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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8038660 | Reusable breast shield A reusable, washable breast shield for use by lactating women. The shield may include an inner layer and an outer layer. The shield may be placed against the breast of the user and may be held in place with an article of clothing or may be used without supporting cl... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7435242 | Urination apparatus The present invention relates to urination apparatus for urine sample collection for testing of urine, waste urine collection for disposal of urine resulting from urination away from toilets, and simplification of urination by women without sitting on a toilet. A ur... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7211051 | Reminder system for personal medical sampling or treatment procedures A method for reminding an individual to collect a urine specimen includes the steps of providing a pad or clip having a reminder area of a size such that the individual touches and discovers the pad, when preparing to urinate, and attaching the pad to the brief in t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195618 | Diaper for male pet 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. A diaper for a male pet which is put... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7160276 | Wearable urine receiving and storage device 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 attend... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7143768 | Collection bag adapted for use in an incontinence management system A collection bag is adapted for communicating with a male incontinence device designed to cover a portion of the penis. The collection bag includes first and second opposing flexible side walls joined together and forming a fluid container for holding urine. A cylin... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7121281 | Contraceptive device with wearing aid The present invention provides a condom with a wearing aid comprising a natural or synthetic rubber condom and a wearing aid, wherein, when the outer peripheral wall of the condom is rolled up from the open end of the condom toward the closed end thereof so as to be... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104975 | Male urinary system The invention is of a male urinary system which, at its heart, includes a penis/urinary collection interface unit of a design which both collects urine without significant backflow during or after use and is sized and shaped for easy maneuvering into position, even ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7044939 | Male external catheter with integral strap 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 enc... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7014635 | Method and apparatus for preparing and fitting condom catheters A method and apparatus are provided for fitting a condom-style catheter onto a penis of a user. The apparatus includes two jaws moveable toward and away from each other. The jaws, in a first position, surround a first portion of the catheter and retain against surfa... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004339 | Infant feeding and storage system A breast milk feeding and storage system is provided. The system has a liner having an open end, a holder having an open end, and an adapter system. The liner open end and the adapter system are engageable with the holder open end to allow a user to selectively inse... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6983751 | Condom An improved condom includes a body that has a wall, a closed end and an open end. The wall of the condom has an interior surface and an exterior surface. A textured portion on the condom functions to increase the sensation transmitted by the condom during use. The t... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6959826 | Resealable nurser liner There is provided a nurser liner having a closure member for selectively sealing the liner. The closure member has a size and shape that facilitates engagement with the open upper end of a holder. ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6945966 | Absorbent breast pad An object of the present invention is to provide a breast pad which avoids discomfort caused by thermal deformations and heat treatments. In considering this, the breast pad of the present invention has a maim body formed by laminating and fixing together a liquid-a... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6916312 | Applicator for excreta management device The applicator is used for a placement of an excreta management device on a wearer. The applicator has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a device facing surface and an opposing surface. The applicator comprises a handle disposed at transverse ends,... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6912810 | Conical floral sleeve A floral sleeve sized to fit a flower pot, the sleeve generally having a conical shape and having a bonding material disposed thereon for connecting the sleeve to a pot disposed within the sleeve or connected via a banding element to a pot disposed within the sleeve... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6913018 | Condom donning device A condom donning device (10) adapted for donning a condom (12) having a tubular wall that is rolled up into a hem ring (14) which is defined on the outside of the tubular wall in an initial configuration of the condom. The device (10) com... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6884229 | Method of collecting, storing and feeding breast milk A method of collecting, storing and feeding breast milk is provided. The method includes engaging an adapter system with a liner or other container to selectively insert breast milk into the liner, feed the breast milk from the liner or store the breast milk in the ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6796974 | Disposable urine collector A disposable urine management device including a bag having an aperture which is surrounded by an adhesively-faced flange for releasable attachment to the uro-genital area of the wearer. An absorbent material is contained within the bag. ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6705920 | Breast pump holding strap A breast milk pump holding strap that includes two elastic bands that are adjustably securable to each other with a pair of companionate hook and pile fasteners along the back and front thereof to form a closed loop and that each include a slit through which a narro... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6673036 | Pumping breast milk A portable, electric breast pump has an electronic controller adapted to track time and operate a solenoid to automatically maintain a predetermined suction and release rhythm as a function of time to mimic the natural sucking rhythm of an infant. Suction... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6578709 | Urinary catheter package and lubricator therefor with combined gripping and sealing means A urinary catheter package takes the form of a pouch containing a catheter and a lubricating device. The lubricating device comprises a housing with distal and proximal end portions and a lubricant-containing chamber therebetween. A frusto-conical collar ... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6575202 | Disposable sterile bag, e.g. for breast milk A disposable sterile plastic bag includes a liquid receiving chamber which can be accessed upon removal of a tear off strip for introducing therein liquids, such as breast milk. The bag also includes a closure member to close the bag once filled with milk... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6551293 | External male urinary catheter assembly and method The external male urinary catheter assembly has a flexible moisture barrier sheet with a penis passage. The penis passage has a plurality of flaps, separated by radial slots. These slots are extended outward to adjust passage diameter. A liquid absorbent ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6547756 | Programmable breastpump A breastpump which can be programmed to generate, among other things, a plurality of differing milk expression (extraction) sequences, or curves is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a motorized pump (e.g., compressed air, battery and/or house... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6479726 | Sanitary device for urinary incontinent males A sanitary device which may be applied and connected to the penis of a man suffering from urinary incontinence to contain urine emitted involuntarily, the sanitary device including an absorbent sheath for wrapping around and enclosing the penis, the sheat... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6440100 | Concealed apparatus for hands free breast milk pumping and storage A concealed apparatus for hands free breast milk pumping and storage includes one or more low profile nipple caps held in place beneath a support brassiere. The system permits concealed, hands free breast pumping in a public environment without any remark... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6416500 | Disposable urine retaining bag for adult men A disposable urine retaining bag for adult man includes, a generally inverted trigonal pyramid defined by a front wall section and first and second side wall sections, the sections are formed with a liquid absorbent core and a liquid-impermeable sheet cov... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6409712 | Masculine hygienic device for daily use The present invention relates to a disposable garment shield device for men for use with an undergarment for the purpose of protecting the undergarment from staining and soiling due to secretions from the crotch region and genitalia of the user. The shiel... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6406463 | Cover for urine collection container A urine collection container apparatus includes a vessel and a cover that is specially configured to envelope and remain connected to the vessel during use. The cover has a window that enables the level of fluid within the vessel to be checked even when t... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6402726 | Catheter movement control device and method A catheter movement control device is presented having therein a resilient biasing member and a tube gripper which mount on a catheter tube. The biasing member and tube gripper are contained within a housing having a shoulder proximate the catheter tube. ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6391010 | Catheter movement control device and method A catheter movement control device is provided which allows forward, extending movement of the catheter tube contained within a flexible package to the exterior thereof as required during insertion. The method of use includes moving the catheter tube thro... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6379343 | Infant diaper changing shield The people and things in the vicinity of an undiapered baby are protected from being urinated upon by a device which has an open resilient foam band, which is "C" or horseshoe shaped. The band has a curved front segment with two rearwardly extending side ... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6352666 | Manufacture of rubber articles A powder-free coagulant for use in latex dipping processes comprises a salt stable dispersion of a polychloroprene rubber and an inorganic metal salt. Optionally the coagulant will also contain a powder-free release agent, to aid release of the dipped art... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6336919 | Absorbent penis shield An incontinence product that is securable over the head of a user's penis to absorb urine emitted during an incontinence episode. The absorbent penis shield includes an absorbent member and a moisture proof section. The absorbent member includes an absorb... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6328082 | Disposable sterile bag, e.g. for breast milk A disposable sterile plastic bag includes a liquid receiving chamber which can be accessed upon removal of a tear off strip for introducing therein liquids, such as breast milk. The bag also includes a closure member to close the bag once filled with milk... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6319238 | Absorbent interlabial article The present invention relates to an absorbent article designed and configured to fit between the labia. The article employs a plurality of stacked, flexible elements and provides improved fit and article retention, improved collection of bodily fluids and... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6296627 | Urine collection system A urine collection system for use by a person using a float tube comprises a flexible pouch housing a urine collection reservoir in fluid communication with the person. The pouch defines first and second openings, one for receiving a tube connected to the... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6287521 | Methods and devices for obtaining and assaying mammary fluid samples for evaluating breast diseases, including cancer Non-invasive methods are provided for obtaining biological samples of mammary fluid or mammary fluid components by administering oxytocin to a patient to stimulate expression of mammary fluid. During or after mammary fluid expression, a biological sample ... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6270474 | Breast pump and breast pump valve A breast pump fitted with an element to be applied on a woman's breast, including an outflow duct and a pumping device branching off from the outflow duct through a first bypass. Another bypass leads to a milk collector through a check valve, which is fit... | 08/07/2001 |
