Specimen cup holder
US5558840A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B10/0096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for holding and positioning a specimen cup for collection of a biological specimen with a ring (18) with a handle (14) attached by a hinge (24). The ring (18) receives and securely supports a specimen cup. The hinge (24) allows the handle (14) to assume folded or extended positions relative to the ring (18). The handle (14) extends outward and upward from the ring (18) when in use, thereby, removing one's hand from the specimen cup. One can then more easily hold and position the specimen cup without soiling their hand with the specimen. The hinge (24) also allows the handle (14) to be folded and secured to the ring (18) to facilitate packaging.
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