KR101953722B1 - Container for urine sample - Google Patents

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention is a body having an upper surface and a lower surface opposed to the upper surface, the body having an injection part formed in one area of the upper surface so as to allow the specimen to flow in and out, And a cover part disposed to correspond to the injection part of the body part and disposed to be openable and closable, the preservative injection part being disposed inside the body part, and when the constant pressure is applied from the outside, A storage container for urine specimen, wherein the preserving agent accommodated by rupture of the member is injected into the inside of the body part.

Description

{CONTAINER FOR URINE SAMPLE}

Embodiments of the present invention relate to storage containers for urine specimens.

Urine is the blood that passes through the kidneys and collects in the bladder after it is filtered out of the blood. Through this process of urination, the kidney regulates the water content of the body and preserves the proteins, electrolytes and other compounds that can be reused in the body, while discharging waste products.

The urine test is a test to detect physical properties such as color and turbidity of urine, and semi-quantitative detection of various types of waste products discharged into the urine. Therefore, urine tests are used to screen for various diseases including urinary tract infections, kidney and urinary tract diseases, endocrine diseases, metabolic diseases and electrolyte abnormalities. These urine tests include physical examination to check the gross color, turbidity and odor of the urine, chemical test to detect urine sugar, urine protein, urinary blood and the like semi-quantitatively using the urine test rod, White blood cells, bacteria, and various crystals.

On the other hand, for quantitative testing of hormones, proteins and electrolytes that are not constantly excreted in the urine during the day, urine should be collected for 24 hours. In this case, the patient needs to take the urine for 24 hours and collect it in the storage container and submit it to the hospital. In this case, the urine should be kept in the urine to inhibit the bacterial growth, stabilize the substance in the urine, Preservatives should be used.

A urine preservative is provided with a 24-hour urine container and should be carefully placed in a urine-specific container for 24 hours as directed by the person in the enclosed manual. Although these urine preservatives are harmful to the human body, there is a risk that they may be shed, come into contact with the skin, or inhale in the process of putting them directly in the storage container,

In order to solve these problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a storage container for a canal specimen in which a preservative is placed inside a storage container.

An embodiment of the present invention is a body having an upper surface and a lower surface opposed to the upper surface, the body having an injection part formed in one area of the upper surface so as to allow the specimen to flow in and out, And a cover part disposed to correspond to the injection part of the body part and disposed to be openable and closable, the preservative injection part being disposed inside the body part, and when the constant pressure is applied from the outside, A storage container for urine specimen, wherein the preserving agent accommodated by rupture of the member is injected into the inside of the body part.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the preservative injection unit may be disposed inside the body portion to abut the lower surface.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sealing member may include one surface contacting the lower surface and another surface opposed to the one surface, and a perforated line may be formed on the other surface.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the body may further include a connection surface connecting the lower surface and the upper surface, and the connection surface may be formed with a folded line so as to be foldable between the lower surface and the upper surface. have.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a scale may be formed on the connection surface so that the volume of the introduced sample can be confirmed from outside.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus may further include a grip portion coupled to the upper surface of the body portion to facilitate transport of the urine sample storage container.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the preservative injection unit may further include a rupture member disposed on the sealing member and having a rupturing unit formed at one side thereof to rupture the sealing member by an external operation.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the preservative injection unit may further include a protection member having a shape corresponding to the shape of the rupturing unit on one side and disposed on the sealing member so as to face the rupturable member.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness of the rupturing member may be greater than the rigidity of the sealing member.

In another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an injection device comprising a body part having an injection part formed in one region so as to allow a sample to flow in and out, and a sealing member containing a preservative therein, Wherein the preservative injection unit is configured to urge the preserved agent into the inside of the body part by rupturing the sealing member when a predetermined pressure is applied from the outside to the inside of the body part, A sample container is provided.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the preservative injection unit may further include a rupturing member disposed on the sealing member and having a rupturing unit at one side thereof to rupture the sealing member by an external operation.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the preservative injection unit may further include a protection member having a shape corresponding to the shape of the rupturing unit on one side and disposed on the sealing member so as to face the rupturing member.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the stiffness of the rupturing member may be larger than the rigidity of the sealing member.

Other aspects, features, and advantages will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

The storage container for a urine specimen according to the embodiments of the present invention can minimize the inconvenience that the subject has to separate the preservative after taking the urine by forming the preservative injection unit in the inside of the body part and forming it from a rupturable material. In addition, the urine can be safely collected because the preservative does not reach the skin when the subject collects the urine. Also, the storage container for urine specimen according to the embodiments of the present invention has a shape having a predetermined distance between the upper surface and the lower surface, and can be stably and easily stored in the refrigerator.

1 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a storage container for a urine sample according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a conceptual view schematically showing the preservative injection unit of FIG.
3 is a conceptual view schematically showing a storage container for a urine sample according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the preservative injection unit of FIG. 3. FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention is capable of various modifications and various embodiments, and specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. The effects and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described in detail below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but may be implemented in various forms.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like or corresponding components throughout the drawings, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted .

In the following embodiments, the terms first, second, and the like are used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from another element, not the limitative meaning.

In the following examples, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the following embodiments, terms such as inclusive or possessive are intended to mean that a feature, or element, described in the specification is present, and does not preclude the possibility that one or more other features or elements may be added.

In the following embodiments, when a part of a film, an area, a component or the like is on or on another part, not only the case where the part is directly on the other part but also another film, area, And the like.

In the drawings, components may be exaggerated or reduced in size for convenience of explanation. For example, the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of explanation, and thus the present invention is not necessarily limited to those shown in the drawings.

If certain embodiments are otherwise feasible, the particular process sequence may be performed differently from the sequence described. For example, two processes that are described in succession may be performed substantially concurrently, and may be performed in the reverse order of the order described.

In the following embodiments, when a film, an area, a component, or the like is referred to as being connected, not only the case where the film, the region, and the components are directly connected but also the case where other films, regions, And indirectly connected. For example, in the present specification, when a film, an area, a component, and the like are electrically connected, not only a case where a film, an area, a component, etc. are directly electrically connected but also another film, And indirectly connected electrically.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a storage container 10 for a urine sample according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a preservative injection unit 120 of FIG.

1 and 2, a storage container 10 for a urine specimen according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a body 110, a preservative injection unit 120, and a lid 130, (140), and a display unit (150).

The body portion 110 may have a top surface 113 and a bottom surface 111 opposite the top surface 113. The body 110 may have an injection part 117 passing through the upper surface 113 in one area of the upper surface 113 so that the specimen can flow in and out. The body 110 may be made of a vinyl material to facilitate storage and movement. At this time, the lower surface 111 is made of a material having a higher stiffness than the other surfaces of the body 110, and may be formed in a flat shape. Thus, the lower surface 111 can support the body 110 so that the urine sample does not fall even when the sample is injected into the body 110.

In addition, since the upper surface 113 and the lower surface 111 of the body 110 are arranged in parallel to each other, the body 110 can have a constant height and can be easily stored in the refrigerator. On the other hand, the body part 110 is made of a transparent or semitransparent material so that the examinee can confirm the position of the preservative injection unit 120, which will be described later.

The body 110 may further include a connecting surface 115 connecting the lower surface 111 and the upper surface 113. At this time, the connecting line 115 may be formed to be foldable between the lower surface 111 and the upper surface 113. As shown, when the body 110 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, four connecting surfaces 115 between the bottom surface 111 and the top surface 113 can be disposed, An X-shaped first connecting wire FL may be formed on the surface 115. [ A second connecting wire (not shown) may be formed on the connecting surface 115 except for the two connecting surfaces 115 of the four connecting surfaces 115 to divide the connecting surface 115 into two. Thus, the storage container 10 for urine specimen can be easily stored in a folded state. On the other hand, a scale A can be formed on the connection surface 115 so that the capacity of the introduced sample can be confirmed from outside.

The preservative injection unit 120 includes a sealing member in which a preservative is contained, and may be disposed inside the body 110. The preservative injection unit 120 may inject the preservative into the body 110 by rupturing the sealing member when a predetermined pressure is applied from the outside. Specifically, the sealing member can be made of a resin film material that can be piled by the force of the subject.

For example, the sealing member may be formed of a resin such as a polyimide resin, a polyester resin, a polyamide resin, a polyvinyl chloride resin, a polyethylene resin, a polyetherimide resin, a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, a polybutylene terephthalate resin, And may be made of the same resin film material. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is of course possible to use any material that can be ruptured when a certain pressure is applied while holding the preservative therein.

2, the sealing member of the preservative injection unit 120 includes a first surface 121 abutting the lower surface 111 of the body 110, and a second surface 123 facing the first surface 121, And a perforated line CL may be formed on the other surface 123. [ The perforation line CL can further facilitate the rupture of the preservative injection unit 120. The perforated lines CL may be formed as a single line passing through the center of the other surface 123 as shown in FIG.

The preservative contained in the preservative injection unit 120 may be selected from the group consisting of toluene, sugar, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, calcium propionate, sodium nitrite, Sodium azide, sulfite, disodium EDTA, and an antioxidant. The preservative may be in the form of a liquid, but it is solid and can be dissolved in the urine.

The preservative injection unit 120 may be disposed inside the body 110 to abut the lower surface 111 of the body 110. At this time, the body part 110 may further include a display part 150 on which points to be taken when collecting urine and a description of use are written. The display unit 150 may be disposed outside the connection surface 115. The preservative injection unit 120 is disposed on the lower surface 111 of the area different from the display unit 150 when viewed from the outside so that the position of the preservative injection unit 120 can be easily grasped.

The lid part 130 is disposed to correspond to the injection part 117 of the body part 110 and can be installed to be openable and closable. The lid part 130 may be separated from the body part 110, but is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the lid part 130 may be formed to be capable of opening and closing the injection part 117 in a state of being connected to the body part 110.

The handle 140 can be coupled to the upper surface 113 of the body 110 to facilitate the transportation of the storage container 10 for the urine sample. The grip portion 140 is made of a flexible material and can be laid on the upper surface 113 when not in use. As another example, the handle 140 may be made of a rigid material, and may be connected to the upper surface 113 through the connecting member and deformed to be laid on the upper surface 113 as needed.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a storage container 20 for a urine sample according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the preservative injection unit 220 of FIG.

3 and 4, a storage container 20 for a urine specimen according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a body part 210, a preservative injection part 220, and a lid part 230, (240), and a display unit (250). The storage container 20 for the urine specimen according to another embodiment is the same as that of the embodiment except for the structure of the preservative injection unit 220, and therefore, a duplicate description will be omitted.

The body 210 may have a top surface 213 and a bottom surface 211 opposite the top surface 213. The body 210 may further include a connecting surface 215 connecting the lower surface 211 and the upper surface 213. At this time, the connecting line 215 may be formed to be foldable between the lower surface 211 and the upper surface 213.

The preservative injection unit 220 includes a sealing member in which a preservative is contained, and may be disposed inside the body 210. The preservative injection unit 220 may inject the preservative into the body 210 by rupturing the sealing member when a predetermined pressure is applied from the outside.

At this time, the preservative injection unit 220 may include a rupturable member 260 disposed on the sealing member and having a rupturing unit 261 formed on one side thereof. The rupturing means 261 can be made of a sharp tip on one side, as shown. The rupturing member 260 can rupture the sealing member by an external operation through the sharp rupture means 261. [ Specifically, when the subject pushes the rupturing member 260 toward the sealing member, the rupturing means 261 ruptures the sealing member.

The stiffness of the rupturable member 260 may be greater than the rigidity of the sealing member. For example, the rupturable member 260 may be made of a material having a higher rigidity than that of the sealing member, or formed thicker than the sealing member, thereby easily rupturing the sealing member. Meanwhile, the preservative injection unit 120 may be disposed so as to abut the connection surface 215 so that the user can easily operate the rupturable member 260.

The preservative injection unit 120 may further include a protection member 270 having a shape corresponding to the shape of the rupturing unit 261 on one side and disposed on the sealing member so as to face the rupturable member 260 . The rupturing means 261 of the rupturing member 260 may be sharp and may damage the body 110 when in contact with the body 110. By placing the preservative injection unit 120 facing the protective member 270, this risk can be minimized.

In addition, the rupture means 261 of the rupturable member 260 may be made up of one tip as shown, but is not limited thereto. The rupture means 261 may be serrated, and the protective member 270 may also have a corresponding shape.

The lid part 230 is arranged to correspond to the injection part 217 of the body part 210 and can be installed to be openable and closable. The lid part 230 may be separated from the body part 210, but is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the lid part 230 may be formed to be capable of opening and closing the injection part 217 while being connected to the body part 210.

The handle 240 can be coupled to the upper surface 213 of the body 210 to facilitate the transportation of the storage container 10 for the urine sample. The handle portion 240 is made of a flexible material and can be laid on the upper surface 213 when not in use.

As described above, the storage container for the urine specimen according to the embodiments of the present invention is formed of a material that can be ruptured by disposing the preservative injection unit inside the body part, thereby making it difficult for the subject to take the preservative after the urine collection Can be minimized. In addition, the urine can be safely collected because the preservative does not reach the skin when the subject collects the urine. Also, the storage container for urine specimen according to the embodiments of the present invention has a shape having a predetermined distance between the upper surface and the lower surface, and can be stably and easily stored in the refrigerator.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments, and that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the true scope of the present invention should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

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Claims (13)

A body having an upper surface and a lower surface opposed to the upper surface and having an injection part formed in one area of the upper surface so as to allow the specimen to flow in and out;
A preservative injection unit disposed inside the body portion, the sealing member including a sealing agent accommodating therein a preservative; And
And a lid part disposed to correspond to the injection part of the body part and installed to be openable and closable,
The preservative injection unit injects the preservative contained in the preservative into the inside of the body by rupturing the sealing member when a predetermined pressure is applied from the outside,
Wherein the preservative injection unit further comprises a rupturable member disposed on the sealing member and having a rupturing unit at one side thereof for rupturing the sealing member by an external operation,
The stiffness of the rupturing member is larger than the rigidity of the sealing member,
Wherein the rupturing means of the rupturing member is located in a central region of the sealing member. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the preservative injection unit is disposed inside the body part so as to abut the lower surface. 3. The method of claim 2,
Wherein the sealing member has one surface contacting the lower surface and the other surface facing the one surface, and a perforated line formed on the other surface. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the body further comprises a connecting surface connecting the lower surface and the upper surface,
Wherein the connecting surface has a fold line formed so as to be foldable between the lower surface and the upper surface. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the connecting surface is formed with a graduated scale so that the volume of the introduced sample can be confirmed from the outside. The method according to claim 1,
And a grip portion coupled to the upper surface of the body portion for facilitating transportation of the urine sample storage container. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the preservative injection unit further has a shape corresponding to the shape of the rupturing unit at one side and further comprising a protective member disposed on the sealing member so as to face the rupturable member. delete A body part having an injection part formed in one area so as to allow the specimen to flow in and out;
A preservative injection unit disposed inside the body portion, the sealing member including a sealing agent accommodating therein a preservative; And
And a lid part disposed to correspond to the injection part of the body part and installed to be openable and closable,
The preservative injection unit injects the preservative contained in the preservative into the inside of the body by rupturing the sealing member when a predetermined pressure is applied from the outside,
Wherein the preservative injection unit further comprises a rupturable member disposed on the sealing member and having a rupturing unit at one side thereof for rupturing the sealing member by an external operation,
The stiffness of the rupturing member is larger than the rigidity of the sealing member,
Wherein the rupturing means of the rupturing member is located in a central region of the sealing member. delete 11. The method of claim 10,
Wherein the preservative injection unit further has a shape corresponding to the shape of the rupturing unit at one side and further comprising a protective member disposed on the sealing member so as to face the rupturable member.
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