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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 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 ... | 11/03/2011 |
| 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... | 10/13/2011 |
| 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 ca... | 04/21/2011 |
| 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 provid... | 05/27/2010 |
| 20090227970 | WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection 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 ar... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090156993 | Breast Milk Collection and Storage Device In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes a breastmilk collection and storage device that contours to the natural form of a female human breast and consists of an outer layer, an inner layer and a sterile collection bag. Designed to fit under any standar... | 06/18/2009 |
| 20090151793 | Method and Apparatus for the Disposal of Waste Fluids An innovative method and apparatus for disposing of waste fluids, especially human body fluids such as are generated during surgery, into a hospital's sanitary sewer system is provided. A conduit system is adapted to transport waste fluid from a receptacle to a sanitary... | 06/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090005744 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING A WOUND WITH SUCTION AND METHOD OF DETECTING LOSS OF SUCTION A system for applying suction to a wound uses a reference airflow for monitoring system operation. A reference airflow (or “controlled leak”) to the suction source is provided when the system is in operation, such that deviation from the reference airflow can be mon... | 01/01/2009 |
| 20080319406 | Bedside caddy An apparatus for keeping a urinary container in place while in use. The apparatus comprises a first generally stiff member for positioning between a mattress and box springs of a bed. There is a urinary collection means engageable with and hanging from the first member ... | 12/25/2008 |
| 20080195066 | Revolving Tissue Sample Holder For Biopsy Device A biopsy device includes a cutter defining a cutter lumen and a tissue sample holder for collecting tissue samples. In one example, the tissue sample holder has a rotatable manifold that is configured to redirect fluid from one axial direction to an opposite axial direc... | 08/14/2008 |
| 20080015527 | Catheter assemblies having protective sheaths Devices and methods are disclosed for a catheterization process, particularly useful for self-performed catheterizations. A catheter is enclosed in a sheath which has a textured surface. This textured surface provides grip that is particularly useful for those with low ... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20080004578 | Stent Having Time-Release Indicator A medical device includes an elongate body configured to be disposed within a urinary tract of a patient such that a first end portion of the elongate body is disposed at a first location of the urinary tract and a second end portion of the elongate body is disposed at ... | 01/03/2008 |
| 20080004576 | AUTOMATIC URINE COLLECTION APPARATUS An automatic urine collection apparatus includes a collection container for accumulating urine transferred from a urine receiver through a tube and a main body for supporting the collection container, wherein the main body includes a suction pump for sucking the urine r... | 01/03/2008 |
| 20070270764 | Closed Sterile Drainage Device The present invention relates to a closed drainage device (1) comprising: a pre-evacuated chamber (2); a drainage tube (3) connecting the pre-evacuated chamber (2) to a needle (4); and a clamp (5) attached to the connecting tube... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070239121 | 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 effec... | 10/11/2007 |
| 20070179460 | Suctioning system, method and kit A suction head in fluid communication with a pump head provides a sub-ambient working pressure to a medical site, enabling drainage thereof to a waste container and/or enhancing healing at the site. A passive pressure regulator enables the working pressure to be maintai... | 08/02/2007 |
| 20070149934 | Disposable urine bag for collecting urine A disposable urine bag is disclosed, said bag comprising an upper delimiting edge, a lower delimiting edge and lateral delimiting edges, said edges delimiting a space in the bag, the upper delimiting edge situated at the upper delimiting edge is in communication with me... | 06/28/2007 |
| 20070088324 | Medical connector with closeable male luer A luer connector comprising a housing with a hollow bore having first and second ends. The hollow bore also has a male luer tip and a tapering interior surface. The luer connector also comprises a rigid valve member configured to at least partially extend through the ho... | 04/19/2007 |
| 20070088325 | Medical connector with closeable male luer A luer connector comprising a housing with a hollow bore having first and second ends. The hollow bore also has a male luer tip and a tapering interior surface. The luer connector also comprises a rigid valve member configured to at least partially extend through the ho... | 04/19/2007 |
| 20070016172 | Ostomy tube device, ostomy placement kit and method for an ostomy tube placement An ostomy tube device comprises a hallow flexible tube with internal retaining member, a tapered hollow canula and a pull loop means forming leading and rear pole loop when positioned through the tapered canula. The hallow flexible tube folded over the rear pole loop an... | 01/18/2007 |
| 20070016152 | System for treating a wound with suction and method detecting loss of suction A system for applying suction to a wound uses a reference airflow for monitoring system operation. A reference airflow (or “controlled leak”) to the suction source is provided when the system is in operation, such that deviation from the reference airflow can be mon... | 01/18/2007 |
| 20060212009 | Drainage catheter hub with rotatable lever handle A drainage catheter hub having a rotatable lever handle adapted to secure a suture thread to maintain the anchor configuration of the distal end of the catheter to secure the position of the catheter within the patient's body. The rotatable lever handle has a released p... | 09/21/2006 |
| 20060212024 | Universal valve for foley type urinary catheter A universal valve for the Foley type urinary catheter has structure which permits its use as a patient controlled drainage valve, as an interface from which to take sterile samples, and as a connection to a day or night collection bag all without removal of the universa... | 09/21/2006 |
| 20060111681 | Free-standing urine collection bag and urine bag system A self-standing urine collection bag that includes a bag of flexible material having an air and liquid-tight closure; a pair of opposing substantially flat, flexible side panels that are bonded to one-another and that expand when the bag is filled; an inwardly-recessed,... | 05/25/2006 |
