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Disposable sample collection device

US5337426A · kind A · utility

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33References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 6, 1993
Grant dateAug 16, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0023
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A specimen collection device including a sheet of flexible material and two generally parallel slits formed near opposite edges of the sheet. This sheet is preferably rectangular and is of sufficient dimensions such that the slits may receive a conventional toilet seat to suspend a central portion of the device under the seat within a toilet bowl. The central portion is adapted to receive a fecal specimen and the device and specimen may be easily disposed of.

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