Urine collection device

Abstract

A urine collection device comprises a collector to collect urine voided by a user, first and second outlets to allow urine to drain from the device, the first outlet being adapted for connection to a receptacle for a forestream urine sample, and the second outlet comprising an overflow outlet. A diverter device is provided having first and second operative states, such that in a first state the diverter device allows urine to flow through the first outlet to the receptacle for collection of the forestream sample, and in a second state the diverter device prevents flow to the first outlet and allows flow to the overflow outlet, the diverter device being unable to return from the second state to the first state. The collector is a funnel whose open lower end forms one of the outlets, and also has the other outlet in the funnel wall.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A urine collection device for collection only of a forestream sample,
 comprising a collector to collect urine voided by a user, the collector comprising a body member, having a top portion and a base portion, first and second outlets, the first outlet positioned in a side portion and above the bottom of the body member and configured for connection to a collection receptacle for a forestream urine sample, and the second outlet positioned below the first outlet comprising an overflow outlet, and a membrane extending over the second outlet having first and second operative states, such that in a first state the membrane causes the forestream urine to flow through the first outlet to the collection receptacle for collection of the forestream sample, and after being wetted a predetermined time, breaks to assume the second state to prevent flow of further urine to the first outlet and collection receptacle, and causes flow to the overflow outlet, the membrane being unable to return from the second state to the first state, wherein the first outlet is provided in a wall of the top portion and the second, overflow outlet is provided by the open end of the base portion of the body member, the membrane breaking after collection of the forestream sample and contact with forestream urine to cause further urine to allow flow to the second, overflow outlet.   
     
     
         2 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 1 , in which the collection receptacle is mounted with respect to the body member at an angle during use, such that free space will be created at the top of the collection receptacle after use. 
     
     
         3 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 1 , in which the first outlet comprises a tube extending from the body member at a small downward angle from a plane of the membrane. 
     
     
         4 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 3 , in which the outer end of the tube is adapted for connection of the collection receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 3 , in which the collection receptacle receives the outer end of the tube in a sealing manner. 
     
     
         6 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 1 , in which the second outlet is at the lower open end of the base portion, which is substantially cylindrical. 
     
     
         7 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 3 , in which the second outlet has a vertical portion in line with the body member, leading to an angled end portion. 
     
     
         8 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 7 , in which the angled end portion is substantially parallel to the tube, but is slightly longer. 
     
     
         9 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 7 , in which a projection is provided on the outside of the end portion, adjacent to the receptacle when attached to the first outlet, to attach the receptacle to the first outlet. 
     
     
         10 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 7 , in which the membrane is accommodated at the top of the vertical portion of the second outlet, substantially in line with a lowest point of the tube. 
     
     
         11 . A urine collection device for collection only of a forestream sample, comprising a collector to collect urine voided by a user, the collector comprising a body member, having a top portion and a base portion, first and second outlets, the first outlet positioned in a side portion and above the bottom of the body member and configured for connection to a collection receptacle for a forestream urine sample, and a membrane extending over the second outlet having first and second operative states, where in the first state the membrane directs the forestream urine to flow through the first outlet to the collection receptacle for collection of the forestream sample, and breaks to assume the second state from exposure to urine after a time to collect the foresteam sample to direct the flow of further urine to the second outlet, wherein the first outlet is provided in a wall of the top portion and the second outlet is provided by the open end of the base portion of the body member. 
     
     
         12 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 11 , in which the collection receptacle is mounted with respect to the body member at an angle during use, such that free space will be created at the top of the collection receptacle after use. 
     
     
         13 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 11 , in which the first outlet comprises a tube extending from the body member at a small downward angle from a plane of the membrane. 
     
     
         14 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 13 , in which the outer end of the tube is adapted for connection of the collection receptacle. 
     
     
         15 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 13 , in which the collection receptacle receives the outer end of the tube in a sealing manner. 
     
     
         16 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 13 , in which the second outlet has a vertical portion in line with the body member, leading to an angled end portion. 
     
     
         17 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 13 , in which the angled end portion is substantially parallel to the tube, but is slightly longer. 
     
     
         18 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 13 , in which the membrane is accommodated at the top of the vertical portion of the second outlet, substantially in line with a lowest point of the tube. 
     
     
         19 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 11 , in which a projection is provided on the outside of the end portion, adjacent to the receptacle when attached to the first outlet. 
     
     
         20 . A urine collection device as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the projection engages an external screw thread on the receptacle.