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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187238 | Male incontinence garment 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 an... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8118798 | Absorbent undergarment liner 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 bas... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8052663 | Male incontinence product The present invention concerns a male incontinence guard 10. The guard is divided by a transverse dividing line 25 into a front region 18 with a front transverse edge 20 and a rear region 22 with a rear transverse edge 24. T... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7993315 | Sperm collecting apparatus A sperm collecting apparatus is provided and includes a container including a cylindrical container main unit that has an opening portion on at least one end face in a longitudinal direction thereof and a cap that is attached to and detached from the opening portion... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993316 | Sanitary device and method A sanitary device having an absorbent pad with a pocket on one end and on the other end an opening with a pair of petals extending outward therefrom. By holding and marginally squeezing the pocket, the pocket will open and the petals will separate. A penis can be in... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7947026 | Glans compatible single unit semen collection and storage device, kit and related methods of use A method and device to conform with the glans penis to recover ejaculated semen completely, to prevent the loss of initial sperm rich epididymal fractions, to avoid the use of a condom for masturbation, to eliminate the multi-step transfers of semen following ejacul... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7815619 | Receptacle for a male incontinence device A multi-piece fluid transfer receptacle is used in a male incontinence device. The receptacle includes an outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port. The second end extends beyond th... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7803144 | Device for supporting an ex-dwelling catheter 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 cond... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7753895 | Sperm collecting apparatus 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, w... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7727206 | Device for monitoring a patient for a urinary tract infection The invention provides for a urinary monitoring device to monitor for the presence or absence of markers indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The invention also provides for methods of using such a device. ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7632256 | Catheter gripping device The present invention relates to a urinary catheter gripping device for use with a urinary catheter located within a urinary catheter pouch. In one aspect, the urinary catheter pouch has a port defined in its exterior surface, whereby the port is in communication wi... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7500968 | Unidirectional urine collection reservoir A urine collection apparatus includes an adaptable reservoir that is sized and shaped for conveniently and effectively being transported by a user. The reservoir includes a top portion including an intake valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. The intake v... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7335809 | Absorption body for attachment to the human body An absorptive body (50) for attachment to the human body, especially for absorbing fluids coming out of parts of the human body such as wounds, has a substantially flat material section made of an absorbing material (1), which consists of an absorbing ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7311698 | Urinary catheter assembly allowing for non-contaminated insertion of the catheter into a urinary canal A catheter assembly allowing for non-contaminated insertion of the catheter into the urinary canal. The catheter assembly includes a urinary catheter, a catheter package and a sealing member. The urinary catheter defines a conduit and has a proximal end adapted for ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7276077 | Body fluid flow control device A device to provide body fluid flow control in the form of a valve to be located within a duct or passageway. The device is controlled through pressure above a preselected threshold. Bulk resilience about a passageway in a valve body provides the mechanism for contr... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7250040 | Arrangement at a stoma bag An arrangement at a stoma bag of the type used by persons or animals with a colostoma, including a flexible bag (flexibag) and a ring fastener/magazine ring, where the ring fastener/magazine ring is designed to be connected to a stoma plate, and where, in its initia... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7217239 | Semen collection apparatus An apparatus for collection of semen comprises: i) a frame forming an elongate body; ii) a base supporting the body; iii) a tubular receptacle containing an artificial vagina having a rear end portion pivotally carried on opposite lateral sides within the body, and ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7192424 | Disposable urinary collection device having elastic penis opening orthogonal to elastic hand opening A less invasive disposable urinary collection device for receiving a penis of a male patient comprises a freestanding bulb-shaped sack formed from a single sheet of laminate material. The sheet includes a first absorbent inner layer disposed between a moisture imper... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186245 | Personal urine management system for human males Novel component devices for urine management systems including a novel collection device, a novel conveyance tube, and a novel storage container. The collection device, a novel male catheter, comprises a waterproof, thin-walled conduction tube surrounding the penis,... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7169136 | Pull-on disposable diaper A pull-on disposable diaper is composed of a front waist region, a rear waist region, a crotch region extending between these waist regions and a body fluid absorbing component formed on an inner side of these regions. The absorbing component is formed in the crotch... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166092 | Male urinary incontinence sheath system including conformable silicone gel and elastic securement tape A male urinary incontinence device comprises a cylindrical sheath with an open first end to receive the penis and a tubular connector at a second end for discharge of collected urine. A viscous gel strip is applied to the penis of a user and then to the upper inner ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165548 | Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures Systems, methods and devices for performing pulmonary procedures, and in particular treating lung disease. A flow control element includes a valve that prevents airflow in the inhalation direction but permits airflow in the exhalation direction. The flow control ele... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7160277 | Male urinary incontinence sheath having gel adhesive and elastic securement tape A male urinary incontinence device comprises a cylindrical sheath with an open first end to receive the penis and a tubular connector at a second end for discharge of collected urine, the sheath having a longitudinal opening along at least one side to allow ready pl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160274 | Skin-cleansing appliance with venting aperatures An appliance for cleansing a surface area of the skin including a separately applicable cleansing appliance adapted to fit tightly against the surface of the body and being provided with an inlet for injection of liquid and an outlet. The appliance includes two wall... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150739 | Catheter system and method for delivering medication to the bladder An improved urinary catheter device having a urine collection bag selectively drains the bladder or provides a fluid pathway to the bladder for injecting an amount of medication therein. A multi-position valve can be manipulated from a position in which fluid is all... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7144385 | Discharging implement for medical care For safely inserting a catheter into a chest cavity of a child or corpulent patient to be retained therein and for preventing atmospheric air from proceeding into the chest cavity during a removal of a penetrating needle, discharge equipment for medical procedures i... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131443 | Condom retaining device A condom retaining device for use with a standard condom has a an elongated elastic strap forming two leg openngs and a condom-retaining strap forming an opening through which the penis can be inserted. The leg straps encircle the user's legs. The user places a stan... | 11/07/2006 |
| RE39371 | Lap dance liner A combination pouch and underwear pant is worn by a man for facilitating sexual activity such as lap dancing. The pouch is worn over the sex organs of a man under the underwear pant, which is adapted by an elastic waistband for compressively pinning the pouch in pla... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125399 | Receptacle for a male incontinence device A multi-piece fluid transfer receptacle is used in a male incontinence device. The receptacle includes an outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port. The second end extends beyond th... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7104976 | Sanitary device for men and method of using A new and improved sanitary device and method of using the device by a male wearer is disclosed. The sanitary device comprises a U-shaped pad having a rear and two side arms extending away in parallel from the rear zone. The two side arms define a penile/scrotum col... | 09/12/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7094220 | Catheter assembly including a catheter applicator The present invention is a catheter assembly allowing for non-contaminated insertion of a catheter into a urinary canal. The assembly includes a package for the catheter and an applicator to be used for guiding the catheter into the urinary canal without touching th... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087043 | External urinary catheter 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 ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087048 | Hydrophilic urinary catheter having a water-containing sachet A wetting apparatus (110) for wetting a hydrophilic urinary catheter (103) comprises a wetting receptacle (101) which defines a wetting fluid receiving area (102) for receiving the hydrophilic urinary catheter and a hydrophilic urinary ca... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077833 | Convenient urology undergarment pant system for urine collection 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 coup... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066912 | Catheter wetting apparatus A wetting apparatus (1) for wetting a hydrophilic urinary catheter (3), comprising: a wetting fluid container (4) containing a wetting fluid and being openable by the application of a pulling force thereto; a wetting receptacle (2); and a... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066920 | Urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence A urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence which completely surrounds the patient's penis, thereby minimizing the patient's exposure to wetness, is provided. The pouch is constructed from a piece of material which has a hole portion and a continuous portion, the ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066918 | Closed coupled urine collection chamber A liquid waste collection chamber assembly adapted to be worn in the crotch region of a user includes a triangular collection chamber with a rigid inlet tube and a back flow valve. The inlet tube attaches to a condom catheter by way of a flexible tube. Liquid waste ... | 06/27/2006 |
