Abstract: A disposable urine bottle, having a front end for presentation to a user comprises a base wall, an enclosing wall extending upwardly from the base wall, a urine receiving volume defined by the base wall and the enclosing wall, and an aperture located above the base wall and which is upwardly and forwardly concave when viewed from the side. The lowermost portion of the aperture is also parallel to the base wall. The enclosing wall has a portion which overhangs the base wall at the front end of the bottle. The aperture is elongate in plan view and the enclosing wall extends outwardly from the sides and front end of the aperture. The maximum width of the aperture is at least half the maximum width of the base wall, and the enclosing wall is formed into a handle portion at one end of the bottle.

Abstract: A sanitary pad. The sanitary pad includes an elongated pad having an upper surface and a lower surface. An upraised member having a first lateral side and a second lateral side is disposed on the upper surface. A plurality of channels are disposed along the first lateral side and the second lateral side.

Abstract: A system for removing and donning a disposable absorbent article by using a separate robotic device includes an absorbent assembly having an inner layer that partly defines a body-facing surface, an outer layer that defines a garment-facing surface, and an absorbent body disposed between the inner and outer layers. The absorbent assembly also includes a pair of ears extending transversely outward from the opposite sides of the absorbent assembly in the back waist region, each of the ears including a body-facing surface with a primary first fastening-component that is selectively engageable with a primary second fastening-component in the front waist region of the absorbent assembly in a wear configuration of the article, and a garment-facing surface opposite the body-facing surface. The absorbent article also includes a manipulation-enablement feature configured to assist the post-retail manipulation of the absorbent article by the robotic device.

Abstract: An applicator for dispensing a solution having two or more components includes a hollow body having a head provided at one end of the hollow body for dispersion of the solution and a breaking mechanism attached to the hollow body. The breaking mechanism includes at least one projection extendable into an interior of the hollow body. The applicator further includes a plurality of ampoules placed in the interior of the hollow body. The plurality of ampoules contains the two or more components. Upon activation of the breaking mechanism, the at least one projection applies a force to the plurality of ampoules such that the plurality of ampoules break and release the two or more components to form the solution.

Abstract: A surgical method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, drying an osteochondral defect using a suction swab. The drying step includes suctioning moisture from the osteochondral defect through the suction swab or communicating a gas to the osteochondral defect through the suction swab.

Abstract: A wound exudate management system includes a pump for generating negative pressure, a dressing for covering and protecting a wound of a user, a tube including an interior lumen, the tube disposed between the pump and the dressing such that the pump and the dressing are in fluid communication via the interior lumen. The dressing includes an adhesive layer for adhering the dressing adjacent the wound, a wound contact layer, a pressure dispersion layer, a plurality of layers of absorbent material disposed between the wound contact layer and the pressure dispersion layer, a backing layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the backing layer being adjacent, and in contact with, the pressure dispersion layer and the adhesive layer, and a flexible connector disposed on the second surface of the backing layer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sizing fat parcels are provided. In particular, a parcelizer device that includes a container and a displacement insert or filter element is provided. Tissue containing fat parcels is passed through the parcelizer. The parcelizer can include multiple displacement inserts or filter elements. Alternatively or in addition, a plurality of displacement structures that each include one or more displacement inserts or filter elements can be provided. In general, the displacement inserts or filter elements are configured to progressively reduce the size of fat parcels included in tissue.

Abstract: Liquid transfer devices with an integral telescopic vial adapter for use with an infusion liquid container and an initially non-punctured intact discrete injection vial. The integral telescopic vial adapter is configured for initial telescopic snap mounting on a discrete injection vial leaving its injection vial stopper non-punctured until a subsequent compaction for puncturing the injection vial stopper. The integral telescopic vial adapter includes a safety catch mechanism for precluding advertent compaction from a pre-compacted state to a compacted state. The integral telescopic vial adapter includes a clamping arrangement for irreversibly clamping same in its final compacted state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the topical treatment of pain affecting the vulvar area of the female human genital organ, a formulation for use in the device according to the invention, and a kit comprising the device according to the present intention. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of topical treatment of pain affecting the vulvar area of the female human genital organ, said method using the device according to the present invention. The device is a layered article shaped to be placed in use inside a female undergarment and at least partially in skin contact with the female vulvar area and comprises a topical formulation.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing a tampon retainer to retain a string of a tampon in a vagina. In some embodiments, the tampon retainer comprises a body having a leading end and a trailing end. A fastener is located on the leading end of the body and is attachable to the tampon string. While the tampon and the tampon retainer are in use, the fastener maintains the entire tampon string within the vagina. The trailing end of the body of the tampon retainer is configured to extend from a vaginal opening when the tampon retainer is in use and a user can grasp the trailing end of the body to remove the tampon, the tampon string, and the tampon retainer from the vagina.

Abstract: A nose wiping device comprises a knobbed base structure, a cover enclosing the knobbed base structure, and connecting member attached to a first end of the cover and a second end of the cover. The nose wiping device is configured to be worn around a limb thereby allowing removal of nasal drip.

Abstract: Configurable absorbent articles are provided. The absorbent articles may comprise a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet. The absorbent articles may comprise a first waist region, a second waist region, a crotch region extending intermediate the first waist region and the second waist region, and an outer cover material joined to the backsheet and forming a portion of a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article. The absorbent articles may comprise a pair of leg cuffs and a fully removable fastening member. The fastening member may comprise a first fastener on a first surface of the fastening member and positioned proximate to a first end and a second fastener on the first surface and positioned proximate to a second end. The absorbent articles may also comprise a wetness guard.

Abstract: Systems and methods for keeping various compounds stable in different ampoules in an applicator. Upon breaking open the ampoules, the compounds are mixed and applied. In one embodiment, the resulting mixture is a long lasting waterproof sunscreen for use on skin. In another embodiment, the resulting mixture applied one or more coatings to an article and may subsequently accomplish sustained release and/or transdermal deliver of a therapeutic.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent, absorbent device for the dressing of wounds and insertion sites of percutaneous and drug delivery devices. The device provides 360 degree or complete circumferential protection of a wound or insertion site of a percutaneous or drug delivery device and comprises a hydrogel center and at least one absorbent material. The hydrogel center can optionally comprise a bioactive agent(s).

Abstract: Disclosed is material saving clothing including a repeatedly usable general-purpose holding and looping member for replacement with a full-pad type or a partial-pad type absorbent article and an absorbent article. The holding and looping member has a rear waist portion that is provided with a rear opening and a rear clamp section and a front portion that is provided with a front opening and a front clamping section. The front portion is provided, on a lower portion of each of left and right sides thereof, with a side clamp section and anti-skidding glue. The absorbent article is provided, above a rear end thereof, with left and right rear pulling sections positionable into a rear opening and clamped (from opposite sides) by a rear clamp section and a front clamping section provided above a front end to be pulled through a front opening for clamping by a front clamping section.

Abstract: An ear cleaning device is configured for use on a plurality of different sized/aged persons, and includes: first and second posts, transversely disposed at substantially a 90 degree angle, being fixedly secured to each other at a selective location to be coplanar. A first end and a second end of the first post each having a swab material secured thereon to form respective first and second swab members; and a first end and a second end of the second post each having a swab material secured thereon to form respective third and fourth swab members. A length for each of the first swab member, the second swab member, the third swab member, and the fourth swab member is uniquely sized according to a distance from the pinna of the ear to the tympanic membrane, for an infant, for a toddler, for a child, and for an adult, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for administering a liquid drop by drop, in particular an ophthalmic liquid. This administering device comprises a packaging filled with the liquid and an outflow channel for connecting to the packaging and comprising a perforation member at one end, which perforation member is received in a frame for mounting on the packaging. The invention further relates to an assembly of such an administering device and an outer packaging which comprises one or more receiving spaces for the administering device. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a frame for such an administering device. The invention also relates to a method for forming an administering device. The invention finally relates to a method for administering a liquid drop by drop.

Abstract: An article 1 comprises a hydrophilic foam layer 3; a reservoir cover 5 in contact with a first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3, the reservoir cover 5 enclosing a reservoir cavity 7 together with the first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3, the reservoir cavity 7 being for containing a fluid; and a hydrophobic foam layer 9 formed over the first main surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3 and the reservoir cover 5. Fluid can be dispensed from the reservoir cavity 7 through a lower surface of the hydrophilic foam layer 3 by pressing on the hydrophobic foam layer 9 so that the reservoir cover 5 is compressed.

Abstract: Provided is a wearing article that can prevent the folding of a waist panel. In a disposable wearing article that includes a waist panel for forming first and second waist regions, a liquid absorbent structure that extends from a crotch region to the first and rear waist regions and includes a liquid absorbent core, a waist opening, and a pair of leg openings, and at least in the first waist region out of the first and second waist regions, the liquid absorbent structure includes an end portion that extends from the end edge of the liquid absorbent core to the side of the waist opening, and the outer end edge of the end portion extends to the edge of the waist opening.

Abstract: An antiseptic applicator may include a handle, a sponge, and a usage indicator. The handle may be configured to store antiseptic solution. The sponge may be configured to absorb the antiseptic solution when the antiseptic solution is released from the handle. The usage indicator may be configured to indicate a period of time that the sponge has been pressed to skin of a patient.