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Adapter with antiseptic agent
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1987-02-11
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Granted: 1991-06-25
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Expires: 2007-02-11
Abstract
Abstract An adapter comprising, an outer tube, and an inner tube defining a cavity between the inner and outer tube, with the inner tube having a plurality of openings extending therethrough. The adapter has a solid antiseptic agent in the cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Burroughs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/10; A61M39/16; A61M39/162; A61M1/00; A61M1/88; A61M1/882; A61M1/69; A61M2039/1077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
An adapter for use with a collection device for urine, comprising: a tube defining a chamber; a vial received in the chamber and having closed liquid pervious walls constructed from cellulose paper such that the urine passes through the closed walls; a closed cap releasably closing the vial; and a solid antiseptic agent received in the vial.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
An adapter for use with a collection device for urine, comprising: a tube defining a chamber; a vial received in the chamber and having closed liquid pervious walls constructed from cellulose paper such that the urine passes through the closed walls; a closed cap releasably closing the vial; and a solid antiseptic agent received in the vial.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The adapter of claim 2 wherein said agent is in a particulate form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The adapter of claim 1 including a receptacle having a chamber, and a drainage tube communicating with the chamber, said adapter being connected to an upstream portion of the drainage tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The adapter of claim 1 including a receptacle having a chamber, and a tubular section communicating with a lower portion of the chamber, said adapter being connected to the tubular section.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-24 | 1998-12-24 | 1999-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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