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US3917456A
US3917456A US507215A US50721574A US3917456A US 3917456 A US3917456 A US 3917456A US 507215 A US507215 A US 507215A US 50721574 A US50721574 A US 50721574A US 3917456 A US3917456 A US 3917456A
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Wolfgang Eckstein
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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    • G01N33/98—Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving alcohol, e.g. ethanol in breath

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  • An alcohol breath testing set comprises a container having first and second half portions of rectangular panshape configuration, each having a bottom wall and outstanding side and end walls.
  • the two half portions are hinged together so that they may be closed with their edgesabutting, and each of the half portions contain a plurality of mouthpiece receiving compartments which are defined along respective opposite edges of the half portions, and which project into the opposite half portion when the two are closed.
  • each half portion advantageously includes pairs of spaced substantially parallel clamping elements for clamping indicator tubes in the respective half portions.
  • One of the half portions includes holding means in the form of projecting ribs adjacent an end of one of the half portions which is spaced upwardly from the bottom wall to retain a measuring bag.
  • This invention relates in general to apparatus for testing for the presence of alcohol and, in particular, to a new and useful alcohol breath testing set which comprises a container having an arrangement for containing a plurality of indicator tubes and mouthpieces, which may be selectively connected through a measuring bag device to indicator tubes for testing the breath of a person for the presence of alcohol.
  • the known alcohol breath testing sets comprise the necessary equipment, such as indicator tubes, mouthpieces, measuring bags and instructions for use, which are arranged in a box without respect'to their function.
  • the measuring bag covers the indicator tubes and thereby obstructs their manipulation.
  • the measuring bag before the devices can be removed, the measuring bag must also be removed and laid aside.
  • a disadvantage of this construction is that a two-hand manipulation of the testingvset is not possible.
  • the splinters of the indicator tube tips which are broken off to open each end thereof, fall into the box so that there is a danger during a subsequent use of the set that the splinters may cause injury to the user or to the measuring bag and thereby affect the results of the measurement.
  • an alcohol breath testing set which includes means for holding the various elements of the testing apparatus securely in position, but in a location such that they may be immediately used without difficulty.
  • the container includes an opening in an area adjacent one end which makes it possible to break off the ends of the indicator tubes and to cause the broken off portions to be discarded through theopening.
  • the set is advantageously contained in a container comprising a plastic box made of two substantially identicalbox half portions which are interconnected by a hinge such that the two parts may be opened to expose the various elements for instant operation.
  • the container includes means for holding the mouthpieces in a series of compartments along the respective side walls of each container half portion in an arrangement wherein the walls which define the compartments extend into the opposite container half portion when the container is closed.
  • the mouthpieces are arranged on either side of the central portion of the bottom wall of each container half portion which has clamping means for clamping the individual indicator tubes.
  • the measuring bag which is provided with a fitting neck which is e'ngageable with an indicator tube and a selected mouthpiece in turn is arranged so that it may be usedrimmediately by associating an indicator tube and a respective mouthpiece therewith.
  • the parts are thus arranged so that they areaccessible in the order of their use.
  • the'alcohol breathing set container is made up of two identical box half portions so that the costof manufacture is materially reduced.
  • each half portion is provided with the necessary elements for receiving and holding mouthpieces, indicator tubes and a measuring bag so that they may be automatically filled without difficulty.
  • the construction includes substantially parallel sets of clamping elements for holding five indicator tubes in each box half portion on the bottom walls thereof.
  • One end of the indicator tubes also rests against a transversely extending web portion so that the indicator tubes are centered both longitudinally and laterally within each box half portion.
  • the measuring bag for the apparatus is retained by two spaced parallel retaining ribs which extend outwardly from an end wall of each box half and overlie the mouthpiece neck of the measuring bag.
  • the construction makes it possible to include both the measuring bag and instructions for use of the device directly below the holding ribs.
  • the holding ribs are located so that the measuring bags become located between the indicator tubes of each box half portion and the adjacent end wall.
  • the construction is such that the indicator tubes, whose outer wall is' madeof glass, are held at a spaced location from the measuring bag so that neither of these elements are liable to become damaged.
  • the entire construction of each box half in the associated compartments and holding elements is such that they may be made fromsimple and secure injection molds.
  • the individual compartments which are formed for receiving the mouthpieces are advantageously covered by a thin, preferably transparent, foil.
  • a still further feature of the alcohol breath testing set is that a side wall thereof is provided with a slot opening and the interior is provided with a recess defining portion which receives an indicator tube break off device.
  • the break off device has an opening exposed through the slot of the side wall of the container in a position to have it become engaged by theends of the indicator tubes to break these ends off from the tubes and to cause them to fall inside the device.
  • an alcohol breath testing set which comprises two container half portions of pan-shape rectangular configuration, eachhaving a bottom wall and outstanding side andend walls arranged so that they are hinged together adjacent .one end wall in a manner permitting the entire side edges and end edges to become juxtaposedin a closed position and wherein, each container half portion has a plurality of mouthpiece receiving compartments defined along a respective side edge which projects into the opposite half portion when the parts are closed, and each includes a plurality of pairs of spaced substantially parallel indicator tube clamping elements for receiving the alcohol indicator tubes therebetween which are located on the respective bottom walls on each of the half portions, and which further includes measuring bag holding ribs which project inwardly from at least-one end wall of each of said half portions for positioning a measuring bag in the associated half portion adjacent to, but spaced from, the indicator tubes.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an al- .cohol breath testing set which is simple in design. rugged in construction and economical to manufacture.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an opened alcohol breath testing set container constructed in accordance with the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front, top perspective view of the set showing the set held in a person s hand and with an indicator tube on the bag fitment;
  • FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of the end of one container half portion.
  • the invention embodied therein, comprises an alcohol breath testing set which is included in a container comprising two container half portions 6 and 7, which are of substantially identical configuration, and which are substantiallyrectangular pan-shape elements having a bottom wall 6b and 7b, side walls 6s and 7s, and end walls 6e and 7e, respectively.
  • the half portions 6 and 7 are hinged together by means of a hinge-8 which is connected adjacent their one ends so that the edges of their opposite ends and sides may be juxtaposed in a closed position.
  • each half portion 6 and 7 is provided with a row of compartments 15 formed by longitudinal partition walls 15a and transverse partition walls 15b which are of a size and length such that they project into the opposite half portion when the two half portions are closed together. Comment la-extends upwardly in a fixed position as shown in FIG. 2.
  • Each container half portion also includes a plurality of longitudinally extending separating webs which, to-
  • the indicator tubes 1 are of a type which contain an indicating material and they are used by breaking off tips 12 at each end to open the tube so that the tested persons breath may be circulated therethrough in order to determine the presence of alcohol.
  • five indicator tubes 1 are located in each box half portion 6 and 7, and they are' held by the clamping means 13 and 14 in position with their ends prevented from moving out of longitudinal alignment by a transversely extending web 11 which projects upwardly from the bottoms 6b and 7b, respectively.
  • Mouthpieces 3 are protected against outside influences by a covering which is advantageously made of a transparent foil 16.
  • a break off device or file 17 which is mounted between special longitudinal walls 18, 18 of a box part 21 adjacent a slotted portion 19 of an associated half portion 6 or 7.
  • An indicator tube 1 is held in a persons hand and is cut by engagement with the file 17 to permit breaking of the points off so that they fall into slot 19.
  • Another device may be used to break off the end tips of the indicator tubes, for example the exterior wall 18 may be provided with an opening or hole 25 for the reception of tips 12 of indicator tubes 11 so that the tips fall inside the box part 21.
  • the small, compact and handy testing set permits a two-hand manipulation, wherein the open set can be held inone hand and all of the operations can be effected in a simple and satisfactory manner with the other hand.
  • the operation of the device is very simple and it may be carried out by holding the device in the hands of the person who is to apply the test.
  • the container is usually closed by a label (not shown) which is provided with legends indicating the storage date, the decay date, etc.
  • the instructions 4 may be removed and read by the operator.
  • indicator tube 1 While still in the position shown in FIG. 2 indicator tube 1 may be removed from its storage and inserted into the fitment 10a which is already connected to a plastic bag or test bag 2. In the position indicated in FIG. 2 a mouthpiece 3 is positioned over the other end of the indicator tube 1.
  • indicator tube 1, mouthpiece 3 and bag 2 may be removed and used by directing the person who is to be tested to below through the mouthpiece 3 and the tube 1 into the bag.
  • tip 12 Before the indicator tube is ready for use its tip 12 must be removed by sawing around the periphery thereof using the sawing tool 17 as shown in FIG. 3 or by inserting the outer end of the tube through an opening 25 of substantially the same diameter as the end of the tube and breaking off the end to cause it to fall into the box like part 21.
  • the chips or parts that are removed from the end during the filing are removed from the bottom of the container through a slot 19.
  • Mouthpieces 3 are removed from the individual compartments only by the lifting up of an adhesive coated plastic strip 16 which may be readily inserted back in place after a single mouthpiece is removed.
  • the present invention overcomes some of the drawbacks of the prior art wherein devices of this nature included a container having parts therein arranged randomly so that they were loosely packed and fell out. With the present arrangement the parts are arranged so that they may be easily manipulated with only a single hand and the package may be made compactly and less bulky than the prior constructions. There is no danger that the splinters of the indicator tube will fall into the box or damage the bag.
  • the box containing the devices for the test are made of identical half portions and they fit together so that they form a good appearance. Because of its size the box may be held in the palm of a persons hand. The parts are always in a position ready for use. The compact construction and the strengthening walls of the box make it a very rigid and strong structure. When the saw tool or file 17 is employed the parts which break off fall through a slot so that they may be easily recovered in a waste receptacle and cannot get into the box and hurt the other parts. Although the mouthpieces are visible in the compartments they are covered by a transparent plastic tape which has adhesive connections to the wall top edges and which may be easily removed. All of the parts may be packed in a completely hygienic manner and they do not have to be touched by a persons hands.
  • one end When the indicator tube is removed one end may be inserted into the mouthpiece to engage and hold the mouthpiece and the opposite end may be inserted into the fitment a of the bag without contacting either end by a persons hands. In this manner the mouthpiece does not even have to be touched by a persons hands.
  • the instructions for use cannot fall out of the container since they are easily retained by the retaining clips or holders 10. They are advantageously made of clear bold type and in several languages.
  • the measuring bag which is employed is retained in position between the holders 10 so that it will not move around and become damaged.
  • An alcohol breath testing set comprising a container having first and second half portions of rectangular pan-shape configuration, each having a bottom wall and outstanding side and end walls connected to said bottom wall, hinge means hinging said half portions together adjacent their one ends so that the opposite ends and side edges may be closed in juxtaposition, each of said containers having a plurality of mouthpiece receiving compartments defined along respective opposite edges of said half portions which project into the opposite half portion when the half portions are juxtaposed in a closed position, a plurality of pairs of spaced substantially parallel alcohol indicator tube clamping elements for securing alcohol indicator tubes therebetween located on the respective bottom walls of each of said half portions, and measuring bag holding means projecting inwardly from at least one end wall of said half portions for positioning a measuring bag in the associated half portion, and a measuring bag having an indicator tube receiving opening with a fitment neck around the opening, said bag being held by said holding means in said container in an outwardly facing position, and an alcohol indicater tube having one end of a dimension to slidably engage into the fitment neck and into the opening
  • clamping elements hold five separate indicator tubes in spaced longitudinally extending parallel relationship, said clamping elements including a plurality of spaced separating webs and a plurality of spaced apart clamping lugs.
  • said plurality of mouthpiece receiving compartments comprises at least five mouthpiece compartments which are arranged in a row, and a foil covering each of said compartments.
  • An alcohol breath testing set including a break off device in each of set container half portions, said container half portions having an opening adjacent said break off device and said break off device having a hole into which the tip of an indicator device is inserted for breaking off.

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US4446970A (en) * 1980-08-01 1984-05-08 Fuerther Guenter Diabetic set
WO1984001222A1 (en) * 1982-09-22 1984-03-29 Robert L Childs Alcohol breath tester
US5100621A (en) * 1988-09-20 1992-03-31 Hygeia Sciences, Inc. Test kit for diagnostic procedures
US5025920A (en) * 1990-09-11 1991-06-25 Walsh Alison J Evidence gathering kit
US6126011A (en) * 1993-11-15 2000-10-03 Braun Aktiengesellschaft Case for small appliances
US20040152850A1 (en) * 2001-05-08 2004-08-05 Wolfgang Payer Method for the production of olefin polymers and selected catalysts
US20040216775A1 (en) * 2002-01-18 2004-11-04 Irwin Kotovsky Cane
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US20070156099A1 (en) * 2005-12-29 2007-07-05 Fowler Jerald L Syringe case configured for aiding prescribed delivery of a syringe-injected medication
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