Patent ID: 6799694
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A specimen collection device comprising:a container member having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall extending upwardly from said bottom wall, said container member defining an interior space, said perimeter wall having an upper end positioned opposite said bottom wall; a lid member couplable to said container member for selectively closing said container; a handle member coupled to said perimeter wall of said container member, said handle member facilitating positioning of said container member in a urine stream without hands of the user coming into contact with the urine stream, said handle member being hingable coupled to said perimeter wall, said handle member having a stored position defined by said handle member being substantially parallel with said perimeter wall, said handle member having an extended position defined by said handle member being substantially perpendicular to said perimeter wall, said handle member being stored to facilitate storage and shipment of said container member in a space efficient manner, said handle member being extended to facilitate positioning of said container member in a urine stream during use; and a securing member for selectively remaining said handle member in said stored position, said securing member comprises single sided adhesive tape positioned across said handle member and abutting said perimeter wall.