Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604322000 | Material collector or receptacle having attaching means to static support independent of body | 22 |
20080200887 | ASSEMBLY FOR RECEIVING BODY FLUIDS, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - For an assembly for receiving body fluids comprising a sampling element ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080208149 | Male apron for receiving and storing excreted body fluids and associated method - A urine storing apron includes a flexible belt, a flexible apron coupled to the belt, a plurality of pouches attached to anterior and posterior sides of the apron, and a mechanism for storing the body fluid inside one of the pouches. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for simultaneously discharging air and the body fluid from the one pouch by rotationally articulating a portion of the simultaneous discharge mechanism about an axis registered orthogonal to an exiting travel path of the body fluid. | 08-28-2008 |
20080221536 | Device for Carrying Out the Minimally Invasive Withdrawal of Blood from Animals by Using Blood-Sucking Assassin Bugs - The invention concerns a device for carrying out the minimally invasive withdrawal of blood from animals by using blood-sucking assassin bugs. Blood samples are required within the scope of many testing arrangements, hence blood withdrawals are one of the most common interventions. In all known methods, a tapping of a blood-stream is carried out using a medical instrument. These blood withdrawals are often complicated and are subject to strict regulations. Furthermore, the animals have to be anesthetized sometimes. Assassin bugs have also been used for withdrawing small quantities of blood. The blood of bats stored in the abdomen of the assassin bugs is removed for tests. However, it is often difficult to locate the bug after it has sucked blood because it quickly flees to dark places. The inventive device is comprised of at least one receptacle ( | 09-11-2008 |
20090018515 | Eco-Friendly Urine Guard For Shielding and/or Receiving Discharging Urine From an Infant - A guard is provided for intercepting, catching and/or receiving urine discharging from an infant such as during diaper change, bathing or clothing change of the infant. The guard is configured, adapted and/or operable to attach to a changing mat or diaper without attachment to the infant and lie over the groin of the infant, and/or to lie over the infant without any attachment, to receive any urine being discharged from the infant. A shield or shield portion of the guard is configured to cover the groin of the infant while elongated ends are releasably attached to the changing mat or diaper. The guard is formed from a completely washable or disposable material. The guard includes sheathed elastic that allows the elongated ends to stretch around and over the midsection of the baby to accommodate various sizes of infants. The shield and elongated ends are formed integral with one another. Various completely enclosable fastening end structures with optional removability may be used to allow attachment to the changing mat or diaper, while adjustable and/or removable side pads may be provided for infant comfort. | 01-15-2009 |
20090024099 | Methods of Using Fluid Collection System - According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on the first side of the fluid collection bag. | 01-22-2009 |
20090204086 | Cerebrospinal fluid collection tubes and methods - A cerebrospinal fluid (“CSF”) collection tube includes a bottom end portion and a tubular sidewall portion. The tubular sidewall portion has a first end and a second end, the first end being sealed to the bottom end portion and the second end defining an open end portion of the CSF collection tube. The CSF collection tube further includes a filament element that is attached to an interior surface of the tubular sidewall portion and projects through the open end portion of the CSF collection tube. The CSF collection tube may further include a removeable cap. | 08-13-2009 |
20100106119 | WASTE RECEPTACLE AND ATTACHMENT MEANS THEREFOR - A waste system for use in conjunction with a patient's bed is described. The system comprises an elongate arm with first and second ends configured to permit the first end to be inserted between a mattress and a bed box of the bed. A receptacle for receiving human vomit is connected to the second end of the arm. A clamp is connected to the arm, configured to clamp onto a portion of the bed to prevent movement of the system in relation to the bed. | 04-29-2010 |
20100137820 | SURGICAL DRAPE HAVING A FLUID COLLECTION POUCH WITH AN INFLATABLE RIM - According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. | 06-03-2010 |
20110144600 | System for receiving oral human discharge - A system for receiving oral human discharge which includes a pail, container, or like receptacle having an open space for the receipt of such discharge, e.g. vomit, phlegm, etc. The receptacle is configured to be positioned within an opening in the upper section of a stand. An intermediate section extends between the upper section and a lower section. The lower section is designed to be removeably inserted between the mattress and frame platform or box spring of a bed or the cushions of a couch. The stand and, hence, the receptacle are thus positioned directly adjacent to the sick child, providing ready access for immediate use. Two receptacles are provided in stocked relation, so that when one is being cleaned, the other remains within the opening in the stand, ready for use. | 06-16-2011 |
20110152801 | Device for facilitating semen collection - In a device to facilitate the collection of semen, a flange is provided for a semen cup, which extends inwardly from the wall of the cup and defines a central opening, thereby providing a peripheral flange to prevent semen from flowing back out and allowing the cup to be held in an inverted or angled orientation while providing the semen sample. | 06-23-2011 |
20140276499 | EXPANDABLE FLUID COLLECTION CANISTER - A bodily fluid collection system includes a reduced pressure treatment unit for providing reduced pressure to a fluid collection system through a canister having a container with an inlet adapted to be fluidly coupled to the fluid collection system, an outlet adapted to be connected to a source of reduced pressure, and an absorptive lamination disposed within the container. The absorptive lamination may be formed from a plurality of absorptive layers and wicking layers interleaved between the absorptive layers that collectively manifold bodily fluids from a tissue site into and throughout the absorptive lamination to trap and collect the bodily fluids. The container expands as the absorptive lamination swells with the bodily fluid being collected. | 09-18-2014 |
604323000 | With flow control means (e.g., antibackflow valve, etc.) | 6 |
20080208150 | Container with Security Closure and Kit for Samples of Urine and the Like - A container having a security closure is described, of the type comprising a hollow body ( | 08-28-2008 |
20090082742 | ADJUSTABLE DRAIN LOOP FOR URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a device for maintaining an adjustable loop in the drain tube of a urine collection and/or monitoring system. The clip, band or bands act to maintain the adjustable loop such that the adjustment in size of the loop created in the drain tube varies the effective length of the drain tube. Further disclosed is a method for preventing back pressure from developing in the drain tube of urine collection and/or monitoring system. | 03-26-2009 |
20090088710 | VOLUME LIMITING BODILY FLUID DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A system and method are disclosed for automatically limiting the drainage of a bodily fluid such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from a patient into a collection chamber. The collection chamber includes a vent having an hydrophobic filter for the passage of air to facilitate the movement of CSF yet to maintain a closed system. The system includes a buoyant float hingedly connected with the top of the collection chamber in one embodiment. When fluid rises in the collection chamber to a predetermined volume, buoyant force raises the float and causes a seal plug mounted on top of the float to seal one of an inflow port or a vent port. The float is limited to pivoting movement in one plane and to a certain angle within that plane. The system and method avoid overdrainage of CSF from the patient and overfilling of the collection chamber. | 04-02-2009 |
20110251572 | Urine Collection Device - A fluid collection assembly including a container having an interior chamber for collecting fluid, and a quick connect device coupled to the top of the container to couple to a mated connection device on a drainage tube. The quick connect device and the mated connection device may be in an open configuration to permit fluid flow when engaged and in a closed configuration to prevent fluid flow when disengaged. An adjustable hanger may be attached to the container, including an adjustable member that vertically repositions the container. | 10-13-2011 |
20120116335 | Urine Collection Bag - A urine collection bag ( | 05-10-2012 |
20130053801 | MECHANICAL LEG BAG RELEASE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A leg bag release system is presented having a block member with a drain tube channel and a crimping member slidably received within the block member. A cable assembly connects the block member to a lever assembly. When the lever assembly is activated, the crimping member is withdrawn from the drain tube channel allowing a patient to empty a leg bag without the assistance of another person. | 02-28-2013 |
604326000 | Conduit or connector for material collector/receptor | 5 |
20090062755 | FLUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING SAME - According to one aspect, a fluid collection bag comprises an inlet opening adapted to receive an inlet tube located on a first side of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag has a length greater than the height. The first side of the fluid collection bag is generally parallel with a length of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag further comprises an outlet opening located on a second side of the fluid collection bag. The fluid collection bag may be reversible such that a first surface or a second opposing surface of the fluid collection bag may face a support element. | 03-05-2009 |
20100130949 | Catheter drainage system - This invention provides systems and methods to collect biological fluids from a catheterized or intubated animal. Drainage tubes are provided that reduce fluid back pressure by avoiding the formation of dependent loops. Low aspect ratio collection receptacles are provided that rest on a flat surface to improve fluid flows and/or minimize back-pressures exerted by collected fluids. | 05-27-2010 |
20110092928 | ASSEMBLY FOR COLLECTING URINE FROM A MALE - An assembly for collecting urine from a male patient includes a generally rigid shape retaining support member which would be disposed against the shaft of the penis of a male patient. Attaching structure such as straps mount the support member to the shaft. A condom catheter is then placed over the support member and over the penis for collecting urine from the penis. | 04-21-2011 |
20110270203 | External voiding apparatus and system - An external voiding apparatus includes a triangular cup, an outlet at a vertex of the cup, a throat extending outwardly from the outlet of the cup, a check valve assembly, and a valve seat. The cup has an open top and gradually sloping walls that converge at the outlet adjacent a lower vertex of the cup. The valve assembly is disposed between the throat and the valve seat. A tube and a fluid coupling assembly connect (i.e., fluidly couple) the valve seat to the tube. The check valve may comprise a valve body with an aperture covered downstream by an easily deflectable membrane, or a duckbill valve. The fluid coupling assembly includes a funnel coupling from the reservoir to a tube. A fluid collection container (e.g. a Foley bag) may be fluidly coupled to the tube. The cup may include a phosphorescent polymer to provide a glow in the dark effect, a handle attached to the cup and a removable cover. A wide compressible resilient gasket is provided on the top edge of the cup, which may be anatomically contoured. A support member suitable for holding the aforesaid apparatus in convenient reach of the user and/or associated care givers completes the system of the invention. | 11-03-2011 |
20160101007 | Drop-Type Automatic Excrement Processing Device - The present invention pertains to a drop-type automatic excrement processing device configured so that the degree of restraint on the body of the objective person to whom the device is fitted is made less. The device comprises the following: a diaper cover | 04-14-2016 |