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Stool collection and transport device
Assignee: Covidien LP
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Filing: 1991-08-09
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Granted: 1992-09-22
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Expires: 2011-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for collection and transporting of stool samples. The device has a container with a lid having a spoon secured to the underside of the lid. The spoon is angled at approximately 45° to facilitate sample collection, and has a generally straight cutting edge. A secondary access aperture is provided in the lid for accessing the interior of the container once the lid has been applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Barbara T. Skiba
- 👤 Donald R. Harreld
- 👤 Lawrence G. Ponsi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A stool collection and transport device comprising a. an upright container having means defining an open mouth at the top thereof, b. a removable lid for said container, said lid being shaped to sealingly engage said mouth, c. means defining an access aperture in said lid, said aperture being smaller in dimension than said mouth and being situated to one side of said lid, d. a cap shaped to engage said access aperture and seal said aperture, and e. a collection spoon secured to the underside of said lid and extending into said container, said spoon being located adjacent said aperture and being situated to a side of said lid generally opposite said one side, said spoon having a scoop disposed at an angle relative to vertical and being oriented toward said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A stool collection and transport device comprising a. an upright container having means defining an open mouth at the top thereof, b. a removable lid for said container, said lid being shaped to sealingly engage said mouth, c. means defining an access aperture in said lid, said aperture being smaller in dimension than said mouth and being situated to one side of said lid, d. a cap shaped to engage said access aperture and seal said aperture, and e. a collection spoon secured to the underside of said lid and extending into said container, said spoon being located adjacent said aperture and being situated to a side of said lid generally opposite said one side, said spoon having a scoop disposed at an angle relative to vertical and being oriented toward said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said lid includes an attachment brace extending from the underside of said lid, and said spoon includes a shank shaped to engage said brace and is secured thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said angle is approximately 45°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said spoon includes a generally straight cutting edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 4 in which said angle is approximately 45°.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said lid includes a central raised ledge, said aperture being located in said ledge and said spoon being secured to the underside of said ledge.
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