Combined urine specimen bottle and cap

Claim 2

A container for collecting a urine specimen comprising: a. a collection vessel having a substantially flat bottom defining a perimeter about which is joined a substantially vertically extending side wall to define an interior of the vessel and an upper edge that includes a recess therein and a generally horizontal and planar vessel opening, wherein the bottom width is proportionally less than its length; b. a shield, connecting to the upper edge of the vessel, extending substantially vertically upward above the generally horizontal plane of the vessel opening; c. a handle, connecting to the shield, for lifting and manipulating the vessel and including a gusset to strengthen the connection of the handle to the shield; and d. a cover, dimensioned to provide a substantially liquid tight seal for a urine specimen held in the interior of the collection vessel comprising: i) a panel dimensioned substantially to match the vessel opening, wherein the panel is capable of supporting a second urine specimen container; ii) an annular ridge, surrounding the panel, that interlocks with the recess; and iii) a rim that is capable of preventing the second urine specimen container from sliding off the panel.

Claim 3

The container of claim 1 wherein the cover further comprises means for facilitating removal from or attachment to the matchinq recess on the vessel.

Claim 4

The container of claim 1 further comprising means on the vessel wall to facilitate determination of the amount of liquid within the vessel.

Claim 5

The container of claim 1 wherein the vessel and cover are formed of plastic.

Claim 6

The container of claim 1 wherein the vessel and cover are formed of a clear vinyl.

Claim 7

The container of claim 1 further comprising a spout formed in the vessel to facilitate pouring liquid out of the vessel.

Claim 10

The urine specimen collector of claim 7 wherein the cover has a second handle.

Claim 11

A urine specimen collector for easily collecting urine specimens from male or female humans and that can be easily sealed to prevent contamination or spilling of urine specimens, the collector comprising: a. a racetrack shaped bottom having a width less than its length and a perimeter defining a first arc joined by a first length and a second length to a second arc; b. a generally vertically extending wall surrounding the perimeter of the bottom and defining an interior and an opening with a top edge, which is encircled at least partially by a recess located within the interior; c. a first shield, located above the first arc, connecting with the recess and extending substantially vertically upward; d. a handle connected via a gusset to the shield; and e. a cover comprising: (i) a panel dimensioned to fit within the interior so that a ridge surrounding at least a portion of the panel interlocks with the recess to cover the opening and provide a substantially liquid proof seal preventing the urine specimen within the interior from being contaminated or leaking out; (ii) a second shield, extending above the ridge, dimensioned to match approximately and fit over the first shield; and (iii) a rim, extending above the ridge, for cooperating with the panel and shield, wherein the rim is capable of holding a second urine specimen collector on top of the cover.

Claim 12

A urine specimen collector for easily collecting urine specimens from male or female humans and that can be easily sealed to prevent contamination or spilling of urine specimens, the collector comprising: a. a racetrack shaped bottom having a width less than its length and a perimeter defining a first arc joined by a first length and a second length to a second arc; b. a generally vertically extending wall surrounding the perimeter of the bottom and defining an interior and an opening with a top edge, which is encircled at least partially by a recess located within the interior; c. a first shield, located above the first arc, connecting with the recess and extending substantially vertically upward; d. a handle connected via a gusset to the shield; and e. a cover comprising: (i) a panel dimensioned to fit within the interior so that a ridge surrounding at least a portion of the panel interlocks with the recess to cover the opening and provide a substantially liquid proof seal preventing the urine specimen within the interior from being contaminated or leaking out; (ii) a second shield, extending above the ridge, dimensioned to match approximately and fit over the first shield; and (iii) a rim, extending above the ridge, for cooperating with the panel and shield, wherein the rim is capable of holding a second urine specimen collector on top of the cover.