Patents by Inventor Vinayaka Kulkarni

Vinayaka Kulkarni 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).

  • Publication number: 20240130885
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to devices, systems, and methods for collecting fluid, such as bodily fluid. An example fluid collection system may include a fluid collection device for collecting fluid from a subject and a fluid collection pad. The fluid collection pad may include a cushion, a fluid collection container having an absorbent portion disposed therein. The fluid collection container may be disposed within the cushion and a tube having a first portion configured to couple to the fluid collection device and a second portion may be disposed within the fluid collection container. The second portion of the tube may be perforated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Melissa Young Joyner, Dana Ahmed Abdelal, Vinayaka Kulkarni, Audrey Earnshaw, Patrick Hudson Chancy
  • Publication number: 20240082044
    Abstract: A portable urine collection system (200) may include a urine collection device, a conduit (217) in fluid communication with the urine collection device (212), a urine collection container (214) having an interior region, a pump (216), and a container support (202). The pump is in fluid communication with the urine collection container and is configured to pull a vacuum on the interior region of the urine collection container effective to draw urine from the urine collection device through the conduit into the urine collection container. The container support is configured to detachably secure to a wheelchair and support at least the urine collection container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Hoang Nguyen, Charles Shermer, Katherine Van Orden, Camie L. Meller, Eric Alan Fallows, Eric Portante, Hersh Patel, Melody Kuroda, Melissa Young Joyner, Dana Ahmad Abdelal, Vinayaka Kulkarni, Audrey Earnshaw, Patrick Hudson Chancy
  • Publication number: 20240058160
    Abstract: A portable urine collection system (10) may include a urine collection device (12), a first conduit (17) in fluid communication with the urine collection device, a urine collection container (14) having an interior region, a pump (16), a sensor (215), and a cover. The pump is in fluid communication with the urine collection container and is configured to pull a vacuum on the interior region of the urine collection container effective to draw urine from the urine collection device through the first conduit into the urine collection container. The sensor is secured to the container and is configured to detect a property relating at least to a volume of the urine in the urine collection container. The cover is sized and dimensioned to hold at least the pump therein and obscure at least the pump from view outside the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Melissa Young Joyner, Dana Ahmad Abdelal, Vinayaka Kulkarni, Audrey Earnshaw, Patrick Hudson Chancy
  • Publication number: 20240016684
    Abstract: Example urine storage assemblies and systems for storing and disposing urine are described. The assembly includes a urine storage container, a lid, and a handle accessory. The lid is secured or securable to an open end of the urine storage container. The lid includes a vacuum port, a urine collection port, a urine disposal port, and a cap secured or securable to the urine disposal port. The handle accessory includes a sleeve and at least one handle. The sleeve is shaped and sized complimentary to at least a portion of the urine storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Vinayaka Kulkarni, Claire Gloeckner, Seth Schneider, Hannah Rose Kriscovich
  • Patent number: 11801186
    Abstract: Example urine storage assemblies and systems for storing and disposing urine are described. The assembly includes a urine storage container, a lid, and a handle accessory. The lid is secured or securable to an open end of the urine storage container. The lid includes a vacuum port, a urine collection port, a urine disposal port, and a cap secured or securable to the urine disposal port. The handle accessory includes a sleeve and at least one handle. The sleeve is shaped and sized complimentary to at least a portion of the urine storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vinayaka Kulkarni, Claire Gloeckner, Seth Schneider, Hannah Rose Kriscovich
  • Publication number: 20220071826
    Abstract: Example urine storage assemblies and systems for storing and disposing urine are described. The assembly includes a urine storage container, a lid, and a handle accessory. The lid is secured or securable to an open end of the urine storage container. The lid includes a vacuum port, a urine collection port, a urine disposal port, and a cap secured or securable to the urine disposal port. The handle accessory includes a sleeve and at least one handle. The sleeve is shaped and sized complimentary to at least a portion of the urine storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Vinayaka Kulkarni, Claire Gloeckner, Seth Schneider, Hannah Rose Kriscovich