Body Or Body Member Encircling Belt, Strap, Or Harness Patents (Class 604/353)
  • Patent number: 11806275
    Abstract: A penile condom catheter facilitates urine collection and egress of urinary fluids away from the body torso. A circumferential anchoring structure includes a web of flexible strands sized and arranged to at least partially contact a portion of the penis. The anchoring structure provides a flexible yet secure hold against the penis when flaccid and provides an increase in the hold when a longitudinal force is exerted upon the anchoring structure. An annularly circumferential penile skin covering material is affixed to the anchoring structure and sized to fit over at least a portion of the penis. A seal is affixed to at least a portion of a covering material, a covering material orifice, or an anchoring structure. A conduit is affixed to at least one of a covering material, a covering material orifice, a seal and an anchoring structure created to permit the flow of urinary fluid away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Alan N. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 11786270
    Abstract: A conformable guide for directing penile injections has an elastomeric or conformable tube having an open end distally for passing over a glans and a shaft of a penis toward a root of the penis on placement. The conformable guide can have an annulus shaped spirally wrapped portion of the elastomeric tube at the distal end configured to unwrap on placement toward the root. The elastomeric tube has one or more observable injection site locations marked or otherwise indicated on the elastomeric tube when positioned onto the shaft of the penis. The conformable guide is made of a stretchable synthetic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventor: Michael P. Zahalsky
  • Patent number: 10588775
    Abstract: The external male catheter is designed to be attached to a drain tube of a standard catheter, with the catheter being non-invasive of the penis. The catheter includes a base secured to the pelvic area of a wearer, the base having a central opening for accommodating a penis. Connected to the base is a sheath for housing the penis, one end of the sheath adjacent the base and a second end of the sheath extending beyond the glans of the penis. The central opening and the sheath have complementary attachment components whereby the sheath may be attached to the base. The sheath includes an opening and attachment means for attaching the sheath to a drain tube. In the preferred embodiment of the invention a second sheath is disposed outboard of the first sheath and secured to the base in a similar manner. This protects the first sheath and penis from contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Acosta Medical Group
    Inventor: Fred Acosta
  • Patent number: 10070998
    Abstract: A unique garment designed to aid healing of minor skin ailments such as diaper rash. A urine absorbent, air flow permeable undergarment (1) may contain a barrier (4) to absorb urine and even an open back (5) such as for example a cutout in the back portion (3) a garment that may maximize airflow to the buttocks and groin. In some embodiments, a garment may not be a diaper and may not be designed to contain multiple urinations. In some embodiments, such as in a reusable form, the garment may be designed with a disposable pad capable of containing one or more urinations, then the disposable pad may be replaced. In yet another embodiment, a disposable garment may be provided so that after urination, the entire garment may be thrown away.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Brandy K. Herron
  • Patent number: 9867732
    Abstract: A system for managing and controlling bodily fluids such as urine and menstrual flow includes a garment with a latex envelope, for receiving the fluids from the male or female genitalia, and a system for disinfecting the male or female genitalia within the envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Mohamed Mokrane
  • Patent number: 9254218
    Abstract: A male external urinary catheter system includes an external collector having a proximal portion configured to receive a user's penis and a distal portion, a retaining structure configured to urge the proximal end of the external collector against the user's body adjacent the base of the penis, and a drainage container coupled to the distal portion of the external collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Inventor: Milton A. Newton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9028460
    Abstract: The present invention is a solution for continence problems. A supporting structure can be in the form of a modified jock strap or biker's shorts. It includes a male version and a unisex version. The male version comprises a urine-collecting bag having a top opening to receive the genitalia of the user, whereas the unisex version comprises a breathable pad configured to be positioned in a crotch area of the user. Both versions utilize micro channels for guiding urine away from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Lester William Medeiros
  • Patent number: 8986271
    Abstract: A urine pouch includes a sheath to be worn beneath the underclothes of males and to accommodate the penis. Such an arrangement may absorb and retain in a discreet and effective manner any accidental discharge of urine by the user. The apparatus may be worn beneath the underwear of the user and held in place by a flap which extends upwardly above the genital region and folds over the waistband of the wearer's briefs or boxers. The apparatus may further extend downwardly such that the penis may be inserted through a serrated opening and thereby pushed or pulled through to hold the penis in place. The cross-shaped opening may further be easy to tear to accommodate the entry of the penis into the sheath. The apparatus may further include a waistband for securing to the wearer's undergarment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jayne M. Horne
  • Publication number: 20150080818
    Abstract: A male urine collector is provided. The bag comprises an elongate urine collecting bag sized to be worn on a lower part of a male user. The bag comprising a proximal end with a penis receiving opening for receiving a penis of a male user and, a distal end configured to be closed to collect urine discharged from the user's penis in the bag and to be selectively opened to discharge the collected urine from the bag. The male urine collector comprises at least one thin pliable opening ring disposed around and attached to the proximal end of the bag to open the penis receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Mihoko SEKIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20140350501
    Abstract: The device (1) comprises: a first elongate impermeable receptacle (2), for accommodating the patient's penis, with an entry opening (20) and an exit opening (21), for evacuation of the urine, connected to a drain line (3); and a second receptacle (4) with a closed end (40) and which is connected during operation to the first receptacle by means of a strip (41), and an open end (42) for accommodating the patient's scrotum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Diego Antonio Garcia Calero, Alicia Garcia Gomez
  • Patent number: 8845608
    Abstract: A holster-style pouch assembly carries a post-surgical fluid drainage system. The assembly includes an adjustable waistband, a pouch and a loop band. The pouch has an upwardly extending flap for at least partially closing off the pouch interior from the exterior environment. The flap has closure mechanisms attachable to and detachable from closure mechanisms disposed on the pouch interior and exterior. The flap extends over the waistband such that the pouch is suspended and secured with fastening mechanisms to the waistband when the flap closure mechanisms and the pouch closure mechanisms are attached. The pouch is capable of containing at least one post-surgical fluid drainage container. In operation, one or more fluid drainage tubes is capable of extending downwardly into the fluid drainage collection container inside the pouch. The fluid drainage tube is securable between the waistband and the loop band when the band closure mechanisms are attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: ELN Group, LLC
    Inventors: Nina Krasikoff, Laurine Sargent, Eric Ladewig
  • Patent number: 8795258
    Abstract: The urisheath provided here includes an element of thin material (a strip) that allows at least two lengths of it to run in a parallel fashion down either side of the sheath. The is obtained by injection molding the strip in liquid silicone in the silicone injection molding process for the urisheath, either by one, two or more component injection molding. The injection molding takes place in an injection molding form for a urisheath with a cavity for the body portion and a cavity for the strip portion wherein the cavity for the body portion is connected to the cavity for the strip portion creating an attachment zone between the strip and the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Lindenskov Nielsen, Johan Christiansson, Peter Persson
  • Publication number: 20140142525
    Abstract: Device for semen collection from boars consisting of a grip strip and a clamping fixture for a detachable fixing of the grip strip placed around the boar penis in a way that the necessary pressure for the ejaculation is exerted by the fixed grip strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Minitub GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Simmet
  • Patent number: 8668683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a urinary catheter collection system comprising a urinary catheter, a collection bag neck, and a collection bag body. The invention particularly relates to a urinary catheter collection system having a detachable bag body, which allows a user the option to detach the collection bag body from the collection bag neck so that urine may drain from the catheter into a suitable container, such as a toilet, preventing the user from having to empty or dispose of a used urine collection bag body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Medical Technologies of Georgia, Inc.
    Inventor: John H. Golden
  • Publication number: 20130338617
    Abstract: A male external urinary catheter system includes an external collector having a proximal portion configured to receive a user's penis and a distal portion, a retaining structure configured to urge the proximal end of the external collector against the user's body adjacent the base of the penis, and a drainage container coupled to the distal portion of the external collector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Milton A. Newton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8608718
    Abstract: A urine collection bag holder including a fabric strip having a hip portion and a leg portion depending therefrom and a pouch removably attached to the leg portion wherein the pouch receives a urine collection bag therein, in order to conceal the urine collection bag beneath a user's clothes. A belt that slidingly engages a continuous belt opening within the hip portion and a pair of leg straps secure the device to a user. A plurality of slits and a tube opening disposed in the leg portion receive and guide a cathether tube therethrough to connect with an upper receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Angela A. Patterson-Young
  • Patent number: 8486035
    Abstract: A medical undergarment system effective for supporting an ostomy system consists of a first diagonal catheter channel, a second diagonal catheter channel, a first vertical catheter channel, and a second vertical catheter channel. The system consists of tubing, a base undergarment, and a fluid bag. The medical undergarment system provides a comfortable yet stable ostomy system that can easily be slipped on and off by a user. The system enables convenient and easy removal of bodily fluid when using a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventors: Hector F. Arce, Brian O. Mohika
  • Patent number: 8449511
    Abstract: The ostomy receiving bag comprises a front wall (2) and a rear wall and has a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the rear wall is provided with an inlet to receive a stoma, and one wall is provided with at least one first half of a fixation pair (A), and the same effective wall after closure of the bag, if available, is provided with at least one second half of a fixation pair (B), such that when the first half and the second half of the fixation pair are attached, the volume of the receiving bag is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Birthe Vestbo Andersen, Soeren Hansen
  • Patent number: 8425482
    Abstract: An elasticized flexible absorbent article for minor urinary incontinence is provided. The elasticized flexible absorbent article comprises an inner permeable hydrophilic layer, an absorbent layer having a first side and a second side, the first side of the absorbent layer at least partially bonded to the inner permeable hydrophilic layer, and an impermeable outer cover having a first side, a second side, and an elastic portion, the first side of the impermeable outer cover at least partially bonded to the second side of the absorbent layer, the elastic portion provided along an outer edge of the impermeable outer cover, the elasticized flexible absorbent article adapted to encompass an end portion of a male genital region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Nayereh Khoubnazar
  • Patent number: 8402573
    Abstract: A toilet unit for use in a supine position comprises: a substantially oblong support casing formed in a substantially boat shape; and a treating body housed in the support casing and formed in a substantially T-shape by a urination and defecation container, serving as a lateral casing, of which the inside is formed a boat shape and a washing nozzle retainer, serving as a vertical casing, which stands upright on the downstream side of the urination and defecation container, wherein a head section of the urination and defecation container is provided with an injection nozzle for crushing stools of a patient, the washing nozzle retainer is provided with a washing nozzle and a bidet nozzle, and a domed cover body for covering the private parts of the patient is pivotally provided to be openable and closable at an upper edge of the washing nozzle retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignees: Sanyo Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minoru Nakamura, Kim Yong Ha, Do Hyun Ok
  • Patent number: 8394074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an undergarment (1) comprising: a supporting part (2) which surrounds at least the hips and the top of each thigh; and a flexible collecting bag (10) positioned in the crotch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Universite Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris 6)
    Inventors: François Piette, Roger Tambrun
  • Publication number: 20120316522
    Abstract: An external catheter includes a groin piece that is anatomically shaped to a user's pelvis and rests on the user's pelvis. A flange extends from the groin piece and defines an opening through the groin piece. The opening is sized to receive the user's penis therethrough. At least one indentation is formed at least partially around the flange. A removable tube is attached to the flange. The tube is sized to receive the penis extending through the opening. A locking ring is positioned in the at least one indentation to secure the tube to the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: MLP PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Ryan J. Carter, Kyle D. Miller, Aaron Brookhart
  • Publication number: 20120238976
    Abstract: A urine collection system and storage devices adapted for a male which can be worn under clothes during typical daily activities. The system includes a device having a having a modified condom-collector for attachment to a penis leading into a detachable reservoir, as well as an application sheath and sizers for fitting an appropriately sized collector for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: James B. T. Foster
  • Publication number: 20120165768
    Abstract: A male urine collector is provided. The bag comprises an elongate urine collecting bag sized to be worn on a lower part of a male user. The bag comprising a proximal end with a penis receiving opening for receiving a penis of a male user and, a distal end configured to be closed to collect urine discharged from the user's penis in the bag and to be selectively opened to discharge the collected urine from the bag. The male urine collector comprises at least one thin pliable opening ring disposed around and attached to the proximal end of the bag to open the penis receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Mihoko Sekiyama, Eiji Iwatsubo
  • Patent number: 8187238
    Abstract: A urine collection device for males suffering from incontinence comprises a collection bag worn under an inner garment. The collection bag is sized to receive the entire content of a full bladder. The open end of an integral input sleeve comprises an elastic band and hook-and-loop closure members as a means of ensuring a comfortable fit, a tight seal, and a secure retention of the device. The internal portion of the collection bag comprises absorbent, jellying, and disinfecting materials. An adhesive strip provides a means of removably attaching the collection bag onto the inside of an inner garment. The device is disposable, made of flexible bio-degradable material and is intended to be removed and discarded after each use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Inventor: Charles B. Dupree
  • Patent number: 8118798
    Abstract: An absorbent undergarment liner including an absorbent material placed in a medial crotch area of an undergarment that is used to prevent leakage of male genitalia onto the undergarment. The absorbent undergarment liner is constructed with a lower outward flared base in which a first lower flare extends radially inward around an inner thigh region of a trunk leg toward the rear of the undergarment. A second lower flare extends radially outward toward an outer thigh region of the trunk leg. A vertical elongated portion extends upwardly and offset from the center of the open fly region of the undergarment from a front panel lower crotch region to a front panel medial region of the undergarment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Antonio Montgomery Campbell
  • Publication number: 20120029452
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a urine collection system for a male user, said collection system comprising a primary urine collection device, wherein the primary urine collection device is adapted to accommodate at least a glans-comprising portion of a penis, said primary urine collection device comprising sealing means adapted to provide an essentially fluid-tight connection between the primary urine collection device and the penis, and wherein said essentially fluid-tight connection comprises a sealing membrane provided with an opening comprising a lip-seal structure sealing against the skin of the penis. According to an embodiment of the invention, a secondary urine collection device is provided, said secondary urine collection device comprising a bladder-like structure adapted to collect body fluids such as urine, and securing means adapted to secure said secondary urine collection device to a leg of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: UROLOGIC APS
    Inventor: Carsten Bob Rødsten
  • Patent number: 8043276
    Abstract: An absorbent article, including: a leak preventer in sheet form having a bottom surface part and a pair of side parts raised upward from both the right and left sides of the bottom surface part and forming an internal space by the bottom surface part and the pair of side parts; an absorber arranged in the internal space at least in one layer, containing a super absorbent polymer, and capable of absorbing body fluids; a pair of side edge stretchable bands provided to extend along edge parts of the pair of side parts; a waist band joined to a rear end of the leak preventer and extending in a lateral direction; and a pair of hip wrapping stretchable bands connected to the pair of side parts of the leak preventer and/or the pair of side edge stretchable bands and to the waist band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Japan Absorbent Technology Institute
    Inventors: Migaku Suzuki, Reiko Moriya
  • Patent number: 7993313
    Abstract: An apparatus to receive feces from an ostomy pouch or urine from a person for disposal which comprises an adjustable strap member worn about a neck of the person to hang down therefrom. A waste receptacle is provided. A mechanism is for detachably mounting the waste receptacle to distal ends of the adjustable strap member at a groin area of the person. The person can discharge the feces from an open end of the ostomy pouch and also urinate into the waste receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: William P. Roche
  • Patent number: 7927321
    Abstract: A reliable, private and sanitary device is provided for capturing human waste in the wilderness. A small double ended bag contains a roll of toilet paper in one end and an extendable padded strap in the other. A user pulls the padded strap from the bag, loops it around a tree and around the user's body, and attaches its end to the other end of the strap after extending that end of the strap from the other end of the bag. Then the user can lean back against the padded strap, and deposit bodily waste in a collection bag. The device is light, portable, reusable, and suitable for use by hikers, rafters, and other outdoor enthusiasts in areas where human waste is carried out rather than left behind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Scott Kenneth Marland
  • Patent number: 7803144
    Abstract: A device for managing urinary incontinence in adult males includes an undergarment with a waistband and a front piece with a circular opening in it, a tubular support with a pair of spaced-apart flanges defining a groove that fits in the circular opening, and a condom catheter positioned in the tubular support by having the open end of the catheter fit around one end of the tubular support member, and by having the sheath portion of the condom catheter extend through and be supported by the tubular support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Victor J. Vollrath
  • Patent number: 7762262
    Abstract: A garment includes a bifurcated body having front and rear sections wherein the front section is provided with a sheath oriented about a genital region and includes a ribbed outer surface. The rear section is provided with a plurality of apertures and is oriented about a buttock region respectively. The ribbed outer surface includes a plurality of protrusions. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for fastening the garment about the user's waist. A condom is positionable about a user's penis wherein a proximal end portion of the condom is engageable about the ribbed outer surface of the sheath, defining a frictional contact area for assisting to maintain the condom positioned about the penis during sexual activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Inventor: Jorge L. Granja
  • Patent number: 7753895
    Abstract: A sperm collecting apparatus is provided and includes a container having a non-cylindrical container main unit whose one end face in a longitudinal direction is open and a cap that is attachable the container main unit. A core member made from a gel-like material, which is located in the container main unit and has an insertion room extending to an inner portion of the core member from an insertion port at one end face in the core member. A sponge layer which is interposed between the core member and an inner wall of the container main unit, the container main unit is a non-cylindrical member whose intermediate portion in a longitudinal direction thereof has an outer diameter smaller than those in both end portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: TENGA Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tsutomu Matsuura
  • Patent number: 7695444
    Abstract: A flexible protective cover for preventing fluid from entering an open epidermal site on a user, comprising: a central portion having at least one rib, an edge connected to the central portion at an angle, a lip disposed around the edge, a sealing member disposed over the lip for providing a sealing engagement between the lip and the open epidermal site, and at least one adjustable strap removably connected to the central portion. Also disclosed is a flexible protective cover having a central portion, an edge connected to the central portion at an angle, an inflatable sealing member integral with the edge for providing the sealing engagement, and at least one adjustable strap removably connected to the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventors: Kathy A. Simmons, Mary E. Simmons
  • Patent number: 7695460
    Abstract: Here is disclosed a urine receiver. The urine receiver which collects urine of a wearer of the urine receiver under suction force has a container member provided with a bottom, a peripheral wall and flange. The container member has a suction tube which extends through the peripheral wall and has a urine suction port opening toward the interior of the container member and a urine evacuation port opening toward the exterior of the container member. The evacuation port is adapted to be connected to a connector of a urine suction means provided externally of the container member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Corporation
    Inventors: Ichiro Wada, Miou Suzuki, Naruto Matsushita, Kiyoshi Toda, Yuichi Hirai, Masaho Hayashi, Hiroshi Uematsu, Toshihiko Uenishi
  • Patent number: 7658730
    Abstract: An external male urine collection device is inserted into a front opening of a disposable nonwoven diaper or brief. The device comprises a resilient ring for receiving and restraining the penis in a funnel-shaped collection assembly bag extending from the diaper or brief. A distal funnel-like end of the collection bag is attached to a one-way valve and tube assembly to direct the urine from the bag. The tube is attached to a bedside urine storage bag or leg bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Avancen, LLC
    Inventor: N. Sharon Conley
  • Patent number: 7628767
    Abstract: A method for preventing infection and maintaining aseptic epidermal areas by preventing contaminated fluid from entering an open epidermal site on a user, comprising the steps of: removably attaching at least one adjustable strap to a reusable non-deforming flexible protective cover comprising a sealing member, covering the open epidermal site with the reusable non-deforming flexible protective cover while maintaining a space between the reusable non-deforming flexible protective cover and the open epidermal site, and tightening the at least one adjustable strap to secure the reusable non-deforming flexible protective cove over the open epidermal site to create a fluid-tight seal between the sealing member and the open epidermal site, thereby preventing contaminated fluid from entering the open epidermal site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventors: Kathy A. Simmons, Mary E. Simmons
  • Patent number: 7553300
    Abstract: An absorbent product for men, having an absorption body (5) which tapers from a front section (11) of the product towards a crotch section (12) of the product and which is enclosed in a sheath including a liquid-tight layer (4) and a liquid-permeable layer (3), both of which layers extend beyond the absorption body round about this and are mutually joined there. The absorption body (5) is arranged to extend, during product usage, from the front section of the product in the direction of the crotch section and is adapted to extend with its narrower end section to slightly below the penis of the user. On the liquid-permeable layer (3), at the narrower end section of the absorption body, a liquid barrier (17) is applied, which is arranged to prevent urine emitted by the user from leaking from the surface of the absorption body towards the crotch region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: SCA Hygiene Products AB
    Inventors: Anna-Carin Elfström, Cécile Sandin, Kenneth Strannemalm
  • Patent number: 7517341
    Abstract: A urine collection system includes a urine collection device and a support system. The urine collection device includes a catheter and collection component. The suspension system includes a waist band, an extension strap depending from the waist band, and a thigh band attached to the strap. A pair of securing straps is provided for securing the urine collection tubing. A fastener is provided on the extension strap for securing the catheter and for resisting movement of the catheter due to relative pulling of collection tubing or a collection bag. The catheter further includes a branch, which, along with the fastener, resists the downward motion of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Joel K. Barrientos
  • Patent number: 7517340
    Abstract: A urine collection system includes a urine collection device and a suspension system. The urine collection device includes a catheter and a urine bag. The suspension system includes a waist band, an extension strap depending from the waist band, and a thigh band attached to the strap. A pair of securing straps is provided on the thigh band for securing the urine bag. A fastener is provided on the extension strap for securing the catheter and for resisting pulling by the urine bag. The catheter further includes a branch, which, along with the fastener, resists the downward motion of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Inventor: Joel Kwan Barrientos
  • Patent number: 7491194
    Abstract: A discreet apparatus for draining a urine collection bag worn by an incontinent person has an electrically operated drain valve coupled to a drain tube of the urine collection bag. A control device for remotely controlling the drain valve is adapted to be worn by the person. The control device is preferably disguised with an outward configuration resembling an article that is ordinarily carried or worn for other purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventor: David Oliwa
  • Patent number: 7476219
    Abstract: The invention relates to an external female incontinence device. The device comprises a flexible elastic strip having an opening in the strip, a fluid collection means surrounding the opening on one face, the strip and opening are sized and shaped so that when stretch fitted over the external urogenital organs the labia minor extends through the opening and a fluid tight fit between the upper face of the strip and the flesh surrounding the labia minora is formed. The device may further comprise a waistband for attachment of the device and to assist in maintaining a positive tension to press the device against the flesh surrounding the labia minora.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Inventor: Oumeima Ben Youssef
  • Publication number: 20070260208
    Abstract: A support bag for use with a urine collection bag includes a bag body sized to receive the urine collection bag and a plurality of attachment devices, any one of which could be used to attach the bag body to the patient's clothing. The bag body has windows through which a urine drain line and straps from the urine collection bag will extend. The attachment device includes a hook, a strap, and a length of cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Dean May
  • Patent number: 7240375
    Abstract: A women's waistless and seamless clothing adherable underwear includes an oval pad made of a soft absorbent material, wherein the pad has double sided strips of adhesive tape with removable peel-off cover strips to attach to the inside crotch area of low slung clothing pants, such as tight pants, leotards or dungaree jeans facing upward to the skin and crotch of the wearer. The material is preferably a soft, woven or non-woven, absorbent material. The underwear is particularly suited for women who wear tight pants, or low waist hip hugger pants, which widely reveal waist bands and seams of panty underwear, or expose underwear waist bands. The underwear is minimally intrusive and is attractive for women who like to wear jeans without underwear but who fear bacterial infection or exposure to clothing dyes or irritating stitching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Christine Martz
  • Patent number: 7211072
    Abstract: A waist belt used for supporting a disposable absorbent assembly is disclosed. The belt includes a central segment positioned along the longitudinal centerline of the belt, at least two intermediate segments transversely outwardly extending from the central segment, and at least two distal segments transversely outwardly extending from an intermediate segment. Each intermediate segment covers a side hip of the wearer when the belt is worn. The longitudinal length of each intermediate segment is greater than that of the central segment, and greater than that of each distal segment. The belt further includes a fastener element positioned on at least one of the distal segments for releasably securing the belt around the waist of the wearer, and an attachment surface formed at least on each intermediate segment for releasably attaching the disposable assembly to the belt. An absorbent article comprising such a belt is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Noriko Nawata, Yukio Heki, Hiroyuki Ueno
  • Patent number: 7195618
    Abstract: The present invention provides a diaper for a male pet which is not displaced even when the diaper is fitted on a male pet for a long time and can cover a urethral opening of the male pet and can surely capture urine or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Uni-Charm Petcare Corporation
    Inventor: Takeshi Ikegami
  • Patent number: 7160276
    Abstract: A device for receiving and retaining urine from a person wearing the device is disclosed. The device is particularly well suited for use by persons who expect to have inadequate access to bathroom facilities, such as people pursuing recreational activities or attending large public gatherings, as well as persons who have a greater than normal need for access to a bathroom, such as people with diabetes. The device provides a sleek, streamlined form that is comfortable to wear, as well as being discrete and readily concealed by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Dennis Bruns
  • Patent number: 7087043
    Abstract: An external urinary catheter includes a housing, an annular base, and a cap which are assembled to form a container which is placed over the penis to receive urine passing from the urethra. A fitting in the side of the container permits one to connect the container to a remote receptacle. A stretchable condom-like sleeve secured around the base prevents liquid leakage between the base and the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Inventor: Donald L. Dolan
  • Patent number: 7077833
    Abstract: A convenient urology undergarment pant system for collecting urine discharge comprising of an undergarment that extends from around the waist and down the thighs. The undergarment can be used with urine collection devices from the urethra area (male condom-like coupling or female external receiving device), from the bladder by means of an ileoconduit system, and from the kidney(s) by means of a nephrostomy system. The undergarment includes a sewn inner pouch formed from an additional piece of fabric that holds the leg bag in place without the need for leg straps. There is an opening in the crotch area of the undergarment that provides means for placing the leg bag inside the inner pouch. The undergarment also includes a lower opening to accommodate the release valve of the leg bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: URO Concepts Inc.
    Inventor: Celeste V. Bonham
  • Patent number: 7044939
    Abstract: In a male external urinary catheter comprising a cylindrical discharge tube connected to a funnel through a bulbous zone wherein the extreme edge of the funnel is fitted with a rolled up coverette of latex rubber, polyurethane or the like that can be unfurled to encapsulate the patient's male organ, a unitary strap is provided having an connecting end unitary attached to said coverette and formed of a like material therewith and having intermediate and free end regions adapted to be looped about the coverette back upon themselves, the unitary strap including a fastener for attaching the strap upon itself without contacting the skin of a male patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Aleksander Fajnszajn