Incontinent Type Patents (Class 128/885)
  • Patent number: 12066393
    Abstract: A moisture detection system may include a baseboard including a first electrode and a second electrode; and a moisture detector configured to detect whether a circuit is closed by a conductive liquid making simultaneous contact with the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Justin Dax Haslam, Donnette Moncrief Brown, Eric David Schroeder, Ravi Durairaj, Deborah Janette Schulz
  • Patent number: 11944528
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sleeve for reducing involuntary leakage of a flowable material from a urethral meatus of a penis. The sleeve comprises a body that is configured to temporarily receivably retain a glans penis. When the glans penis is temporarily receivably retained by the body, the body applies an inwardly-directed pressure to the glans penis to close a urethral meatus of the glans penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Jonathan K. Jensen, II
  • Patent number: 11938014
    Abstract: Described is a catheter for being retained inside the body for extended periods, and a catheter mating device that can connect to the catheter to move the catheter inside of the body or remove it from the body. The catheter mating device has a stem with an apparatus at its distal end. The apparatus is moveable between a first position and a second position. When in its first position, the distal end is configured to fit in the proximal end of the catheter. When in its second position, the distal end engages the proximal end of the catheter and connects the catheter mating device to the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Spinal Singularity, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Herrera, Jeff Kasalko
  • Patent number: 11931483
    Abstract: Inserts can be formed with elution characteristics to cause the inserts to elute an antimicrobial agent when subject to a fluid within a medical device. An insert can be formed with a desired geometry to allow the insert to be compression fit within a medical device to prevent the insert from moving or becoming dislodged once inserted into the medical device. The material may also be hygroscopic so that the insert swells when subject to a fluid thereby enhancing the compression fit of the device within the medical device. In some cases, the material can be reinforced using an internal structure. Inserts can be formed in many ways including by casting, thermoforming, or extrusion. In some cases, the inserts can be formed using a peel-away sleeve or material. The peel-away sleeves can be formed of a non-sticky material which facilitates removal of the inserts once the inserts have cured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Siddarth K. Shevgoor, Jonathan Karl Burkholz, Huibin Liu, Yiping Ma, Ming Zhou
  • Patent number: 11839535
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to an extended use systems and devices for management of bladder function for people with urinary dysfunction. The system includes a catheter which can include a sensor that can determine bladder condition and a valve that can control fluid flow. The catheter can be placed inside the bladder using devices that facilitate insertion and extraction. The placement of the catheter can be done by a trained individual such as a patient, as well as a clinician, a nurse, or a caretaker. Once placed inside the bladder, the catheter can be fully-internal, meaning no portion of the catheter is visible from outside of the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Spinal Singularity, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Herrera, Alex Shen
  • Patent number: 11701247
    Abstract: A flexible male chastity device that may be permanently affixed to the scrotum and penis of the user and is substantially non-removable is disclosed. This device also includes a hinged insert or anti-pullout ring. Also, this device is constructed from ridged and flexible materials and includes multiple regions of overmolded synthetic coverings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Austin Madore
  • Patent number: 11690702
    Abstract: A user-controllable urinary catheter prosthesis (20) is provided for minimally-invasive insertion into a subject. The prosthesis (20) includes a proximal intra-urethral assembly (22), configured to be inserted entirely within a urethra (102) via a meatus (104). A user-activatable hydraulic activator (50) is disposed along a flexible intra-urethral catheter (30, 430), which is shaped so as to define a urinary outlet (40, 440) at a proximal end (41, 441) thereof. A distal bladder assembly (32, 132, 232, 332) is configured to be disposed in a bladder of the subject, and includes a bladder anchor (48). A hydraulic valve (60, 160, 260, 360) is configured to assume an open state, in which urine flow is allowed between the distal bladder assembly (32, 132, 232, 332) and the urinary outlet (40, 440); and a closed resting state, in which urine is entirely blocked from entering the distal bladder assembly (32, 132, 232, 332) and exiting the urinary outlet (40, 440).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: RAMBAM MEDTECH LTD.
    Inventors: Amnon Kritzman Kadron, Ilan Gruenwald, Yehuda Yarmut, Arie Oscar Holtz, Nir Sinai
  • Patent number: 11672457
    Abstract: A catheter insertable into a patient for monitoring pressure having an expandable outer balloon. An expandable inner balloon is positioned within the lumen of the catheter and has having a second outer wall and forms a gas chamber to monitor pressure within the patient. In response to pressure exerted on the outer wall of the outer balloon, fluid within the outer balloon enters an opening in the wall of the catheter lumen to exert a pressure on the outer wall of the expanded inner balloon to deform the inner balloon and compress the gas within the inner balloon. A pressure sensor communicates with the gas containing chamber for measuring pressure based on compression of gas caused by deformation of the expanded inner balloon resulting from deformation of the expanded outer balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SENTINEL MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Timothy McKinney, Marc-Alan Levine, Michael Leedle
  • Patent number: 11490844
    Abstract: A catheter for measuring pressure in the urinary tract of a patient includes a catheter body having a proximal and distal end. A plurality of lumens is formed in the catheter body, and an adaptor is coupled to the proximal end of the catheter body. The adaptor includes a port for each lumen. A first pressure sensor, typically including a balloon, is fluidically coupled to a first lumen and is configured and positioned to measure pressure in a urethra of the patient. A second pressure sensor, also typically including a balloon, is fluidically coupled to a second lumen and is configured and positioned on the catheter body to measure pressure in a bladder of the patient. An expandable retention member, which may be coupled to a third lumen, is positioned on the catheter body between the first and second expandable pressure sensors so that the catheter body may be retained at a selected location in the urinary tract to properly position the fluid pressure sensors in the bladder and urethra, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: InCube Labs, LLC
    Inventors: Mir Imran, Ben Tranchina
  • Patent number: 11389072
    Abstract: A blood pressure measurement cuff includes a clamp mechanism that sandwiches a measurement site. The clamp mechanism includes a first clamp portion having a shape that is curved along a first half of the measurement site and a second clamp portion having a shape that is curved along a second half of the measurement site. The slide hole is formed penetrating through one end portion of the first clamp portion. The slide bar extends from the one end portion of the second clamp portion and into the slide hole, fits therein, and slides with friction with respect to the slide hole. The slide hole and the slide bar are curved so as to protrude on a side near other end portions of the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nobuhiko Osoegawa
  • Patent number: 11241302
    Abstract: A method is provided for maintaining the position of pelvic organs, such as components of the urinary tract. The method may involve anchoring the pelvic organs by inserting the implant via an anterior approach, avoiding complications and side effects that result when implants are inserted through the wall of the vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventor: James W Cullison
  • Patent number: 11207219
    Abstract: A clip-on module having a specialized housing design, probe contacts, switches, various advertising modes, and various configurations of signal repeaters is disclosed. The module is utilized via attachment to a specialized garment worn by a human patient. To properly apply the housing to the garment, a user will squeeze the module to open using tactile features embedded within the housing, locate the module, and then press-clamp the module to close and attach it. A plurality of probe contacts within the module have sharpness requirements for penetrating one or more layers of the garment while still maintaining low resistance, and will work with a backing material for probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: BioLink Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Roger King, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Jason Heyl
  • Patent number: 11191530
    Abstract: A method and device for facilitating the anastomotic healing of a patient after a radical prostatectomy surgical procedure, without a urethral catheter, comprising the steps of performing a radical prostatectomy, fixedly positioning a splinting element between the urethra and the bladder, across the urethral opening, placing the splinting element during the performing of the radical prostatectomy and prior to surgical closure. The fixed positioning is effected from a position within the bladder with anchoring the splinting element in position relative to the interior of the bladder, setting a separate urine drainage tube, and removing the splinting element, after anastomotic healing, with a retrieval element on the splinting element or with dissolving of the splinting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Ashutosh K. Tewari
  • Patent number: 11120681
    Abstract: A system for monitoring hygiene compliance includes multiple location tags, each configured to broadcast a unique identification number, and at least one event tag including a unique event identification tag and configured to detect an occurrence of a compliance event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: ALLEGHENY-SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Andrew Sahud, William Rout, Keith Lejeune, Gregory Yurko, David A. Smail
  • Patent number: 10918471
    Abstract: A method of increasing the tensile strength of polymer films is provided. The creation of the load distribution elements in polymer films necessary to achieve this result is described. Application of the present invention to increase suture retention in a surgical polymer film is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Patent number: 10893925
    Abstract: A urinary incontinence prevention instrument for males includes: an annular part made by forming a portion of a belt-like component; a convex part for pressing the urethra attached to the inner circumference surface side of the annular part; an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the diameter of the annular part; and a pinching-prevention component having a hole for passing the belt-like component, a lower part of the pinching-prevention component is positioned between the penis and the adjustment mechanism, preventing the skin of the penis from being pinched in the adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism is located inside the hole, and both ends of the belt-like component pass through the inside of the hole and penetrate an upper part of the pinching-prevention component, the lower part of the pinching-prevention component and the convex part for pressing the urethra are at positions facing each other with the penis sandwiched in between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Tetsuryuu Nishiyama
  • Patent number: 10782764
    Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a method, a computer-readable medium, and a computer system are provided. The computer system includes a service processor. The service processor monitors events of one or more ACPI compliant devices of a host of the service processor. The service processor maintains device data associated with the one or more ACPI compliant devices based on the events in a data store of the service processor. The service processor emulates an ACPI controller to monitor a communication channel for detecting one or more ACPI commands from the host. The service processor processes the device data in the data store in response to detecting the one or more ACPI commands on the communication channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: AMERICAN MEGATRENDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Balaji Nagalingam Rajendiran, Viswanathan Swaminathan, David Wise
  • Patent number: 10758711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment kit comprising: a guide having a distal end and a proximal end; a position determination device for determining the position of the distal end of the guide in the body of a patient; and a catheter intended to be inserted into the body of the patient. The guide is graduated between its distal end and its proximal end, the graduations of the guide making it possible to measure a length of insertion of the guide into the body of the patient, and the catheter is adapted so as to be cut to a predetermined length that is determined based on the length of insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: PEROUSE MEDICAL
    Inventors: Laëtitia Vin, Thomas Walter
  • Patent number: 10716698
    Abstract: An adjustable compression device (10) including an elongate rigid band (12) provided to extend around a portion of the circumference of a penis (16) is described. The band (12) includes first and second side portions (18, 20) connecting by an intermediate portion (22). An engagement member (14) is secured between the first and second side portions (18, 20) such that the engagement member (14) is rotatable about a rotational axis (24) extending between the side portions (18, 20). The engagement member (14) is off-centred relative to said rotational axis (24) such that an area defined between the engagement member (14) and the band (12) can be increased or decreased by rotation of the engagement member (14) thereby adjusting pressure applied to the penis (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventors: John Richard Packham, Edward Joseph Khoury
  • Patent number: 10720040
    Abstract: A soiled diaper detection system having a soiled diaper detection device, one or more computer devices in communication with the diaper detection device configured to generate and process requests to the diaper detection device, and store data received from the soiled diaper detection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: 5TECH LLC
    Inventor: Rohit Jhangiani
  • Patent number: 10716714
    Abstract: A soiled diaper detection system having a soiled diaper detection device, one or more computer devices in communication with the diaper detection device configured to generate and process requests to the diaper detection device, and store data received from the soiled diaper detection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: 5TECH LLC
    Inventor: Rohit Jhangiani
  • Patent number: 10716654
    Abstract: An incontinence clamp assembly includes a ring that may be worn on a penis. A tube is coupled to the ring. The tube is positioned on a bottom side of the penis having the tube being oriented perpendicular to the urethra. A stopper is slidably inserted into the tube and the stopper has a diameter that is larger than an inside diameter of the tube. The stopper is positioned in an open position having the stopper being positioned outside of the tube. In this way the stopper allows the urine to flow out of the penis. The stopper is positioned in a closed position having the stopper being positioned within the tube. In this way the stopper may compress the urethra thereby inhibiting urine from flowing out of the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventor: Vito Gautieri
  • Patent number: 10624728
    Abstract: An incontinence clamp is provided. The incontinence clamp includes an upper clamp arm and a lower clamp arm. Each of the upper and lower clamp arms include a first end, a second end, an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surfaces face each other. A hinge pivotally connects the first ends of the upper and lower clamp arms together. An upper guide is coupled to the inner surface of the upper clamp arm and a lower guide is coupled to the inner surface of the lower clamp arm. A connector releasably connects the second ends of the upper clamp arm and the lower clamp arm together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: Juan Felipe Velez Wiesner
  • Patent number: 10561541
    Abstract: Various methods for detecting moisture in briefs compatible with high volume manufacturing are disclosed. The embodiments herein facilitate protection of the method of adding moisture sensing to a diaper, but could also be used to add sensing to pads and bandages. The primary design intent is optimal moisture detection and low per unit cost. Electrodes within a garment measure electrical properties of the electrodes to determine if the item has contacted moisture. The target moisture is urine, however, other sources and types of moisture can also be sensed. Additional analysis capabilities can be added by selecting particular electrodes or add materials that may react with chemical components of the moisture. Applications of the research Include monitor of incontinence using smart brief (e.g. diaper); monitor perspiration, bleeding, or failure of the protective garment; and monitoring exposure of an item to moisture, including but not limited to inanimate items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignees: BioLink Systems, LLC, University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc
    Inventors: Ken Heyl, Doug Jackson, John Naber, Roger King
  • Patent number: 10541529
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for sensing moisture within an electronic device are disclosed. A device may include a housing and a display defining and exterior of an electronic device and an interior of the electronic device. Further, the device may include an integrated circuit (IC) within the electronic device and comprising a control element. The device may also include a moisture sensor such as an inductive sensor, a capacitance sensor, or both. The moisture sensor, which may be part of the IC, together with the control element may sense moisture within the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: HZO, Inc.
    Inventors: Marcellus Harper, Jason Maynard, Blake Stevens, Max Sorenson
  • Patent number: 10524771
    Abstract: A disclosed medical device may have a sling, a first needle coupled to a first end of the sling and a second needle coupled to the second end of the sling. The first needle may be coupled via a first suture having one point of attachment on the sling, and the second needle may be coupled via a second suture having two points of attachment on the sling. The sling may be used in laparoscopic surgeries and is intended to, if desired, be left in place during the procedure. The sling is further configured to allow a surgeon to visualize the full and proper surgical field by holding and retaining at least one organ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Wik, Elizabeth A. Dovec
  • Patent number: 10441401
    Abstract: An incontinence device is insertable into and removable from a vaginal canal of a human user to apply pressure upon a urethra. The incontinence device includes a distal body member having a central core, a first arcuate arm on a first side of the central core and a second arcuate arm on a second opposite side of the central core. The first and second arcuate arms flex inward toward the central core into a first compressed position during insertion and expand outward away from the central core into a second in use position to fill the space in the middle and superior thirds of the vaginal canal in order to retain the incontinence device in the vaginal canal. The incontinence device also includes a proximal pressure member extending from the body member for resilient movement relative to the body member; wherein the pressure member applies pressure to support the urethra for controlling incontinence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: RINOVUM SUBSIDIARY 2, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn T. Kanner, Stephen Bollinger
  • Patent number: 10438476
    Abstract: A wireless hand hygiene compliance tracking system and related techniques are disclosed. The system may include one or more micro-zone (mZone) transmitters configured to be deployed at designated locations where hand hygiene compliance is desired. A given mZone transmitter may transmit an mZone signal including data pertaining to its type and identity, from which its purpose and location may be derived. A monitored individual may host a beacon tag configured to receive the mZone signal and pull mZone type and identification data therefrom, relaying that data in its own beacon signal, along with current hand hygiene compliance or non-compliance status data. The beacon tag may be programmed with one or more hand hygiene compliance modes selectable based on the desired monitoring context. The beacon signal may be received by any gateway or reader device within transmission range. In this manner, compliant and non-compliant events may be tracked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: VYPIN, LLC
    Inventor: Robert William Sengstaken, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10335510
    Abstract: A method and device for use in stress female urinary incontinence. A small, flexible adhesive patch is applied directly to the clitoris of a person suffering from stress female urinary incontinence. The adhesive is of a type sufficient to stimulate the mechanoreceptors located in the clitoris whereby to inhibit discharge from the bladder. The patch is formed of a backing sheet of an impervious material containing adhesive on one side. A release liner prevents the adhesive from drying out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: ParaPatch, Inc.
    Inventor: Cora St. Anne
  • Patent number: 10335343
    Abstract: A method and devices for stimulating visceral pelvic or somatic nerves or their pathways of a female person suffering from a pelvic condition of nerve dysfunction in which non-electrical, external physical stimulation is applied to the clitoral region of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: ParaPatch, Inc.
    Inventors: Cora St. Anne, Theodore V. Benderev
  • Patent number: 10299969
    Abstract: A diaper includes a medical pad including a piece of substrate with a major surface and an electric circuit on the major surface, a sensor connected with the electric circuit for measuring the electrical resistance of the electric circuit, and a wireless data transceiver or a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag electrically connected with the sensor for receiving results of the measuring from the sensor for subsequent transmission. The system carries out real time self-calibration to adaptively monitor the condition of the medical pad even in the face of changing environment and changing material properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: CONVERGENCE SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kin Yue Albert Lai, Cheuk Kuen Kenny Chan, Man Wai Law, Kwok Wah Sit, Ngai Yin Chan, Siu Chong Tin, Wai Kin Chan, Tak Leung Siu, Yick Ming Yeung, Jerry Garrett
  • Patent number: 10206768
    Abstract: The present application discloses a method for treating male urinary incontinence, which includes the following steps: 1) male urethral reconstruction surgery, 2) preparation of a urethral clamp, and 3) application of the urethral clamp. The urethral clamp and the surgical treatment of male urinary incontinence are low in medical costs, and no artificial material is implanted into the body. The method and the clamp device have the advantages of accurate urine control effect, simple manipulation of urination, minimal urethral reconstruction surgery, high success rate, and simple operation. It does not affect the sensation of penis and cavernous erection. It does not affect the appearance of penis, and it is easy for patients to accept the method and the clamp device. A controlled urethral clamp for the treatment of male urinary incontinence is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: UNION HOSPITAL, TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE, HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chaohui Chen, Huafang Wang
  • Patent number: 10159550
    Abstract: A method of manufacture for a vaginal insert. The vaginal insert may have a core, a cover, and a removal element. In various embodiments, the cover can be conformed to the vaginal insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Chadwick I. Romzek, Claudiu Andrei Bouruc, Todd W. Wilkes, David John Enz, Jesse J. Pasterski, Kurt G. Krupka, Brian Wayne Tomac, Sarah Anne Olson
  • Patent number: 10134489
    Abstract: A medical pad includes a piece of substrate with a major surface and an electric circuit on the major surface, a sensor connected with the electric circuit for measuring the electrical resistance of the electric circuit, and a wireless data transceiver or a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag electrically connected with the sensor for receiving results of the measuring from the sensor for subsequent transmission. The system carries out real time self-calibration to adaptively monitor the condition of a medical pad even in the face of changing environment and changing material properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Convergence Systems Limited
    Inventors: Kin Yue Albert Lai, Cheuk Kuen Kenny Chan, Man Wai Law, Kwok Wah Sit, Ngai Yin Chan, Siu Chong Tin, Wai Kin Chan, Tak Leung Siu, Yick Ming Yeung, Jerry Garrett
  • Patent number: 10111737
    Abstract: An intravaginal insert device for the management of stress urinary incontinence is disclosed. The insert device can provide an insert body shaped for comfortable and secure placement in the vagina at a depth for support of the urethra. The insert body can be formed by a mold overlay on a plastic core that is provides with interstitial gaps to enhance the integration of the overlay with the core. The core can further provide a hitch for attachment of a tether, such as string, to facilitate removal of the insert after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventors: Kimberly Leyendecker, Jennifer Benedict
  • Patent number: 9959739
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system, method and an article for indicating wet/dry condition to a user. At least one sensor comprising a circuit of a processing unit, a switch and an antenna is positioned within a target area. The switch detects the target area with a dry condition or a wet condition. The switch arranges the circuit in an open circuit configuration or a closed circuit configuration based upon the detection of the dry condition or the wet condition respectively. The antenna transmits a communication signal, generated by the processing unit, to a wireless reader via the circuit arranged in the open circuit configuration or the closed circuit configuration. The wireless reader determines the dry condition or the wet condition in the target area based upon the receipt of the communication signal. The wireless reader notifies to a user the dry condition or the wet condition detected in the target area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Nantin Enterprise Limited
    Inventor: Ming Wah Lui
  • Patent number: 9918884
    Abstract: In one example, a sensor system of a patient monitoring system includes a voiding sensor that includes an electrical circuit configured to be transitioned from a first impedance state to a second impedance state in response to a voiding event in an absorbent region of an absorbent article worn by a patient. The sensor system also includes one or more processors configured to: determine, based on whether the impedance state of the electrical circuit is open or closed, that the voiding event has occurred; and generate, based at least in part on the occurrence of the voiding event, patient status data of the patient. The sensor system also includes a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit, via a relay module, the patient status data to a remote monitoring device that is distinct from the relay module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: KPR U.S., LLC
    Inventors: Harish Patel, Robert Gaines, Vishal Narvekar, Richard Gahan
  • Patent number: 9700454
    Abstract: A device for alleviating erectile dysfunction includes a unitary tube having a flat top portion, a first leg, and a second leg. The first leg and the second leg extend from opposing ends of the flat top portion. The flat top portion is configured to lay across a base of a penis. The first leg and the second extend inwardly to a constriction region to form a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is configured to receive the penis. The first leg and the second leg extend outwardly from the constriction region to form handle portions. An elastic loop portion extends from a distal end of the second leg. The elastic loop portion is configured to constrict the two leg portions at the constriction region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph Parlante
  • Patent number: 9542425
    Abstract: A method for storing, organizing and providing remote electronic access to documents. A cover sheet including a standard set of identification data characterizing each document is developed and stored. A digital version of each document is created and stored by scanning each contract. Each digital version includes a scanned image and a searchable text file, wherein the text is overlaid with the image. An index of bookmarks identifying sections of the digital version of each document is generated. Selected fields of information are captured from the digital version of the document. The documents are organized and cross-referenced in a database that includes the captured information and additional information related to each document. Designated parties are alerted of critical dates associated with each document. Remote electronic access to the documents is provided over the internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: TractManager, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Jeffery, Thomas A. Rizk
  • Patent number: 9427296
    Abstract: Sling for urinary and fecal incontinence treatment comprises a mid-part 2, at least two fixing tails 3 provided with a anchoring means and comprising an elongated part 7, fixed to the mid-part 2, and an end part 4 fixed to the elongated part 7. The end part 4 includes a connection means 6 connectable to a tool. At least one fixing tail 3 is a autofixing tail including self-anchoring means 30, 31, 32, 33. The two elongated parts are flat and the end parts are axially disconnectable from the tool. The flat elongated part of the autofixing tail comprises flat self-anchoring means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: PROMEDON S.A.
    Inventor: Osvaldo Nicolas Griguol
  • Patent number: 9408684
    Abstract: A system for managing female incontinence includes a body of biocompatible material configured to fit between the labia minora and the vestibule floor, the body having a surface configured to occlude the urethral meatus, an adhesive carried on at least a first portion of the surface and configured to provide a sealing engagement between the body and the urethral meatus, and a substance carried by at least one of the body and the adhesive and configured for controlling the odor of the general vaginal-urethral area of a female.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: SOFT HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Berryman, John M. Taylor
  • Patent number: 9402703
    Abstract: Disclosed is a female urinary incontinence-inhibiting device comprising a flexible torus including at least one slot configured to, under compression, flexibly reduce the outer diameter of the flexible torus, the flexible torus having a diameter configured to inhibit female urinary incontinence when placed in a vagina and a stabilizing element, coupled to the flexible torus, the stabilizing element having a size and position configured to stabilize the flexible torus within the vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Elan Ziv, Amir Perle, Elisheva Sabo, Idan Bauder
  • Publication number: 20150128961
    Abstract: Particular embodiments of the inventive technology may provide an incontinence pad that includes projection, such as a raised ridge, or a short length projection, that extends from a pad base of and effects application of a force against the urethra of a user (the force, typically upward, that may result from sitting by the user and/or tight fitting shorts and/or pulling a cord attached to the projection); the projection may act to transfer a force from the projection to the urethra. This force may partially or entirely obstruct flow of urine through, or out of the urethra, that might occur otherwise (i.e., without the projection). Another example of the many independent aspects of the inventive technology relates to the provision, as part of an incontinence pad, of a cord that is attached to part of the pad, such as (in only certain embodiments) the aforementioned upward projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: William M. Zilm
  • Publication number: 20150059777
    Abstract: This invention provides a male incontinence device for external use. The device has a soft elongated body that has at least one flexible wire centrally positioned in the body. The body is bendable to form a U-shape comprising first and second arms extending from a U-bend, each of the first and second arms comprising a gripping portion disposed between the U-bend and a distal end of the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: REMO GUARDIA
  • Patent number: 8939923
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pressure related ulcer and perineal dermatitis prevention and treatment device and method of use. The device may be used in conjunction with a urine collection and disposal system that would be beneficial for incontinent users. In use the device forms an automatic pressure controlled topical hyperbaric oxygen chamber and further incorporates a flexible inflated tube system that is controlled by a microprocessor to relief pressure on affected areas of a user's body and provide circulation stimulating therapeutic massage. When used by incontinent persons the device automatically removes expressed urine to minimize additional risk factors known to cause or exacerbate pressure related ulcers and perineal dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Mark R. Harvie
  • Patent number: 8816149
    Abstract: A system for detection and monitoring of body exudates includes an absorbent article and at least one gas emitting substance incorporated within the absorbent article that can emit a gas after a liquid insult. After an insult, a device incorporating at least one gas sensitive composition can detect the gas and signal that an insult has occurred. The gas may also be detected by a non-contact gas sensor linked to a controller and signaling device which can send visual, auditory, and/or vibratory alerts. The alerts may be perceptible in an area outside the wearer's clothing or at a remote location, such as a watch, radio, computer device and/or smart phone. The system can also determine the fullness of an absorbent article and monitor dry time. The system can be used for interactive toilet training or for caring for an infant, a disabled person, an incontinent youth, or an elderly person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy Geralyn Richardson, John Gavin MacDonald, Jose K. Abraham
  • Patent number: 8805508
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining whether an involuntary voiding event was attributable to stress or urge incontinence include determining an activity level of a patient that coincides with the occurrence of the involuntary voiding event or the activity level within a certain time range of the involuntary voiding event. Patient activity data may be collected via a signal that varies as a function of patient activity. The signal may be generated with one or more sensors that detect motion, such as an accelerometer or a piezoelectric crystal, and/or one or more sensors that monitor a physiological parameter of the patient that varies as a function of patient activity, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, electrocardiogram morphology, respiration rate, respiratory volume, core temperature, muscular activity level or subcutaneous temperature of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin T. Gerber, John C. Rondoni
  • Patent number: 8684008
    Abstract: A method and device for use in stress female urinary incontinence. A small, flexible adhesive patch is applied to the clitoris of a person suffering from stress female urinary incontinence. The adhesive is of a type sufficient to stimulate the mechanoreceptors located in the clitoris whereby to inhibit discharge from the bladder. The patch is formed of a backing sheet of an impervious film material containing adhesive on one side. A release liner prevents the adhesive from drying out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventor: Cora St. Anne
  • Publication number: 20140041672
    Abstract: The fixer occluder penile device for urinary incontinence is a flattened ring of soft material that covers an internal metal structure. It is deformable, adjustable and has two semicircular bulges in the top inside and a bulge elongate on the bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: PEDRO GARCÍA BERRUEZO
  • Patent number: 8632450
    Abstract: A method of treating urinary incontinence in a patient includes implanting in the patient a device having a band, two magnets, and a power source; placing the band around a urethra; and implanting the power source outside of a pelvis. The power source is operable to electromagnetically couple the two magnets thus constricting a lumen of the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Christopher Deegan, Steven McClurg, Mark A. Moschel, Tyler Winsky