US5797855A
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Urine specimen and other body fluids collection device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-03-10
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Granted: 1998-08-25
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Expires: 2017-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for collecting uncontaminated liquid specimens, particularly, urine specimens from adult females, adult males and pediatric males. The device includes an elongated flexible tubular conduit member having a funnel-shaped opening at one end to be in sealing relationship with a urethra or glans penis and a discharge end to be received within a sample container. The sample container includes an opening with a sealing member therein to receive the discharge end of the elongated flexible tubular conduit member in an open position for receiving a urine specimen therein and in a closed position when the discharge end of the elongated flexible tubular conduit member is withdrawn.
Inventors
- 👤 James Taylor Hazard
- 👤 R. Vincent Kidd, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A device for collecting urine samples comprising: an elongated flexible tubular conduit having a funnel-shaped first opening at one end and a second opening at the opposite end, said conduit having holding means adjacent said funnel-shaped first opening, said holding means being positioned to hold said funnel-shaped first opening in contacting relationship with a urethra when in a use position; a sample collector having an opening therein; a closure member disposed within said opening of said sample collector, said closure member having means to receive said opposite end of said tubular conduit therethrough, said means to receive said opposite end of said tubular conduit including sealing means when not in receipt of said opposite end therein; and, said closure member comprising a detachable stopper and a body with an opening extending longitudinally therethrough, said body receiving said stopper in said opening, said body having air vents means therein.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A device for collecting urine samples comprising: an elongated flexible tubular conduit having a funnel-shaped first opening at one end and a second opening at the opposite end, said conduit having holding means adjacent said funnel-shaped first opening, said holding means being positioned to hold said funnel-shaped first opening in contacting relationship with a urethra when in a use position; a sample collector having an opening therein; a closure member disposed within said opening of said sample collector, said closure member having means to receive said opposite end of said tubular conduit therethrough, said means to receive said opposite end of said tubular conduit including sealing means when not in receipt of said opposite end therein; and, said closure member comprising a detachable stopper and a body with an opening extending longitudinally therethrough, said body receiving said stopper in said opening, said body having air vents means therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1, said air vent means including at least one air passage extending longitudinally along an inner periphery of said body, said inner periphery defining said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 2, said air vent means extends along an outlet end of said opening a preselected distance therealong.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 3, said preselected distance being sufficient to provide means for air to vent from said sample collector during use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 1, said stopper comprising a cap portion with an outer flange and an inner disc, said outer flange configured to fit over an outer periphery of said body and said inner disc configured to fit within said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, said body including at least one circumscribing groove around the outer periphery.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1, said tubular conduit having at least one ridge circumscribing an outer periphery of said conduit, said ridge being spaced a preselected distance from said opposite end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 7, said ridge having an outer diameter slightly less than said diameter of said inlet end and greater than said outlet end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 1, said opening in said body having an inlet end and an outlet end, said inlet end having a greater diameter than said outlet end, said outlet end diameter being substantially the same or slightly less than the outer periphery of said opposite end of said conduit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 9, the diameter of said opening tapering inwardly from said inlet end to said outlet end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said funnel-shaped opening is sized to fit around the outer periphery of a urethra and to form a seal thereabout.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 including valve means to cut-off flow through said flexible tubular conduit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 12, said valve means being a spring latch device, said spring latch device including means to receive said tubular conduit therethrough and means to close-off flow through said tubular conduit in a latching position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, said sample collector including sample test means therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 14, said sample test means including at least one sample test strip circumscribing a selected portion of an inner periphery of said sample collector.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 1, said funnel-shaped opening having concave-shaped sides.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
10 words
The device of claim 16, said sides having rolled edges.
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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) | 2001-08-24 | 2002-02-23 | 2002-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-08-24 | 2006-02-23 | 2006-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-08-24 | 2010-02-23 | 2010-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |