Urine meter valve with tamper indicator
US4728324A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1986 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/4405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multiple sample valve assembly for a urine collection system with a valve for taking small urine samples in a safe manner. The valve also has a valve for taking large urine samples while having a frangible portion for indicating that the large sampling valve was used, so as to alert medical personnel to the possibility of contamination or infection if proper procedures are not undertaken. The element for indicating use comprises frangible panels or bands which may be disturbed by opening the valve.
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