Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604328000 | Receptacle or portion thereof inserted within body cavity | 51 |
20090030386 | BOWEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND WASTE COLLECTION BAG THEREFOR - A bowel management system includes a waste collection catheter having at least two distinct sections. The first section is patient proximal when disposed in the patient's rectum and has durometer hardness in the range of about 50 A to about 90 A. The second catheter section is connected to the first section and has durometer hardness in the range of about 5 A to about 49 A. A selectively collapsible, substantially spherical retention balloon is attached coaxially and exterior of the first catheter section such that the proximal-most end of the retention balloon is coincident to the proximal-most end of the first section of the waste collection catheter, the substantially spherical retention balloon having an inflated size so as to be sufficiently large enough to retain the patient proximal end of the catheter in the patient's rectum without being so large as to trigger a defecatory response in the patient. | 01-29-2009 |
20090030387 | BOWEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND WASTE COLLECTION BAG THEREFOR - A bowel management system includes a waste collection catheter having at least two distinct sections. The first section is patient proximal when disposed in the patient's rectum and has durometer hardness in the range of about 50 A to about 90 A. The second catheter section is connected to the first section and has durometer hardness in the range of about 5 A to about 49 A. A selectively collapsible, substantially spherical retention balloon is attached coaxially and exterior of the first catheter section such that the proximal-most end of the retention balloon is coincident to the proximal-most end of the first section of the waste collection catheter, the substantially spherical retention balloon having an inflated size so as to be sufficiently large enough to retain the patient proximal end of the catheter in the patient's rectum without being so large as to trigger a defecatory response in the patient. | 01-29-2009 |
20090069763 | Flat Expandable Effusion Drain - An effusion drain includes a fluid collection element moving between an operative shape for receiving a fluid and a reduced volume shape for connecting to a fluid drain and a compressible member biasing the fluid collection element to the operative shape, the compressible member being incorporated into the fluid collection element such that release of a compression on the compressible member expands the fluid collection element to the operative shape. | 03-12-2009 |
20090088711 | Multi-Layer Odor Barrier Tube, and Combination Odor Barrier Tube and Odor Barrier Collection Bag - A multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube for a fecal drainage catheter. The external surface has a low coefficient of friction, as does the internal surface. The layers of the catheter tube may be co-extruded, or formed as a heat-laminated film rolled into a cylindrical shape and heat-welded. A flexible scrim may be included intermediate the first and third layers. One or more tie layers may be included between at least one of the first and second layers, or the second and third layers. A combination of a multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube with an odor barrier collection bag is also described. | 04-02-2009 |
20090149824 | BOWEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A bowel management system includes a waste collection catheter having at least two distinct sections. The first section is patient proximal when disposed in the patient's rectum and has durometer hardness in the range of about 50A to about 90A. The second catheter section is connected to the first section and has durometer hardness in the range of about 5A to about 49A. A selectively collapsible, substantially spherical retention balloon is attached coaxially and exterior of the first catheter section such that the proximal-most end of the retention balloon is coincident to the proximal-most end of the first section of the waste collection catheter, the substantially spherical retention balloon having an inflated size so as to be sufficiently large enough to retain the patient proximal end of the catheter in the patient's rectum without being so large as to trigger a defecatory response in the patient. | 06-11-2009 |
20090216207 | Biodegradable Barrier Film - The present invention discloses the construction of a biodegradable film that has barrier towards faeces odour and with no cracking sounds. This is obtained through using a substantially exfoliated silicate filler material, which is applied with water (evaporating under mild conditions) such that the softener of the biodegradable material can be maintained in the film. | 08-27-2009 |
20090247969 | WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A waste management system includes a waste transport device, a waste collection device, and an insertion device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, and a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member. The insertion device is positioned about the collection member and retention cuff to retain the collection member and retention cuff in a collapsed configuration. | 10-01-2009 |
20090326490 | FECAL INCONTINENCE COLLECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A fecal collection device has a base with a substantially closed proximal end and a substantially open distal end. The base includes a first balloon positioned about an outer surface of the proximal end and a second balloon positioned next to the first balloon. The device also has a catheter having a lumen which is in fluid communication with the base. The first and second balloons are inflated and deflated in a sequence so that pressure against the colon wall is alternated such that the device via the balloons does not cause continuous pressure to the same area of the colon wall. In some instances, fecal material accumulated between an outer surface of the proximal end and the colon wall is moved upward by at least one balloon such that it flows into the proximal end of the base and is eliminated via the catheter. | 12-31-2009 |
20100030169 | Catheter system - A catheter retaining system for a container is disclosed. The system may be utilized with a wide variety of containers for receiving catheterized fluids. Each embodiment of the system includes a structure for selectively securing at least one catheter to the container. The structure assists in maintaining the catheter in the proper location with respect to the container to minimize or eliminate spills, prevent contamination of sterile environments or the specimen, facilitate the catheterization process for patients and prevent patient embarrassment. | 02-04-2010 |
20100063465 | BLADDER DRAINAGE AID - Provided is a bladder drainage aid which attaches to the end of Foley Catheter and removes the need for a catheter bag. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a spring-loaded valve with an inflow tube and an outflow tube. The inflow tube connects to the external end of a catheter. The outflow tube can be aimed by the patient. When pressed, the valve opens, allowing the fluid to flow there through. When released, the piston of the valve cuts off fluid flow. The valve cap allows ease of use and the device can be operated with two fingers of one hand. The patient can wear the drainage aid discretely and empty the bladder directly and discretely, such as into a toilet. | 03-11-2010 |
20100087792 | SWITCHING DEVICE AND AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM COMPRISING THE DEVICE - The invention provides a switching device for an irrigation system. The switching device provides selective communication between a supply port to which a supply of fluid under pressure can be attached and a balloon port to which a fixing balloon of a catheter can be attached, and between the supply port and a port to which a liquid reservoir can be attached. By use of a selection handle, the user can deform conduits in a pre-determined sequence and thus control an irrigation procedure by opening and closing fluid flow in various conduits. The invention further provides an irrigation device incorporating the switching device and a method of controlling a fluid flow e.g. in an irrigation system. | 04-08-2010 |
20100174252 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH A PUMP - An irrigation system comprising: a reservoir with an inlet for pouring liquid into the reservoir, the inlet defining a closing means for closing the inlet; an insertion member defining an insertion end for insertion into a body cavity a human being, the insertion member defining at least one opening; and a liquid tube fluidly connecting the reservoir and having with the insertion member; wherein at least one of reservoir and the insertion member is permanently fastened to the liquid tube. | 07-08-2010 |
20100174253 | Ostomy Appliance - A stoma adapter is described that is especially suited to a recessed stoma or a flush stoma. The stoma adapter effectively extends the discharge passage from the stoma, protects peristomal skin, and forms a bridge at the interface between the stoma and an ostomy appliance. The stoma adapter contains a substantially unobstructed discharge passage, at least for effluent flowing in a discharge direction. The stoma adapter includes a seal for sealing against the bowel wall. The stoma adapter has collapsing, expanding, flexible and reinforced designs. | 07-08-2010 |
20100222754 | WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device may include a first connector member configured for releasable connection to a second connector member on the waste collection device. The system may also include an insertion device to facilitate insertion of the waste transport device into the rectum of a patient. | 09-02-2010 |
20100234821 | INTESTINAL IRRIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE DEVICE - An intestinal irrigation device that includes a waste collection bag and a rectal catheter. The rectal catheter has a first end for coupling with the waste collection bag and a free end for insertion into the rectum, while the waste collection bag has a first wall circumferentially united with an opposing second wall and an inlet opening for irrigated waste. The inlet opening has a first coupling part for coupling the rectal catheter into fluid communication with the bag, and the bag has a second coupling part inside it for mating the first coupling part. The device provides a time saving alternative to known devices, and no odor emissions and unpleasant smell is recognized during the irrigation procedure. | 09-16-2010 |
20100305527 | CATHETER PRODUCT PACKAGE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A catheter product package and method of forming same in which the package comprises a sheet material wrapped about the catheter product to form a package for the catheter product. The catheter product extends generally longitudinally within the package, and the sheet material extends from a point beyond the proximal end to a point beyond the distal end of the catheter product. The sheet material of the package is wrapped about the catheter product in a manner defining confronting proximal end edges, confronting distal end edges, and confronting side edges. The confronting proximal end edges, distal end edges and side edges of the sheet material are joined by a seal after the sheet material is wrapped about the catheter product to define a sealed cavity. The sheet material has a tear strip affixed to it which causes the sheet material to tear along the tear strip to thereby cause the package to open along an intended opening line. A method of forming a package for a catheter product comprises the steps of providing a sheet material for the package and placing the catheter product on the sheet material. It also includes affixing a tear strip to the sheet material and wrapping the sheet material around the catheter product. Further, the method includes the step of sealing the sheet material to form a sealed cavity with the catheter product being disposed within the sealed cavity. | 12-02-2010 |
20110087181 | External catheter tube - The external catheter tube is a flexible, coiled collection tube that connects a catheter to a urine collection bag. The collection tube has a coiled portion that can readily extend and contract to relieve tension on the catheter. The assembly includes at least on swivel-snap connector. In one embodiment, one end of the connecting tube is connected to the catheter by a by a straight or linear swivel-snap connector, while the opposite end of the tubing is connected to the drainage bag by and elbow or 90 swivel-snap connector. In another embodiment, one end of the connecting tube is molded integrally with the collection tube, while the opposite end of the tubing is connected to the drainage bag by an elbow or 90 swivel-snap connector. In either embodiment, the connecting tube may be configured with the coiled portion extending horizontally or with the coiled portion hanging in a loop. | 04-14-2011 |
20110208139 | BOWEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A bowel management system includes a waste collection catheter having at least two distinct sections. The first section is patient proximal when disposed in the patient's rectum and has durometer hardness in the range of about 50A to about 90A. The second catheter section is connected to the first section and has durometer hardness in the range of about 5A to about 49A. A selectively collapsible, substantially spherical retention balloon is attached coaxially and exterior of the first catheter section such that the proximal-most end of the retention balloon is coincident to the proximal-most end of the first section of the waste collection catheter, the substantially spherical retention balloon having an inflated size so as to be sufficiently large enough to retain the patient proximal end of the catheter in the patient's rectum without being so large as to trigger a defecatory response in the patient. | 08-25-2011 |
20120116336 | Device For Collecting Fecal Discharge In Incontinent Patients - A collector for fecal discharge is provided comprising a self-expanding resilient collection component, a housing sheath and a transit component. The collection component has an open proximal and distal end and a lumen connecting them. The component comprises interconnected resilient arms circumscribing its contour, wherein adjacent arms are resiliently biased away from each other for exerting outwardly radial pressure for expanding and anchoring the component to rectal walls upon deployment. The housing sheath comprises a flexible and resilient material overlaying at least one of inner or outer contour of collection component without interfering with or blocking its ends or lumen. The transit component provides a conduit for fecal discharge to migrate from collection component to a receptacle and comprises a flexible, tubular sheath having a first open end connected to a second end by a lumen, wherein the first end engages with the proximal end of the collection component. | 05-10-2012 |
20120172822 | Foley Catheter Collection System - A Foley catheter drainage collection system which is capable of permitting the removal and reconnection of drainage bags without compromising the sterility of the drainage system lumen. The collection system has a tubing element which includes a drainage valve associated with an end thereof remote from the insertion end of a Foley catheter. The drainage valve associated with the tubing element is movable from an open catheter drainage position to a closed position. The collection system also includes a drainage bag having a first connector element associated therewith and a second connector element is associated with the drainage valve. The second connector element is adapted for mating engagement with the first connector element. The collection system further includes a retaining element for maintaining the connector elements in mating engagement when the drainage valve is disposed in the open catheter drainage position. | 07-05-2012 |
20120232503 | Methods and Devices for Aseptic Irrigation, Urine Sampling, and Flow Control of Urine from a Catheterized Bladder - A urinary catheter connector system having a housing; a catheter connector port supported by the housing and configured to attach to a urinary catheter; a urine exit port supported by the housing and configured to connect to a urine collection device; an irrigation port supported by the housing and configured to receive an irrigation syringe; a channel in the housing fluidly connecting the catheter connector port, the urine exit port and the irrigation port; and a valve supported by the housing and adapted to cooperate with the irrigation syringe to shut off flow of fluid and air to the urine exit port when the irrigation syringe is inserted and allow for flow of fluid and air to the urine exit port when the irrigation syringe is removed. The invention also includes methods of using the system. | 09-13-2012 |
20130172840 | CONTEXT-SENSITIVE FLOW INTERRUPTER AND DRAINAGE OUTFLOW OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and devices for improved drainage systems and tubing. In one embodiment, a context-sensitive flow interrupter is provided that inhibits or facilitates flow of fluid when engaged with a mating holder. In another embodiment, outflow is optimized through control of the pressure in gas pockets in a tube, drainage tube or assembly. In one such embodiment, gas pockets are vented to inhibit excessive back-pressure or suction on an organ, vessel or cavity being drained. In another such embodiment, loops in the tubes are avoided by using a mechanical template in the form of a groove or peg assembly to thread the slack in the drainage tube to generate a monotonic gradient. In another embodiment, such as for active drainage systems, a bypass channel is provided that allows an applied vacuum to go around an obstruction created by the collection of fluid in an undrained dependent loop. | 07-04-2013 |
20130204215 | Valve for Regulating the Flow of A Liquid - A new valve for regulating the flow of liquid has two housings that are removably attached to one another. When the housings are separated, the liquid can no longer pass through the valve. The valve is typically connected to an indwelling bladder catheter and the valve allows the patient to be at least temporarily disconnected from a collection bag. | 08-08-2013 |
20130245585 | CATHETER BAG AND HARNESS - The disclosure includes embodiments of an improved catheter bag comprising a bag portion, a top tab portion and a bottom tab portion with a one way entry valve extending through said top tab portion to permit fluid to enter the bag portion. A draining valve is provided in the bottom tab portion operable from an open to a closed position. The catheter bag is provided with pairs of parallel vertical slots sized and shaped to retain straps for retaining the bag against the body. | 09-19-2013 |
20130261573 | Selective-Capacity Bodily Fluids Collection and Drainage Device - A selective-capacity collection and drainage device having a first collection container, a second collection chamber and a common inlet valve characterized by a capacity selector and a common outlet valve connecting to each collection chamber. The common inlet valve consists of a common inflow tube, which connects via tubing to the catheter where bodily fluids will enter the selective capacity chamber. The inlet valve has a capacity-selector located between the common inflow tube and the multi-chambered container, such that bodily fluids are directed by the capacity-selector into one or all of the collection chambers via the divided inflow tube. Each individual chamber of the multi-chambered container is connected at its base to the common outlet valve. The common outlet valve consists of a divided outflow tube on top, which connects to each collection chamber, and converges at an outflow valve. | 10-03-2013 |
20130345653 | CATHETERS - A catheter for use in a urine collection system has a hollow tube forming a suprapubic section ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140194840 | PORTABLE AUTOMATED BODY FLUID DRAIN CONTROL APPARATUS - A portable body fluid collection device that includes an apparatus for controlling the collection of body fluids and at least one strap associated with the apparatus for controlling the collection of body fluids. The strap can be worn by a patient to support the weight of the automated body fluid drain control apparatus. The apparatus for controlling the collection of body fluids includes a drainage tube and a fluid collection chamber in fluid communication with the drainage tube. The fluid collection chamber includes a first valve, and the fluid collection chamber is configured such that when a predetermined amount of fluid is collected in the collection chamber before a first predetermined period of time elapses, the collection chamber ceases collecting fluid. | 07-10-2014 |
20140194841 | Catheter Activation by Handle Removal - The invention relates to a catheter kit comprising a catheter and a urine bag stored in a package wherein flow is prevented between the catheter and urine bag when stored but enabled when the kit is used. | 07-10-2014 |
20140296806 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, KIT OR METHOD FOR COLLECTING EFFLUENT FROM AN INDIVIDUAL - The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure. | 10-02-2014 |
20140324000 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT FOR INSERTING A CHEST DRAINAGE TUBE - A single stage instrument is used to insert a chest drainage tube into the inter-pleural space to facilitate drainage. The instrument is scissor-like with cylinder-like channels to slidably enclose the distal section of the tube therein when closed. The tip of the instrument is curved to enter the skin incision and the offset pleural incision whereafter the instrument is rotated 180 degrees to align the curved tip with the pleural space. The curved tip facilitates sliding the chest drainage tube through the instrument to effect sufficient insertion length. Once the instrument is in place, the tube is slid along the instrument to ensure that all drainage holes in the chest drainage tube are within the pleural cavity. Thereafter, the instrument is withdrawn leaving the chest drainage tube in place. After withdrawal of the instrument, it is opened laterally for lateral disengagement with the chest drainage tube. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324001 | CATHETER - Provided in one embodiment is a system that includes a collection reservoir coupled to a flexible tube. The system may also include a temperature sensor disposed in the flexible tube and a control system. The control system may further include a processor configured to detect an amount of a fluid flowing in the flexible tube by detecting a temperature change in the flexible tube using the temperature sensor. The system may also include a signaling device. The signaling device may be activated by the processor responsive to the processor not detecting fluid flow in the flexible tube after a predetermined amount of time. In some embodiments, the system includes a full catheter system, and in some embodiments the system includes a coupling that may be added to off-the-shelf catheters. | 10-30-2014 |
20140378918 | URINE DRAINAGE DEVICE, DRAINAGE CONTROL DEVICE, DRAINAGE CONTROL SYSTEM AND VOIDING METHOD - A urine drainage and control device and system, and voiding method includes a urine inlet, a urine outlet and a bionic bladder unit. The bionic bladder unit includes a urine storage cavity connected to the urine inlet and outlet via a tube, and a first and second pressure sensing surface deforming with urine pressure in the urine storage cavity. A lower connecting tube has a first and second action area. In one aspect when force is applied on the action areas simultaneously, communication between the urine storage cavity and the urine outlet is ended. Other applications of force allows communication with the urine outlet. The urine drainage device senses the change of the urine pressure via the deformation of the pressure sensing surfaces, determines whether to conduct voiding according to the deformation level of the pressure sensing surfaces thus assisting a patient to void. | 12-25-2014 |
20150011955 | DEVICE FOR COLLECTING FECAL DISCHARGE IN INCONTINENT PATIENTS - A collector for fecal discharge is provided comprising a self-expanding resilient collection component, a housing sheath and a transit component. The collection component has an open proximal and distal end and a lumen connecting them. The component comprises interconnected resilient arms circumscribing its contour, wherein adjacent arms are resiliently biased away from each other for exerting outwardly radial pressure for expanding and anchoring the component to rectal walls upon deployment. The housing sheath comprises a flexible and resilient material overlaying at least one of inner or outer contour of collection component without interfering with or blocking its ends or lumen. The transit component provides a conduit for fecal discharge to migrate from collection component to a receptacle and comprises a flexible, tubular sheath having a first open end connected to a second end by a lumen, wherein the first end engages with the proximal end of the collection component. | 01-08-2015 |
20150290425 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ASEPTIC IRRIGATION, URINE SAMPLING, AND FLOW CONTROL OF URINE FOR A CATHETERIZED BLADDER - A connector system includes a catheter connector port to attach to a urinary catheter, a urine exit port to connect to a urine collection device, an irrigation port to receive an irrigation syringe, and an internal valve. The irrigation port includes a pliable membrane that has a self-sealing opening to allow a tip of the syringe to extend therethrough. The internal valve cooperates with the syringe to shut off flow of fluid to the urine exit port when the syringe is inserted and allow for flow of fluid to the urine exit port when the syringe is removed. A distance between a proximal surface of the membrane and a distal end of the internal valve is such that the tip of the syringe can extend from a proximal end of the self-sealing opening to the distal end of the internal valve. | 10-15-2015 |
20160030226 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH DEPLOYABLE COLLECTION CONTAINER - Catheter assemblies for draining urine from the urinary system of the user are disclosed herein. The catheter assemblies include an outer sleeve that houses the catheter tube and a deployable flexible container. The container is deployable through a slot in the sleeve wall and can be retracted back into the sleeve after use. | 02-04-2016 |
20160120688 | CATHETER OF INFECTION PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE FOR INSERTION INTO URETHRA OF CHILD - Disclosed herein is a urethral catheter with an anti-infection structure for infants in which, in a state in which a hose is combined with a main pipe in advance, the reinforcement rod is inserted into/released from a urethral insertion pipe through a reinforcement rod inflow and outflow pipe separately formed at one side of the main pipe to prevent leakage of urine. When the reinforcement rod is inserted into the urethral insertion pipe in the combined state of the hose with the urethral insertion pipe and is then released from the urethral insertion pipe, setting of a urine storage bag is completed, thereby shortening a time to install of the urine storage bag, reducing medical staff's trouble, and preventing contamination and infection of a patient and the medical staff due to leakage of urine from the bag to the outside. | 05-05-2016 |
20160193073 | CATHETER SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE | 07-07-2016 |
604329000 | Receptacle structured for collecting urine from human female | 7 |
20100121289 | FLUID VOIDING APPARATUS - An extra-labia urine voiding apparatus including a container sized and shaped to externally cover a vulval region of a female anatomy. The container has an open side and defines a reservoir that is adapted for receiving urine. The container also includes a surface disposed at a top of the container adapted to face and generally surround a periphery of the vulval region. The voiding apparatus also includes a conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir of the container and adapted for draining urine from the reservoir. | 05-13-2010 |
20100331798 | PACKAGING AND KIT FOR A FEMALE URINE VOIDING APPARATUS - Packaging for an extra-labial fluid voiding apparatus includes a tube having a cylindrical wall, a closed end, and an open end. The cylindrical wall and closed end define a cavity that can contain the voiding apparatus. The cylindrical wall is pliable and has an inner diameter. A cap is adapted to respectively close and open the tube at the open end. The cap has an end plate with an annular flange extending therefrom. The annular flange is rigid and has an outer diameter. The annular flange is insertable into the cavity at the open end of the tube and within the inner diameter of the cylindrical wall. The outer diameter of the flange is larger than the inner diameter of the cylindrical wall to a degree such that the outer diameter and the inner diameter are engageable in a press-fit arrangement, when the cap is connected to the tube. | 12-30-2010 |
20110028922 | Female External Incontinence Device - A female external incontinence device includes a housing formed of a soft, pliable, membranous, elastomeric material defining a flange for adhesive securement to the intralabial parameatal surface to create a parameatal seal around the urethral meatus, a urine collection channel and an outlet tube and an applicator having a tray component for holding the housing to facilitate securement of the housing to the intralabial parameatal surface. | 02-03-2011 |
20110238023 | FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETER - A female external catheter device includes a brief having a pair of leg openings that may be opened and closed with lateral straps. A pad assembly is removably connected to the brief. The pad assembly has a funneled portion that is adapted to direct urine away from the vagina. The funnel outlet can be sealed for limited urine collection. This allows the woman on the go to be able to collected urine in the funneled portion and then easily drain the funneled portion by unsealing the outlet of the funneled portion. Alternatively, the woman may elect to remove the entire pad assembly and replace it with a new one. For longer intervals, a urine collection device may be connected to the outlet of the funneled portion. | 09-29-2011 |
20130110059 | PORTABLE FEMALE URINE COLLECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20150366699 | URINE BOTTLE - A disposable urine bottle, having a front end for presentation to a user is formed from maceratable dried, moulded paper pulp and comprises a base wall, an enclosing wall extending upwardly from the base wall, a urine receiving volume defined by the base wall and the enclosing wall, and an aperture located above the base wall and which is upwardly and forwardly concave when viewed from the side. The lowermost portion of the aperture is also substantially parallel to the base wall. The enclosing wall has a portion which overhangs the base wall at the front end of the bottle, which makes the bottle easier and more comfortable to use and reduces the likelihood of spillage during use. The aperture is elongate in plan view and the enclosing wall extends outwardly from the sides and front end of the aperture, further reducing the likelihood of spillage. The maximum width of the aperture is at least half the maximum width of the base wall, which reduces the likelihood of leakage during use, and the enclosing wall is formed into a handle portion at one end of the bottle. | 12-24-2015 |
20160095759 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCONTINENCE CONTROL - A system for managing female incontinence includes a body of biocompatible material configured to fit between the labia minora and the vestibule floor, the body having a surface configured to occlude the urethral meatus, an adhesive carried on at least a first portion of the surface and configured to provide a sealing engagement between the body and the urethral meatus, and wherein at least the adhesive includes a water gradient silicone hydrogel. | 04-07-2016 |
604330000 | Intravaginal | 7 |
20080200888 | Vaginal Discharge Collection Device - A vaginal discharge collection device is formed of an elastomeric rim and a flexible film reservoir lined with a non-toxic absorptive material. The rim may have a generally rectangular cross section and forms a collection space for collecting vaginal discharge. The rim is sufficiently resilient to provide an outward resilient force suitable to maintain the device in position within a user's vaginal canal during use. The rim and the reservoir are arranged such that compressing diametrically opposed portions to facilitate insertion of the device. The reservoir may be collapsible so as to be substantially enclosed within the rim when the device is being used. The device is constructed to be easy to use, affordable, internally comfortable, and most of all efficient. | 08-21-2008 |
20090177173 | INTRAVAGINAL DEVICE WITH FLUID TRANSPORT PLATES - An intravaginal device has a fluid storage element having a longitudinal axis and is in fluid communication with at least one fluid transport element. The at least one fluid transport element has a first plate having an outwardly oriented surface and an inwardly oriented surface and a second plate coupled to the first plate. The second plate has a first surface disposed and maintained in facing relationship with the inwardly oriented surface of the first plate and an opposite surface. The second plate is capable of separating from the first plate sufficiently to provide inter-plate capillary action. The at least one fluid transport element is bendable about an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fluid storage element. | 07-09-2009 |
20110054424 | SANITARY PROTECTION DEVICE - A sanitary protection device intended to be placed in the user's vagina ( | 03-03-2011 |
20120197223 | FLUID MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH FLUID TRANSPORT ELEMENT FOR USE WITHIN A BODY - A fluid management device for use in a mammalian body has at least one fluid transport element capable of interfacing with a mammalian body element to provide a substantially uninterrupted fluid conduit. The fluid conduit provides a fluid path between at least one fluid transport element and the storage element. A distal portion of the at least one fluid transport element is capable of extending away from the fluid storage element. | 08-02-2012 |
20130110060 | Device and Method for Menstrual Blood Collection | 05-02-2013 |
20140012216 | DROGUE-LIKE MENSES COLLECTION DEVICE - A disposable catamenial device for the collection of menses discharge of the female human, including: a flexible resilient menstrual cup (MC), which includes: at least two resilient ribs extending inwardly from the inner surface of the MC base; an elastic rim frame connected to the top of the ribs; a reservoir bag connected to the rim in a sealed manner for collecting the menstrual fluid; and a withdrawal string connected to the cup bottom for enabling the extraction of said MC from the vagina. The MC has a drogue like structure comprising at least two flexible ribs having arcuate vertical struts (AVS) structure connected to a flat base. The ribs are connected to the elastic rim frame with at least two flexible arcuate horizontal struts (AHS). | 01-09-2014 |
20220133525 | MENSTRUAL CUP - A menstrual cup having improved leakage protection along with enhanced features for facilitating its swift and easy removal from a user that includes a cup shaped main body having an open top end and a closed bottom end, an elongated loop member attached to an exterior of the closed bottom of the main body, a lip member positioned about an outer circumference of the open top of the cup shaped main body, and one or more of a spiral ribbing located about an interior surface of the cup shaped main body extending from the open top of the main body to the closed bottom of the main body, a plurality of openings extending through the cup shaped main body located near the open top of the main body and spaced equidistantly from one another about a circumference of the main body, and a plurality of raised oblong shaped rings equidistantly spaced apart from one another on an exterior surface of the cup shaped main body near the closed bottom of the main body which form suction release indentations. | 05-05-2022 |