Abstract: A male incontinence device has rails formed on its waistband, through which the ends of the leg straps can be looped and secured in a desired position by clips. At their front ends the straps are attached to a ring which forms part of the bib of the waistband. A grommet push fitted into the ring from the inside has inner and outer flanges at its ends. The outer flange serves for attachment of a urine collection cone, whereas the inner flange provides for attachment of a seal member. The seal member has a U-section periphery for engaging it over the inner flange of the grommet, and provides a thin, apertured membrane capable of forming a comfortable seal with the penis of the user.

Abstract: An improved incontinence fluid collection and disposal system consisting of a flexible fluid reservoir assembly mounted in an opening in a reusable brief is presented. The brief is either adjustable or one piece but in either case holds the fluid reservoir assembly snugly against the body to restrict fluid leakage. An adhesive layer, normally in the form of a gasket and affixed to a flange on an inlet end of the fluid reservoir assembly, can be used to hold the fluid reservoir in position against a layer in the brief. Additional gasket layer(s) in the form of other materials can also be utilized. The fluid reservoir assembly is, in its preferred embodiment, supplied with a gelatin agent to gelatinize the urine to make for easy removal and disposal. A bactericidal agent is supplied as part of the fluid reservoir assembly to prevent infections. An optional feature is a valve in the fluid reservoir assembly to which a collection tube can be attached for long term drainage.

Abstract: A drainage catheter system including a catheter, a collection bag, and a collection bag saddle, is provided. The catheter includes a catheter body having an interior lumen, an elongate tubular sheath operatively associated with the catheter body, and a layer of lubricant disposed between the catheter body and the tubular sheath. The sheath is inflatable after deployment to provide sealing engagement with an inner wall of the urethra. One end of the catheter body is adapted to be connected to the collection bag which includes a fluid entry portion having a one-way fluid valve, a gas separation chamber, and a one-way gas valve. The collection bag also includes a main liquid reservoir in fluid communication with the fluid entry portion and a sealed drainage member for permitting drainage of the main liquid reservoir.

Abstract: With a device for removing urine and/or feces, for example in connection with sick and infirm people, simple and safe removal is accomplished with a bag (1) with a face-side insertion opening for the genital organ or feces, such opening being tightly connected with a tube line (7, 7'), whereby the tube line (7, 7') is connected with the end facing away from the bag (1) with the suction side of a motor-driven, self-aspirating fluid pump (9), the latter feeding with the pressure side via tube line (7") into the drain pipe (13) of a washbowl (14) or the like.

Abstract: A catheter cot 10 and method for collecting urine that has leaked around the periphery of an inflatable balloon 102 on a catheter tube 100 in a patient's urinary tract 200. The catheter cot 10 includes a layer of absorbent material 25 that is wrapped around the periphery of the intermediate portion 105 of the catheter tube 100 and secured thereto by a plurality of adhesive strips 30.

Abstract: A fluid containment bag is constructed of three sheets sealed along their perimeters but for a portion defining an opening. Two adjoining sheets define an envelope having a hollow interior into which bodily fluids may be received through the opening for receiving the bodily fluids from a catheter via a flutter valve. A hydrophilic material within the bag gels rapidly upon contact with the bodily fluids in the bag and facilitates closure of the valve.

Abstract: A fecal collector which comprises an elongated, flaccid pouch having an entrance end; an anchor attached to the pouch entrance end to anchor the entrance end in the lower bowel, and; a positioner attached to the pouch in spaced relation to the anchor O-ring, to remain outside the lower bowel and adjacent the body, for blocking tilting of the anchor in the bowel.

Abstract: A support strap whose lower end is sewn to a hook-and-loop band which encircles the sheath portion of a urine-collecting catheter and the user's penis. Its upper end has male part snaps sewn to it, which cooperate with female part snaps on the undergarment's waistband. The strap and band prevent the external urinary catheter from slipping off of the penis. The band has multiple indicating marks on the loop side and one mark on the hook side, for accurate repositioning of the band each time it is reapplied. A second embodiment has a front section of a garment onto which is sewn a grooved retainer ring, which encircles the penis. An applicator ring is used to spread the rim of the condom catheter to facilitate fitting the condom onto the penis and for fitting the rim into the groove of the grooved retaining ring.

Abstract: A urinal device is disclosed for the reception therein of a user's penis. The device includes a support worn by the user for supporting the device relative to the user. A collar is secured to the support for the reception therein of the user's penis. The arrangement is such that in use of the device, the user's penis is inserted through the collar. The collar has a first and a second end. A flexible tubular portion is provided for sealing the device relative to the user's penis, the tubular portion having a first and second extremity. The first extremity engages the first end of the collar and the second extremity sealingly cooperates with the user's penis. A collection device sealingly cooperates with the second end of the collar, the arrangement being such that in use of the device, the user's penis is sealingly supported by the tubular portion so that the user's penis is disposed within the collar.

Abstract: A containment and disposal system for human bodily fluids includes a bag and a holster that allows a user to quickly and easily remove and replace the bag. The bag includes an envelope having a hollow interior, an opening for receiving the bodily fluids from a catheter via a one-way valve, and hydrophilic material within the bag that rapidly gels bodily fluids in the bag upon contact. Prior to and during gellation, the one-way valve inhibits escape of the bodily fluids. The gellation sequesters the bodily fluids, and the gelled material further facilitates closure of the one-way valve. The hydrophilic material may include a polymer that is activated upon contact with the bodily fluids.

Abstract: A urinal device is disclosed for the reception therein of a user's penis. The device includes a support worn by the user for supporting the device relative to the user. A collar is secured to the support for the reception therein of the user's penis. The arrangement is such that in use of the device, the user's penis is inserted through the collar. The collar has a first and a second end. A flexible tubular portion is provided for sealing the device relative to the user's penis, the tubular portion having a first and second extremity. The first extremity engages the first end of the collar and the second extremity sealingly cooperates with the user's penis. A collection device sealingly cooperates with the second end of the collar, the arrangement being such that in use of the device, the user's penis is sealingly supported by the tubular portion so that the user's penis is disposed within the collar.

Abstract: A condom holder package including a condom member, a condom carriage member having a U-shaped condom holder portion, and rupturable inner and outer packaging film members. Outer packaging surface treatment is provided to identify and to assure proper wear orientation of the packaged condom. The condom member is neatly gathered in a ready-to-use state about the U-shaped condom holder. The U-shaped configuration of the condom holder departs from traditional annular condom holders, and facilitates an unimpeded lateral removal of the condom holder from a positioned condom. The laterally removable U-shaped condom holder configuration, carrying a ready-to-use condom, along with the rupturable packaging film members produce an instant-on condom product.

Abstract: A sheath that one wears on a penis automatically by pushing inside or in to the sheath suitable for sexual intercourse with a condom. A portion of the condom is capable of being held within the genital of a woman prior to the insertion of a penis into the condom.

Abstract: The combination of an external male catheter and an applicator to facilitate properly fitting the catheter on a patient, as well as the methods of use and making, are disclosed. The catheter is preferably of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. 4,540,409 and the applicator takes the form of a relatively rigid open-ended tube and a flexible, torous-shaped sleeve that continuously and rotatably surrounds the wall of the tube and slides easily against the outer and inner surfaces of the tube. A user applies the catheter by gripping and pulling the exposed outlet section of the catheter to extract the catheter from one end of the applicator tube while the interior surfaces of the catheter sheath at the opposite end of the applicator tube are in contact with the penis.

Abstract: A waterproof non-spill bag particularly for male incontinents, includes a valve which comprises a gusset (2) sealed to the side edges of the bag. In the base of the gusset small holes (7) allow liquid from the gusset to pass into the body of the bag (21) but effectively prevent it escaping if the bag is inverted. A narrow web (8) coated with self-adhesive (9) and protected by a release coated web (10), is sealed to both side edges of the bag. When the web (8) is released along a line of perforations (13), it can be wrapped around the top of the bag folded to the penis, to close it and hold it to the penis. Holes (16) surrounded by seals (17) provide for suspension and support.

Abstract: An Urethral Catheter Holder is a device that has two semicylindric elements hinged with each other by a flexible living hinge on one edge. It has a single non adjustable male and female locking tooth on the other edges opposite to the living hinge. It has a semicylindric rim extension at one end of the device that extends to a diameter larger than said semicylindrical segment. There is a wedge defect at the living hinge side of the rim extension. The defect of the rim extension is covered by the curve extension cover. There is a compressible foam pad lining the surface of the semicylindric element and rim extension. The foam pad on the rim extension is impregnated with antimicrobial agent. When the device is placed in operative position, it forms a lumen inner to the foam pads able to hold and affix the Foley catheter without compromising and distorting the lumen of the catheter and the balloon inflation and deflation tube.

Abstract: A male external catheter assembly for transporting and containing urine includes a condom having a discharge end and having a discharge port at the discharge end, a discharge tube having a tube first end and a tube second end, the tube first end being sealingly secured to the condom discharge end, a urine receiving vessel at the tube second end, a garment having a condom passing opening, a condom masking sleeve having a sleeve first end and a sleeve second end, the sleeve first end being positioned adjacent to the condom passing opening and substantially surrounding the condom discharge end for concealing the condom. The condom masking sleeve preferably includes a condom inspection slit and the condom preferably has an off-center discharge port at its tip.

Abstract: A new and improved external male catheter includes a waistband and a sheath support member attached to the waistband. A sheath member is attached to the sheath support member. The sheath support member includes a first aperture through which a penis is inserted into the sheath member. The sheath support member also includes a first attachment assembly positioned circumferentially around the aperture. A removable and replaceable sheath assembly includes a second attachment assembly which is complementary to the first attachment assembly and is attachable thereto. The sheath member includes a extension portion, located at one end of the sheath member. The extension portion includes a second aperture for draining urine from the sheath assembly. Straps, connected between the waistband and the sheath support member, stabilize the sheath support member with respect to the waistband. The waistband, the sheath support member, and the straps are sewn together to form a unified structure.

Abstract: A urinary collector device for men including a urinary collector body formed into a bag shape and constructed of soft, flexible water-proof material, the urinary collector body having a first or upper portion formed into a penis receiving chamber which includes an opening for enabling a penis to be inserted therethrough into such chamber. The urinary collector body also includes a second opposite or lower portion which forms a urinary flow chamber which is separated from the penis receiving chamber by a water permeable membrane. The urinary flow chamber is packed with hydrophobic material having a plurality of passages therethrough and includes a urinary discharge outlet.

Abstract: A penile ring implant of soft biocompatible material is formed in situ and implanted beneath the skin of the penis of an incontinent male by use of a rod and a probe to form a protuberance which permits the patient to securely attach and easily remove the flexible sheath of the urinary collection device without the assistance of others. A kit for forming and implanting the ring implant includes an elongated D-shaped soft rod, a malleable probe and a connector.

Abstract: An external incontinence device which reduces or eliminates maceration, skin irritation, microbial skin infiltration and infection, and urinary tract infection associated with conventional urinary catheters and incontinence devices is provided. The device comprises a housing having an outlet conduit, a plurality of leaves made of a thin, vapor permeable film connected to the housing, a vapor permeable adhesive on the interior surface of the leaves, a microbial-barrier layer provided on an inner surface of the housing and a barrier disc provided on the inner surface of the housing. The vapor-permeable leaves allow water vapor to evaporate from the underlying skin surface, thus eliminating maceration. In addition, a U-shaped release backing on each leaf allows the leaves to be applied to the skin surface in a wrinkle-free manner.

Abstract: A shut-off device particularly useful as an artifical sphincter for shutting-off the flow from a passage in a subject's body includes a conduit assembly attachable to the body with its inner end in alignment with the passage, a ring rotatably mounted in the outer end of the conduit assembly, and an elastomeric sleeve passing through the conduit assembly and ring, with the inner end of the sleeve attached to the inner end of the conduit assembly, and the outer end of the sleeve attached to the ring. The pliable sleeve is of a length such that the ring may be rotated with respect to the conduit assembly to twist the pliable sleeve from an untwisted open condition permitting the flow of the material from the body passage, to a twisted closed condition shutting-off the flow of the material.

Abstract: A penile meatal guard for a Foley-type catheter is composed of a material having a greater rigidity than the catheter and including a tubular section construction and arranged to slideably engage the catheter for insertion into the end of the urethra. An annular locating ring is disposed at the outer end of the tubular section for engaging the distal end of the penis.

Abstract: An external urinary catheter having integral adhesive means. The external urinary catheter includes (a) a single tubular sheath having a unitary construction made of silicone rubber, the silicone rubber having an inner surface and an outer surface; and (b) a layer of adhesive material bonded to a first portion of the inner surface; wherein the adhesive material can releasably contact portions of the outer surface such that the inner surface of the silicone rubber sheath can be rolled up on the outer surface thereof so that the adhesive layer on the first portion of the inner surface comes into releasable contact with the portions of the outer surface, and such that the adhesive material on the outer surface will then release any portions of the outer surface with which it has come into contact, while remaining bonded to the inner surface, when the silicone rubber sheath is forcibly unrolled. A method of making an external urinary catheter is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a condom retaining apparatus. It comprises a pair of double-sided flexible thin bands each having a first end and a second end, and small U-shaped clipping members for attaching the first ends of the pair of double-sided flexible thin bands to the condom ring of a condom at two opposite locations. Each double-sided flexible thin band has adhesive at one side for attaching it to a user's skin on the upper thigh areas. The condom retaining apparatus is designed to keep the condom in its unrolled position while it is being used, without tearing the condom and without being uncomfortable to the user.

Abstract: A method and device for draining urine from a urinary leg bag without inconvenience to the wearer. The bag is attached to the leg of the wearer with straps above and below the protrusion of the calf. Trousers that cover the bag have a flexible intermeshing closure at the bottom on one trouser leg to allow access to the urinary leg bag for draining into a receptacle.

Abstract: An external catheter assembly includes a thin elastomeric membrane attachable to the body of a user and provided with a frustoconical projection feathered in wall thickness towards the opening therein. A first, double-backed adhesive strip is attachable to the membrane around the projection to adhesively engage the open end of an elastomeric sleeve and a second adhesive strip conformed to engage the sleeve, the first strip, and the membrane. The other end of the sleeve extends to a flexible collection container which may include a check valve opposing backflow therefrom.

Abstract: A male incontinence device comprises a condom (16) which fits over the end of a penis (17) and is secured by a band (11) having overlapping ends with H&L fasteners. When the condom is filled with a quantity of urine, it can be removed and emptied. Alternatively, the distal end of the condom has a valve (12, 13) thereat for manual emptying of the condom when it is in place. The valve may comprise a tubular housing (12) fitted into an end of the condom and a plug (3) which can be removably inserted into the housing. A brief-type undergarment (32) has a pouch 33 for supporting the condom when filled with urine (37). In lieu of a separate housing, the end of the condom may be thickened and formed into a tube (41) so that a plug (43) can be inserted into the tube. Alternatively, the end of the condom can be fitted with a ball-obturator valve (47, 49, 50) which can be opened to empty the condom by squeezing it from outside to distort the valve seat and thus open the seal formed by the ball obturator.

Abstract: A urine-collecting device comprises a urine-collecting bag having an opening for inserting a penis therethrough, the opening being made on one side surface of the bag; a film for preventing a back flow of urine having a hole with a diameter being smaller than that of the opening; and a flexible sheet-like flange having a hole corresponding to the opening, wherein the film and flange are fixed to the bag in this order in a manner such that holes of the film and flange correspond to the opening of the bag, and a circumstance of the hole of the flange is only fixed to the bag.Further, the film has a thin portion at the center and a thick portion therearound and the penis is softly sealed by the inner edge of the thin portion.

Abstract: A male urinary diaper includes a generally tubular-shaped sheath formed from moisture resistant material with an open proximal end portion and a closed distal end portion and absorbent material positioned within the distal end portion. The distal end portion has a first portion forming an uninterrupted continuation of the distal end portion and a free flap portion forming an extension of the first portion which is discontinuous with respect to the distal end portion and circumferentially overlaps upon the first portion and has a releasable fastening element.

Abstract: A thin-walled, condom-like tubular protective device for protection against the transfer of infectious matter during sexual intercourse is disclosed. The condom-like device has an open end a collar-shaped outwardly extending portion with means for radially stretching the collar and has an inner diameter which is sufficiently large to permit movement of a penis with respect to the protective device during coitus.

Abstract: An external male urinary catheter, generally in the form of a condom, molded to form accordion pleats running circumferentially of the sheath so as to enable the catheter to be telescopically folded, applied, and then expanded to connect to drainage tubing and further to a compressable collection receptacle in a manner that creates a negative pressure mechanism, the fixed flange of a supporting garment meshed with the corresponding flange of said catheter by a vulcanization process rendering the assembly virtually free of any constriction.

Abstract: A body worn urinary collection system for a male incontinent is disclosed. A reusable, generally moistureproof and pliable penile sheath is shaped as an open-ended sack, and is sized to loosely overfit the male organ. The sack includes an oversized, first resilient, outer ferrule rimming the sack's open end. The cooperation of the ferrule and a strap on the sheath secures the sheath to the male organ with a snug and comfortable dam against backflow and leakage. The sheath may also include a urine outlet proximate the closed sack end to be connected to a urine storage bag via a flexible drain tube. The urine storage bag may be body mounted and includes an outlet orifice with plug means to release the stored urine at a desired time.

Abstract: An external catheter, and the methods of making and using such a catheter, for a male urinary incontinence collection system, such system also including an adhesive attachment for holding the catheter in place. The catheter takes the form of a tubular sheath of thin elastic material having a cylindrical body section, a tapered neck section extending from the body section, and a reduced drainage tube section projecting from the neck section. Within the sheath, and constituting a unitary part thereof, is a tubular inner sleeve of soft elastic material having a distal end portion disposed within the neck section and a proximal end portion merging with the sheath's cylindrical body section. The sleeve tapers distally to define an annular space thereabout, and terminates in a reduced distal opening located at an intermediate point within the neck section.

Abstract: There is disclosed a sanitary disposable sheath intended for wearing on the penis of males which is formed with a moisture absorbent pad to absorb excretions and urine. The sheath is intended for use by normal, healthy males and not as a prosthetic device, and a method of use is also disclosed and claimed. Preferably, the sheath is formed as a laminate of an outer moisture resistant sheath and an inner, coextensive, moisture permeable liner, with an intermediate moisture absorbent pad. The sheath is provided with either an elastic band closure about its neck, or Velcro type fabric attachment bands to retain it distally on a penis.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for directing urine from an incontinent male patient to a discharge tube. The apparatus comprises a sheath made of a thin, flexible membrane and having a tapered portion and a cylindrical portion. The tapered portion engages the base of the patient's penis and the cylindrical portion is folded over the tapered portion to provide additional sealing force and to extend outwardly to form a surge chamber. According to the disclosed method, the tapered portion is first moved over the glans penis to a position on the base of the penis. The cylindrical portion is then folded over the tapered portion to provide the surge chamber.

Abstract: An improved external catheter for incontinent males. The external catheter consists of three interrelated components. A generally tubular sheath having a fluid drainage tube connection at one end and a reinforcing ring at the other is adapted to fit over the penis with the ring at the base of the penis. A frusto-conical seal of elastic material having a reinforcing ring at the base end is adapted to fit within the sheath with the ring at the base of the penis adjacent to the sheath ring. The wall of the frustom extends along the penis in snug engagement therewith. A nether garment to be worn by the patient has a penis-receiving hole surrounded by a pair of collars separated by a flange. A first collar extends exterior of the garment and a second collar is positioned adjacent the base of the penis. Each collar has a circular channel means with the channel opening extending outwardly away from the penis.

Abstract: An external male urinary catheter, generally in the form of a condom, connected at the lower portion to a collection receptacle by polyethylene drainage tubing and unified in a smooth and complete form at its upper portion and flange to the complementary tubular extension of a supporting garment by means of molding and meshing made possible by a vulcanization process.