Patents by Inventor Florence Stevenson

Florence Stevenson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240065881
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid collection assemblies including one or more leak prevention features, systems including the same, and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber and one or more leak prevention features. The leak prevention features may include at least one of a shape of the fluid collection assembly that improves fit between the fluid collection assembly and a patient, at least one absorbent material at least partially disposed outside of the chamber, a base configured to have a patient disposed thereon, or one or more features that allows a length of the fluid collection assembly to change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Melody Mei Hee Kuroda, Hannah Rose Kriscovich, Brian Murphy, Michael Bielawa, Florence Stevenson, Carolyn Rose, Charlotte Lux, Alexis Dorsey, Alisa Ratanen
  • Publication number: 20230355423
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are fluid collection assemblies including one or more securement elements and methods for collecting fluids with the fluid collection assemblies. In an embodiment, a fluid collection assembly includes a fluid collection device and means for securing the fluid collection device to the user with a fluid permeable body of the fluid collection device positioned proximate to the urethra of the user through the opening in a fluid impermeable barrier of the fluid collection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Florence Stevenson, Michael Bielawa, Brian Murphy, Carolyn Rose, Charlotte Lux, Alexis Dorsey, Alisa Rantanen, Eric Alan Fallows, Seth Schneider, Alexis Nunn, Hannah Kriscovish
  • Publication number: 20230210685
    Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods utilizing means for securing a protruding portion of a fluid permeable body disposed between a wearer's labia in position during use. The protruding portion is formed from fluid permeable material that allows urine or other fluids to pass therethrough. The fluid permeable body is disposed at least partially within a fluid impermeable barrier to prevent leakage of the fluid. The fluid is removed through a conduit disposed in a chamber within the fluid impermeable barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Alan Fallows, Melody Mei Hee Kuroda, Adam Martin, Nicholas Jardine, Florence Stevenson, Michael Bielawa, Brian Murphy, David R. Schiff, Sharon D. West, Vladlena Belozerova, Breanna Stachowski, Justin Bechstein, Alana Clerkin, Trisha Eckard
  • Publication number: 20230210504
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to fluid collection devices, systems, and methods utilizing retention components for retaining the fluid collection device in position during use. In an embodiment, a fluid collection device is disclosed. The fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defining an interior chamber and an opening through which the interior chamber is exposed to an external environment. The fluid collection device includes a fluid permeable body positioned at least partially within the interior chamber to extend across at least a portion of the opening and configured to wick fluid away from the opening. The fluid collection device includes one or more retention components for retaining the fluid collection device on labia of a wearer by engaging with one or more of legs, pelvis, or buttocks of the wearer. The fluid collection device includes a conduit extending into the interior chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Melody Mei Hee Kuroda, Eric Alan Fallows, Florence Stevenson, Michael Bielawa, Brian Murphy