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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7651468 | Urological instrument for assessing a urine flow A urological instrument (1) for assessing a urine flow, includes a receiving member (5) for the urine flow which, at least during operation, is in open liquid communication with a urine guide (6). The urine guide (6) leads to an inlet of ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7416542 | Open circuit gravity-assisted uroflowmeter An open circuit gravity-assisted uroflowmeter has a urine collector having a generally open inlet in fluid communication with a sensing passage located at a lower elevation than the inlet, the sensing passage intersecting a magnetic field and having electrodes for d... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7384409 | Disposable cassette A disposable cassette that is configured as a replaceable component of an analysis instrument has integrated therein a sample inlet and fluid paths. At least one container with a liquid, for example a calibration fluid, and at least one waste container are integrate... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7291117 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes a voice coil based penetrating member driver. A plurality of penetrating members are included. A transport mechanism is configured to... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7244236 | Specimen trap with strainer A specimen trap including a container forming a chamber. A strainer is fixedly positioned within the chamber and defines an upper portion of the chamber and a lower portion of the chamber. The strainer has a porous surface that provides fluidic communication between... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7195602 | Dual-chamber liquid receiving and containing device A dual-chamber device for receiving and containing a liquid, particularly urine, employs a generally cylindrical body having a detachable top cover and an internal, transverse, funnel-shaped wall. The transverse wall has a central circular orifice and divides the bo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7172559 | Dual-chamber liquid receiving and containing device A dual-chamber device for receiving and containing a liquid, particularly urine, employs a generally cylindrical body having a detachable top cover and an internal, transverse, funnel-shaped wall. The transverse wall has a central circular orifice and divides the bo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160256 | Device for collection of uncontaminated urine from children A disposable device for collection of uncontaminated urine samples from small children comprising a sterile container with an inlet that eliminates direct contact between the wearers skin and the inside of the container, and which is initially closed by a delaying m... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7105093 | Processing set and methods for processing and treating a biological fluid Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for treating a biological fluid with light. A container of biological fluid is introduced into a fluid treatment chamber where it is contacted with light provided by one or more light sources in proximity to the fluid tre... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7008394 | System and method for processing bone marrow A system for collecting and processing donated bone marrow comprises a closed and/or sealable collection container and a closed and/or sealable satellite container. The system may also include at least one porous medium interposed between the collection container an... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6918899 | Automatic bladder relief system This invention relates to an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system, specifically designed to increase the overall sanitation and comfort for users that may require a means to dispose of their urine in the absence of other sanitary facilities due to situa... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6805689 | Safety blood collector device A blood collector system utilizes a standard disposable needle assembly and standard blood collecting and receiving tubes of the type sealed by a pierceable septum. The system has a hollow cylinder, including an internally apertured sleeve into which the needle asse... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6730071 | Collection, storage, transportation and sampling system and method of use thereof A blood collection bag assembly is provided. The assembly includes a flexible blood collection bag, a length of flexible tubing extending from and communicating with the bag and a connector secured to the end of the flexible tubing remote from the bag. The connector... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6582379 | Apparatus and method of measuring the flow of a liquid, in particular urine, from a patient An apparatus for measuring the discharge of a liquid, in particular urine, from a patient. The apparatus includes a measuring container (1), means (H) for applying a first acoustic signal to the liquid-empty part of the measuring container (1), means (H) ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6528739 | Fluid container sensor A fluid sensor apparatus for monitoring fluid in a container. The fluid sensor apparatus comprises a housing having an upper hook extending from a top thereof to allow the housing to be suspended. A lower hook is telescopically received in the housing and... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6447492 | Dialysis drainage stand A device is shown for displaying drainage on a ramp from a body cavity into a bag. This device is designed to allow an individual seated at rest to view the bag while it steadily fills with fluid. The ramp may be back lit with writing on it so that eviden... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6364847 | Blood sampling device A blood sampling device is provided for mounting on a patient's forearm or other suitable body location, which incorporates an admixture reservoir and a closed blood sampling cavity in a single housing, the functional elements of which are firmly mounted ... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6358477 | Urine specimen collection device A collection device (10, 50) for urine samples in which a support (14, 56) is received on a seat of a commode. The support includes a funnel (16, 52) that depends from a first edge of the support about a perimeter thereof and tapering inwardly defines an ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6156010 | Method and apparatus for introducing an intravenous catheter A method an apparatus for introducing an intravenous catheter. In one embodiment, a catheter having a flashback chamber is provided, the flashback chamber having a proximal end, a distal end and an inner wall. The distal end of the flashback chamber being... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6129684 | Urine measuring device The urine measuring device comprises a holder (25) to be attached to the bed, which is provided with a measuring container (10) and a collecting bag (33). The measuring container (10) includes an overflow connection (22) which forms, together with the con... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6121555 | Fluid container sensor A fluid sensor apparatus for monitoring fluid in a container. The fluid sensor apparatus comprises a housing having an upper hook extending from a top thereof to allow the housing to be suspended. A lower hook is telescopically received in the housing and... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6077233 | Blood coagulation test system A blood coagulation test system for in vitro assessment of blood characteristics including hemostasis, thrombus formation, thrombolysis, and collagen platelet interaction comprises a test unit for collection, testing and disposal of the sample together wi... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5915384 | Medical body fluid sampler device A container has an upper fluid receiving portion and a lower fluid discharge portion which is closed off at its bottom by a closure. In carrying out the method of the invention, a blood sampling from the umbilical cord of a newly born infant is taken by f... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5910122 | Saliva collector with an aspirating pipette Saliva samples are collected for body fluid constituent analysis by placing a sponge member into a patient's oral cavity. The sponge member is formed similarly to a pacifier nipple. Saliva is absorbed. The saliva is then expelled from the sponge member in... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5897840 | Multi-chambered urine specimen container for automatic extraction and high forensic integrity A urine specimen container is disclosed which includes multiple urine holding chambers and further includes a cap to be secured to the container that enables extraction of a portion of the urine specimen from one chamber within the container without conta... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5891051 | Electronic urine monitor A monitor is disclosed for measuring a liquid discharged from a patient's body. A housing defines a cavity having a floor. A substantially rigid wall container is removably positioned within the cavity, the container having a bottom wall portion supported... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5776077 | Apparatus for measuring urine output A urine-output measuring apparatus has a catheter adapted to be inserted in a patient and having an outer end, a stationarily mounted flow device having an input connected to the outer end of the catheter and an output, a highly flexible tube having an in... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5772644 | Filter pouch for stone and tissue sample collection A disposable, flexible plastic filter pouch includes a top inlet opening for collection of blood, urine or other body fluids; a filter sheet for collecting and retaining solid materials such as kidney stones which may be contained in the fluids; and means... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5724988 | Bone marrow kit A bone marrow collection kit is provided comprising a collection container for receiving a bone marrow containing fluid having a body that defines an interior and an inlet opening and an outlet opening and including a prefilter that extends from the outle... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5722997 | Method and apparatus for cardiac impedance sensing A method and apparatus for measuring impedance of heart tissue or the leads associated with a cardiac stimulation apparatus involves charging a capacitor, storing the value of the voltage across the capacitor when charged, discharging the capacitor into s... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5711310 | Apparatus for collecting a mid-stream urine sample An apparatus for collecting a mid-stream urine sample includes a funnel having a wide end and a narrow end. The funnel is supported over a specimen container with the narrow end of the funnel at a mouth of the specimen container. A tubular receptacle depe... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5622183 | Urine specimen and other body fluids collection device A device for collecting uncontaminated liquid specimens, particularly, urine specimens from adult females, adult males and pediatric males. The device includes an elongated flexible tubular conduit member having a funnel-shaped opening at one end to be in... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5605161 | Disposable urinalysis device with indicator A disposable urinary device (10, 50) comprises a collapsible funnel-shaped body (12) extending between an upper substantially rigid rim (16) and a lower discharge opening (14). The body (12) is provided with a pair of positioning loops (30) for positionin... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5569225 | Bodily fluid test kit and method of testing bodily fluids An improved disposable container is provided for the collection and testing of bodily fluid samples such a urine specimens. The improved disposable container includes a collection bag that is sealably attached to a tubular member equipped with a lower val... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5533989 | Fluid shield A fluid shield for retarding the spraying and lateral leakage of body fluids from a pressurized anatomical structure includes a transparent flexible shield body terminating in a rim which defines an opening to the interior of the shield body. The rim is a... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5527513 | Collection assembly The present invention is a collection assembly useful for collecting small quantities of blood. The assembly comprises a container with an integral lip for facilitating collection of the blood and a cap suitable for enclosing the container. The assembly f... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5505212 | Blood sampler A blood sampler comprises a small chamber having a stiletto mounted air-tightly through a flexible top wall with a pointed end of the stiletto positioned inside the chamber opposite an opening in the bottom part of the chamber. The sampler is designed to ... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5496301 | Fluid sampling device for closed collection systems A method and device for sampling biological fluids during collection without opening the functionally closed collection system, thereby compromising the sterility of the collected fluid. A sample bag connected to a fluid line or collection reservoir is fi... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5458854 | Collection assembly The present invention is a collection assembly useful for collecting small quantities of blood. The assembly comprises a container with an integral lip for facilitating collection of the blood and a cap suitable for enclosing the container. The assembly f... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5409474 | Valved bag and method of making same A waterproof non-spill bag particularly for male incontinents, includes a valve which comprises a gusset (2) sealed to the side edges of the bag. In the base of the gusset small holes (7) allow liquid from the gusset to pass into the body of the bag (21) ... | 04/25/1995 |
