Patent ID: 8469418

Claim:
An apparatus for use with a urine collection cup adapted to collect an uncontaminated urine specimen from an animal, comprising: a telescopically adjustable pole with a tubular handle member, a plurality of intermediate tubular members telescopically attached to said tubular handle member, and an end tubular member telescopically attached to said intermediate tubular members; said end tubular member being pivotably attached to an elongated support member, wherein said support member has a first pivot end pivotably attached to said end tubular member at a geared pivot joint capable of being engaged and disengaged via a button disposed on said tubular handle, a mid section, and an annular support end section, wherein said annular support end section supports a removable urine specimen collection container; said support member midsection has two straight end sections and an intermediate section that is shifted in position, forming an elongated u-shaped disposed between said straight end sections; internal gears disposed within said pivot joint and operatively connected to said button to affect engagement and disengagement of said pivot joint via said button; and wherein the rotational position of said support member relative to said telescopically adjustable pole is adjusted by engagement or disengagement of said pivot joint via said button.