Urine sample collection device
The urine collection system with a sponge and outer shell addresses sterility and integrity issues by using sensors and indicators to collect and transfer urine samples non-invasively, ensuring reliable testing results.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- アザリヤイダン
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for collecting urine samples, particularly from non-cooperative subjects like newborns, hospitalized patients, and animals, face challenges in maintaining sterility and integrity without invasive procedures, leading to issues such as contamination, leakage, and difficulty in transferring samples to test tubes.
A urine collection system comprising a sponge housed in an outer shell with a sensor to alert the user when urination begins and when a desired amount of urine is absorbed, featuring a flexible outer shell with an opening for urine inflow and overflow discharge, and a wick to direct urine to an indicator for chemical or biological testing.
The system effectively collects and maintains sterility of urine samples without invasive procedures, facilitating easy transfer to test tubes and providing reliable results for chemical and biological testing, suitable for various age groups and animals.
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