US5388699A
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Dual pocket specimen collection package
Assignee: Covidien LP
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Filing: 1993-06-29
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Granted: 1995-02-14
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Expires: 2013-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A specimen collection kit particularly for collection and transport of urine specimens. The kit includes a first pouch sealed about its periphery and encapsulating a collection container therewithin. A second pouch is provided, also with a peripheral seal, and encapsulating one or more test vials for specimen testing. The second pouch also includes a resealable seal proximate one edge such that the second pouch can be resealed after opening of the peripheral seal on that edge. The pouches are united along one edge of each pouch, and a perforation is provided at that juncture to permit severing of the two pouches.
Inventors
- 👤 Janet Ratajczak
- 👤 Donald R. Harreld
- 👤 Paul H. Hanifl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007; A61B10/0096; B; B01; B01L; B01L9/00; B01L9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A specimen collection kit comprising a. a first sealed pouch comprising opposite plastic sheets having a peripheral seal, b. a specimen collection container encapsulated within said first pouch, c. a second sealed pouch comprising opposite plastic sheets having a peripheral seal, d. at least one diagnostic vial encapsulated within said second pouch, e. a resealable seal in said second pouch proximate one edge of said second pouch such that said second pouch is resealable by said resealable seal after opening of the peripheral seal of the second pouch adjacent the peripheral seal, and f. means severably joining said first and second pouches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A specimen collection kit comprising a. a first sealed pouch comprising opposite plastic sheets having a peripheral seal, b. a specimen collection container encapsulated within said first pouch, c. a second sealed pouch comprising opposite plastic sheets having a peripheral seal, d. at least one diagnostic vial encapsulated within said second pouch, e. a resealable seal in said second pouch proximate one edge of said second pouch such that said second pouch is resealable by said resealable seal after opening of the peripheral seal of the second pouch adjacent the peripheral seal, and f. means severably joining said first and second pouches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A specimen collection kit according to claim 1 in which the plastic sheets of said pouches are continuous from one pouch to the other, and said means severably joining comprises a line of weakening between adjacent peripheral seals of said pouches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A specimen collection kit according to claim 2 in which said line of weakening comprises a line of perforation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A specimen collection kit according to claim 1 in which said resealable seal comprises an adhesive seal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A specimen collection kit according to claim 4 in which said adhesive seal comprises an adhesive strip secured to an inside surface of at least one plastic sheet of said second pouch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A specimen collection kit according to claim 1 in which said resealable seal comprises an interlocking seal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A specimen collection kit according to claim 6 in which said interlocking seal comprises a complementary snap lock strip element secured to an inside surface of each plastic sheet of said second pouch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A specimen collection kit according to claim 1 in which said peripheral seals are heat seals.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-02-13 | 1998-08-15 | 1999-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-02-13 | 2002-08-15 | 2003-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-02-13 | 2006-08-15 | 2007-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |