US4250893A
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Sample collection device
Assignee: Baxter Healthcare Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A device for collecting samples of blood and other fluides for clinical testing purposes. The device includes a deformable vial, a non-vented cap removably secured to the open end of the vial, such cap having a bevel-tipped collection tube extending therefrom, and a closure member for initially sealing the collection tube and, following the collection of a sample, the vial itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred K. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/15; A61B5/150007; A61B5/150351; A61B5/150015; A61B5/150022; A61B5/150053; A61B5/150061; A61B5/150099; A61B5/150343
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for use in collecting fluid samples for laboratory use, comprising a flexible plastic vial having a pliable tubular body capable of being deformed by finger pressure and of recovering its original configuration upon removal of such force; said body having an opening at one end thereof; a ventless cap sealingly but removably secured to said body at said opening; said cap having a narrow elongated collection tube projecting outwardly therefrom; and a closure member having an integral handle portion and a sleeve portion at opposite ends thereof; said sleeve portion having a recess-defining inner surface removably receiving and sealingly engaging the free end of said collection tube and having an outer surface dimensioned to be sealingly received within the opening of said vial when said cap is removed and replaced by said closure member, said cap including an inner tube disposed within said vial and constituting an inner extension of said collection tube.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for use in collecting fluid samples for laboratory use, comprising a flexible plastic vial having a pliable tubular body capable of being deformed by finger pressure and of recovering its original configuration upon removal of such force; said body having an opening at one end thereof; a ventless cap sealingly but removably secured to said body at said opening; said cap having a narrow elongated collection tube projecting outwardly therefrom; and a closure member having an integral handle portion and a sleeve portion at opposite ends thereof; said sleeve portion having a recess-defining inner surface removably receiving and sealingly engaging the free end of said collection tube and having an outer surface dimensioned to be sealingly received within the opening of said vial when said cap is removed and replaced by said closure member, said cap including an inner tube disposed within said vial and constituting an inner extension of said collection tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 in which said inner tube is coaxial with said vial and has a beveled free end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 2 in which said vial is substantially transparent.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
168 words
A device for use in collecting fluid samples for laboratory use, comprising a flexible plastic vial having a pliable tubular body capable of being deformed by finger pressure and of recovering its original configuration upon removal of such force; said body having an opening at one end thereof; a ventless cap sealingly but removably secured to said body at said opening; said cap having a narrow elongated collection tube projecting outwardly therefrom; and a closure member having an integral handle portion and a sleeve portion at opposite ends thereof, and having a transverse and generally disk-shaped shield portion interposed between said handle and sleeve portions; said sleeve portion having a recess-defining inner surface removably receiving and sealingly engaging the free end of said collection tube and having an outer surface dimensioned to be sealingly received within the opening of said vial when said cap is removed and replaced by said closure member; said shield portion having a diameter substantially larger than the outside diameter of said sleeve portion.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
168 words
A device for use in collecting fluid samples for laboratory use, comprising a flexible plastic vial having a pliable tubular body capable of being deformed by finger pressure and of recovering its original configuration upon removal of such force; said body having an opening at one end thereof; a ventless cap sealingly but removably secured to said body at said opening; said cap having a narrow elongated collection tube projecting outwardly therefrom; and a closure member having an integral handle portion and a sleeve portion at opposite ends thereof, and having a transverse and generally disk-shaped shield portion interposed between said handle and sleeve portions; said sleeve portion having a recess-defining inner surface removably receiving and sealingly engaging the free end of said collection tube and having an outer surface dimensioned to be sealingly received within the opening of said vial when said cap is removed and replaced by said closure member; said shield portion having a diameter substantially larger than the outside diameter of said sleeve portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 4 in which said shield portion has a diameter which is also larger than the outside diameter of said vial adjacent said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 4 in which said handle portion comprises a thin planar tab disposed in an axially and diametrically extending plane relative to said disk-shaped shield portion.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
23 words
The device of claims 3, 5, or 6 in which said handle, shield, and sleeve portions are formed integrally of flexible plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 3 in which said body has a length within the range of 30 to 60 millimeters and a diameter within the range of 5 to 20 millimeters.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 4 in which said cap also includes an inner tube disposed within said vial and constituting an inner extension of said collection tube.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 9 in which said inner tube has a beveled free end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 4 in which said vial is substantially transparent.
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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) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |