Device for collecting midstream urine from a human individual
US12349875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0677
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a urine collection device (100) for collecting midstream urine; wherein said device, in the orientation intended during urine collection, comprising: a first recipient (2) for urine; a second recipient (4) for urine; a urine diverting means (5); wherein said urine collection device (100) comprises a third recipient (14) for urine, wherein said third recipient for urine comprises an evacuated container; or wherein said third recipient (14) for urine comprises a container which is configured for becoming evacuated by being in fluid connection with a vacuum pump; wherein said urine collection device comprises a conduit (16) having an opening (18) in a first end (20) and an opening (22) in a second end (24) thereof; wherein said first end (20) of said conduit (16) is arranged at the interior of said second recipient (4) for urine; wherein said opening (22) in said second end (24) of said conduit (16) is in fluid connection with the interior of said third recipient (14) for urine; wherein said opening of said first end (20) of said conduit 16 comprises a moist soluble plug (26), thereby blocking access through said conduit between said second recipient (4) for u…
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