US3786510A
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Medical testing and data recording apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-26
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A container includes means for testing a manifestation of health, as a urine specimen of a diabetic, and means for cumulatively recording data indicative of the results of the test.
Inventors
- 👤 F Hodges
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B5/00; A61B5/145; A61B5/14532; A61B5/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A diabetes testing and data recording apparatus comprising: a container; means for collecting a urine specimen; color-encoded means carried by said container for comparing a reagent inserted in said urine specimen with said color encoding; a pre-encoded, machine readable tape; means for moving said tape along one face of said container; means for perforating said tape in pre-encoded portions to record data thereon, said data corresponding to said comparison between said specimen and said color encoding; and means for sequentially taking up those portions of said tape having data recorded thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A diabetes testing and data recording apparatus comprising: a container; means for collecting a urine specimen; color-encoded means carried by said container for comparing a reagent inserted in said urine specimen with said color encoding; a pre-encoded, machine readable tape; means for moving said tape along one face of said container; means for perforating said tape in pre-encoded portions to record data thereon, said data corresponding to said comparison between said specimen and said color encoding; and means for sequentially taking up those portions of said tape having data recorded thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 1 further comprising means for recording data corresponding to a dosage of insulin administered as a result of said comparing step.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 2 further comprising means for recording data corresponding to a ketone test as a result of employing said comparing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as recited in claim 3 further comprising means for recording data corresponding to a dosage of an oral compound administered as a result of employing said comparing means.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |