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Urine receptacle with a tubular section to retain an antimicrobial agent

Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1980-04-11
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Granted: 1982-06-08
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Expires: 2000-04-11
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Abstract

Abstract A urine receptacle comprising, a container having a chamber for collection of urine, and a tubular section having an inner end attached to a lower portion of the container and communicating with the chamber, and an outer end. The receptacle has a member for contacting a surface of the outer end of the tubular section and for retaining an antimicrobial agent.

Inventors

  • 👤 Frank K. Villari
  • 👤 James P. Cianci

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 20:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/441; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/24

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 181 words
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.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 181 words
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.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the retaining means contacts an outer surface of the tubular section outer end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 13 words
The receptacle of claim 1 wherein said ring comprises an open cell foam.

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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) 1985-06-07 1985-12-07 1986-06-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-06-07 1989-12-07 1990-06-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-06-07 1993-12-07 1994-06-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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