ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,697,105, issued on Aug. 4, was assigned to Capseus Inc. (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.).

"Anatomical specimen collection device and system having high capacity extended filtering capability" was invented by John M. Abrahams (Scarsdale, N.Y.), Michael R. Bielski (Manorville, N.Y.) and Don Hannula (San Luis Obispo, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An anatomical specimen collection device and system enabling a higher capacity, extended filtering capability and easy removal of the specimen while avoiding blockage or clogging. The anatomical specimen collection device includes a removable flexible nozzle with a distal end configured for mating with a ...