US4439319A
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Receptacle for the collection of medical specimens and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-16
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2002-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A double-walled receptacle formed of inner and outer open-topped containers, the inner one fitting within the outer so as to be upwardly removable therefrom. The inner container is divided into upper and lower compartments by a foraminous partition and the lower part of the inner container wall has a plurality of fluid drain apertures below the partition. The partition is mounted so as to be easily removable upwardly from the inner container. The partition receives the solid, semi-solid portions, etc., of the specimens and fluids escape into the lower compartment. Flushing media used in the collection of the specimens escapes via the drain apertures and is caught by the outer container. A removable cover closes the open tops of both containers.
Inventors
- 👤 John G. Rock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:33
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/01; A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0096; B01D29/96; B01D35/00; B01D35/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
Receptacle means for use in the collection of medical specimens and the like, comprising an open-toppd outer container liquid-impervious material having a bottom and an annular wall, an open-topped inner container disposed removably within the outer container and having a bottom and annular wall, said inner container being formed of liquid-impervious material except for the provision of at least one fluid drain aperture in its wall spaced relatively closely above its bottom, a foraminous partition intermediate the top and bottom of the inner container and dividing said inner container into upper and lower compartments, said partition being spaced above the drain aperture, means supporting the partition in the inner container for upward removal thereof from said inner container, and cover means for removably covering the open top of the outer container and thus also closing the open top of the inner container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
Receptacle means for use in the collection of medical specimens and the like, comprising an open-toppd outer container liquid-impervious material having a bottom and an annular wall, an open-topped inner container disposed removably within the outer container and having a bottom and annular wall, said inner container being formed of liquid-impervious material except for the provision of at least one fluid drain aperture in its wall spaced relatively closely above its bottom, a foraminous partition intermediate the top and bottom of the inner container and dividing said inner container into upper and lower compartments, said partition being spaced above the drain aperture, means supporting the partition in the inner container for upward removal thereof from said inner container, and cover means for removably covering the open top of the outer container and thus also closing the open top of the inner container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The receptacle means of claim 1, in which the means supporting the partition includes a portion integral with the inner container wall and forming downward limiting abutment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The receptacle of claim 2, in which the abutment means is a peripheral ledge about the inner surface of the inner container wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The receptacle of claim 2, in which the abutment means is an interiorly thickened part of the inner container wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The receptacle means of claim 1, in which there are a plurality of fluid drain apertures spaced peripherally about the inner container wall in uniformly spaced relation above the inner container bottom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The receptacle means of claim 1, in which the partition includes, attached thereto, a handle accessible through the open tops of the containers for facilitating removal and replacement of the partition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |