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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7658730 | Adult male disposable incontinence system for disposable underwear An external male urine collection device is inserted into a front opening of a disposable nonwoven diaper or brief. The device comprises a resilient ring for receiving and restraining the penis in a funnel-shaped collection assembly bag extending from the diaper or ... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7331949 | Urinary catheter with check valve The present invention provides a novel construction for a catheter that includes backflow prevention in the form of a check valve, which keeps the flow of drained fluid material from reentering the patient. The catheter construction of the present invention provides... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7195602 | Dual-chamber liquid receiving and containing device A dual-chamber device for receiving and containing a liquid, particularly urine, employs a generally cylindrical body having a detachable top cover and an internal, transverse, funnel-shaped wall. The transverse wall has a central circular orifice and divides the bo... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7172559 | Dual-chamber liquid receiving and containing device A dual-chamber device for receiving and containing a liquid, particularly urine, employs a generally cylindrical body having a detachable top cover and an internal, transverse, funnel-shaped wall. The transverse wall has a central circular orifice and divides the bo... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7037303 | Urinary flow control valve A flow control valve (22) such as for a catheter (10) allows discharge of urine from a bladder (12) by manual actuation. The valve (22) may be a double-duckbill valve (22) with a single slit (62) at one apex (60a | 05/02/2006 |
| 7018367 | Urine collection assembly for males A urine collection assembly for males for allowing a male passenger in a vehicle to relieve oneself discreetly and sanitarily without having to stop the vehicle. The urine collection assembly for males includes a container assembly including a container having top a... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6968577 | Spill resistant portable urinal This is a portable male urinal, which has a separate valve mechanism to prevent the urine from spilling from the device, but also allowing the device to be filled at the appropriate times by moving a handle in a certain direction. It improves the prior art be enabli... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6682503 | Anti-reflux valve interconnected with a catheter An anti-reflux valve for restricting flow in one direction through a catheter toward a collection reservoir. The valve includes a check valve positioned within a segment of the catheter. The valve includes a proximal end bonded to an inside periphery of a... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6679867 | Male incontinence device A male incontinence device includes a receptacle formed of a shape-retaining material, and having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a urine discharge port. The discharge port is adapted for being located ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6613027 | Urine collecting method and assembly for incontinent males The urine collecting assembly is provided having a urine receptacle and a urine collector. In the provided assembly, the urine receptacle has a male organ enclosing case with an outer vertical flange, an inner vertical flange and an outer horizontal flang... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6503524 | Delivery of a skin health benefit agent to a treated substrate for transfer to skin The present invention relates to a combination for surface treatment of a substrate, e.g. a nonwoven web, used in personal care product applications. The surface treatment combination not only provides adequate fluid handling properties, but also provides... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6500443 | Delivery of a sacrificial substrate to inhibit protease permeation into skin The present invention relates to a topical delivery system effective in depositing a thin, tenacious and substantially continuous coating of a sacrificial substrate on skin by an aqueous emulsion mediated dissolution of protein from a sheet material with ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6186990 | To a human bodily fluid collection device and method of collecting and absorbing the same A collection device for human bodily fluids includes an expandable, liquid permeable and insoluble pouch containing a proper volume of hydrophilic material. This hydrophilic material allows quick absorption of such fluids and turns into gelled material. T... | 02/13/2001 |
| 5961501 | Fluid containment bag A fluid containment bag is constructed of three sheets sealed along their perimeters but for a portion defining an opening. Two adjoining sheets define an envelope having a hollow interior into which bodily fluids may be received through the opening for r... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5902294 | Valve for urine drainage applications A valve for urine drainage applications has a valve housing for attachment to a urine receptacle and a valve member rotatable within the valve housing between an open position, in which liquid can flow from the receptacle along an angled path from the inl... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5797147 | Spill-resistent urinal A urinal for men who cannot use a toilet or are otherwise incapacitated has a canister with a removable spout. A manual seal in the spout can be manipulated between open and closed positions by a trigger on the exterior of the spout, and locked into the o... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5745926 | Safety bag, in particular for hygienic purposes A safety bag of flexible material such as a thin sheet of transparent plastics material, the bag having an opening of dimensions appropriate for its use with an edge that is suitable for being bonded to reinforcement for facilitating the opening of a pass... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5618277 | Condom catheter with improved valve and retaining means A one-piece male incontinence device comprises a condom (30) having a first sheath section (32) and a second urine collecting compartment (42) divided by a skin shield (36) which incorporates a soft thread-reinforced non-return, non-invertible valve (38).... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5616138 | Urine drainage and collection device A urine drainage and collection device includes a tubing set having first, second, and third tube portions. Each tube portion has a first and second end. The first end of each tube portion is connected to and in communication with the first ends of the ot... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5492759 | Fibres of increased specific surface area, a method for their manufacture, fluff pulp consisting of such fibres and the use of the fibres as absorption material Fibres which have an increased specific surface area and improved absorption properties, preferably intended for use in the form of fluff pulp in absorption articles such as diapers, incontinence guards, etc., in which the fibres present a porous layer of... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5409474 | Valved bag and method of making same A waterproof non-spill bag particularly for male incontinents, includes a valve which comprises a gusset (2) sealed to the side edges of the bag. In the base of the gusset small holes (7) allow liquid from the gusset to pass into the body of the bag (21) ... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5377694 | Fitment system for attaching fluid collection devices to surgical drapes This invention relates to fitment systems designed to connect filters, collection pouches and drains to surgical drapes used in high-fluid procedures. The preferred embodiment provides a ring-and-groove fluid-tight seal and a large fitment bore that can a... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5318550 | Urine collecting apparatus A urine collecting apparatus includes a condom for receiving the penis of a user. A container receives urine from the condom. A conduit extends from the condom to the container. There is a first one-way valve along the conduit which permits a flow of urin... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5312383 | Penile catheter system A penile catheter system for urine collection or catheterization where an external catheter secures over the penis and connects to a collection bag through a two-way urine valve, whereby urine can be passed to the collection bag through the two-way urine ... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5300052 | Urinary collector for men A urinary collector device for men including a urinary collector body formed into a bag shape and constructed of soft, flexible water-proof material, the urinary collector body having a first or upper portion formed into a penis receiving chamber which in... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5235705 | Pocket portable urinal A disposable pocket urinal is provided and consists of a waterproof flexible bag having an elongated neck portion to accommodate a penis from a male person so that the water proof bag can receive and retain urine during an emergency situation.... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5084037 | Male external catheter urine collection system and sheath therefor A male external catheter urine collection system and sheath therefor. The sheath is suspended from a belt worn by a user and receives the user's penis through an open upper end portion thereof that has an inwardly rolled-over peripheral edge. Urine in the... | 01/28/1992 |
| 4946451 | Liquid valve system A liquid drainage system comprising a receptacle having a front wall, a back wall, and a chamber for collection of liquid therein. The system has a housing secured to an upper portion of the receptacle, said housing having a drip chamber, an annular wall ... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4937890 | Flat folded disposable female urinary aid A flat-folded expandable urinary aid for use by females which allows them to urinate from a standing position has an elongate flat-folded tubular portion terminating at an outlet end and a flat-folded funnel-shaped portion extending outwardly and rearward... | 07/03/1990 |
