Safety, biodegradable biological sample collection system

• US 20110097250A1
• Filed: 11/16/2010
• Published: 04/28/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Biomarketing Services (M) Sdn Bhd
• Original Assignee: Infinity Medical Technology
• Inventors: Yong, Peter A.K.
• Granted Patent: US 8,491,855 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 422/547
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 10/0045 Devices for taking samples of body liquids devices for taking blood samples A61B5/15
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 10/0051 for taking saliva or sputum samples devices for receiving spittle A61J9/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 10/007 for taking urine samples measuring urological functions A61B5/20; genital receptacles A61F5/451; urinals for bed-ridden persons A61G9/006
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 10/0096 Casings for storing test samples A61B10/0038 and A61B10/0045 take precedence; preservation of living parts of the human or animal body A01N1/02; containers for retaining a material to be analysed B01L3/50; containers for enzymology or microbiology C12M1/16; swab-sampler being part of enzymology or microbiology container C12M1/30
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2010/008 Interstitial fluid
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00424 ergonomic, e.g. fitting in fist
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0046 with a releasable handle; with handle and operating part separable for prosthetic joint-implanting tools A61F2/4603
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2200/026 Fluid interfacing between devices or objects, e.g. connectors, inlet details
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2300/0681 Filter
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2300/0829 Multi-well plates; Microtitration plates
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2400/0478 pistons
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2400/0481 squeezing of channels or chambers
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 3/0272 Dropper bottles
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 3/502 with fluid transport, e.g. in multi-compartment structures centrifugal-type cuvettes G01N21/07; analysis by separation into components G01N30/00; automatic analysers G01N35/00
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 3/5055 Hinged, e.g. opposable surfaces
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 3/5082 Test tubes per se

Abstract

Collection containers for urine and other liquid samples are described. The collection containers include a handle attachment which allows a handle to be attached. Use of the handle reduces the likelihood that patients will soil their hands while providing urine and other samples into the collection container. In addition, the handle attachment allows a portion of the sample to be transferred through it and into a handle that also acts as a test container. The collection containers are also biodegradable and reduce the amount of waste generated.

Claims

1. A collection container for a liquid sample, the collection container comprising:

a receptacle including an open top;

a handle extension including a proximal end and a distal end, the handle extension including a first lumen;

a fitting coupled to the proximal end of the handle extension, the fitting capable of being coupled to a mating device;

a middle section including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the middle section being coupled to the distal end of the handle extension, the middle section including a second lumen in fluid communication with the first lumen;

an attachment plate coupled to middle section and to the receptacle; and

an aspiration tube including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the aspiration tube being coupled to the distal end of the middle section, the aspiration tube including a third lumen in fluid communication with the second lumen and with an interior of the receptacle, the distal end of the aspiration tube reaching at least near a bottom of the receptacle.

2. The collection container of claim 1, wherein the receptacle is collapsible.

3. The collection container of claim 1, wherein the fitting is a luer connector.

4. The collection container of claim 1, wherein the mating device is a handle including a mating fitting.

5. The collection container of claim 1, wherein the attachment plate is coupled to a side of the receptacle.

6. The collection container of claim 1, wherein the attachment plate is coupled to an inside of the receptacle.

7. The collection container of claim 6, further comprising:

a port formed in a side of the receptacle, wherein the handle extension passes through the port.

8. The collection container of claim 1, wherein the attachment plate is coupled to an outside of the receptacle.

9. The collection container of claim 8, further comprising:

a port formed in a side of the receptacle, wherein the aspiration tube passes through the port.

10. A collection container for a liquid sample, the collection container comprising:

a receptacle including an open top;

a port formed in a wall of the receptacle;

an attachment plate coupled to the port, the attachment plate having a proximal side and a distal side, the attachment plate including an opening;

a handle extension including a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the handle extension being coupled to the proximal side of the attachment plate, the handle extension having a first lumen in fluid communication with the opening of the attachment plate;

an aspiration tube coupled to the distal side of the attachment plate, the aspiration tube including a second lumen in fluid communication with the opening of the attachment plate and an interior of the receptacle, the aspiration tube reaching at least near a bottom of the receptacle; and

a fitting coupled to the proximal end of the handle extension, the fitting capable of being coupled to a mating device.

11. The collection container of claim 10, wherein the attachment plate is coupled to an outside of the receptacle, and the aspiration tube passes through the port.

12. The collection container of claim 10, wherein the attachment plate is coupled to an inside of the receptacle, and the handle extension passes through the port.

13. The collection container of claim 10, wherein the fitting is a luer connector.

14. The collection container of claim 10, wherein the mating device is a handle including a mating fitting.

15. A collection container for a liquid sample, the collection container comprising:

a receptacle including an open top;

an attachment plate having a distal side coupled to an outside of the receptacle;

a handle extension having a distal end coupled to a proximal side of the attachment plate; and

a fitting coupled to a proximal end of the handle extension, the fitting capable of being coupled to a mating device.

16. The collection container of claim 15, wherein the handle extension extends from the receptacle at an upward angle.

17. The collection container of claim 15, wherein the fitting is a luer connector.

18. The collection container of claim 15, wherein the mating device is a handle including a mating fitting.

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