WO2005094691A1 - Ebauche pour un dispositif jetable d'assistance a la prise d'echantillon - Google Patents

Ebauche pour un dispositif jetable d'assistance a la prise d'echantillon Download PDF

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WO2005094691A1
WO2005094691A1 PCT/GB2005/001266 GB2005001266W WO2005094691A1 WO 2005094691 A1 WO2005094691 A1 WO 2005094691A1 GB 2005001266 W GB2005001266 W GB 2005001266W WO 2005094691 A1 WO2005094691 A1 WO 2005094691A1
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Michael Thomas Buckley
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B10/0045—Devices for taking samples of body liquids
    • A61B10/007—Devices for taking samples of body liquids for taking urine samples
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B10/00—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements
    • A61B2010/0003—Other methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. instruments for taking a cell sample, for biopsy, for vaccination diagnosis; Sex determination; Ovulation-period determination; Throat striking implements including means for analysis by an unskilled person

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  • a blank for a disposable sampling aid is provided.
  • the present invention relates to a blank suitable for assembly into a sampling aid and in particular a urine sampling aid.
  • prelinxinary testing simply requires the insertion of a chemical test strip into the urine to detect any of a number of disease indicators or the like.
  • strips are commonly available for the detection of protein (such as albumin), glucose, ketones, acidity, blood, urobilinogen, bilirubin and nitrite.
  • protein such as albumin
  • Samples of urine are typically collected in a small sample bottle carrying a label baring a patients name and/or other identifiers.
  • sample bottles are typically relatively small having only a small opening for receiving the urine, and are of sufficient volume for only a few millilitres of liquid. This presents obvious problems for a patient providing a urine sample, partly because of difficulties in directing urine into such a small opening, and partly because the sample bottle fills very quickly necessitating a relatively high degree of urinary control to prevent the urine from overflowing over the sides of the bottle and hence onto the hand of a person holding it. This issue is of particular relevance to the collection of urine samples from females, young children, or the infirm.
  • the need for a doctor or other professional to make prelimina y tests using test strips leads to further issues.
  • the sample bottle typically has to be re-opened by the professional, in a consulting room or the like, and a test strip inserted into the Toottle to take the sample. This frequently leads to subsequent drips from the test strip or spillages from a mishandled bottle falling onto work surfaces, notes and the like with the associated hygiene issues.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a blank suitable for assembly into a sampling aid, which helps to overcome or mitigate at least some of the above issues.
  • a blank for a disposable urine sampling aid comprising: a planar funnel portion arrangable to form funnel means; wherein said funnel portion comprises connection means for securing respective edges of said funnel portion to one another, when arranged, to retain said funnel means in an assembled form; and wherein when arranged said funnel means comprises: a first open end for location around a genital region of a patient thereby to allo ⁇ w said funnel means to receive urine excreted by said patient; and a second open end, smaller than the first, for funnelling said urine out of said funnel means.
  • said funnel portion is of a generally fluid impermeable sterile material thereby avoiding the introduction contaminants from said material iixto said urine.
  • said funnel portion comprises at least one fold line arranged for dividing said funnel portion into a plurality of segments, each segment being arranged to form a respective side of said funnel means.
  • Said segments may be generally equally sized.
  • said funnel portion comprises a plurality of fold lines arranged to form four segments, each segment being arranged to form a respective side of said funnel means, thereby to give said funnel means a generally pyramidal shape of quadrilateral cross-section.
  • said funnel portion comprises a plurality of fold lines arranged to form three segments, each segment being arranged to form a respective side of said funnel means, thereby to give said funnel means a generally pyramidal shape of triangular cross-section.
  • Said funnel portion may be the general shape of a segment from an annulus-
  • the blank preferably comprises a planar handle portion arranged to form hanclle means when said funnel portion is assembled to form said funnel means.
  • Said handle portion may comprise a fold line arranged to give said handle me ans a generally 'V shaped cross-section when assembled.
  • the blank preferably comprises securing means for allowing a sample receptacle to be secured to said second open end of said funnel means, when assembled, for receiving said urine.
  • Said securing means may comprise at least one strap, connected to said funnel portion, said strap having an adhesive portion for adhering said receptacle in a position for receiving said urine.
  • Said adhesive portion may comprise an adhesive section having a peelable c- over.
  • the blank further comprises a testing portion for allowing urine passing through said funnel means to be tested.
  • Said testing portion may comprise means for securing a chemical test strip on an internal surface of said funnel.
  • said securing means comprises a slit through which, said test strip may be inserted from a position external to said funnel such that: a test section of said strip is located within said funnel means for allowing said urine to flow over said test strip; and a further portion of said strip is located external to said funnel means for withdrawal of said strip.
  • Said testing portion may comprise an integral chemical test strip.
  • a test section of said integral test strip forms part of an internal surface of said funnel means, when assembled.
  • Said test section of said integral test strip may comprise a perforated boundary for allowing removal of said integral strip from said funnel means.
  • said integral test strip is connected to an external surface of said funnel means, when assembled; and said testing portion comprises a slit through which said integral test strip may be inserted from a position external to said funnel such that a test section of said strip is located within said funnel means for allowing said urine to flow over said test strip.
  • said test means includes a film section for covering said test strip as said test strip is removed.
  • a blank for a disposable sampling aid comprising: a planar funnel portion arrangable to form funnel means; wherein said funnel portion comprises connection means for securing respective edges of said funnel portion to one another, when arranged, to retain said funnel means in an assembled form; and wherein when arranged said funnel means comprises : a first open end for receiving fluid; and a second open end, smaller than the first, for funnelling said fluid out of said funnel means; and wherein said blank further comprises securing means for allowing a sample receptacle to be secured to said second open end of said funnel means, when assembled, for receiving said fluid.
  • a blank for a disposable sampling aid comprising: a planar funnel portion arrangable to form funnel means; wherein said funnel portion comprises connection means for securing respective edges of said funnel portion to one another, when arranged, to retain said funnel means in an assembled form; and wherein when arranged said funnel means comprises : a first open end for receiving fluid; and a second open end, smaller than the first, for funnelling said fluid out of said funnel means; and wherein said blank further comprises a testing portion for allowing fluid passing through said funnel means to be chemically tested.
  • Figure 1 shows a plan view of a blank according to a first aspect of the invention
  • Figure 2 shows a front view of a urine sampling aid assembled from the blank of figure 1;
  • Figure 3 shows a side view of a urine sampling aid assembled from the blank of figure 1;
  • Figure 4 shows a plan view of a blank according to a second aspect of the invention
  • Figure 5 shows a plan view of a blank according to a third aspect of the invention.
  • Figure 6 shows a front view of a urine sampling aid assembled from the blank of figure 5.
  • FIG 1 a first embodiment of a blank for assembly into a urine sampling aid is shown generally at 10, with an internal surface visible.
  • the blank 10 is shown assembled into the sampling aid 10'.
  • the blank 10 is generally planar comprising a funnel portion 12, a handle portion 14, and a fixing portion 16.
  • the blank 10 is manufactured from a suitable generally fluid impermeable and non-toxic material, which is irradiated for sterility. It will be appreciated that the material is also of sufficient flexibility to allow it to be easily manipulated by a user, but of suitable stiffness to allow the formed sampling aid 10' to retain its general shape. Furthermore, the material is of a type, which will not introduce contaminants such as dyes, bleaches, or fibres into a fluid in operation when it comes into contact with a potentially acidic fluid such as urine.
  • the material may, for example, comprise a generally fluid impermeable card or pap er, which will resist the soaking in of urine. Alternatively the material may be in the form of a suitable thin plastic, or plastic coated card.
  • the funnel portion 12 generally comprises a generally planar section 18 in the shape of a segment of an annulus; the annular segment having a boundary formed by inner and outer arcuate edge 20, 22, joined by first and second segment sides 24, 25.
  • the first and second segment sides 24, 25 are generally straight, comprising opposing transverse edges of the annular segment.
  • the inner and outer curved edges 20, 22 share a substantially common centre of curvature 26, toward which the transverse edges 24, 25 converge at am angle ' ⁇ ' to one another.
  • the annular segment is shown as being less t-han half a full annulus, the segments sides 24, 25 converging at an angle ' ⁇ ' of less than 180 , the funnel portion 12 may comprise any suitable annular segment.
  • a segment in which is greater than or equal to 180 may comprise any suitable annular segment.
  • the handle portion 14 comprises a generally symmetrical tab 28 extending outwardly from the funnel portion 12, generally perpendicularly from the centre of the curved o ⁇ iter edge 22.
  • the tab 28 has a generally arched shape for forming a convenient handle, when "the sampling aid 10 ' is assembled, by which a user may hold the sampling aid 10 ', in operati on. It will be appreciated, however, that the tab may be of any suitable size and shape for use as a handle. Furthermore, whilst the central location of the tab is advantageous the tab may " be located in any other suitable location. Alternatively or additionally, the handle portion may comprise additional tabs, of any suitable shape, located at suitable locations along the outer edge 22 of the funnel portion.
  • the fixing portion 16 comprises a complementary fixing tab 30 and fixing region 32, located generally adjacent respective sides 24, 25 of the funnel portion 12.
  • the fixing tab 30 extends the full length of, and projects outwardly from the first segment side 24.
  • the boundLary between the fixing tab and the first segment side 24 comprises a tab fold line 34 about which the tab 30 may be folded in operation.
  • the fixing region 32 is shown hatched with diagonal lines in figure 1 for clarity.
  • the fixing region 32 is similar in shape to the tab 30, the region 32 forming part of one planar surface of the funnel portion 12.
  • the fixing region 32 extends the full length of, and projects inwardly from the second segment side 24.
  • the fixing region 32 comprises an adhesively coated section of the surface, covered with a peelable protective covering.
  • the peelable covering is first removed to reveal the adhesive.
  • the fixing tab 30 is then secured by the adhesive to the fixing region 32 as part of the subsequent assembly operation.
  • the adhesive and the peelable covering may alternatively or additionally, be located on the fixring tab 30.
  • the tab 30 and fixing region 32 may alternatively be provided w ⁇ ith respective components of a contact adhesive for forming a bond when the region 32 and "the tab 30 are bought into contact. Where contact adhesive is used it will appreciated that the one or both of the contact adhesive components may not require a protective peelable covering.
  • the blank 10 further comprises a plurality of further fold lines 36, 38, 40 each extending radially outwardly from the inner arcuate edge 20 of the funnel portion 12. All of the fold lines 34, 36, 38, 40 diverge substantially from the common centre of curvature 26.
  • the further fold lines include a central fold line 36, and two intermediate fold lines 38, 40.
  • the central fold line 36 bisects both the funnel portion 12 and the tab 28 of the handle portion 14.
  • each intermediate fold line 38, 40 bisects a region formed between the central fold line 36 and respective segment sides 24, 25.
  • the funnel portion 12 is foldable about the fold lines 36, 38, 40, to bring the first and second sides 24, 25 generally adjacent one another to form a generally pyramidal funnel 12' having a generally quadrilateral cross-section.
  • the assembled funnel 12' has a relatively large first open end, generally at the pyramidal base, the first open end having a first aperture 22' formed by the outer arcuate edge 22 of the funnel portion 12.
  • the assembled funnel 12 ' has a smaller second open end, generally at the pyramidal peak, having a second aperture 20' formed by the inner arcuate edge 20.
  • the first and second apertures 22', 20 ' are generally concentric .
  • the terms pyramidal peak and pyramidal base refer to the base and peak generally attributed in mathematical parlance to a pyramidal shape, and the terms are not intended to be indicative of the orientation of the funnel 12'.
  • the size of the first aperture 22' is determined by the length of the outer arcuate edge 22.
  • the size of the second aperture 20' is determined by the length of the inner arcuate edge 22.
  • the angle of the sides of the pyramidal funnel 12' relative to one another is dependent on the angle ⁇ . It will be appreciated that the lengths of the edges 20, 22, and the angle ⁇ are also interdependent.
  • the length of the inner edge 20 is such that the second aperture 20'and hence the second open end are small enough to be inserted, in operation, through an opening of an open sample receptacle, of standard dimensions.
  • the angle ⁇ is chosen such that the diverging sides of the pyramidal structure at the second open end will engage, in operation, against the opening, thereby to restrict the distance by which the second aperture 20' may be inserted into the sample bottle to an optimum distance.
  • the length of the outer edge 22 is such that the first aperture 22' and the associated open end are large enough to be positioned, in operation, around a genital region of a patient to allow the funnel 12' to receive urine excreted by the patient, for subsequent funnelling via the second open end, through the second aperture 22', into a sample receptacle or the like.
  • angles and dimensions maybe used for different blanks designed for use by different groups of patients, for example, larger dimensions for adults and smaller dimensions for children.
  • the dimensions and angles may be different for blanks designed for use with sampling bottles of different dimensions.
  • the folds and dimensions maybe arranged such that the apertures 20', 22' are not concentric but are instead offset, thereby to allow urine funnelled through the funnel to be directed in a particular direction, for example away from a patient giving the sample.
  • the funnel portion 12 need not be in the form of an annular segment but maybe of any shape suitable for assembly into a funnel means.
  • the fixing region 32 is shown on the internal surface, for securing the fixing tab 30 on the inside of the assembled funnel 12', in operation, this need not be the case.
  • the region 32 may alternatively be provided on an external surface for securing the fixing tab 30 on the outside of the funnel 12'.
  • the funnel portion 12 of the blank 10 is folded about the fold lines 36, 38, 40, to bring the first and second sides 24, 25 generally adjacent one another to form the funnel 12'.
  • the fixing tab 30 is folded about the tab fold line 34 and secured to the fixing region 32, as generally described previously, thereby to secure the first and second sides 24, 25, adjacent one another. Once the fixing tab 30 is secured to the fixing region 32, the sampling aid 10' is substantially ready to use.
  • the tab 28 of the handle portion 14 is naturally folded along the central fold line 36 to form a handle 14' having a generally ' V shaped cross-section thereby enhancing the rigidity of the handle 14' .
  • the urine sampling aid 10' is assembled as generally described above by a patient, doctor, carer or the like.
  • a sample receptacle is placed over the smaller second open end of the funnel for receiving urine excreted by the patient, and the assembled sampling aid 10' is positioned with the relatively large first open end generally around the genital region of a patient whose urine requires testing. This may be done by the patient themselves, or by a parent or other carer, for example, in the case of young children or the infirm.
  • the presence of the fold lines allows for the quadrilateral cross-section of the funnel 12' and hence the first aperture 22', to be adjusted both for the comfort of the patient, and for ease of operation.
  • the sampling aid 10' is held by the handle 14', which is located well above the position from which urine is excreted by the patient.
  • the patient then urinates into the funnel.
  • the urine flows via the funnel into the sample receptacle.
  • the sampling aid 10' and the sample receptacle are removed together. It will be appreciated that where the patient is unable to control urination sufficiently to pause the flow of urine, the pyramidal shape of the funnel 12' helps to prevent spillages over the sample bottle and over the hand of a person holding the bottle. Once the sampling aid 10' and receptacle are removed the patient can continue urinating into a toilet or urinal if necessary.
  • the receptacle is sealed and the sampling aid 10' is folded flat, along opposite fold lines for compact and hygienic disposal.
  • the blank may be packaged and/or stored in a more compact flatly folded anangement.
  • the folds of the blank may be folded in concertina fashion to form a generally flat arrangement having substantially one quarter of the surface area of the fully unfolded arrangement. It will be appreciated that other anangements are also possible.
  • FIG 4 a second embodiment of a blank for assembly into a urine sampling aid is shown generally at 110.
  • the blank 110 is generally similar to the blank 10 according to the first embodiment as described with reference to figures 1 to 3, and like parts are given like reference numerals. For the purposes of clarity and conciseness the blank 110 will not be described again in detail other than to highlight the principal differences between the first and second embodiments.
  • the blank 110 is planar comprising a funnel portion 12 having first and second segment sides 24, 25, generally as described for the first embodiment. Like the blank 10 of the first embodiment, the blank 110 also comprises a handle portion 14, generally as described previously, and a fixing portion 16. However, unlike the first embodiment, the fixing portion 16 comprises interlocking tab means.
  • the interlocking tab means comprises a pair of fixing tabs 114, 116, and a pair of fixing slits 118, 120.
  • the tabs 114, 116 comprise an external tab 114, and an internal tab 116 both of which are generally semi-circular.
  • the tabs 114, 116 share a common central axis, and are located proximate one another, on either side of the second transverse edge 25 of the funnel portion 12.
  • the external tab 114 extends outwardly from, and generally perpendicular to the second side 25.
  • the internal tab 116 is defined by a cut-line through the funnel portion 12, the internal tab 116 extending generally inwardly in a direction generally opposite that of the external tab 114.
  • the fixing portion 16 is further provided with an extension tab 122.
  • the extension tab 122 extends from the first side 24 of the funnel portion 12 at a position generally complementary to the position from which the external tab 114 extends from the second side 25.
  • the interface between the extension tab 122 and the first side 24, however, is longer than the corresponding interface between the external fixing tab 122 and the second side 25.
  • the fixing slits 118, 120 each comprise a cut line through the funnel portion 12 generally adjacent the first side 24.
  • Each slit 118, 120 is of dimensions, orientation and location for mutual engagement with a respective tab 114, 116, when, in operation, the funnel portion 12 is assembled to form a funnel as generally described previously.
  • one slit 118 is located in line with the first side 24, the slit 118 comprising a cut line through a part of the interface between the extension tab 122 and the first side 24.
  • the other slit 120 lies generally parallel to the first slit within the funnel portion 12.
  • the funnel portion 12 is ananged to form a generally pyramidal funnel
  • the first and second sides 24, 25 are secured adjacent one another using the interlocking tab means.
  • the tabs 114, 116 are inserted through the conesponding slits 118, 120 to secure the funnel portion in the assembled position.
  • the tabs may have a narrower neck portion to give a generally barbed shape such that once inserted the barbed shape generally resists withdrawal of a tab from the conesponding slit.
  • the tabs 114, 116 and/or regions around the slits may be provided with an appropriate adhesive to assist in fixing the tabs in place.
  • the adhesive may, for example, be a contact adhesive or and adhesive covered by a peelable protective covering.
  • the urine sampling aid may be used as generally described previously.
  • Figure 5 shows a further embodiment of a blank generally at 210, and figure 6 shows the blank 210 in an assembled form.
  • the blank 210 is shown with an internal surface visible.
  • the blank 210 comprises a blank 10 according to the first embodiment and like features are given like reference numerals. For the purposes of clarity and conciseness repeated features of the blank 10 will nor be re-introduced or re-described in any detail.
  • the blank 210 further comprises sample securing means 212 and test means 214.
  • the sample securing means 212 is configured for securing a sample receptacle to the assembled urine sampling aid 210', in operation, in a position suitable for one handed operation.
  • the securing means 212 comprises a pair of straps 216 which, in operation, hang below the second aperture 20' of the assembled sampling aid 210'.
  • each strap 216 comprises a generally rectangular strip of suitably flexible material longitudinally aligned, when laid fiat in an unassembled position, with a respective intermediate fold line 38, 40.
  • One short edge of each strap 218 is hingedly connected to the external surface of the blank at a desired position between the inner and outer edges of the funnel portion 12.
  • each strap 218 is movable about the hinged connection 218 between an extended position, as shown in figure 5, and a stowed position.
  • the straps overlap at a position generally aligned with the common centre of curvature 26.
  • each strap 216 extends along the respective intermediate fold line from the hinged edge 218 toward the outer edge 22 of the funnel portion 12.
  • Each strap 216 is provided with an adhesive portion 220 at an opposite end 222 to the hingedly connected edge 218.
  • Each adhesive portion 220 is located on a surface of the corresponding strap 220, such that the adhesive portion 220 faces in the same general direction as the internal surface of the blank 210 when the strap is in the extended position. Hence, when the strap 220 is in the stowed position, the adhesive portion faces in the same general direction as the external surface.
  • the adhesive portion 220 comprises an adhesive patch covered by a protective peelable film.
  • the adhesive patch is a generally rectangular or square in shape although it may be of any other suitable shape.
  • Each strap 220 is also provided with a centrally located longitudinal fold line 224 corresponding to the respective intermediate fold line 38, 40 of the funnel portion 12.
  • the strap 220 is foldable with corresponding folds made to the funnel portion 12 during assembly or for compact packaging purposes.
  • the straps 220 maybe placed in the stowed position, and the blank folded, concertina fashion, to form a generally flat arrangement having substantially one quarter of the surface area of the fully unfolded anangement.
  • the straps are conveniently located within the resulting folded anangement.
  • each strap 220 is therefore also sufficiently flexible to allow it to be manipulated away from the fold line after assembly. It will be appreciated that the flexibility of the straps helps to prevent the straps from impeding assembly, and also allows manipulation of the straps for subsequent adhesion to a sample receptacle or the like.
  • the straps 220 are placed in the extended position prior to assembly.
  • the blank 210 is then assembled into a urine sampling aid 210' generally as described earlier.
  • the straps 220 are manipulated to extend longitudinally from the hinged connection 218, generally in the direction 'A', as seen in figure 6.
  • a sample receptacle is then engaged around the second smaller open end of the assembled funnel 12' and secured in place by means of the adhesive patches, prior to use.
  • the test means 214 comprises a short slit 230 in the funnel portion 12 through which a chemical test strip 232 may be inserted, in operation.
  • the slit 230 is located for allowing the strip 232 to be inserted through the slit 230, from a position external to the assembled funnel such that a test section 234 of said test strip 232 lies in a suitable test position.
  • a suitable test position is, for example, one in which the test section 234 lies against the internal surface of the assembled funnel 12' such that, in use, urine entering the funnel flows over the test section 234.
  • a handling portion 236 of said test strip will be left protruding externally from an external side of said slit 230 to allow said test strip 232 to be removed after it has been soaked in urine.
  • the chemical test strip may be any suitable test strip for testing the urine, for example, a strip for detecting protein (such as albumin), glucose, ketones, acidity, blood, urobilinogen, bilirubin and/or nitrite.
  • protein such as albumin
  • test strip may either be provided integrally with the test means, for example, with the handling portion 236 removably connected to an external surface of the funnel portion 12.
  • the test strip may be provided in the test position.
  • insertion of an integral strip through the slit may be left to an end user.
  • the test means 212 further comprises a peelable section of a transparent protective film 238 located on the external surface of the funnel portion 12, generally adjacent the slit 230.
  • the film 238 is located in a position which allows a user, in operation, to remove both the test strip 232 and the film 238 together, thereby to allow the test strip to be covered with the film 230 as or just after removal occurs. Hence, contact with a urine soaked portion of the test strip, and undesirable dripping can be avoided.
  • the film may be of any suitable material, for example, a thin plastic such as polythene, cellophane, or the like.
  • test section 234 of the strip 232 is provided integrally with the funnel portion 12, the handling portion 236 protruding externally from the external surface of the funnel portion 12.
  • the test section234 comprises a perforated boundary with the funnel portion 12, thereby to allowthe strip 232 to be torn from the assembled funnel 12' after use.
  • at least one fixing tab is provided for securing a integral or separate test strip in position.
  • test means is shown as being offset from the central axis of the blank, between two fold lines, it will be appreciated that the test means may be located in any suitable central or other position, in which urine excreted into the funnel would flow over the test means.
  • a patient urinating into the urine sampling aid 210 ' urinates over the test strip 232.
  • the test strip 232 is subsequently removed and examined by a doctor, or other such professional, for preliminary testing purposes.
  • sample receptacle need not be used and the patient may simply urinate through the sampling aid 210' into a toilet or the like.
  • the assembled sampling aid is described for use in urine sampling, the sampling aid also has many other fluid sampling applications.
  • the assembled device could be used in agriculture or horticulture for the chemical testing of other fluids.

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Abstract

La présente invention a trait à une ébauche apte à être assemblée dans un dispositif d'assistance à la prise d'échantillon et notamment un dispositif d'assistance à la prise d'échantillon d'urine. L'ébauche comporte une portion plane en entonnoir apte à être adaptée pour former un moyen d'entonnoir. La portion en entonnoir comporte un moyen de liaison pour arrimer mutuellement des bords respectifs de ladite portion en entonnoir, lors de son adaptation, en vue du maintien dudit moyen d'entonnoir en une forme assemblée. Le moyen d'entonnoir assemblé comporte, une première extrémité de réception de fluide, et une deuxième extrémité ouverte, plus petite que la première, pour l'écoulement en entonnoir dudit fluide hors du moyen d'entonnoir.
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