Receptacle Structured For Collecting Urine Or Discharge From Male Member (e.g., External Catheter, Etc.) Patents (Class 604/349)
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Publication number: 20120029451Abstract: The present invention relates to a male external urinary incontinence device including a hydrocolloid composition as an adhesive and to methods of making and using this device. The hydrocolloid composition can include an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, a polyacrylic acid polymer, and, optionally, a neutralizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventor: Anthony J. Conway
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Patent number: 8066008Abstract: A prophylactic device providing the wearer with increased protection against slippage and ruptures. The device has a tubular body with an extra strength tip and a band. The band is elastic and has a ring that stretches to pass comfortably over a wearer's testicles. The band secures the prophylactic device to the wearer and prevents the device from slipping off of the wearer. Both the extra strength tip and the band are thicker than the tubular body and provide the wearer protection against ruptures.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Inventor: Andre Glenn
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Patent number: 8052663Abstract: The present invention concerns a male incontinence guard 10. The guard is divided by a transverse dividing line 25 into a front region 18 with a front transverse edge 20 and a rear region 22 with a rear transverse edge 24. The guard 10 tapers towards the rear transverse edge 24. The garment-facing surface 26 of the guard 10 comprises a first 28 and a second 30 strand of adhesive means. The location and dimensions of the first 28 and second 30 strand of adhesive means provides improved fastening of the guard 10 to the underwear of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventor: Maria Härsjö
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Publication number: 20110257615Abstract: The urisheath provided here includes an element of thin material (a strip) that allows at least two lengths of it to run in a parallel fashion down either side of the sheath. The is obtained by injection moulding the strip in liquid silicone in the silicone injection moulding process for the urisheath, either by one, two or more component injection moulding. The injection moulding takes place in an injection moulding form for a urisheath with a cavity for the body portion and a cavity for the strip portion wherein the cavity for the body portion is connected to the cavity for the strip portion creating an attachment zone between the strip and the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicants: Medical Rubber M.R. AB, Coloplast A/SInventors: Henrik Lindenskov Nielsen, Johan Christiansson, Peter Persson
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Patent number: 8025062Abstract: A condom is disclosed herein that may include a body having an open end, a closed end and at least a first region and a second region. The first region may have a first diameter and the second region may have a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter. Accordingly, during use, the second region may operate to repeatably slip or telescope over the first region.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Inventor: Brian Osterberg
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Patent number: 8015627Abstract: There is a urinary transfer system and associated process that includes a urinal capable of receiving urine from a patient, urine holding container, a first conduit connected between the urinal and the urine holding container, a pump, and a second conduit connected between the urine holding container and the pump. Preferably, there is a retainer that is associated with the urinal and a removable lid associated with the urine holding container. The urinary transfer system can be powered by any type of electrical power supply and/or battery. Optimally, there is a receiver electrically connected to the pump to be able to turn the pump on and off and can preferably control the operation of the pump based on input received from a transmitter. An external male catheter can also be utilized in conjunction with the urinary transfer system.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Urinary Transfer Systems Group, LLCInventors: Larry R. Baker, James D. Baker, legal representative, Warren L. Spielman
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Patent number: 8002766Abstract: A catheter assembly with a catheter and a package for a catheter are provided. The package and catheter is provided with a seal that restricts passage of fluid between the package and the catheter. The assembly allows the catheter to be used without complete removal from the package. During urination, the assembly prevents the flow of urine from the outlet of the catheter and back through the package in a direction towards the user of the catheter. The seal allows the catheter to be dispensed from the package while the sealing is maintained and the assembly thus allows non-contaminated insertion and use of the catheter while the catheter is partly maintained in the package.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Allan Tanghoej, Lars Bogelund Jensen
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Patent number: 7993316Abstract: A sanitary device having an absorbent pad with a pocket on one end and on the other end an opening with a pair of petals extending outward therefrom. By holding and marginally squeezing the pocket, the pocket will open and the petals will separate. A penis can be inserted into the pocket using the petals a converging guide. Penile excretions can the be absorbed in the absorbent pad before discarding it. Further embodiments include absorbent pads fabricated from feminine pads and alternative closure elements.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: Jack V. Fullman
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Patent number: 7993315Abstract: A sperm collecting apparatus is provided and includes a container including a cylindrical container main unit that has an opening portion on at least one end face in a longitudinal direction thereof and a cap that is attached to and detached from the opening portion of the container main unit to close and open the opening portion, and a core member which is accommodated in said container and has an insertion room extending from an insertion port at one end face in a longitudinal direction therein. The core member includes a core main unit having said insertion port and the insertion room and a plurality of ribs provided upright from an outer face of the core main unit to cross one another, and sealed rooms are formed through the outer face of the core main unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Tenga Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsutomu Matsuura
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Patent number: 7993313Abstract: An apparatus to receive feces from an ostomy pouch or urine from a person for disposal which comprises an adjustable strap member worn about a neck of the person to hang down therefrom. A waste receptacle is provided. A mechanism is for detachably mounting the waste receptacle to distal ends of the adjustable strap member at a groin area of the person. The person can discharge the feces from an open end of the ostomy pouch and also urinate into the waste receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Inventor: William P. Roche
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Patent number: 7985217Abstract: The present application relates to a urinary catheter movement system for use with a urinary catheter located within an interior volume of a urinary catheter pouch. The system can include a catheter movement controller configured to selectively control longitudinal movement of the catheter relative to a port in the pouch. The system further can include a gripper assembly configured for gripping the catheter located within the interior volume of the urinary catheter pouch.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Medical Technologies of Georgia, Inc.Inventors: Theodore J. Mosler, Todd M. Korogi, Scott P. Jarnagin, F. Peter Hiltz, John H. Golden
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Patent number: 7981099Abstract: A high performance flatus gas filter assembly, and a body waste collection pouch with which it may be used, along with a method for making such an assembly, are disclosed. The assembly includes a filter pad having first and second layers of deodorizing filter media with an imperforate gas and odor barrier layer sandwiched therebetween for blocking the direct flow of gases between the opposing inner faces of the filter layers. An envelope of liquid and gas impermeable material defines a chamber for enclosing the pad. The envelope has walls with first and second openings communicating with central portions of the first and second filter layers, and defines a peripheral space about the pad to permit the outward flow of flatus gases from the peripheral edge surface of one of the filter layers inwardly into the peripheral edge surface of the other of the filter layers.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventor: Donncha R. Butler
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Publication number: 20110152802Abstract: The Incontinence Diaper/Underwear System is a wearable undergarment, that is specially configured with a urination receptacle in the man's version. The Incontinence Diaper/Underwear System is essentially envisioned as a cotton or rubber brief-type undergarment that features a standard, elastic waistband that expands to accommodate waist sizes from twenty-seven inches to forty-six inches (27?-46?). The Incontinence Diaper/Underwear System is equipped with a handy plastic pouch unit, which serves to house urine should the need arise. This is accomplished via a rubber hose attachment that connects the pouch with a comfortable, absorbent “collar” in the crotch of the undergarment, which when worn house the user's penis and testicles. In addition, a handy drain valve is positioned at the bottom of this receptacle to facilitate emptying.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Lorenzo DiCamillo, Fred Carpentieri
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Patent number: 7959616Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 27, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventors: Eugene Choi, Dong Hwan Choi, Mun Seok Han
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Publication number: 20110137272Abstract: A closure for a blow-molded container is disclosed, comprising a ring portion, a hinge portion, and a lid portion. Also disclosed are combinations of a closure and a blow-molded container, which in certain embodiments is a blow-molded urinal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Medical Action Industries, IncorporatedInventor: Chuck Adams
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Patent number: 7947026Abstract: A method and device to conform with the glans penis to recover ejaculated semen completely, to prevent the loss of initial sperm rich epididymal fractions, to avoid the use of a condom for masturbation, to eliminate the multi-step transfers of semen following ejaculation that are common with current methods, and to provide a single device that contains a semen collecting chamber that fits onto a glans penis. The device provides a storage and measuring reservoir, an optional cap, and a vertical stand in one integrally formed module in a sterile pack. The device and method will have multiple uses in a variety of contexts including, but not limited thereto: in the diagnosis of infertility, in semen donation, in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) clinics, hospitals, forensic laboratories and research laboratories and will be included in kits intended for over-the-counter sperm testing devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: University of Virginia Patent FoundationInventors: John C. Herr, Arabinda Mandal
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Publication number: 20110118685Abstract: A method and injection machine for producing a hollow product, such as a urisheath, use of the method for producing a urisheath as well as the urisheath. The machine comprises an annular cavity for receiving a silicone material. The material is injected in a cold state via a coldrun nozzle and cured by heat in the cavity. The cavity has a narrow cross-sectional area over a substantial portion of the cavity and the cavity is connected to a venting area. The cavity has an annular enlarged portion at the proximal portion of the cavity, arranged adjacent said inlet and a groove at the distal portion of the cavity. The narrow cross-sectional area has a decreasing radial dimension towards the distal portion of the cavity. The surface of the cavity is grit blasted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicants: Coloplast A/S, Medical Rubber M.R. ABInventors: Henrik Lindenskov Nielsen, Per-Erik Magnusson
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Patent number: 7922712Abstract: A catheter assembly allowing for non-contaminated insertion of the catheter into the urinary canal. The catheter assembly includes a urinary catheter, a catheter package and a sealing member. The urinary catheter defines a conduit and has a proximal end adapted for insertion into the urinary canal and an opposite distal end. The catheter package has a hose with a cavity for accommodation of the catheter, and a catheter outlet adapted to dismantle the proximal end of the catheter from the catheter package. The sealing member is adapted to provide a substantially liquid-tight seal between the catheter package and the urinary catheter while the catheter is being dismantled.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Allan Tanghoj, Lars Bogelund Jensen
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Publication number: 20110077606Abstract: A male urinary incontinence device is provided which includes a body, the body having a shell, and the shell forming a cavity adapted to hold male genitalia. An absorbent, suitable for absorbing urine, is at least partially disposed within the cavity and a moisture barrier is positioned adjacent the body to help protect clothing from urine soiling. A liquid-permeable liner is attached to the body in a spaced-apart relation to the absorbent. To create a hammock-like effect, the liquid-permeable liner may be attached at the perimeter of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Heather J. Wilcox, Nolan M. Wilcox
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Publication number: 20110054427Abstract: A male urinary incontinence system includes a first portion that fit over a penis and has a distal end with a fluid opening. A urine collection vessel having a proximal end removably attaches to the distal of the first portion, thereby allowing a user to urinate through the fluid opening when the collection vessel is not attached. The first portion may a flexible, fluid-impermeable sheath such as a latex condom. The collection vessel may attach to the first portion through a threaded connection. The collection vessel preferably contains an absorbent material, more preferably a superabsorbent material such as a polyacrylate. The collection vessel may also assume the form of a flexible, fluid-impermeable sheath such as latex condom, enabling the absorbent or superabsorbent material to swell during the urine collection process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Myles Kobren, Richard Malerba, Ted Felderman
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Publication number: 20110054428Abstract: A flexible sheath used for absorbing and retaining liquid discharge from a male penis, and in particular, for male urinary incontinence and for use after intercourse. The device comprises an opening, a single interior cavity, an upper elastic band, and an inner fluid absorbent material. The opening allows for insertion of the penis or shaft, and the single interior cavity houses the penis and shaft. The elastic band is positioned to keep any excess liquid discharge from escaping the inner fluid absorbent material. A water resistant coating on the outside of the flexible elastic woven sheath also keeps unabsorbed liquid discharge from escaping. This invention may also be useful to catch and absorb condensate or liquid squirts on water pressure testing locations on the inlets and outlets of HVAC water coils.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventor: Alexander Hill
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Patent number: 7815619Abstract: A multi-piece fluid transfer receptacle is used in a male incontinence device. The receptacle includes an outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port. The second end extends beyond the first end a distance sufficient to cover a head of the penis, whereby urine is transferred forwardly from the penis and outwardly from the receptacle through the discharge port. A detachable fluid-management insert is received within the first open end and includes an elongated tongue spaced apart from an interior surface of the outer shell. The tongue forms a backflow barrier between the penis and the outer shell to shield the penis from urine flowing backward towards the user and away from the discharge port.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Arcus Medical, LLCInventor: Mark Miskie
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Patent number: 7803144Abstract: A device for managing urinary incontinence in adult males includes an undergarment with a waistband and a front piece with a circular opening in it, a tubular support with a pair of spaced-apart flanges defining a groove that fits in the circular opening, and a condom catheter positioned in the tubular support by having the open end of the catheter fit around one end of the tubular support member, and by having the sheath portion of the condom catheter extend through and be supported by the tubular support.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: Victor J. Vollrath
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Patent number: 7780642Abstract: The present invention relates to an external urinary catheter. The present application realizes, that by replacing the traditional broad band of adhesive material with at least two bands, several advantages are obtained. As will be understood in the following, the tendency to leak is decreased, the degree of skin irritation on the penis is decreased and the adhesive characteristic can be improved.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Anders Bo Rasmussen, Henrik Bork Bjerregaard
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Patent number: 7780650Abstract: A camera assembly for positioning within a bodily passageway, including a camera, a catheter adapted to retain the camera, and a rotary coupling interconnecting the catheter and the camera. The catheter is provided with helically-wound threads thereon. The rotary coupling permits the catheter to rotate and thereby move axially while the camera remains rotationally stationary.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Spirus Medical, Inc.Inventors: James J. Frassica, Robert E. Ailinger
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Patent number: 7766877Abstract: A set of parts for providing a medical device, including a lumen element adapted for mounting at a location on the skin of the patient, and a valve member. The lumen element and the valve member have releasable connection members such that, when the connection members are engaged, an assembled medical device is provided which is adapted for accessing an internal organ of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2000Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Jeremy Paul Watson, James Patrick Scanlan, Max Roy Woolley
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Patent number: 7762262Abstract: A garment includes a bifurcated body having front and rear sections wherein the front section is provided with a sheath oriented about a genital region and includes a ribbed outer surface. The rear section is provided with a plurality of apertures and is oriented about a buttock region respectively. The ribbed outer surface includes a plurality of protrusions. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for fastening the garment about the user's waist. A condom is positionable about a user's penis wherein a proximal end portion of the condom is engageable about the ribbed outer surface of the sheath, defining a frictional contact area for assisting to maintain the condom positioned about the penis during sexual activities.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Inventor: Jorge L. Granja
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Patent number: 7753895Abstract: A sperm collecting apparatus is provided and includes a container having a non-cylindrical container main unit whose one end face in a longitudinal direction is open and a cap that is attachable the container main unit. A core member made from a gel-like material, which is located in the container main unit and has an insertion room extending to an inner portion of the core member from an insertion port at one end face in the core member. A sponge layer which is interposed between the core member and an inner wall of the container main unit, the container main unit is a non-cylindrical member whose intermediate portion in a longitudinal direction thereof has an outer diameter smaller than those in both end portions.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: TENGA Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsutomu Matsuura
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Patent number: 7727206Abstract: The invention provides for a urinary monitoring device to monitor for the presence or absence of markers indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The invention also provides for methods of using such a device.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Inventor: Geoffrey H. Gorres
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Patent number: 7722584Abstract: An automatic urine collection apparatus includes a collection container for accumulating urine transferred from a urine receiver through a tube and a main body for supporting the collection container, wherein the main body includes a suction pump for sucking the urine received by the urine receiver and carrying the urine to the collection container, a mass sensor for measuring the urine accumulated in the collection container, a control board for calculating a volume of the urine based on the measured mass of the urine, and an indicator for indicating the calculated volume of the urine.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Tanaka, Ryosuke Miyagawa, Yoshikazu Ishitsuka, Hiroshi Koizumi, Shigeharu Sayama
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Patent number: 7695460Abstract: Here is disclosed a urine receiver. The urine receiver which collects urine of a wearer of the urine receiver under suction force has a container member provided with a bottom, a peripheral wall and flange. The container member has a suction tube which extends through the peripheral wall and has a urine suction port opening toward the interior of the container member and a urine evacuation port opening toward the exterior of the container member. The evacuation port is adapted to be connected to a connector of a urine suction means provided externally of the container member.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Uni-Charm CorporationInventors: Ichiro Wada, Miou Suzuki, Naruto Matsushita, Kiyoshi Toda, Yuichi Hirai, Masaho Hayashi, Hiroshi Uematsu, Toshihiko Uenishi
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Patent number: 7682353Abstract: A kit for preparing a medical catheter from catheter sections comprises a tubular protective member surrounding a first, proximal one of the catheter sections. The kit further comprises a joint for interconnecting the catheter sections, the joint defining a substantially liquid tight seal at one end of a substantially annular and longitudinally extending cavity provided between the proximal end portion of the first catheter section and an inner wall of the tubular protective member. Following removal of the tubular protective member, one of the catheter sections is exposed and ready for insertion into the urethra.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Allan Tanghoj, Lars Bogelund Jensen
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Publication number: 20100069706Abstract: The artificial vagina for the collection of animal semen includes two half-shells capable of being positioned with regard to one another in order to form a tubular shell, said shell being rigid and open at its two extremities. A half-sleeve is accommodated inside each half-shell, in such a manner that once the two half-shells are positioned with regard to one another in order to form said shell, the two half-sleeves form a tubular housing that is suitable for receiving the penis of an animal, said housing being soft and capable of elastic deformation in a radial direction. At least one of the half-shells includes a lateral opening that allows radial pressure to be exerted manually through the half-shell onto the corresponding half-sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: GENES DIFFUSIONInventor: Christophe Rousere
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Patent number: 7673632Abstract: A condom having an indicia disposed on the lower side of the roll when the condom is in the rolled configuration. Preferably, the indicia is a fluorescent marking disposed on the inner side of the condom disposed at a location so that, when the condom is in the rolled configuration, the indicia is visible from the lower side only. More preferably, the indicia is a ring-shaped marking extending about the inner side of the tubular body. In this configuration, a user holding a rolled condom can easily determine which is the upper side of the roll and which is the lower side of the roll. The user may then quickly orient the condom with the lower side facing toward the penis and unroll the condom in the proper direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Inventor: William Thomas Mistler
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Patent number: 7658730Abstract: An external male urine collection device is inserted into a front opening of a disposable nonwoven diaper or brief. The device comprises a resilient ring for receiving and restraining the penis in a funnel-shaped collection assembly bag extending from the diaper or brief. A distal funnel-like end of the collection bag is attached to a one-way valve and tube assembly to direct the urine from the bag. The tube is attached to a bedside urine storage bag or leg bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Avancen, LLCInventor: N. Sharon Conley
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Publication number: 20100016821Abstract: In a combination of a male incontinence product (100) and a package (200; 600; 700; 800; 900; 1000) accommodating the incontinence product, the incontinence product comprises a penile sheath, which is rolled-up to form a collar portion (110). The incontinence product, external catheter or uridom, also includes a drainage tube for connecting it to a urine collecting bag. In the package, the incontinence product is collapsed. To provide a compact package, the combination comprises at least one retention element (204; 206; 246; 604; 704; 804; 904; 1004) retaining the incontinence product in the collapsed state when the package is closed. A method for manufacturing the combination may include forming the package as one single piece by injection moulding.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventor: Henrik Bork Bjerregaard
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Patent number: 7632256Abstract: The present invention relates to a urinary catheter gripping device for use with a urinary catheter located within a urinary catheter pouch. In one aspect, the urinary catheter pouch has a port defined in its exterior surface, whereby the port is in communication with the interior cavity of the urinary catheter pouch. In this aspect, the urinary catheter is substantially disposed therein the pouch and is configured to selectively pass therethrough the port. The gripping device can be positioned on the pouch at any convenient location that aids in the holding of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Inventors: Theodore J. Mosler, Todd M. Korogi, Scott P. Jarnagin, John H. Golden
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Publication number: 20090281510Abstract: A collection bag for male incontinence covers a portion of the penis. The collection bag has flexible side walls forming a fluid container for holding urine. A mouth to the bag receives the penis and possibly the scrotum. The bag has conventional handles like a shopping bag. Connected to the handles and/or around the bag neck there is an anchoring for engaging the body. This can be a removable string to surround the body torso.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventor: Harry Fisher
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Patent number: 7553300Abstract: An absorbent product for men, having an absorption body (5) which tapers from a front section (11) of the product towards a crotch section (12) of the product and which is enclosed in a sheath including a liquid-tight layer (4) and a liquid-permeable layer (3), both of which layers extend beyond the absorption body round about this and are mutually joined there. The absorption body (5) is arranged to extend, during product usage, from the front section of the product in the direction of the crotch section and is adapted to extend with its narrower end section to slightly below the penis of the user. On the liquid-permeable layer (3), at the narrower end section of the absorption body, a liquid barrier (17) is applied, which is arranged to prevent urine emitted by the user from leaking from the surface of the absorption body towards the crotch region.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products ABInventors: Anna-Carin Elfström, Cécile Sandin, Kenneth Strannemalm
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Publication number: 20090137974Abstract: The device (1) for collection of animal semen comprises a rigid (2) which is adaptable to an artificial vagina (V), and to which filtration means (3) and a collection receptacle (4) are fixed, the filtration means (3) being positioned inside the collection receptacle (4). The filtration means form a filtration pouch, preferably conical, that make it possible to hold back the “tapioca” and to allow the liquid fractions of the semen, including the “rich fraction” containing the spermatozoa, to pass into the collection receptacle (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2005Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: GENES DIFFUSIONInventor: Jean-Francois Yvoz
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Patent number: 7537589Abstract: An intermittent urethra self-retaining catheter set 10 comprises a catheter unit 1, a disinfectant casing 2, and a cap 3. The catheter unit 1 includes a catheter body 11 having an urine-guiding passage 111 and a water-guiding passage 112 that extend along a longitudinal direction and are separated from each other, a balloon 12 attached to a distal end of the catheter body 11 in an inflatable manner and communicated to the water-guiding passage 112, an elastic plug 13 attached to an intermediate portion of the catheter body 11, a branched tube 14 branched from the catheter body 11 above the elastic plug 13 and communicated to the water-guiding passage 112, a reservoir 16 attached to a free end of the branched tube 14 in a collapsible manner for storing a sterilized water 15, an on-off valve 17 attached to an intermediate portion of the branched tube 14, and a reinforcement tube 18 inserted into an upper interior of the urine-guiding passage 111 in the catheter body 11.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Tsukada Medical Research Co., Ltd.Inventors: Osamu Tsukada, Yasuhiko Nakajima
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Publication number: 20090118688Abstract: A method and injection machine for producing a hollow product, such as a urisheath, use of the method for producing a urisheath as well as the urisheath. The machine comprises an annular cavity for receiving a silicone material. The material is injected in a cold state via a coldrun nozzle (20) and cured by heat in the cavity. The cavity has a narrow cross-sectional area over a substantial portion of the cavity and the cavity is connected to a venting area (13). The cavity has an annular enlarged portion (18) at the proximal portion of the cavity, arranged adjacent said inlet (24) and a groove (14) at the distal portion of the cavity. The narrow cross-sectional area has a decreasing radial dimension towards the distal portion of the cavity. The surface of the cavity is grit blasted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicants: Medical Rubber AB, Coloplast A/SInventors: Henrik Lindenskov Nielsen, Per-Erik Magnusson
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Publication number: 20090105675Abstract: A portable urine collection device for males that will allow a male in a vehicle to relieve himself discreetly and sanitarily without having to leave the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The portable urine collection device for males includes a mainframe container having a top and bottom cylindrical walls and also having a cap being removable and likewise replaceable. Located within the device is an organic, biodegradable, granular absorbent component. Said component being capable of liquid absorption at a rate six times its own weight. A portable urine collection device that is utilized in a vehicle and becomes completely biodegradable when discarded.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventor: Bradley Rex Romero
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Patent number: 7517340Abstract: A urine collection system includes a urine collection device and a suspension system. The urine collection device includes a catheter and a urine bag. The suspension system includes a waist band, an extension strap depending from the waist band, and a thigh band attached to the strap. A pair of securing straps is provided on the thigh band for securing the urine bag. A fastener is provided on the extension strap for securing the catheter and for resisting pulling by the urine bag. The catheter further includes a branch, which, along with the fastener, resists the downward motion of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Inventor: Joel Kwan Barrientos
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Patent number: 7517343Abstract: A catheter assembly with a catheter and a package for a catheter are provided. The package and catheter is provided with a seal that restricts passage of fluid between the package and the catheter. The assembly allows the catheter to be used without complete removal from the package. During urination, the assembly prevents the flow of urine from the outlet of the catheter and back through the package in a direction towards the user of the catheter. The seal allows the catheter to be dispensed from the package while the sealing is maintained and the assembly thus allows non-contaminated insertion and use of the catheter while the catheter is partly maintained in the package.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Allan Tanghoj, Lars Bogelund Jensen
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Patent number: 7517341Abstract: A urine collection system includes a urine collection device and a support system. The urine collection device includes a catheter and collection component. The suspension system includes a waist band, an extension strap depending from the waist band, and a thigh band attached to the strap. A pair of securing straps is provided for securing the urine collection tubing. A fastener is provided on the extension strap for securing the catheter and for resisting movement of the catheter due to relative pulling of collection tubing or a collection bag. The catheter further includes a branch, which, along with the fastener, resists the downward motion of the catheter.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Inventor: Joel K. Barrientos
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Publication number: 20090069765Abstract: A urinary device for use on a penis of a male suffering from urinary incontinence. The device comprises a body having a closed distal end and an open proximal end and defining a cavity therein. The body has an inner layer made of a moisture absorbent material and an outer layer made of a moisture resistant material. A malleable material encircles a portion of the proximal end of the body wherein the proximal end is adapted to conform to the shape of the malleable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventor: Risa Culp Wortham
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Patent number: 7500968Abstract: A urine collection apparatus includes an adaptable reservoir that is sized and shaped for conveniently and effectively being transported by a user. The reservoir includes a top portion including an intake valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. The intake valve is provided with an opening such that the male catheter can be selectively biased in fluid communication with an interior of the reservoir. Such an intake valve further has a threaded screw cap directly and adjustably coupled thereto for effectively allowing a selected quantity of air to continuously flow into and out of the reservoir wherein the quantity of air is commensurate with a quantity of fluid discharging and entering the reservoir respectively. The intake valve preferably has a monolithically formed conical tip that terminates proximal to the top portion such that the male catheter can effectively be supported at a fixed relationship with the reservoir during operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Inventors: Thomas P. Nappa, Michael J. Nappa
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Publication number: 20090048570Abstract: An external urinary catheter comprises a sheath portion (1) and a tip portion (2) for receiving a connector. The tip portion (2) is attached to one end of the sheath portion (1) and comprises a seizing area (4) intended for seizing and subsequent guidance of said tip portion (2). The seizing area (4) comprises friction-increasing means (4b), e.g. in the form of ribs or grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2005Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: COLOPLAST A/SInventor: Jesper Touborg Jensen
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Patent number: 7485111Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Inventors: Eugene Choi, Dong Hwan Choi, Mun Seok Han