Genital Receptacle Patents (Class 604/347)
  • Publication number: 20090048569
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a device to facilitate urination by women in an upright position. The present device includes an opening that fits at least over the female labia with the rim contoured to surround the female genital region. A semi-rigid body comprised of a tri-layered latex-paper-wax funnel depends from the latex-rolled rim and slopes downward from the circumference of the rim extending into a latex-only tubular portion that collapses into the funnel for packaging and then be pulled back into the funnel via a drawstring for easy disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: MARJAN SALEHI
  • Patent number: 7485111
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a stretchable sleeve having a medicinal section that can be loaded with a medicinal composition and a perforated section comprising a plurality of openings, wherein the medicinal section and the perforated section overlap, and wherein the sleeve is sized so that the interior surface of the medicinal section comfortably fits a body portion and the medicinal section contacts the body portion at the site of pain. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for preparing a sleeve by applying a medicinal composition to the inner surface of the medicinal section through the openings at the perforated section. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for relieving pain in a body portion by pulling the sleeve in an outside-out configuration straight up a body portion without having to roll and flip its exterior surface outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Inventors: Eugene Choi, Dong Hwan Choi, Mun Seok Han
  • Patent number: 7476219
    Abstract: The invention relates to an external female incontinence device. The device comprises a flexible elastic strip having an opening in the strip, a fluid collection means surrounding the opening on one face, the strip and opening are sized and shaped so that when stretch fitted over the external urogenital organs the labia minor extends through the opening and a fluid tight fit between the upper face of the strip and the flesh surrounding the labia minora is formed. The device may further comprise a waistband for attachment of the device and to assist in maintaining a positive tension to press the device against the flesh surrounding the labia minora.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Oumeima Ben Youssef
  • Publication number: 20080276944
    Abstract: A harness for stretching the penis, includes a belt for encircling the waist of the user, with a fastening mechanism secured to a rear part of the belt. A first tractive means applies tractive forces at the base of the penis of a user of the harness, and is secured to the belt via the fastening mechanism. A second tractive means applies tractive forces at the edge of the head of the penis of a user of the harness, and is also secured to the belt via the fastening mechanism. The first tractive means and the second tractive means apply a stretching force to the penis of the user of the harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Miodrag Cvetanovic
  • Publication number: 20080281282
    Abstract: A urine collection and disposal system and method applies subatmospheric pressure to a receptacle open to atmospheric pressure which has a urine outlet in fluid communication with a source of subatmospheric pressure. The receptacle receives urine in the receptacle from a urine donor and removes the urine from the receptacle, transporting the removed urine to a reservoir under the force of a pressure differential between atmospheric pressure at the receptacle and subatmospheric pressure at the reservoir. The reservoir urine is discharged at atmospheric pressure, for disposal, from the reservoir while maintaining the reservoir at subatmospheric pressure. A plurality of the receptacles allows simultaneously providing urine to the reservoir from more than one of the receptacles. Sanitizing fluid may be supplied intermediate the receptacle and the reservoir for transport to the reservoir under the force of the pressure differential between atmospheric and subatmospheric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Richard B. Finger, James W. Meador
  • Publication number: 20080262451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for collecting urine or other organic body fluids. The device comprises a flexible bag (1) made of liquid-impermeable film material, a member (2) for receiving fluid and conveying it into the bag, means for preventing fluid from leaving the bag via said receiving member, and at least one absorption body arranged in the bag (1) and in the form of a sheet-shaped laminate (5). The laminate sheet comprises a superabsorbent material which is enclosed between two liquid-permeable surface layers and which forms a gel composition (14) when delivered fluid is absorbed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Bengt-Inge Broden
  • Patent number: 7434581
    Abstract: A condom with reduced chance of failure includes an inner pouch within an outer pouch. The inner pouch is bonded to the outer pouch adjacent to their open ends to form a sealed interstitial space between the inner and outer pouches. A lubricant is located in the interstitial space to enable the outer pouch to slide relative to the inner pouch during sexual intercourse. The outer pouch has an enlarged head area so that the outer pouch easily slides back and forth over the inner pouch and glans of the penis during intercourse. The inner pouch has a wall thickness that is less than the wall thickness of the outer pouch for increased sensitivity. The inner pouch has a narrow segment extending into a smaller bulb exerting pressure at the junction of the glans and shaft covering the entire frenulum area, thereby inhibiting premature ejaculation and reducing slippage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventors: Alla V. K. Reddy, Ravikumar Reddy Alla, Madhusudhan Reddy Alla, Raghunatha Reddy Alla
  • Patent number: 7435242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to urination apparatus for urine sample collection for testing of urine, waste urine collection for disposal of urine resulting from urination away from toilets, and simplification of urination by women without sitting on a toilet. A urine sample collection apparatus (100B) has a tubular portion (3) having a coupling (60A) in the side thereof formed for releasably mounting an open topped urine sample collection container (70) thereto in a direction extending generally away from the axis of said tubular portion. The apparatus also has a urine receiving receptor (1B) with a surface portion (4B) extending from a rim (5B), bounding an inlet surface which is symmetrical about the axis of said tubular portion, to an aperture (2B) from which said tubular portion extends in a direction generally away from said inlet surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Orde Levinson
  • Publication number: 20080234642
    Abstract: An improved device for male hygiene intended for collection of urine is described. An absorbent pad comprises a polymer that forms a gel upon contact with water, which is enclosed in a water-permeable, corrugated plastic pouch. The pouch is contained, optionally by adhesive, in a flexible stretchable water-impermeable sheath, which in use is placed over at least the glans of the penis. Because of the corrugations, the absorbent pad curls up into a cup shape when it swells upon absorption of urine, maintaining the device in a compact configuration for inconspicuous functioning. The absorbent pad may be supplied separately from the flexible sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Frank V. Patterson, Denis LaBombard, Kim A. Figuerido
  • Publication number: 20080177201
    Abstract: A urine specimen collection device includes a body adapted to support a specimen collector. The device includes a pull tab movably connected to the body, the pull tab being movable between a first position and a second position. The urine selectively flows through the body and into the specimen collector when the pull tab is generally positioned in the second position and urine flows through the body and into a diverter tube when the pull tab is generally positioned in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Glynis Deadwyler, Sam Bigham
  • Patent number: 7351234
    Abstract: A urine collection and disposal system and method applies subatmospheric pressure to a receptacle open to atmospheric pressure which has a urine outlet in fluid communication with a source of subatmospheric pressure. The receptacle receives urine in the receptacle from a urine donor and removes the urine from the receptacle, transporting the removed urine to a reservoir under the force of a pressure differential between atmospheric pressure at the receptacle and subatmospheric pressure at the reservoir. The reservoir urine is discharged at atmospheric pressure, for disposal, from the reservoir while maintaining the reservoir at subatmospheric pressure. A plurality of the receptacles allows simultaneously providing urine to the reservoir from more than one of the receptacles. Sanitizing fluid may be supplied intermediate the receptacle and the reservoir for transport to the reservoir under the force of the pressure differential between atmospheric and subatmospheric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventors: Richard B. Finger, James W. Meador
  • Patent number: 7335189
    Abstract: This invention is an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system which increases sanitation and comfort for users requiring a means to dispose of urine in the absence of sanitary facilities, such as aircraft pilots and incontinent individuals. This invention incorporates an inflatable urine collection means that may be deflated after use. The power unit incorporates a battery that is integrated into a disposable urine storage bag or into a disposable female pad or male cup. This invention utilizes a disposable urine storage bag with an isolated cleaning fluid chamber with a directional valve and pump system automatically rinsing and sanitizing the pump, hoses, collection means and the user with a cleaning fluid stored in the cleaning fluid chamber of the disposable urine storage bag. The disposable urine storage bag contains absorbent polymer crystals absorbing the urine as it is deposited in the bag during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Mark R. Harvie
  • Patent number: 7322358
    Abstract: A female condom is provided that includes a pouch of resilient membranous material and a hydrophilic cling mechanism. According to an embodiment of the invention, the cling mechanism includes three or more foam cling elements attached to an outer surface of the pouch. Upon insertion, the foam cling elements cling lightly to vaginal walls proximate a transition zone between the vagina's introitus and its rugated internal tissue. The foam cling elements may be shaped to permit them to nestle into a user's rugated internal vaginal tissue. An inserter may be coupled to the pouch for facilitating insertion of the condom. The inserter may retain a distal portion of the pouch in a collapsed form. The cling mechanism may be contained within the dissolvable inserter. The inserter may be dissolvable in the presence of vaginal moisture. Methods are also provided for collapsing the pouch and compressing it into an insertion package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Path
    Inventors: Lisa Tam, Glenn D. Austin, Yancy Seamans, William Robert Van Lew, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20070225668
    Abstract: The present invention includes a self-contained, rechargeable battery powered, compact urine collection system adapted to receive and reliably store urine from a user. The urine collection system may be configured differently for male and female users or may include a collection receptacle adapted to accommodate both male and female users. The collection system may further provide a collection reservoir expandable in a single direction upon filling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventor: Edgar A. Otto
  • Publication number: 20070191795
    Abstract: A disposable urinary device for collecting urinary fluid from a user and directing it into a stream includes an extendible body, a top section and a bottom end section. The top section is coupled to the top of the extendible body around a first opening and has a sidewall that defines a top opening. The bottom end section is coupled below the extendible body around a second opening and has a bottom opening. The extendible body defines an axial passage between the first and second openings and includes a plurality of flexible bellows type folds. The bellows type folds are sufficiently flexible to allow the device to be moveable between an unpackaged position and an extended position. In the unpackaged position, the bottom end section protrudes below the top section to allow a user to grasp the bottom end section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: LEO CARMINE DI CROCE
  • Patent number: 7141043
    Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief and hydration system, designed to increase sanitation and comfort for users that require disposal of urine and hydration in the absence of sanitary facilities or potable fluids. This invention incorporates an inflatable urine collection means that may be deflated after use. A dual chambered back pack stores urine and potable fluid and/or liquid food. This invention incorporates disposable batteries integrated into a disposable urine storage bag. The disposable urine storage bag has a cleaning fluid chamber with a directional valve and pump system that automatically rinses and sanitizes the pump, hoses, collection means and the user with cleaning fluid stored in the cleaning fluid chamber. The disposable urine storage bag also contains absorbent polymer crystals capable of absorbing the urine as it is deposited in the bag during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventor: Mark R. Harvie
  • Patent number: 7137972
    Abstract: A non-bulky, disposable undergarment primarily designed for male wearers who have minor urinary leakage such as from prostate surgery. The undergarment includes a soft, flexible base sheet of a non-woven material. The base sheet has a rectangular main panel which extends from the wearer's lower front trunk between the legs of the wearer to immediately rearward of the genital area to cover the person's genital area. A pair of left and right straps extend rearwardly from the main panel which are interconnected by a transverse connecting strap at a lower rear trunk of the wearer. The straps extend from the connecting strap leftward and rightward around the lower trunk of the wearer. The ends of the straps removably interconnect to the main panel and each other in overlapping fashion by pairs of interlockable hook and loop patches affixed to the main panel and the ends of the straps to securely hold the undergarment in place on the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Inventor: Flori A. Holberg
  • Patent number: 7135012
    Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system, specifically designed to increase the overall sanitation and comfort for users requiring a means to dispose of urine in the absence of sanitary facilities in situations such as aircraft pilots and incontinent individuals. This invention incorporates an inflatable urine collection means that may be deflated after use. The power unit incorporates a disposable battery that is integrated into a disposable urine storage bag. This invention also utilizes a disposable urine storage bag with an isolated cleaning fluid chamber with a directional valve and pump system automatically rinsing and sanitizing the pump, hoses, collection means and the user with a cleaning fluid stored in the cleaning fluid chamber of the disposable urine storage bag. The disposable urine storage bag contains absorbent polymer crystals absorbing the urine as it is deposited in the bag during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Mark R. Harvie
  • Patent number: 7131964
    Abstract: This invention is an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system for users that require disposal of urine in the absence of sanitary facilities, like aircraft pilots and incontinent individuals. It incorporates an inflatable urine collector deflatable after use. It incorporates disposable batteries into a disposable urine storage bag with an isolated cleaning fluid chamber with directional valve and pump system that automatically rinses and sanitizes the pump, hoses, collection means and user with cleaning fluid stored in the cleaning fluid chamber. The urine storage bag has a failsafe device in the event of system failure, it being detachable from the pump with a stored extendable portion forming a seal with user's body allowing urination into the bag without urine splash-back and upon completion the user places the extended portion back into the unit closing it with a ziplock. The storage bag contains absorbent polymer crystals absorbing the deposited urine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventor: Mark R. Harvie
  • Patent number: 7121281
    Abstract: The present invention provides a condom with a wearing aid comprising a natural or synthetic rubber condom and a wearing aid, wherein, when the outer peripheral wall of the condom is rolled up from the open end of the condom toward the closed end thereof so as to be turned inside, a band-shaped elastic material is stacked on the outer periphery near the open end and rolled up together into the inside of an rolled up part, where the elastic material is selected from (1) a band shaped elastic high polymer material, as Material A provided with a number of cut off aperture parts or a number of cuts almost orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the band, or (2) an expandable bandage or an band-shaped non-woven stretch fabric as Material B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Shoei Limited Co.
    Inventor: Wataru Tsugawa
  • Patent number: 7104975
    Abstract: The invention is of a male urinary system which, at its heart, includes a penis/urinary collection interface unit of a design which both collects urine without significant backflow during or after use and is sized and shaped for easy maneuvering into position, even when encountering restrictive spaces caused by body casts, braces, etc. Because the penis/urinary collection interface unit does not itself serve as the urine collection receptacle, but is merely in fluid communication therewith by a length of conduit, the collected urine will, if the system is used as intended, sit safely at a distance on the floor next to the patient's bed, or suspended from a hanging device or bracket attached to the patient's bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Jacquelin A. Vantroostenberghe
  • Patent number: 7044939
    Abstract: In a male external urinary catheter comprising a cylindrical discharge tube connected to a funnel through a bulbous zone wherein the extreme edge of the funnel is fitted with a rolled up coverette of latex rubber, polyurethane or the like that can be unfurled to encapsulate the patient's male organ, a unitary strap is provided having an connecting end unitary attached to said coverette and formed of a like material therewith and having intermediate and free end regions adapted to be looped about the coverette back upon themselves, the unitary strap including a fastener for attaching the strap upon itself without contacting the skin of a male patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Aleksander Fajnszajn
  • Patent number: 7025733
    Abstract: A biological fluid collection accessory device is releasably coupled to a specimen container. The device includes an attachment ring and a peripheral wall extending from a base of the ring. The wall includes a receiving area for receiving a penis and a capturing area for capturing ejaculate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Inventor: Matthew McQuaid
  • Patent number: 6983751
    Abstract: An improved condom includes a body that has a wall, a closed end and an open end. The wall of the condom has an interior surface and an exterior surface. A textured portion on the condom functions to increase the sensation transmitted by the condom during use. The textured portion may be positioned in a curved region of the condom. When used as a female condom, the textured portion inhibits the possibility of the condom be displaced. A retention device is also provided that is disposed in the interior of the condom and expands during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Inventor: Brian J. Osterberg
  • Patent number: 6918899
    Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system, specifically designed to increase the overall sanitation and comfort for users that may require a means to dispose of their urine in the absence of other sanitary facilities due to situations such as aircraft pilots and incontinent individuals. For user comfort this invention incorporates an inflatable urine collection means that may be deflated after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Inventor: Mark R. Harvie
  • Patent number: 6913018
    Abstract: A condom donning device (10) adapted for donning a condom (12) having a tubular wall that is rolled up into a hem ring (14) which is defined on the outside of the tubular wall in an initial configuration of the condom. The device (10) comprises two support formations (16) and (18) which together define an internal space through which a penis can extend and a separation axis A along which the support formations are separable. Each support formation defines a pair of hook-like holding formations (22) in which the hem ring of the condom can be received and held in an arrangement permitting unrolling of the hem ring when donning the condom. The invention extends to an assembly including the device (10), the condom (12) and a package in the form of a pouch of packaging film which is hermetically sealed to the support formations so as to form a hermetically sealed enclosure surrounding the condom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Wincotrade Twenty (Proprietary) Limited
    Inventor: Willem Nicolaas Van Rensburg
  • Patent number: 6904621
    Abstract: A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a human. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a human. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with a conduit. The reservoir may be a disposable plastic bag having markings for determining the amount of urine contained in the bag. The urine collection receptacle may have multiple configurations and may be configured to receive urine from a female or male human, or both. The urine collection device may also include a pump for pumping urine from the urine collection receptacle to the reservoir without components of the pump contacting the urine being pumped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Preferred Medical Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar A. Otto, Gregory M. Otto
  • Patent number: 6895967
    Abstract: A condom having an inflatable portion is provided. The condom comprises an inner wall and an outer wall defining an annular chamber extending along a portion of the length of the condom. An air source, such as a handheld pump, is removably connected to a port which leads to an airway in the chamber for delivering air to a forward portion of the chamber. A plurality of vents are provided at a rearward end of the chamber for venting the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Inventor: Scott Praml
  • Patent number: 6840244
    Abstract: A condom has an erectogenic compound immobilised on the interior surface and substantially at the head end thereof. The compound may be applied as a component of a composition comprising the erectogenic compound dispersed or dissolved in a gel carrier comprising a liquid medium including a thickening agent. The condom may include a lubricant which may be immiscible with the erectogenic compound or composition. Use of the condom sustains e penile erection following spontaneous initiation thereof, to prevent slippage of the condom off the penis while intercourse takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Futura Medical Developments Limited
    Inventor: Colin Anthony Kemp
  • Publication number: 20040127864
    Abstract: A diaper includes a liquid-absorbent core extending between front and rear waist regions, a liquid-pervious first sheet covering upper and lower surfaces of the core and a liquid-impervious second sheet. The diaper is formed with a cleaved zone continuously extending in the front waist region and the crotch region in a longitudinal direction of the diaper and extending through the core. Along the cleaved zone, an upper covering section of the first sheet extends downward from the upper surface of the core and a lower covering section of the first sheet also extends downward along the cleaved zone. The upper and lower covering sections extend outward in a transverse direction of the diaper symmetrically about the cleaved zone to define a penis pocket below the cleaved zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Tomoko Sugito
  • Patent number: 6740066
    Abstract: A device for collecting urine includes a container kept at vacuum, an interface locatable at the urethral opening of a person and a pump operable to create a vacuum within the container. A sensor senses the presence of urine at the interface and opens a valve to allow the pumping of urine from the interface to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Brunel University
    Inventors: Heinz Siegfried Wolff, Felicity Ann Jowitt, Eleanor Ann Tinnion
  • Publication number: 20040064112
    Abstract: A collection device for human bodily fluids includes a conventional bag constructed of a soft plastic, waterproof material. The bag consists of a hard plastic supporting mouth, proper volume of hydrophilic material such as polymer and a heat-sealed anti-backflow tri-valve in the interior of a front trunk portion of the bag. The supporting mouth is located as to cover the genitourinary area or mouth of an individual in use for urinal or vomiting purposes. This hydrophilic material allows quick absorption of human fluids and turns it into a gelled material. The gelled material is then trapped inside the heat-sealed tri-valve bag to prevent possible spillage and backflow. The versatility of the heat-sealed funnel design bag helps the direct engagement with the hydrophilic material to speed up absorption time with the human fluid and preventing spillage or backflow. It also simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces overall production costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Sun
  • Patent number: 6706027
    Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic or semi-automatic bladder relief system, specifically designed to increase the overall sanitation and comfort for users that may require a means to dispose of their urine in the absence of other sanitary facilities due to situations such as aircraft pilots and incontinent individuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Inventor: Mark R. Harvie
  • Patent number: 6702793
    Abstract: A female urine collection device for allowing physically-disabled females who cannot get to a restroom to urinate. The female urine collection device includes a receiver member being adapted to be positioned between legs of a female person; and also includes an absorbent material being removably disposed upon the receiver member; and further includes an elongate flexible tubular member being connected to the receiver member; and also includes a urine collection member being connected to the elongate flexible tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Kathleen A. Sweetser
  • Patent number: 6684414
    Abstract: A portable urinal for collecting and storing urine from a user is provided. The portable urinal includes a receptacle for collecting the urine, where the receptacle includes a body portion having an inlet sized to sufficiently receive the genitourinary area of the user, and an outlet. The portable urinal further includes a storage container for storing the urine, where the storage container has an inlet for receiving the urine from the receptacle. A connector attached to the storage container receives the storage container inlet and removably receives the receptacle outlet, such that the connector releasably joins the receptacle with the storage container allowing the urine to flow from the receptacle outlet into the storage container inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: Houston Rehrig
  • Publication number: 20040002687
    Abstract: The disposable excreta management device has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a wearer-facing surface and an opposing surface. The disposable excreta management device comprises a flexible bag to contain excreta and an adhesive flange to attach the device to the body of a wearer. The flexible bag has an opening positioned on the wearer-facing surface. The excreta management device has an orifice provided on the flexible bag and comprises a seal means to resealably close the orifice. A peel force of the seal means to the surface of the flexible bag is between 0.3 N/cm and 4.0 N/cm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Glasgow Burns, Maya Hasegawa, Takaya Okano, Yoko Hayashi
  • Patent number: 6635038
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an incontinence device having a disposable urinary bag 18 having a plurality of attachment means 22 located on its outside surface for securement of the disposable urinary bag 18 to the adjustable attachment belt 14. Housed within the disposable urinary bag 18 is an absorbent material 34 for urine absorption. The disposable urinary bag 18 also has in its upper central region an elastic ring or seal 24 that provides a barrier against urine when a penis 36 is inserted into it. On the top portion of the elastic ring 24, a slit 28 is provided in conjunction with a sealing tab 26 with adhesive 32 to enlarge or constrict the size of the elastic ring 24.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Aldrene K Scovel
  • Patent number: 6569135
    Abstract: A urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence which completely surrounds the patient's penis, thereby minimizing the patient's exposure to wetness. The pouch is constructed from a piece of material which has a hole portion and a continuous portion, the hole portion containing a hole which is adapted to receive a patient's penis. A plurality of sealing means are located along the edges of the hole portion so when the sealing means are sealed onto the continuous portion, there is minimal contact between the sealing means and the patient. Additionally, a urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence can be created from a commercially available baby diaper by cutting a hole in the diaper and attaching additional sealing means to the portion of the diaper with the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Anthony Mula
  • Patent number: 6551293
    Abstract: The external male urinary catheter assembly has a flexible moisture barrier sheet with a penis passage. The penis passage has a plurality of flaps, separated by radial slots. These slots are extended outward to adjust passage diameter. A liquid absorbent material pad has an absorbent material pad passage that is coaxial with the penis passage. A cup member has an inlet end flange that is held in alignment with the penis passage by a harness plate and harness. The absorbent material pad is compressed between the cup member flange and the moisture barrier sheet. The absorbent material pad absorbs liquid that is adjacent to the penis passage as well as liquid that passes between the cup flange and the moisture barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: George V. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6547771
    Abstract: A non-invasive female urinary device allows a woman to urinate in a standing or sitting position. The non-invasive female urinary device provides a scoop portion designed to be positioned adjacent to the woman's body, and is sized to fit between the labia majora. The scoop gathers urine as it is produced, with little or no loss due to spillage. A generally tubular body is attached at an upstream first end to the scoop portion. The device is made of six flat sides to allow the woman to control the orientation of the device. The logo on one of the sides provides a tactile reference, allowing the woman to orient the device without the need for visual input. A flow concentrator is attached to a downstream second end of the tubular body, and has a generally rectangular opening that narrows the stream of urine to result in a smooth and continuous stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Caring Hands, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet Robertson, Charles W. Robertson
  • Patent number: 6537262
    Abstract: An upright female urine collector having a horizontally accordion pleated rectangular shaped urine collection receptacle with a tube outlet, the tube housing a manually operated two way valve disposed to direct urine flow either to a sample reservoir containing a chemical reagent test strip or to a urine sample collector. The two way valve can be spring activated or can be hand turned for instant urine flow redirection. In an alternate embodiment, an upright female urine collector has a urine collection receptacle modified to retain the chemical reagent test strip in a trench with exit means for quick test results observation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Garey Thompson
  • Publication number: 20030032931
    Abstract: A device for draining uncontrolled urine release in male persons has an integrally formed main body of silicone rubber. The main body comprises in a middle area, a cylindrical chamber portion having an internal cross section which is greater than the cross section of a penis of an user, in a front area, a funnel portion adjoining said cylindrical chamber portion, tapering toward the front of main said body and merging into a hose connection, and in a rear area, a transition portion adjoing said chamber portion, tapers toward the rear of said body and merging into a cylindrical terminal portion having an internal diameter which is slightly smaller than the external diameter of said penis of said user, at least two expansion tongues being provided on the rear end of said terminal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Reinhold Grundke, Bernhard Liedl, Wilhelm Jaeniche
  • Publication number: 20020193760
    Abstract: An upright female urine collector having a horizontally accordion pleated rectangular shaped urine collection receptacle with a tube outlet, the tube housing a manually operated two way valve disposed to direct urine flow either to a sample reservoir containing a chemical reagent test strip or to a urine sample collector. The two way valve can be spring activated or can be hand turned for instant urine flow redirection. In an alternate embodiment, an upright female urine collector has a urine collection receptacle modified to retain the chemical reagent test strip in a trench with exit means for quick test results observation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Garey Thompson
  • Publication number: 20020173759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable menstrual fluid management device (10) including a bag (11) having an aperture (13) that is surrounded by an adhesively-faced flange (12) for releasable attachment to the uro-genital area of the wearer. An absorbent material (15) is contained within the bag. The device (10) effectively absorbs menstrual fluids while being comfortable and discrete to wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Vincenzo D'Acchioli, Gianfranco Palumbo
  • Patent number: 6451908
    Abstract: A process for preparing a polyurethane film comprising two steps is disclosed. The first step comprises preparing a nonionic prepolymer formulation, the prepolymer formulation comprising a diisocyanate, an active hydrogen containing material, and a monol. The second step comprises preparing an aqueous dispersion of the prepolymer, in the presence of a surfactant. Both steps occur in the substantial absence of an organic solvent. Also disclosed is a polyurethane film and an aqueous dispersion useful for preparing such films. The present invention has the advantage of having increased shear stability. The dispersions of the present invention do not settle or coagulate prematurely. Moreover, the films of the present invention do not include the dermal irritants which occur in natural rubber latex. The films and dispersions of the present invention are thus suitable for use in applications such as, for example, medical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: William A. Koonce, Franklin E. Parks, Debkumar Bhattacharjee
  • Patent number: 6416500
    Abstract: A disposable urine retaining bag for adult man includes, a generally inverted trigonal pyramid defined by a front wall section and first and second side wall sections, the sections are formed with a liquid absorbent core and a liquid-impermeable sheet covering an outer surface of the core, the sections are foldable along longitudinal boundary lines of them, and the bag has a mouth for inserting the penis which is provided with fasteners and an elastic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Corporation
    Inventors: Ichiro Wada, Kozo Abe, Noriyuki Kurita
  • Publication number: 20020082520
    Abstract: A device (10) suitable for use in collecting urine from animals, the device including a support portion (60) able to be positioned between the buttocks of an animal in the perineum region of the animal, directly below the anus; a deflector plate (80) supported by the support portion (60) and having a front contact edge (88); and an engaging means (92, 112) attached with the deflector plate (80); wherein, in use, the engaging means (92, 112) can be tensioned to conform the front contact edge (88) of the deflector plate (80) against the buttocks of the animal to assist in deflecting faeces away from the buttocks of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Daira Valda Vella
  • Patent number: 6409712
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable garment shield device for men for use with an undergarment for the purpose of protecting the undergarment from staining and soiling due to secretions from the crotch region and genitalia of the user. The shield is constructed of a plurality of layered fabrics or materials designed to wick moisture and excretions away from the skin of the user and retain them in an absorbent layer of the shield. In addition to the soft, flexible and ergonomic nature of the device, a slit or cut is provided through a portion of the device to facilitate the extraction of the male genitalia for urination purposes in an ordinary manner in conjunction with a fly opening of a traditional male undergarment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Rodrigo Alberto TerĂ¡n Dutari
  • Patent number: 6391010
    Abstract: A catheter movement control device is provided which allows forward, extending movement of the catheter tube contained within a flexible package to the exterior thereof as required during insertion. The method of use includes moving the catheter tube through the control device to exit the catheter package where it is inserted into the urethra. If resistance is encountered during insertion a stop member firmly engages the catheter tube to prevent rearward movement of the catheter tube under normal urging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Medical Technologies of Georgia, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Wilcox
  • Patent number: 6379343
    Abstract: The people and things in the vicinity of an undiapered baby are protected from being urinated upon by a device which has an open resilient foam band, which is “C” or horseshoe shaped. The band has a curved front segment with two rearwardly extending side segments which allow the band to be resiliently clasped about the midsection of an infant. A urine receiving pad is connected to the front segment of the band, and extends downwardly to space a quantity of absorbent material from the infant. The pad has an exterior fluid impervious barrier to which a cotton or synthetic absorbent material is attached. The lower comers of the pad are turned up to define an upwardly opening pocket which better retains liquid. The shield is readily affixed to the infant prior to removal of the diaper, and throughout the period during which urination of the undiapered infant is likely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Miljarry, LLC
    Inventors: James R. Stephenson, Larry N. Brunette