With Deodorizing Means Patents (Class 4/453)
  • Patent number: 10925788
    Abstract: The embodiments herein discloses a patient friendly bed provided with a toilet facility that enables the patient to use the toilet without assistance and without leaving the bed. A mattress provided in the bed comprises a trap door which separates to allow the patient to perform bodily functions. The bed comprises a cleaning and waste packaging mechanism for packaging solid and liquid waste in a sealed container and for storing the packaged waste for later removal. The bed is operable using a remote control unit. A sensor device is worn around the patient waist and stomach area to sense a need of the patient to perform bodily functions and automatically operate the bed functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Inventor: Thu Thi Pham
  • Patent number: 10550243
    Abstract: A superabsorbent polymer includes polymeric particles, surface cross-linking agents and an extract of a plant of Sapindaceae. The polymeric particles have cross-linking inside the polymeric particles. The surface cross-linking agents are covalently bound to the surface of the polymeric particles so as to constitute a layer of surface cross-linked region at the surface of each polymeric particle, and the extract of the plant of Sapindaceae covers the surface of the polymeric particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Formosa Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Zhong-Yi Chen, Yu-Yen Chuang, Li-Han Huang, Yu-Sam Lin, Feng-Yi Chen, Ching-Hua Liang
  • Patent number: 10145094
    Abstract: A sanitary apparatus includes: a fan; an air-blowing passage provided on a downstream side from the fan and includes a first air-blowing passage and a second air-blowing passage partitioned from each other; a heater for heating air of the first air-blowing passage; and an ion generating device generating ions to be carried by the air blowing of the second air-blowing passage, in which the ion generating device is installed on a downstream side from the heater so that the generated ions join the air blown from the first air-blowing passage by the air blowing of the second air-blowing passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Lixil Corporation
    Inventors: Toshihiko Komatsu, Hiroaki Watanabe, Yasuyuki Furutani
  • Publication number: 20130269095
    Abstract: A urine collection device for redirecting urine away from a human body is disclosed. The urine collection device comprises a bed pan with a flushing element and an outlet. Urine flows out of the bed pan after each use through a flexible tubing and into a urine collection receptacle. The urine collection receptacle has the capacity to allow a user to void multiple times without the need to empty the bed pan after each use. Additionally, a urinal with a flushing element and an outlet may be employed with the flexible tubing and the urine collection receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Lisa Finley
  • Patent number: 6848133
    Abstract: A care bed comprises a bed main body provided with an opening for elevating a bedpan, a bedpan assembled downward of the bed main body and supported in a freely elevating manner with respect to the bed main body, a bedpan elevating device that is moved between a lifted position in which the bedpan is lifted through the opening of the bed main body to above the bed surface and a descended position in which it is stored under the bed main body, and an excrement collecting device for sucking and collecting excrements from the bedpan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Birumen Kagoshima Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshitaka Tanaka
  • Patent number: 6578206
    Abstract: A portable waste collection device comprises a first container and an adjacent second container. The first container has an interior volume adapted to receive and contain waste. The second container has an interior volume adapted to contain a flushing solution. The second container has a discharge port adapted to permit flushing solution contained in the second container to be discharged from the second container into the first container. The second container comprises a pump for pumping a desired amount of the flushing solution from the second container into the first container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Ell-Dee, LLC
    Inventor: Richard LaBrash
  • Patent number: 6189162
    Abstract: A combination receptacle and fluid immobilizer is disclosed for collecting a fluid. The receptacle has a bottom and sidewalls joined to the bottom to form at least a partially enclosed void area. The receptacle has an opening through which a fluid can be collected and later removed. A flushable, fluid immobilizer is positioned within the receptacle and is absorbent. The fluid immobilizer is formed from a multitude of randomly oriented cellulosic fibers that are elastically stressed and bonded by only hydrogen bonds. The fluid immobilizer is capable of capturing and immobilizing fluid which is collected in the receptacle such that the fluid can be transported to a discharge location without having to worry about spillage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventor: James Jay Tanner
  • Patent number: 6186990
    Abstract: A collection device for human bodily fluids includes an expandable, liquid permeable and insoluble pouch containing a proper volume of hydrophilic material. This hydrophilic material allows quick absorption of such fluids and turns into gelled material. The gelled material is then trapped inside the pouch preventing possible spill and back flow. The hydrophilic material with a proper volume only allows expansion up to the predetermined size of the pouch without the pouch breaking up into fragments. This pouch may be made of different shapes and materials in order to fit in different types of human bodily fluid collection devices and reduce possible leakage and back flow. The hydrophilic material can be a polymer and may have antibacterial properties to reduce bacteria growth. A one-way valve, snap-fit seal, or screw-on cap may be added for further enhanced prevention of leakage and back flow. The versatility of this pouch helps speeding up manufacturing processes and reducing overall production costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Reachgood Industrial Company
    Inventors: Chen-Hsiung Chen, Hung Shou Li, Mike Deni Lin, Gary Lin
  • Patent number: 6081939
    Abstract: A portable toilet comprising a cabana in which a tank is installed to contain liquid and solid waste and a conditioning liquid for said waste, said tank having, in a substantially central position, a port around which an annular seat is provided. Inside the waste-collecting tank, in correspondence to its port, temporary collection apparatus for the waste are provided, being wide enough to substantially cover the whole extension of port. An operating lever for collection apparatus is provided to drive a displacement which causes the unloading of the waste collected thereon after each use, and the subsequent return in a collecting position for a further use. The collection apparatus is removably connected to tank, to clear port when the emptying and cleaning of said tank have to be carried out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Findeco S.r.l.
    Inventor: Alberto Dainelli
  • Patent number: 5797891
    Abstract: A saponin for use in the reduction and/or elimination of undesirable odors by placement in diapers, women's sanitary items for their menstrual cycle, bed pans, and related incontinent problems and for situations where there is a desire to control undesirable odors associated by the emission of body fluids and solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Nouveau Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jack G. Wiersma
  • Patent number: 5687430
    Abstract: A commode for men and women including a waste collection vessel having an opening shaped to conform to a user's body for receiving waste discharge. A perfumed sheet and vinyl bag are disposed within said vessel. An annular packing ring has a diameter to be sealingly received in, and clamp a mouth portion of the bag to, the vessel opening. The packing includes a vent hole to allow communication between the vessel interior and ambient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: Mieko Itai
  • Patent number: 5342583
    Abstract: An automatic stool and urine disposing apparatus provides disposal even if a patient is unconscious or is disabled, without requiring the help of a care taker. This apparatus is composed of a wearing section, a disposal device installed in an aperture in the wearing section, a washing device incorporated in the disposal device, and a driving section for operating the device. The wearing section includes a disposing device having a fan operated by a motor, a water detecting sensor, a discharge aperture, and washing water and air supply holes. Also attached to the wearing section is an inflatable pressing tube which prevents leakage. The driving section includes relays for operating the disposing device in response to the presence of material to be disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Jong E. Son
  • Patent number: 5128072
    Abstract: Fluid jets are generated in liquid in a receptacle utilizing a hollow flexible strip or bar provided with a snap, clamp or plug release connection at at least one end engaging the pipe end of a fitting having at least one right angle and provided with a stub which passes through a wall in a receptacle against which the fitting is sealed by a nut. The bar has a flattened configuration and an elongated oval cross section and is held by an adhesive strip or suction cups against the inner surface of the receptacle wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Inventor: Martin T. Schydlo
  • Patent number: 5058222
    Abstract: A collection, storage and disposal system for human wastes. An externally positionable patient interface directs wastes through a conduit to a storage container. Accumulated wastes are sealed within the storage container to prevent cross-contamination. The patient interface is extendable through an aperture formed within a seat portion of a support structure which can be converted between bed and chair configurations. A mattress has a foam insert which may be selectively inflated to maintain desired supporting pressure for the patient and to provide a resilient support surface should deflation of the mattress occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Inventors: James P. Workman, Thomas S. Hargest
  • Patent number: 5054473
    Abstract: A hydromassage carpet is formed by an envelope of two sheets of suitable soft and flexible material, which are joined together with a peripheral weld and further welds effected on the inner part thereof defining two distinct ducts. These ducts include a first sealed duct to be filled with a suitable fluid so as to form a practical mattress, and a second duct connected through a feeding pipe to a compressed air generator and provided at its upper part with holes. The compressed air generates in the bath the desired hydromassage effect by passing through the holes. Inwardly of the peripheral weld are provided several circumferential toes at whose centers relevant central welds extend over an amount sufficient to form a plurality of toroidal elements. The lower parts of these elements, when resting on the bottom of the tub, define cavities similar to those of suction cups and therefore, carry out the same function thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: Albatros System S.p.A.
    Inventor: Glannino Sandrin
  • Patent number: 4878819
    Abstract: A tie rod type cylinder valved at its lower plate and having a receiver on its upper plate. A rod-less trunk-like piston containing an inlet valve with a stem projecting out of the cylinder and connected with an actuator. The piston face having an opening acting as a valve seat. A capillary vent tube connecting the top of the cylinder with the mouth of the receiver. When the cylinder is filled to a stop, the actuator is activated, which closes the inlet valve and drives down the stem/valve/piston and it evacuates the cylinder. A flexible discharge line conveys the liquid into a nearby drain pipe or receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Inventor: Edward Bozoyan
  • Patent number: D261429
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1981
    Inventor: Joan Hanna-Burns