Patents by Inventor Julia Menifee

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

  • Patent number: 12186227
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed invention comprise a urostomy bag and an absorbent insert system, as well as methods for use. The urostomy bag comprises a storage bag having a primary aperture for interacting with a stoma on a device wearer, and a secondary aperture having a closure to seal and unseal the secondary aperture. The absorbent insert comprises a water-permeable outer layer that contains an absorbent core. The core includes a gelatinizing agent configured to make urine gelatinous. The absorbent insert is insertable into, and removable from, the inside of the storage bag via the secondary aperture. Methods for use of the disclosed urostomy system comprise attaching the urostomy bag to a wearer, inserting an unused absorbent insert into the secondary aperture, wearing the system, and replacing the used absorbent insert when required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Inventor: Julia Menifee
  • Publication number: 20220304843
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed invention comprise a urostomy bag and an absorbent insert system, as well as methods for use. The urostomy bag comprises a storage bag having a primary aperture for interacting with a stoma on a device wearer, and a secondary aperture having a closure to seal and unseal the secondary aperture. The absorbent insert comprises a water-permeable outer layer that contains an absorbent core. The core includes a gelatinizing agent configured to make urine gelatinous. The absorbent insert is insertable into, and removable from, the inside of the storage bag via the secondary aperture. Methods for use of the disclosed urostomy system comprise attaching the urostomy bag to a wearer, inserting an unused absorbent insert into the secondary aperture, wearing the system, and replacing the used absorbent insert when required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventor: Julia Menifee
  • Publication number: 20200188162
    Abstract: An ostomy bag and absorbent insert assembly for odor and leak reduction includes a modified ostomy bag and an absorbent insert. The modified ostomy bag comprises a storage bag having a secondary aperture extending through to an inside. A closure is coupled to the storage bag to seal and alternatively unseal the secondary aperture. The absorbent insert comprises an outer layer. The outer layer is permeable. An gelatinizing agent is coupled within the outer layer and is configured to make urine gelatinous. The absorbent insert is insertable into, and removable from, the inside of the storage bag via the secondary aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Julia Menifee