptacle with a tubular section to retain an antimicrobial agent

Claim 1

A urine receptacle, comprising: a container having a chamber for collection of urine; a tubular section having an inner end attached to a lower portion of the container forming a sampling port means and communicating with said chamber, and an outer end; port means comprising a hood having an inner wall attached to the tubular section, and a generally annular sidewall extending from said inner wall, with said inner wall and sidewall defining a cavity, with said tubular section extending through the inner wall into said cavity, with said outer end being located in said cavity and being spaced inwardly from an outer edge of the sidewall, and with said outer end and sidewall defining a generally annular groove in said cavity, with the outer edge of said hood sidewall remaining free during use of the receptacle, means to alleviate heat build up comprising said inner wall having at least one opening extending therethrough; and means in said groove for retaining an antimicrobial agent comprising a ring of porous material in said groove, with said opening communicating directly with said ring.