Patent ID: 6156272
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: G01N,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A urine test apparatus for use in dilute urine which comprises:(a) a biodegradable housing constructed of materials which can be incorporated into a sewer system, further having a chamber therein, said biodegradable housing further having at least one opening therein, and wherein, upon placement of said biodegradable housing in liquid, the chamber is in fluid communication with the liquid;(b) at least one view site in a predetermined orientation in said biodegradable housing;c) at least one test indicator strip fixed in a predetermined orientation within said chamber wherein the at least one indicator strip can be viewed through said at least one view site, said at least one test indicator strip further comprising a predetermined chemical composition which provides a visible reaction to at least one chemical which may be found in human urine; and(d) a tether attached to the biodegradable housing and structured to allow the urine test apparatus to be lowered into and retrieved from a toilet.