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A method and apparatus are disclosed for collecting urine samples. The method and apparatus comprise a reservoir and funnel. The bottom portion of the funnel is attached to the top portion of the reservoir. The funnel has ridges lying along the long axis of the funnel. The funnel has an expanded and

A method and apparatus are disclosed for collecting urine samples. The method and apparatus comprise a reservoir and funnel. The bottom portion of the funnel is attached to the top portion of the reservoir. The funnel has ridges lying along the long axis of the funnel. The funnel has an expanded and unexpanded position. When unexpanded the funnel folds inward along the ridge about the lip of the reservoir, towards the bottom of the reservoir. When expanded, the funnel folds upwardly and unfolds outwardly.

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1. A urine specimen collecting system comprising:a collection reservoir having a top and a bottom; a funnel having a receiving and connecting portion, said connecting portion coupled with said top of said reservoir for collection of a urine specimen through said funnel into said reservoir; and an ex

1. A urine specimen collecting system comprising:a collection reservoir having a top and a bottom; a funnel having a receiving and connecting portion, said connecting portion coupled with said top of said reservoir for collection of a urine specimen through said funnel into said reservoir; and an extension coupled to said funnel for moving said funnel between an unexpanded and an expanded position; wherein said receiving portion of said funnel has an area larger than said connecting portion when expanded, and said receiving portion has an area smaller than said connecting portion when unexpanded; wherein said funnel is substantially contained within said reservoir when unexpanded, and is substantially outside of said reservoir when expanded; wherein said receiving portion of said funnel is inwardly and outwardly foldable about a point at the top of the reservoir between a first position, wherein the receiving portion is inside of and substantially in contact with the connecting portion, and a second position, wherein the receiving portion is substantially outside of the connecting portion, so that a wide mouth is formed in the second position.