Patents by Inventor Theresa Ernest

Theresa Ernest 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: 8388585
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device may include an absorbent pad disposed proximate to the inner surface of a shell. The device may be contoured to be positioned against and enclose the urinary area of a user such that the absorbent pad may absorb a quantity of urine associated with a complete urinary discharge from the user. The absorbent pad may be formed from one or more commercially available diapers. One or more elastic cuffs may be provided to conform to the user's urinary area and to help contain the flow of urine as it is discharged from the user. An invertible bag may be attached to the bottom of the shell so that the user may conveniently enclose the absorbent pad after use and dispose of the device in a sanitary manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventors: Kimberly L. Tomes, Theresa Ernest
  • Publication number: 20120035577
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by a person may include a substantially rigid shell having a rim configured for snugly engaging a urinary area of the person and an absorbent pad disposed in an interior space of the shell, the absorbent pad having a capacity for absorbing a quantity of urine associated with a complete urinary discharge by the person. The device may be contoured to be positioned against and enclose the urinary area of the user. An invertible bag may be attached to the shell so that the user may conveniently enclose the absorbent pad after use and dispose of the device in a sanitary manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Kimberly L. Tomes Dietz, Theresa Ernest
  • Publication number: 20080132861
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device may include an absorbent pad disposed proximate to the inner surface of a shell. The device may be contoured to be positioned against and enclose the urinary area of a user such that the absorbent pad may absorb a quantity of urine associated with a complete urinary discharge from the user. The absorbent pad may be formed from one or more commercially available diapers. One or more elastic cuffs may be provided to conform to the user's urinary area and to help contain the flow of urine as it is discharged from the user. An invertible bag may be attached to the bottom of the shell so that the user may conveniently enclose the absorbent pad after use and dispose of the device in a sanitary manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Kimberly L. Tomes, Theresa Ernest
  • Publication number: 20070192948
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Theresa Ernest, Kimberly Tomes
  • Patent number: 7171699
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventors: Theresa Ernest, Kimberly L. Tomes
  • Patent number: 6912737
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventors: Theresa Ernest, Kimberly L. Tomes
  • Publication number: 20040216220
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Theresa Ernest, Kimberly L. Tomes
  • Publication number: 20040098794
    Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Theresa Ernest, Kimberly L. Tomes