US4492124A
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Sampling system for stool analysis
Assignee: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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Filing: 1982-07-30
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Granted: 1985-01-08
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Expires: 2002-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A sampling system for stool analysis provides an elongated handle and a cylindrical coring device, said handle including means for releasibly holding said coring device. The coring device is inserted into the stool to collect a representative sample. The sample is removed for analysis, as required.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Fleisher
- 👤 Sidney J. Winawer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0038; G; G01; G01N; G01N1/00; G01N1/02; G01N1/04; G01N1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A sampling system for stool analysis comprising an elongated handle and a cylindrical coring device, said handle including means for holding said coring device which comprises a structure operable to be force-fitted into said coring device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
A sampling system for stool analysis comprising an elongated handle and a cylindrical coring device, said handle including means for holding said coring device which comprises a structure operable to be force-fitted into said coring device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sampling system of claim 1 wherein said coring device includes a piercing tip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A sampling system for stool analysis comprising an elongated handle and a cylindrical coring device, said handle including means for holding said coring device and said coring device having perforations defined through the wall thereof to facilitate sample removal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A sampling system for stool analysis comprising an elongated handle and a cylindrical coring device, said handle including means for holding said coring device and said coring device having perforations defined through the wall thereof to facilitate sample removal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The sampling system of claim 1 further comprising a sample bottle having a forked structure in the opening thereof, said forked structure cooperating with the coring device for separation thereof from the handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The sampling system of claim 1 wherein said coring device is a cylinder of about 2-10 cms long and the handle is a paper rod of about 10-30 cms long.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A feces sampling kit for obtaining a representative feces sample for testing comprising an elongated handle; a cylindrical coring device, said handle including means for holding said coring device which comprises a structure operable to be releasably force-fitted into said coring device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A feces sampling kit for obtaining a representative feces sample for testing comprising an elongated handle; a cylindrical coring device, said handle including means for holding said coring device which comprises a structure operable to be releasably force-fitted into said coring device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The kit of claim 6 further comprising a collecting container comprising a sample bottle and means to facilitate removal of said coring device including a wedging structure formed in the opening of said bottle, said wedging structure being operable to wedge against said coring device to hold it and allow the handle to be withdrawn.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The kit of claim 6 further comprising a collecting container comprising a soft walled enclosure wherein the coring device may be received and held by manual gripping with the walls to allow removal of the handle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
67 words
Method of sampling feces comprising removably securing a handle to a feces sample coring device in the form of a tube inserting an end of the tube into the feces to fill the tube with a sample of the feces; withdrawing the tube from the sample; inserting the tube into a sample container; and removing the handle from the tube to leave the tube in the container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
Method of sampling feces comprising removably securing a handle to a feces sample coring device in the form of a tube inserting an end of the tube into the feces to fill the tube with a sample of the feces; withdrawing the tube from the sample; inserting the tube into a sample container; and removing the handle from the tube to leave the tube in the container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-08 | 1988-07-09 | 1989-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-08 | 1992-07-09 | 1993-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-08 | 1996-07-09 | 1997-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |