Urinal Patents (Class 4/144.1)
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Patent number: 12233193Abstract: A urine collection system utilizes a pump to draw urine from a urine collection body having an insert portion, configured for optional vaginal insertion and a collection portion configured with a reservoir and reservoir opening to collect urine therein. A body conduit extends within the reservoir of the collection portion and under a top cover portion of the insert portion, or within the insert enclosure formed by the insert portion. The insert portion has apertures to allow urine to be drawn therethrough and into the insert enclosure. A pad or a disposable material may be configured over the reservoir opening of the collection portion and may be permeable to allow urine to pass therethrough. The body conduit may have body conduit apertures from the collection end coupled with a pump conduit, extending to said pump, and the extended end, configured within the insert enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2024Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Inventor: Darlene Michelle Gaynor-Krupnick
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Patent number: 12186230Abstract: A urination assistance apparatus includes a base, a tube having an upper end and a lower end, a joint assembly, and a urine funnel. The tube is attached to the base at the lower end and attached to the joint assembly at the upper end. The joint assembly connects the urine funnel to the tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2024Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Inventor: Deborah Ann Mccrayer
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Patent number: 12121669Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods directed to an assisted fluid drainage system including one or more ejector vacuum pumps disposed in-line with the drainage tube. The one or more pumps can use a venturi effect vacuum pump to draw a fluid in and urge the fluid through the drainage tube to prevent the formation of dependent loops. Dependent loops can form within fluid drainage tubes when slack portions of tube create a positive incline. These dependent loops trap fluid and can create a retrograde flow, leading to various complications such as catheter associated urinary tract infections (“CAUTI”). Advantageously, the pumps can operate while the drainage lumen remains in fluid communication with the catheter. As such the pumps can operate continuously to prevent dependent loops from establishing.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventor: Eric A. Rehm
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Patent number: 12098532Abstract: A portable personal urinal device designed for home use provides a practical and hygienic solution for urination. The device features a vertical standing support with a base equipped with lockable casters for mobility. An upper reservoir for water is attached near the top of the support, with ports for water introduction and removal. Below this, a urine receptor with a height adjustment mechanism includes a bowl and a waste liquid reservoir. The device facilitates fluid communication between the bowl and the reservoir through conduits equipped with valve mechanisms for controlling water flow and waste disposal. Additional functionalities include a movable top cover for the receptor, integrated pumps for water and waste management, and optional features such as a toilet paper holder and a deodorizer in the water reservoir. This invention addresses hygiene, convenience, and aesthetic appeal, making it suitable for diverse user needs and settings.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2024Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Inventor: Michael B. Carmona
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Patent number: 12076267Abstract: An external urine collection system for collecting urine excreted by a user through the user's external urethral orifice includes a urinary assembly having a sleeve and a cup that define a collection chamber. The sleeve can be attached to an area around the user's external urethral orifice by an adhesive. The cup can be coupled to the sleeve through a male connector and female connector that form a liquid tight seal between the sleeve and the cup. An outlet is defined by at least one of the sleeve and the cup for draining urine excreted by the user into the urinary assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignees: Grand Valley State University, Corewell Health Innovations, LLCInventors: Eric Jon VanMiddendorp, Taylor S. Sims, Abby A. Merritt, Phillip N. Keshavarzi, Matthew S. Dykstra, Tyler D. Kramer, Amanda E. Stark, Chelsea M. Edge, Brandon D. Johnson, Jill M. Morris, John Farris, Andrew T. Heuerman, Kevin T. Weaver, Md Maruf Hossain
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Patent number: 12064372Abstract: A female external urinary device useful in managing urine output of a female, such as for surgical use, includes a core having a suction channel and an interior reservoir fluidically communicating with the suction channel, an absorbent layer, and a fabric cover. Desirably, the urinary device includes a moderately absorbent soaker layer disposed inwardly with respect to the core. A urinary device assembly includes the core and a pelvic belt that may be secure to the core and positioned to collect urine from a female patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Saul Godinez, David S. Noskowicz, Sarah Dickinson, Becca Covode
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Patent number: 12029676Abstract: A urine collection and storage system has a urinal and a remote collection bag interconnected by a tube. An intermediate coupler in the tube and adjacent to the urinal bifurcates the tube into separable proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion of the tube is shorter and stiffer while the distal portion of the tube is longer length and less stiff to provide both flexibility and resist kinking. The collection bag can have a pair of layers joined together about substantially a perimeter with a double seal including an outer seal adjacent the perimeter and an inner seal spaced-apart from the outer seal. A plurality of different reusable urine collection and storage kits can be provided with different urinals adapted for individuals.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Advantage Urinal Systems, LLCInventor: Larry Garlock
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Patent number: 11998158Abstract: Devices for collecting patient excretions utilize existing suction sources and facilitate the cleaning of bedding and/or a patient. Patient excretion collection devices comprise a collection reservoir and a collection wand which are attached to an existing source of suction.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Inventor: Thomas Joseph Collery
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Patent number: 11850180Abstract: A urine collection device for enabling urination while driving includes a tube that is flexible, a bag, and a pipe. The bag is selectively couplable to a first endpoint of the tube. The pipe is selectively couplable by a first end to a second endpoint of the tube so that the pipe is in fluidic communication with the bag. A second end of the pipe is configured to insert a penis of a user to position the pipe around the penis, thus enabling the user to urinate into the pipe. The tube is configured to allow flow of urine from the pipe to the bag.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Inventor: Gene Proctor
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Patent number: 11845991Abstract: A method of processing a fecal sample from a human subject comprising removing a portion of a collected fecal sample and adding the removed portion of the sample to a buffer that prevents denaturation or degradation of blood proteins found in the sample, and detecting the presence of human blood in the removed portion of the fecal sample. The method further comprises stabilizing the remaining portion of the fecal sample.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Exact Sciences CorporationInventor: Joost Louwagie
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Patent number: 11806266Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing having a fluid reservoir at a first end, a fluid outlet at a second end, and a longitudinally extending fluid impermeable layer coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet and defining a longitudinally elongated opening between the reservoir and the outlet. The assembly can further include a fluid permeable support disposed within the casing with a portion extending across the elongated opening, and a fluid permeable membrane disposed on the support and covering at least the portion of the support that extends across the elongated opening, so that the membrane is supported on the support and disposed across the elongated opening. The assembly can further include a tube having a first end disposed in the reservoir and a second, fluid discharge end.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATIONInventors: Robert A. Sanchez, Camille R. Newton, Joseph M. Forehand, Raymond J. Newton
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Patent number: 11806268Abstract: A body waste collection system for bedridden or chair-bound patients. A waste entry port may interface with a resting surface of the bed or chair by way of a funnel that terminates at the resting surface. A collection unit may be fluidly coupled to the waste entry port by a flexible conduit system. The collection unit may include a temperature gauge, a volume measure, a sample port, and an odor removal port. Once the bedridden or chair-bound patient has assumed a release position along the resting surface defined by the waste entry port, no other lifting or movement of the patient is needed to collect their body waste in the collection unit, which can utilize the integrated hardware.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Inventor: Thelma Rowena Liverpool
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Patent number: 11596280Abstract: A toilet shield comprises a tube, a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm is coupled with a first side of an opening of the tube and comprises a first plurality of adjustment holes configured into the first arm. The second arm is coupled to a second side of the opening of the tube and comprises a second plurality of adjustment holes configured into the second arm. The tube is configured such that a lumen of the tube opens in response to the arms being extended in generally opposite in directions.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: BETTER TRICK, INC.Inventor: James William Kramer
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Patent number: 11511983Abstract: Provided is a liquid collecting device, which comprises a collecting container, wherein the collecting container is provided with a diversion cavity for diverting a body fluid collected; on a wall of the collecting container, at least one jacket cavity configured to store a storage liquid is provided, the jacket cavity is provided around the diversion cavity, and the jacket cavity extends along an axial direction of the diversion cavity, and a cross section of the jacket cavity is annular; and the diversion cavity has an inflow port and an outflow port, and an aperture of the inflow port is larger than that of the outflow port.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: LINKGEN BIOTECH SHANGHAI CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhongqi Yin, Weiwei Li, Liqing Xu, Jin Pan
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Patent number: 11486753Abstract: A toilet for measuring excreta is disclosed. The toilet is adapted to measure the amount of excreta received by the bowl and then the flush water. A pressure sensor is configured to monitor the pressure exerted by the flush water and any excreta contained therein. Data from monitoring the pressure of the flush water and excreta therein is used to determine the weight or volume of the excreta received by the bowl. This toilet can provide data which may be used to analyze how the volume of flush water changed due to excreta deposit. A volume change feature can be associated with a urination event and the data associated with the event can be used to determine a urine characteristic of the event.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Hall Labs LLCInventors: David R. Hall, Travis Niederhauser, Jared Reynolds
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Patent number: 11457778Abstract: A multifunctional urinal for children includes a base, a pan seat and a urinal pan. The pan seat is set on the base and can be lifted or lowered. The periphery of the base is provided with a supporting edge. The bottom surface of the pan seat can be located on the supporting edge. The front surface of the pan seat is provided with a urinal pan opening, and the urinal pan is detachably set on the opening. The pan seat can be lifted and lowered on the base. When used by children of different heights, the pan seat has an adjustable height to provide a more convenient and suitable urinal for children, while the urinal pan and the urinal pan opening are detachably connected, so that the urinal pan can be disassembled to pour out the urine after a child finishes urinating.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: XIAMEN BABY PRETTY PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jianbo Yang
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Patent number: 11369508Abstract: A urine collection device includes a collection member extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end includes an opening that provides access to an internal cavity of the collection member. The internal cavity includes a first chamber in fluid communication with a second chamber. The urine collection device includes a spacer in the second chamber, a first attachment member extending from a bottom wall of the collection member at the proximal end, a second attachment member extending from a top wall of the collection member at the proximal end, and an outlet for egressing urine from the internal cavity of the collection member. The first attachment member defines an aperture. The collection member is suitable to (i) direct urine from the first chamber to the second chamber and (ii) direct the urine in the second chamber distally toward the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Brian J. Ecklund, Kristin M. Sexton, Alex D. Kea, Daniel R. Ulreich
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Patent number: 11351078Abstract: A method for cleaning and sterilizing an excreta handling device includes: positioning one end and the other end of the suction pipe on the same line; driving the pump to supply the cleaning water to a preset water level in the inner space through the first nozzle part; and maintaining, for a predetermined time, a state in which the cleaning water has been supplied to the preset water level, and then driving the suction part to suck the cleaning water contained in the inner space.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: CURACO, Inc.Inventors: Hoon Sang Lee, Ho Sang Lee
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Patent number: 11304843Abstract: The presented invention describes a noninvasive urinary aid for persons with vaginas. Which allows persons with vaginas to urinate without leaking, disrobing, or wiping, in a standing position. The urinary aids are manufactured of a pliable silicone and may be used repeatedly. When in use, the inlet opening is placed between the labia, pressed around the urethral opening to form a leak proof seal which creates a passage for urine excretion beyond the wearer's clothing. This ensures all urine is guided, via the urethral cup and connected tubing, to the location desired for disposal. The vulva, upon completion of urination, will not need to be dried.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventor: Kellen Wolfgang Daniel Berry
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Patent number: 11255079Abstract: [PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED] The feces sampling tool which paper jams such as the drain pipe do not produce even if it is canceled on a flushing toilet stool after use is offered. [SOLUTION] The cup body C and a pair of band portions B 1 and B 2 extending in the left and right direction from the upper edge of the cup body C are integrated by press die to constitute the feces sampling tool 1. The cup body C is suspended in the toilet stool by band portions B 1, B 2. The band portions B 1, B 2 are configured to be narrower than the width of the cup body C. The cup body C and the band portions B 1 and B 2 are laminated by laminating a single piece of water-soluble/water-disintegratable paper, or by combining a single sheet or a plurality of water-soluble and water-disintegratable paper.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Takahashi Keisei CorporationInventor: Mitsuhiro Takahashi
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Patent number: 11090185Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes a dual-chamber pouch, which can continuously drain liquids from body waste, while collecting solids in the pouch. The ostomy appliance can also include a flat output tap including a lumen, the size of which can be increased by applying pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Brock Edward Masters, Paul Charles Fletter, Mark W. Jockel, Jeremy Robert Quint
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Patent number: 11028567Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a sump and a trapway extending from sump at an inlet of the trapway. A jet orifice is disposed in the trapway at approximately the inlet and defines an angled axis that is oriented upwardly toward an upper wall of the trapway and rearwardly toward an interior of the trapway. The jet orifice is configured to direct fluid from a fluid supply source to the trapway.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Andrew L. Smith, Lawrence E. Duwell, Donald G. Bogenschuetz, Billy Jack Ahola, Peter W. Swart, Scott R. Krebs
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Patent number: 10973678Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing, a fluid permeable membrane, and a fluid permeable support. A reservoir is defined by the fluid permeable support. The fluid permeable membrane can define a cavity. The casing can define an opening such that the cavity is accessible via the opening. The assembly can also include an outlet in fluidic communication with the reservoir. The assembly can be arranged such that a user's penis can be disposed through the opening with the urethral opening disposed within the cavity and such that a fluid can flow into the body from the urethral opening of the user's penis, collect in the reservoir, and flow out of the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATIONInventors: Camille R. Newton, Raymond J. Newton
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Patent number: 10975560Abstract: A hybrid flushing system for water free urinals is presented with a housing having a wall portion forming a cavity for receiving a cartridge. The housing also includes a flushing fluid inlet portion for receiving a flushing fluid and a flushing fluid directing portion configured to direct the flushing fluid. A cartridge for installation into a housing is presented, including a cartridge wall, a flushing fluid receiving portion and a flushing fluid directing portion to direct flushing fluid received to any portion to clean areas of the housing, the cartridge, and connected plumbing. Steps for cleaning a hybrid flushing system are presented with an act of directing a flushing fluid into an area, where the area is one of a cartridge for a hybrid flushing system, a housing for a hybrid flushing system, and a plumbing system connected with the hybrid flushing system.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: FALCON WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Edward Michael Goldsmith
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Patent number: 10969729Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main body casing, a drum cartridge, a developing cartridge and an intermediate transfer belt. The drum cartridge is removably insertable into to the main body casing in a first direction. The developing cartridge is removably insertable into the main body casing in the first direction. The drum cartridge includes a first handle. The first handle has a first recess having a first hollow. The developing cartridge includes a second handle. The second handle has a second recess having a second hollow.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Nao Itabashi
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Patent number: 10959435Abstract: A system and method for collecting urine from a source, neutralizing the urine in the container with a neutralizing composition to remove or alter odor-generating compounds in the urine that might be perceived as threatening to prey, and then disposing of the neutralized urine in a convenient location proximate to the hunting area without repelling or alarming potential prey that might encounter the neutralized liquid. The neutralizing composition comprises a compound including a weak acidic or oxidizing component and a weak alkaline or base component, the combination reacting with and neutralizing odor-generating compounds and leaving the resulting neutralized urine with a relatively neutral pH value. The system and method further include adding compounds to impart a scent or odor to the neutralized urine, including a cover scent, such as pine essence, or an attractant scent, such as doe estrous, or a repellant scent.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Inventor: Deane Owen Elliott
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Patent number: 10898367Abstract: A disposable urine bottle, having a front end for presentation to a user comprises a base wall, an enclosing wall extending upwardly from the base wall, a urine receiving volume defined by the base wall and the enclosing wall, and an aperture located above the base wall and which is upwardly and forwardly concave when viewed from the side. The lowermost portion of the aperture is also parallel to the base wall. The enclosing wall has a portion which overhangs the base wall at the front end of the bottle. The aperture is elongate in plan view and the enclosing wall extends outwardly from the sides and front end of the aperture. The maximum width of the aperture is at least half the maximum width of the base wall, and the enclosing wall is formed into a handle portion at one end of the bottle.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: VERNACARE LIMITEDInventor: Wayne Nelson
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Patent number: 10863876Abstract: A system for collecting urine from a source, neutralizing the urine in the container with a neutralizing composition to remove or alter odor-generating compounds in the urine that might be perceived as threatening to prey, and then disposing of the neutralized urine in a convenient location proximate to the hunting area without repelling or alarming potential prey that might encounter the neutralized liquid. The neutralizing composition comprises a compound including a weak acidic or oxidizing component and a weak alkaline or base component, the combination reacting with and neutralizing odor-generating compounds and leaving the resulting neutralized urine with a relatively neutral pH value. The system further includes compounds to impart a scent or odor to the neutralized urine, including a cover scent, such as pine essence, or an attractant scent, such as doe estrous, or a repellant scent.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: INVENTIVE OUTDOORS, LLCInventors: Deane Owen Elliott, Louis B Johnson, Donald G. Bell
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Patent number: 10837163Abstract: A method for retrofitting a urinal having an interior part configured to receive urine voided by a user, and an exterior part. The method includes the step of providing a urinal retrofitting device. The urinal retrofitting device includes a processor, a memory, a projecting device, and a housing for housing the processor and the projecting device. The projecting device is located in the housing such that the projecting device projects user consumable content outside the housing at an angle. The housing is disposed adjacent the exterior part such that the user can consume the user consumable content while the user is urinating at the urinal.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: NEWTONOID TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Fielding B. Staton, David Strumpf
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Patent number: 10799422Abstract: A biological sample collection system includes a sample collection vessel having an opening disposed at a top portion thereof and a sample collection chamber having sample preservation reagent disposed therein and which is in fluid communication with the opening. The system additionally includes a funnel configured to selectively couple to the opening such that the funnel opening and the opening of the sample collection vessel are in fluid communication when the funnel coupled to the opening. The system also includes a removable stopper having a plug that is configured to seal the opening and/or the funnel opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: SPECTRUM SOLUTIONS L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin Gregg Williams, William Michael Phillips
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Patent number: 10716699Abstract: Embodiments of the Urine Collection System for Women are comprised of a collection sheet, a top collection flange, a bottom collection flange, and a standard collection cup. The collection sheet forms an aperture onto which the top collection flange rests. The collection flange protrudes through the collection sheet and forms the bottom collection flange. The top collection flange and the bottom collection flange are integrally formed together to form the overall collection flange. The bottom collection flange forms the attachment means for the collection cup. The standard collection cup is a common medical urine collection cup that attaches to the bottom collection flange via an attachment means. The combined weight of the top collection flange and the bottom collection flange deflects the collection sheet into a conical shape thereby causing the collection sheet to serve as a funnel directing urine into the collection cup.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: PB Solutions, LLCInventors: Bradley Steven Parr, James Alen Mohrbacker
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Patent number: 10555645Abstract: A portable urinal kit is presented. The portable urinal kit contains a receiving vessel which can be secured to a support member. The receiving vessel has a top that is open and can receive urine or waste from a user. The receiving vessel has a drain hole that is connected to a drain hose. The drain hose may be connected to a dry well.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Inventor: Stephen Danti
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Patent number: 10463528Abstract: A personal urinary device for a female has a straight, round tube of biodegradable material, having one end exhibiting an angle with a plane perpendicular to an axis of the tube, a lip having a diameter larger than the outside diameter of the tube, on the outside of the tube at a first distance from an end opposite the angled end, and a rounded element at the end opposite the angled end.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2018Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: Padmanabhan Mahalingam
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Patent number: 10458109Abstract: A waterless urinal for a vehicle, the urinal including a fluid bowl having a drain, and a waterless urinal cartridge disposed within the drain. The cartridge includes a housing having a waste reservoir disposed within the housing that holds a predetermined volume of urine, and a drainage aperture configured so that an amount of urine exceeding the predetermined volume of urine flows through the drainage aperture to exit the housing. A cover is coupled to the housing and forms part of a surface contour of the bowl, the cover includes a sealing fluid reservoir and fluid passages for directing urine from the bowl to the sealing fluid reservoir. The sealing fluid reservoir is in conmmnication with an internal cavity of the housing, the waste reservoir includes at least one fluid flow control feature configured to restrain urine movement within the waste reservoir in response to a change in vehicle dynamics.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Darren C. McIntosh
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Patent number: 10390989Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing having a fluid reservoir at a first end, a fluid outlet at a second end, and a longitudinally extending fluid impermeable layer coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet and defining a longitudinally elongated opening between the reservoir and the outlet. The assembly can further include a fluid permeable support disposed within the casing with a portion extending across the elongated opening, and a fluid permeable membrane disposed on the support and covering at least the portion of the support that extends across the elongated opening, so that the membrane is supported on the support and disposed across the elongated opening. The assembly can further include a tube having a first end disposed in the reservoir and a second, fluid discharge end.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATIONInventors: Robert A. Sanchez, Camille R. Newton, Joseph M. Forehand, Raymond J. Newton
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Patent number: 10376407Abstract: A device for collecting urine flowing from a penis in such a manner that the urine can be transported from the device as the urine is being collected. The device includes a flexible layer of porous material; flexible wicking material disposed on one side of the layer of porous material; and a flexible layer of impermeable material secured to the periphery of the other side of the layer of porous material and so covering the other side of the layer of porous material as to define a chamber between the layer of porous material and the layer of impermeable material. Urine can be collected within the chamber for transport through a tube extending into the chamber through a port in the layer of impermeable material. The device includes a receptacle for receiving the head of a penis.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATIONInventor: Raymond John Newton
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Patent number: 10323396Abstract: A way out valve for urinal with double little ball, characterized by being formed by two chambers, one lower and one upper, with small balls that move to let the liquids deposited in the urinal pass or seal and prevent the exit of gases of drainage; the upper chamber has truncated cone base that, when it has liquid, floats the ball that is in this chamber and allows the liquids to pass to the lower chamber; the lower chamber has an inclined roof that allows, on its upper face, to slide the liquids up to the vertical passage that transports the liquids to the lower chamber, passing them through the lower orifice; the lower chamber has a central perforation in its inclined floor where the liquids of this chamber pass to the liquid conduit towards the drainage.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Helvex, S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Arturo Villalobos Lopez
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Patent number: 10292546Abstract: A cartridge is adapted to be inserted removably into a drain hole of a urinal, and includes a cartridge body, a guide plate member, a detecting module and a filter unit. The cartridge body has an internal space having an opening. The guide plate member is disposed in the opening, and is perforated to guide liquid which exits the urinal via the drain hole to flow therethrough into the internal space. The detecting module includes a drug-detecting chip for detecting presence of a specified drug, and a controlling chip for controlling operation of the drug-detecting chip according to measured displacement of the guide plate member.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Kelvin Yi-Tse Lai
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Patent number: 10273674Abstract: The toilet bowl separately collects urine and feces for analysis or use in a composting device, waste digester, or to reclaim water. The toilet bowl includes a toilet bowl wall. Urine flows down the toilet bowl wall into a channel for collection. The channel surrounds an aperture into which feces may be deposited. Consequently, urine and feces are kept separate during collection. Both the channel and the aperture may be connected to conduits which may transmit material into analytical devices. The conduits may transmit material into digesters in appropriate amounts including controlling the amount of liquid added to solid material. Collected urine may be stored for water reclamation. Sensors may confirm the absence of fecal matter in collected urine or detect contamination. After separate analysis, feces and urine may be combined through connecting conduits then disposed of in the sewer system or sent to a composting device or waste digester.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Inventors: David R. Hall, Daryl Wise, John Christensen, Joe Fox, Matthew Goodson
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Patent number: 10273675Abstract: A hybrid flushing system for water free urinals is presented with a housing having a wall portion forming a cavity for receiving a cartridge. The housing also includes a flushing fluid inlet portion for receiving a flushing fluid and a flushing fluid directing portion configured to direct the flushing fluid. A cartridge for installation into a housing is presented, including a cartridge wall, a flushing fluid receiving portion and a flushing fluid directing portion to direct flushing fluid received to any portion to clean areas of the housing, the cartridge, and connected plumbing. Steps for cleaning a hybrid flushing system are presented with an act of directing a flushing fluid into an area, where the area is one of a cartridge for a hybrid flushing system, a housing for a hybrid flushing system, and a plumbing system connected with the hybrid flushing system.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: FALCON WATERFREE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Edward Michael Goldsmith
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Patent number: 10245008Abstract: The invention is a bodily fluids sample collection device comprising a planar elastic elongated frame member and has frame sides concurrently angling inward to a cup securing region, thereby having an increasingly narrowing frame width to a semi-circular cup holding portion, adapted to securely receive a bodily fluids sample cup disposed in an upright position for receiving a bodily fluids sample from a patient, and flexibly adapted for easy placement and release of the bodily fluids sample cup. The toilet bowl or the toilet seat freely supports the device, and handles enables the patient to grasp the device without touching the toilet seat or the toilet bowl, and away from the sample cup of differing sizes. The device may have a collection handle, enabling the patient to grasp the device away from the bodily fluids sample cup.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Inventor: Susan D. Paige
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Patent number: 10226376Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an assembly having a fluid impermeable casing having a fluid reservoir at a first end, a fluid outlet at a second end, and a longitudinally extending fluid impermeable layer coupled to the fluid reservoir and the fluid outlet and defining a longitudinally elongated opening between the reservoir and the outlet. The assembly can further include a fluid permeable support disposed within the casing with a portion extending across the elongated opening, and a fluid permeable membrane disposed on the support and covering at least the portion of the support that extends across the elongated opening, so that the membrane is supported on the support and disposed across the elongated opening. The assembly can further include a tube having a first end disposed in the reservoir and a second, fluid discharge end.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: PUREWICK CORPORATIONInventors: Robert A. Sanchez, Camille R. Newton, Joseph M. Forehand, Raymond J. Newton
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Patent number: 10184235Abstract: A fluid inlet portion for a waterless urinal cartridge is presented. The fluid inlet portion comprises to fluid director comprising a non-linear surface proximate a throat portion of the cartridge formed to impart a horizontal velocity component to fluid flowing through the throat portion of the cartridge to reduce vertical turbulence within the fluid. The fluid director can be formed so that it is in fluid communication with at least part of a fluid layer within the cartridge. The non-linear surface imparts a horizontal velocity component, thereby reducing disruption of the fluid layer by fluid flowing through the throat portion of the cartridge. The fluid director may be positioned within the cartridge to impart a substantially horizontal swirling motion to fluid within the cartridge. A fluid deflector proximate the fluid director can receive fluid from the fluid deflector and for re-directing the fluid from the fluid director.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: FALCON WATERFREE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Edward Michael Goldsmith
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Patent number: 10123784Abstract: A specimen collection receptacle formed by a channel disposed within the wall of a toilet bowl. The receptacle is located above the weir water line. The receptacle comprises a channel open to the interior of the bowl having opposed non-parallel side walls. The side walls may be joined opposite the opening. The side walls may be joined by a bottom wall. The bottom wall may be arcuate. The side walls may be non-planar. The walls may exhibit a roughened surface. The receptacle may comprise an optical window. The receptacle may comprise a cuvette. The receptacle may be in communication with one or more light emitting probes. The receptacle may be self-cleaning. The receptacle may comprise a replaceable module disposed in the wall of the toilet bowl. The receptacle may be located at the front of the toilet bowl. The receptacle may be disposed in a toilet bowl liner or insert.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Inventor: David R. Hall
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Patent number: 9986978Abstract: A stool collection, containment, and specimen disbursement system for facilitating easier stool collection while protecting the samples from bio-contamination and providing easier functionality for patients, diagnostic centers, and labs.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Inventor: George Catlin
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Patent number: 9974520Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically collecting urine samples from a patient are described. The apparatus includes a toilet bowel with a reservoir and a urine collection receptacle that is a flexible heat sealable plastic bag in an enclosure mounted exterior to the reservoir. The receptacle can be rotated into the toilet reservoir to collect urine and removed therefrom by rotating it back into the enclosure. The opening to the bag is then heat sealed to produce a urine sample packet. The receptacle may be automatically divided into a plurality of urine sample packets by heat sealing the bag at several locations along its length and then cutting the bag at the appropriate heat sealed locations. Each packet is then printed with patient indicia. The sample packets then pass through an opening in the enclosure for removal and subsequent analysis. An electrical activation interface is provided to control the process.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: WK HOLDINGS, INC.Inventors: Heidi Kramer, Herman Wagschal, Joseph Wagschal
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Patent number: 9895034Abstract: The hand-held urinal with stabilizing mechanism is a hand-held collection device that comprises a medical urinal, weight bar, and a semi-rigid connector. The medical urinal is modified through the addition of the weight bar and the semi-rigid connector. The weight bar and the semi-rigid connector act as a counterbalance that adjusts the location of the first moment of the hand-held urinal with stabilizing mechanism relative to the first moment of just the medical urinal. The addition of the weight bar and the semi-rigid connector reduces the change in the first moment of the hand-held urinal with stabilizing mechanism that is caused by the addition of urine to the medical urinal during the use of the hand-held urinal with stabilizing mechanism. This makes the hand-held urinal with stabilizing mechanism easier to hold during the collection of urine.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Inventor: Kathy H. Maurras
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Patent number: 9737433Abstract: A urinary receptacle includes an elongate, tubular main body having a closed upper end and an open lower end; a tubular port in fluid communication with the main body, the tubular port being configured to receive a user's penis therein in a fluid-tight manner; a urine collection receptacle connectable to the lower end of the main body which receives and stores the urine therein; and a fastener which secures at least one of the main body and the urine collection receptacle to the user or a garment worn by the user. The apparatus is simple to use, and is manually accessible for handling though modified side pockets of a pair of pants or other such conventional garment worn by the user. The main body, tubular port, and storage receptacle are formed of flexible, waterproof material and are configured to collapse flat against a user's body when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: William Kyungha Joh
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Patent number: 9730563Abstract: A concealed toilet in a vehicle includes a flexible container, a foundation member, a primary toilet seat member, lock hook assemblies, and a toilet seat cover. The flexible container with a waste containment bag is positioned in a cavity in a vehicle seat. The foundation member, attached to the flexible container, secures the flexible container to a seat brace of the vehicle seat. The foundation member includes bag holders and an elevated bag diverter for holding and diverting an upper portion of the waste containment bag respectively. The primary toilet seat member includes a tapered guide stud engageable with the elevated bag diverter. The lock hook assemblies lock with lock posts of the primary toilet seat member for securing the primary toilet seat member to the foundation member. The toilet seat cover with a concealment layer is positioned on the primary toilet seat member for concealing the waste containment bag.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Inventor: Joseph Anthony Giametta
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Patent number: 9629771Abstract: A urinal for use by a human patient, and a female patient in particular. The urinal is comprised of a bottom wall, posterior wall, anterior wall, and opposed first and second side walls that enclose a volume for receiving urine. A lower side wall portion of the first side wall may extend laterally outwardly from a lower region of an upper side wall portion of the first side wall, and a lower side wall portion of the second side wall may extend laterally outwardly from a lower region of an upper side wall portion of the second side wall. The lower side walls, anterior wall, and lower portion of a posterior wall define a major portion of the volume of the urinal.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Jayne E. Knowlton