Patents by Inventor Roger B. Michaud

Roger B. Michaud 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: 4270539
    Abstract: A urine collection device for females comprising an interface body having an interface surface for engagement with the user's body. The interface body comprises a forward portion defining a urine-receiving bore having an inlet in the interface surface adapted to be disposed in surrounding relation to the urethral opening of the user. The interface body further comprises a rear portion integrally adjoining the forward portion and having a non-invasive vaginal seal on the interface surface for sealing the vagina of the user from communication with the urine-receiving bore. An absorbent pad is removably supported on the interface body and extends laterally therefrom. Also disclosed is a garment for supporting the urine collection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1981
    Inventors: Robert A. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Frosch, Roger B. Michaud
  • Patent number: 4246901
    Abstract: Disclosed is a urine collection device for females comprising a collection element defining a urine collection chamber and an inlet opening into the chamber and adapted to be disposed in surrounding relation to the urethral opening of the user. A drainage conduit is connected to the collection element in communication with the chamber whereby the chamber and conduit together comprise a urine flow pathway for carrying urine generally away from the inlet. A first body of wicking material is mounted adjacent the collection element and extends at least partially into the flow pathway. The device preferably also comprises a vaginal insert element including a seal portion for preventing the entry of urine into the vagina in contact therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1981
    Inventors: Robert A. Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with respect to an invention of Frosch, Roger B. Michaud