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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7749206 | Condom retaining device A condom retaining device for use with a male condom in place on a male member having at least one retaining member adapted to fit at least partially around the male member, and a retaining means for securing the at least one retaining member about the user. ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7322358 | Soft cling female condom A female condom is provided that includes a pouch of resilient membranous material and a hydrophilic cling mechanism. According to an embodiment of the invention, the cling mechanism includes three or more foam cling elements attached to an outer surface of the pouc... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6979325 | Post circumcision diaper The post circumcision diaper has an integrated protective cup situated between the outer fluid-impervious and inner absorbent layers of the diaper's front portion. The protective cup is constructed of plastic and forms an area of the diaper that is convex outward an... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6945250 | Magnetic condom A condom is provided with magnetic material disposed in a flexible polymeric material condom at the open end of the condom. The magnetic material may be a magnetized ferrometallic split ring in the open end rib or magnetized ferrometallic particulates embedded in th... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6635038 | Disposable incontinence device The present invention 10 discloses an incontinence device having a disposable urinary bag 18 having a plurality of attachment means 22 located on its outside surface for securement of the disposable urinary bag 18 to the adjustable attachment belt 14. Hou... | 10/21/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6547772 | Sanitary napkins provided with wings A sanitary napkin with a pair of wings includes a topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core disposed therebetween, the wings including a portion of the backsheet extending bilaterally of the napkin and a breathable sheet material bonded to the portion b... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 6352527 | Surgical/medical irrigator with rechargeable battery pack An irrigator (20) useful for surgical and medical procedures. The irrigator includes a handpiece (22) to which a tip assembly (30) is attached. The handpiece (22) includes a drain tube (50) that extends through the body of the handpiece and outside of the... | 03/05/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6248096 | Male urinary incontinence device having expandable flutes An apparatus for forming a fluid tight seal around a penis of a user comprising for controlling male urinary incontinence, the apparatus having a substantially fluid impermeable sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, an inner surface and an outer ... | 06/19/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6152903 | Medical or surgical appliance, in particular a urine collection device A urine collection device, a band for retaining the device and a method for attaching a medical device to the wearer's body. A band has two tabs. Each tab has one end attached to the band and a free end for extending through a hole in the device and attac... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6129715 | Guard to protect medical appliance Guard devices adapted to protect a medical appliance attached to and in communication with an opening in the body having: a rigid, substantially U-shaped base member extending in a base plane and including a pair of opposing side members extending along the le... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6113582 | Male urinary incontinence device A fluid tight wrap is provided around a penis of a user utilizing a substantially fluid impermeable sheath formed of sheet material. The sheath has a proximal end and a distal end, an inner surface and an outer surface, where the inner surface contacts th... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6010489 | Incontinence appliances for males A male incontinence device has rails formed on its waistband, through which the ends of the leg straps can be looped and secured in a desired position by clips. At their front ends the straps are attached to a ring which forms part of the bib of the waist... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6007521 | Drainage catheter system A drainage catheter system including a catheter, a collection bag, and a collection bag saddle, is provided. The catheter includes a catheter body having an interior lumen, an elongate tubular sheath operatively associated with the catheter body, and a la... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6007524 | Incontinence fluid collection and disposal system An improved incontinence fluid collection and disposal system consisting of a flexible fluid reservoir assembly mounted in an opening in a reusable brief is presented. The brief is either adjustable or one piece but in either case holds the fluid reservoi... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6001086 | Device for removing urine and/or feces With a device for removing urine and/or feces, for example in connection with sick and infirm people, simple and safe removal is accomplished with a bag (1) with a face-side insertion opening for the genital organ or feces, such opening being tightly conn... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5980507 | Catheter cot A catheter cot 10 and method for collecting urine that has leaked around the periphery of an inflatable balloon 102 on a catheter tube 100 in a patient's urinary tract 200. The catheter cot 10 includes a layer of absorbent material 25 that is wrapped arou... | 11/09/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5941860 | Fecal pouch and installation A fecal collector which comprises an elongated, flaccid pouch having an entrance end; an anchor attached to the pouch entrance end to anchor the entrance end in the lower bowel, and; a positioner attached to the pouch in spaced relation to the anchor O-ri... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5797890 | Support devices for retaining a male urinary incontinence condom catheter onto a penis A support strap whose lower end is sewn to a hook-and-loop band which encircles the sheath portion of a urine-collecting catheter and the user's penis. Its upper end has male part snaps sewn to it, which cooperate with female part snaps on the undergarmen... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5645541 | Urinal device A urinal device is disclosed for the reception therein of a user's penis. The device includes a support worn by the user for supporting the device relative to the user. A collar is secured to the support for the reception therein of the user's penis. The ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5531724 | Fluid containment bag A containment and disposal system for human bodily fluids includes a bag and a holster that allows a user to quickly and easily remove and replace the bag. The bag includes an envelope having a hollow interior, an opening for receiving the bodily fluids f... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5520671 | Urinal device A urinal device is disclosed for the reception therein of a user's penis. The device includes a support worn by the user for supporting the device relative to the user. A collar is secured to the support for the reception therein of the user's penis. The ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5437286 | Instant-on, U-shaped condom holder package A condom holder package including a condom member, a condom carriage member having a U-shaped condom holder portion, and rupturable inner and outer packaging film members. Outer packaging surface treatment is provided to identify and to assure proper wear... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5429141 | Automatically worn condom A sheath that one wears on a penis automatically by pushing inside or in to the sheath suitable for sexual intercourse with a condom. A portion of the condom is capable of being held within the genital of a woman prior to the insertion of a penis into the... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5423784 | Extended male catheter applicator and methods of use The combination of an external male catheter and an applicator to facilitate properly fitting the catheter on a patient, as well as the methods of use and making, are disclosed. The catheter is preferably of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. 4,540,409 and t... | 06/13/1995 |
| 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 |
