초록

Disclosed is a compact, foldable, sanitary urine specimen collection device. The device is intended to collect urine specimens from domestic animals, such as dogs. A telescopic pole with a handle is attached to a pivotal support member for supporting a specimen collection container.

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1. An apparatus for use with a urine collection cup adapted to collect an uncontaminated urine specimen from an animal, comprising: a telescopically adjustable pole with a tubular handle member, a plurality of intermediate tubular members telescopically attached to said tubular handle member, and an

1. An apparatus for use with a urine collection cup adapted to collect an uncontaminated urine specimen from an animal, comprising: a telescopically adjustable pole with a tubular handle member, a plurality of intermediate tubular members telescopically attached to said tubular handle member, and an end tubular member telescopically attached to said intermediate tubular members;said end tubular member being pivotably attached to an elongated support member, wherein said support member has a first pivot end pivotably attached to said end tubular member at a geared pivot joint capable of being engaged and disengaged via a button disposed on said tubular handle, a mid section, and an annular support end section, wherein said annular support end section supports a removable urine specimen collection container;said support member midsection has two straight end sections and an intermediate section that is shifted in position, forming an elongated u-shaped disposed between said straight end sections;internal gears disposed within said pivot joint and operatively connected to said button to affect engagement and disengagement of said pivot joint via said button;and wherein the rotational position of said support member relative to said telescopically adjustable pole is adjusted by engagement or disengagement of said pivot joint via said button. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tubular handle member has an interior and an exterior surface; said exterior surface has a soft grippable coating, wherein said soft grippable coating forms a plurality of ridges to conform to a human hand. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of said intermediate tubular members have a pressure tab for locking said intermediate tubular members in a telescopically extended position. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tubular handle member has a free end with a through hole for hanging said tubular handle member.