Stool collection and storage container

Abstract

To provide a stool collection storage container that is not bulky and convenient for storage and transportation, and being not contaminated by dust and miscellaneous bacteria during storage and transportation.SOLUTION: With a stool collection storage container, a stool collection body 2 is housed in a housing body 1. A lid body 3 is screwed into an opening section of a housing body 1 while a spacer 4 is caused to intervene between the housing body 1 and the lid body 3 or without intervention, resulting in an integrated assembly. When the lid body 3 is screwed into the opening section of the housing body 1 with the spacer 4 intervening between the lid body 3 and the housing body 1, the lid body 3 abuts against the spacer 4 and being no further screwed, so that no rupture occurs in a rupture unit 11 of a liquid storage unit 7 of the housing body 1. When the lid body 3 is screwed into the opening section of the housing body 1 with no intervention of the spacer 4 between the lid body 3 and the housing body 1, the lid body 3 does not abut against the spacer 4 and being screwed into the vicinity of a locking rib 1b of the housing body 1. As a result, a pressing unit 9 of the lid body 3 is configured to be lowered to break the rupture unit 11 of the liquid storage unit 7 of the housing body 1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a stool collection and storage container for collecting and storing stool or the like. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 14, this type of stool collection storage container comprises a stool collection member 21 for collecting stool, a container body 22 having an inlet 22a on the upper surface side and capable of containing stool, and a lid 23 that can be attached to the inlet 22a of the container body 22, with the inside of the lid 23 filled with a preservation liquid (Patent Document 1).

[0003] To use the stool collection storage container, stool collection member 21 is removed from container body 22, and stool is collected in cup portion 21c of stool collection portion 21b by holding handle portion 21a of stool collection member 21. Next, stool collection portion 21b of stool collection member 21 is inserted from inlet portion 22a of container body 22, and fitting portion 21d of handle portion 21a is fitted inside inlet portion 22a of container body 22. Next, lid 23 is attached by screwing it into threaded portion 22b below inlet portion 22a of container body 22.

[0004] When this is done, the perforated portion 24 of the stool collection member 21 comes into contact with the underside (not shown) of the lid body 23, and this perforated portion 24 crushes the underside, opening a hole in the underside, causing the preservation liquid to flow out and flow into the inside of the container body 22 and accumulate therein, so that the stool at the tip of the cup portion 21c of the stool collection portion 21b dissolves into the preservation liquid and is preserved (sterilized, stabilized, dissolved, etc. depending on the purpose) in an airtight state within the container body 22. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-164002 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, in the stool collection storage container described in Patent Document 1, stool collection member 21 is removed from container body 22 and handled by directly holding handle part 21a of stool collection member 21 in the hand to collect stool, so that if the user's hands are dirty, stool collection member 21 may become contaminated with germs, etc. If this contaminated stool collection member 21 is then stored back into container body 22, the inside of container body 22 may also become contaminated.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention is intended to solve the problems of the conventional art and aims to provide a stool collection storage container that can be used without having to hold the stool collection member described in Patent Document 1 directly in the hand and that will not become contaminated during use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The stool collection storage container of the present invention comprises a container 1, a stool collection body 2, a lid 3, and a spacer 4, and is assembled by storing the stool collection body 2 in the container 1, and screwing the lid 3 into the opening of the container 1 with or without interposing a spacer 4 between the container 1 and the lid 3. The container 1 has a bottom portion serving as a storage portion 1a for the preservation liquid L, and an engaging rib 1b on the outer surface of the side wall. The stool collection body 2 is provided with a storage portion 7 for the preservation liquid L, and the bottom plate 7a of the storage portion 7 is provided with a stool collection portion 8, a connecting portion 10 with a pressing portion 9 provided on the lid 3, and a breaking portion 11. When the spacer 4 is interposed between the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 and the engaging rib 1b of the container 1 and the lid 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1, the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 hits the upper end of the spacer 4 and cannot be screwed in any further, and the above Fecal sample 2 Furthermore, when the lid 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1 without interposing the spacer 4 between the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 and the locking rib 1b of the container 1, the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 is screwed close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1 without contacting the spacer 4, and the pressing portion 9 of the lid 3 is lowered, Fecal sample 2The breakable portion 11 of the liquid storage portion 7 is designed to break.

[0009] Furthermore, in the stool collection storage container of the present invention, a rib 3b is provided on the inner surface of the side wall near the top plate 3a of the lid body 3, an outer flange 7b is formed at the upper end of the liquid storage section 7 of the stool collection body 2, and a spacer 4 is interposed between the lower end of the side wall of the lid body 3 and the locking rib 1b of the container 1, so that when the lid body 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1, the rib 3b is positioned above the outer flange 7b, and when the lid body 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1 without interposing a spacer 4 between the lower end of the side wall of the lid body 3 and the locking rib 1b of the container 1, the outer flange 7b overcomes the rib 3b and is hooked onto this rib 3b.

[0010] In the stool collection storage container of the present invention, the opening of the liquid storage section 7 is blocked by a plug portion 12 provided on the top plate 3a of the lid body 3, a synthetic resin film 13 is welded to the opening of the liquid storage section 7 to block this opening, or a synthetic resin molded lid 14 is fitted into the opening of the liquid storage section 7 to block this opening. Effect of the Invention

[0011] The stool collection storage container of the present invention is constructed by storing a stool collection body 2 in a storage body 1 and screwing a lid body 3 into the opening of the storage body 1 to combine them into one, so that it is not bulky and is convenient for storage and transportation.

[0012] Furthermore, in the stool collection storage container of the present invention, the stool collection body 2 is stored in the storage body 1 before and after use, and the lid body 3 is placed over it, so that the container will not become contaminated with dust, germs, etc. during storage or transportation.

[0013] Furthermore, the stool collection and storage container of the present invention allows subjects to collect stool samples themselves, even if they are not qualified medical personnel, thereby preventing secondary infection of medical personnel.

[0014] Furthermore, the stool collection and storage container of the present invention is assembled into an integrated unit, so that the subject will not be confused about how to use it and will not make erroneous operations.

[0015] Furthermore, the stool collection and storage container of the present invention can store stool without touching any parts to which stool is attached and can be sent to an analytical institution, etc., so that secondary infection is prevented and the container is highly safe. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a first embodiment of a stool collection storage container of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the stool collection storage container shown in FIG. 1 with a lid and a spacer removed from the container. FIG. [Diagram 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the lid shown in FIG. 2 with the fecal collection member removed. FIG. [Figure 4] 3 is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 2 with the lid again placed thereon. [Diagram 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 4 with the lid again removed. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of a stool collection storage container of the present invention. [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the stool collection storage container shown in FIG. 6 with a cover and a spacer removed from the container. [Figure 8] 8 is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 7 with the lid again placed thereon. [Figure 9] 9 is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 8 with the lid again removed. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a third embodiment of a stool collection storage container of the present invention. [Figure 11] 11 is a cross-sectional view of the stool collection storage container shown in FIG. 10 with the lid and spacer removed from the container. FIG. [Figure 12] 12 is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 11 with the lid again placed thereon. [Figure 13] 13 is a cross-sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 12 with the lid again removed. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional stool collection storage container, in which the stool collection member, the container body, and the lid are separated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE DISCLOSURE Hereinafter, an embodiment of the stool collection storage container of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0018] As shown in Figures 1, 6 and 10, the stool collection storage container of the present invention comprises a container 1, a stool collection body 2, a lid 3 and a spacer 4, and the stool collection body 2 is contained in the container 1. The lid 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1, with or without a spacer 4 interposed between the container 1 and the lid 3, thereby combining them into a single unit.

[0019] 2, 7, and 11, the container 1 is made of synthetic resin and has a generally cylindrical shape with a bottom, with an external thread 5 formed at the opening, into which an internal thread 6 formed on the side wall of a lid 3, which will be described later, is screwed. The bottom of the container 1 serves as a container 1a for a preservation liquid L, which will be described later. Furthermore, a locking rib 1b for locking the spacer 4 is provided around the outer surface of the side wall of the container 1, slightly below the external thread 5. The bottom of the container 1 is narrowed into a generally inverted cone shape, for example, to make it easier to store the preservation liquid L, as will be described later.

[0020] As shown in Figs. 2, 7, and 11, the fecal collection body 2 is made of synthetic resin and has a bottomed, generally cylindrical liquid collection section 7 with an open upper end. The bottom plate 7a of the liquid collection section 7 has a fecal collection section 8 suspended below the center, and a connecting section 10 with a pressing section 9 suspended below the center of the top plate 3a of the lid body 3 described later provided above the center, and a breaking section 11 formed around the center. When the pressing section 9 descends as described later, the breaking section 11 of the liquid collection section 7 is breakable, connecting the fecal collection body 2 and the lid body 3. Furthermore, the liquid collection section 7 is inserted into the container 1 so as to be freely insertable and detachable, and an outer flange 7b formed at the upper end is engaged with the upper end of the container 1 so as to be freely engaged and detachable. In addition, the outer flange 7b is located below the outer surface rounded rib 3b provided on the inner peripheral surface of the side wall near the top plate 3a of the lid body 3, or it is caught by the rib 3b. Furthermore, the liquid storage section 7 stores the preservation liquid L, and in the one shown in FIG. 2, the opening is blocked by a stopper part 12 suspended from the top plate 3a of the lid body 3, in the one shown in FIG. 7, the opening is blocked by welding a synthetic resin film 13 to the opening, and in the one shown in FIG. 11, the opening is blocked by fitting a synthetic resin molded lid 14 into the opening. In this way, the preservation liquid L stored in the liquid storage section 7 does not leak out during storage or transportation. The feces collection section 8 is formed with a spoon-shaped scooping part 8b at the lower end of the rod-shaped part 8a, but is not limited to such a shape. Further, the breaking portion 11 is formed by forming a circumferential groove in the bottom plate 7a of the liquid storage portion 7 to make that portion thinner, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0021] The preservation solution L may be a wide variety of solutions, such as a solution for virus inactivation, RNA extraction, and RNA stably preserving, or a solution for DNA extraction and DNA stably preserving, or a solution for sterilizing or inactivating microorganisms in stool, etc., and stably preserving the test substance.

[0022] As shown in Figures 2, 7 and 11, the lid body 3 is made of synthetic resin and is generally cylindrical with a top, with the previously mentioned internal thread portion 6 formed on the side wall, and the previously mentioned pressing portion 9 and plug portion 12 vertically attached to the top plate 3a, and the internal thread portion 6 is screwed into the external thread portion 5 formed at the open end of the container 1 as previously described. Furthermore, the rib 3b is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the side wall near the top plate 3a of the lid body 3, and as shown in Figures 1, 6 and 11, when the lid body 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1 with a spacer 4 interposed between the lower end of the side wall of the lid body 3 and the locking rib 1b of the container 1, the rib 3b is positioned above the outer flange 7b of the liquid storage section 7 of the stool collection body 2, but as shown in Figures 4, 8 and 12, when the lid body 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1 without a spacer 4 interposed between the lower end of the side wall of the lid body 3 and the locking rib 1b of the container 1, the outer flange 7b of the liquid storage section 7 of the stool collection body 2 overcomes the rib 3b and is hooked onto this rib 3b.

[0023] As shown in Figures 2, 7 and 11, the spacer 4 is a short, approximately cylindrical tube made of synthetic resin. When the spacer 4 is interposed between the container 1 and the lid 3, the upper end of the short tube abuts against the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3, and the lower end of the short tube abuts against the locking rib 1b of the container 1.

[0024] As described above, in the fecal collection storage container of the present invention, the spacer 4 is interposed between the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 and the locking rib 1b of the container 1. When the lid 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1, the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 hits the upper end of the spacer 4 and stops at that position, so that the lid cannot be screwed in any further. As shown in Figs. Fecal sample 2 This prevents the breakable portion 11 of the liquid storage portion 7 from breaking.

[0025] Furthermore, in the fecal collection storage container of the present invention, as described above, when the lid 3 is screwed into the opening of the container 1 without interposing the spacer 4 between the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 and the locking rib 1b of the container 1, the lower end of the side wall of the lid 3 does not come into contact with the spacer 4 and does not stop at that position, but is screwed close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1, so that the pressing portion 9 of the lid 3 descends, and as shown in Figs. Fecal sample 2 The breakable portion 11 of the liquid storage portion 7 is designed to break.

[0026] The stool collection storage container of the present invention, which is constructed as described above, is used as follows.

[0027] First, in the stool collection storage container of the present invention, from the state shown in Figures 1, 6 and 10, as shown in Figures 2, 7 and 11, the cover 3 is removed from the container 1, the spacer 4 is removed from the container 1, and the spacer 4 is discarded. In this case, since stool has not yet been collected, the spacer 4 is not contaminated, and there is no problem of contamination during disposal even if the container is discarded as it is.

[0028] Next, the user holds the lid 3 with his / her fingers, scoops up and collects feces with the scooping part 8b of the stool collection part 8 of the stool collection body 2 connected to the lid 3, inserts the stool collection part 8 into the container 1, and screws the lid 3 into the opening of the container 1. In this case, if the lid 3 is gradually screwed in, it will be screwed in close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1, so that the pressing part 9 of the lid 3 will descend, and the stool collection part 8b of the stool collection body 2 connected to the lid 3 will be screwed in close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1, and the pressing part 9 of the lid 3 will descend, and the stool collection part 8b of the stool collection body 2 will be screwed in close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1 ... stool collection part 8b of the stool collection body 2 will be screwed in close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1, and the stool collection part 8b of the stool collection body 2 will be screwed in close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1, and the stool collection part 8b of the stool collection body 2 will be screwed in close to the locking rib 1b of the container 1 Fecal sample 2 As a result, the rupture portion 11 of the liquid storage portion 7 is ruptured.

[0029] Then, the preservation liquid L stored in the liquid storage section 7 of the stool collection body 2 flows down the rod-shaped section 8a and the scooping section 8b into the container 1 and is stored in the container section 1a of the container 1. In this case, the stool collected in the scooping section 8b is washed away by the preservation liquid L, and as shown in Figures 4, 8, and 12, the scooping section 8b is immersed in the preservation liquid L stored in the container section 1a, so that the stool dissolves in the preservation liquid L. In this case, as shown in each figure, the outer flange 7b of the liquid storage section 7 of the stool collection body 2 climbs over the rib 3b of the lid 3 and is caught by the rib 3b.

[0030] The stool collection storage container of the present invention is stored or transported in an airtight state with the lid 3 attached to the container 1 and the preservation solution L with the stool dissolved therein is removed by a testing facility or the like, as shown in Figures 5, 9, and 13, and the preservation solution L from the container 1 with the stool dissolved therein is taken out with a syringe (not shown) or the like and subjected to testing. In this case, since the outer flange 7b of the liquid storage section 7 of the stool collection body 2 is hooked on the rib 3b of the lid 3, the stool collection body 2 does not fall from the removed lid 3 and can be disposed of while still connected to the lid 3, so that the stool collection body 2 contaminated with stool does not come into contact with fingers.

[0031] Since the stool collection storage container of the present invention is constructed as described above, it is convenient to store and transport and will not become contaminated with dust, germs, etc. during storage or transport.

[0032] Furthermore, the stool collection and storage container of the present invention allows subjects to collect stool samples themselves, even if they are not qualified medical personnel, thereby preventing secondary infection of medical personnel.

[0033] Furthermore, the stool collection and storage container of the present invention is assembled into an integrated unit, so that the subject will not be confused about how to use it and will not make erroneous operations.

[0034] Furthermore, the stool collection and storage container of the present invention can store stool without touching any parts to which stool is attached and can be sent to an analytical institution, etc., so that secondary infection is prevented and the container is highly safe. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1. Containment Unit 1a Storage section 1b Locking rib 2 Fecal specimen 3 Lid 3a Tabletop 3b Rib 4 Spacer 7 Liquid storage part 7a Bottom plate 7b Outer flange 8 Stool collection section 9 Pressing part 10 Connection part 11 Breaking part 12 Stopper part 13 Synthetic resin film 14 Synthetic resin lid L preservation solution

Claims

1. The device comprises a container, a stool collection body, a lid, and a spacer, and the stool collection body is contained in the container, and the lid is screwed onto the opening of the container, with or without a spacer between the container and the lid, thereby assembling them together as a single unit. The container has a bottom portion serving as a storage portion for a storage solution, and a side wall having an outer surface provided with a locking rib. The fecal collection body is provided with a storage section for a preservation liquid, and a fecal collection section is provided on the bottom plate of the storage section, and a connecting section for connecting with the pressing section provided on the lid body is provided, and a breaking section is further formed; A spacer is interposed between the lower end of the side wall of the lid body and the locking rib of the container, so that when the lid body is screwed into the opening of the container, the lower end of the side wall of the lid body hits the upper end of the spacer and cannot be screwed in any further, thereby preventing the breakable portion of the liquid storage portion of the fecal collection body from breaking. A stool collection storage container characterized in that, when the lid is screwed into the opening of the container without interposing a spacer between the lower end of the side wall of the lid and the locking rib of the container, the lower end of the side wall of the lid is screwed close to the locking rib of the container without coming into contact with the spacer, the pressing portion of the lid descends, and the breaking portion of the liquid storage portion of the stool collection body breaks.

2. A stool collection storage container as described in claim 1, characterized in that a rib is provided on the inner surface of the side wall near the top plate of the lid, an outer flange is formed at the upper end of the liquid storage section of the stool collection body, and a spacer is interposed between the lower end of the side wall of the lid and the locking rib of the container, so that when the lid is screwed into the opening of the container, the rib is positioned above the outer flange, and when the lid is screwed into the opening of the container without interposing a spacer between the lower end of the side wall of the lid and the locking rib of the container, the outer flange overcomes the rib and is hooked onto this rib.

3. A stool collection storage container as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the opening of the liquid storage section is blocked by a plug portion provided on the top plate of the lid body, the opening of the liquid storage section is blocked by welding a synthetic resin film to the opening, or the opening of the liquid storage section is blocked by fitting a synthetic resin molded lid into the opening.

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