Patents by Inventor Pamela Rhodes

Pamela Rhodes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Urine specimen collection device
    Patent number: 6358477
    Abstract: A collection device (10, 50) for urine samples in which a support (14, 56) is received on a seat of a commode. The support includes a funnel (16, 52) that depends from a first edge of the support about a perimeter thereof and tapering inwardly defines an open distal end (18, 52) opposed to the first edge. A collection cup (24, 60) is removably attached to the distal end of the funnel. The collection cup, being disposed inwardly of a commode with the support received on a seat thereof, receives a urine specimen from a patient occupying the commode and the collection cup, being detached from the funnel, carries the sample for analysis while the remainder of the collection device is disposed of.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventors: Belinda Webb, Pamela Rhodes