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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7780642 | Sheath adhesive in bands The present invention relates to an external urinary catheter. The present application realizes, that by replacing the traditional broad band of adhesive material with at least two bands, several advantages are obtained. As will be understood in the following, the t... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7347617 | Mixing in microfluidic devices Mixing of liquids in a microfluidic device is accomplished by dispensing the liquids into a first chamber to produce combined liquid. The liquids are thereafter discharged through at least one capillary from the first chamber into a second chamber for complete mixin... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7160256 | Device for collection of uncontaminated urine from children A disposable device for collection of uncontaminated urine samples from small children comprising a sterile container with an inlet that eliminates direct contact between the wearers skin and the inside of the container, and which is initially closed by a delaying m... | 01/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7125711 | Method and apparatus for splitting of specimens into multiple channels of a microfluidic device A microliter liquid sample, particularly a biological sample, is analyzed in a device employing centrifugal and capillary forces. The sample is moved by capillary forces into one or more metering wells which define the amount of the sample to be analyzed in subseque... | 10/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7094354 | Method and apparatus for separation of particles in a microfluidic device A microfluidic device provides separation of particles in a liquid sample, particularly, separation of a sample of whole blood into its components for further analysis. Separation into red blood cells and plasma occurs within a few seconds after the blood sample has... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 6949090 | Post urination drip collector A post urination drip collector includes a tubular member having a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall extending between the first and second ends. The first and second ends are open. A cap member is integrally coupled to and covers the second end such that... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6805690 | Male external catheters The invention provides male external catheters having kink-resistant drainage stems as well as methods for making male external catheters having kink-resistant drainage stems. Specifically, the invention provides male external catheters having a drainage stem design... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6527755 | Feces control device A feces control device includes a tubular member in which an inflatable balloon is positioned on one interior sidewall for closing the passageway to movement of feces when the balloon is expanded and allowing flow when the balloon is contracted against th... | 03/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6068618 | External male catheter An external male catheter has a drain tube connection end for connection to a drain tube or collection tube that leads to a collection bag. The drain tube connection end is connected to a larger tubular portion, the other end of which is connected to a re... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6039750 | Urethral occlusion device for maintaining urinary bladder retention and method of use A urethral occlusion device having a very malleable, flexible, deformable polymer occlusion band which may be easily wrapped about the exterior of the penis to provide sufficient pressure to prevent urine flow, but without restricting blood circulation. T... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6035854 | Abbreviated condom with cleft wedge Securement of a condom to the glans penis is facilitated by a molded, contoured, or thickened wedge portion which fits snugly within the cleft of the glans such that a continuous circumferential seal may be obtained about the glans penis. An expansible se... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6007526 | Male external catheter with short annular sealing flap An external catheter for a male urinary incontinence collection system is disclosed, the catheter taking the form of a tubular sheath of soft elastic material having a thin-walled cylindrical section, a reduced drainage tube section, and an intermediate s... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5984910 | Urinary incontinence device and method An urinary incontinence device for use by a male includes an undergarment worn closely to the body and including an opening or hole through which the penis passes and is kept upright and close to the body by a flap across the opener in the undergarment. T... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5957904 | External urinary collection pouch for females A female urinary collection device includes a receptacle pouch for collecting urine. The receptacle pouch includes a first area for securing adhesive strip to each buttock of a user to create a relatively rigid engagement of the device with the body. In t... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5897540 | Device for the drainage of uncontrolled urine release A device to drain uncontrolled urine release in male persons has a body (10) made of soft, pliable material whose central cross section forms an approximately circular cylindrical mantel (12) matched to the penis cross section, to which a collecting chamb... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5865821 | Support system for catheter leg bag A support system for a catheter urine collection bag comprising three circumferential straps with suitable padding and adjustable hook and loop closures. The circumferential straps are held in proximity to one another by a first longitudinal strap connect... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5827257 | Urine-absorbent bag A urine-absorbent bag having front and rear sections for covering of the user's penis and an opening for insertion of the user's penis into the bag, the bag being composed of a liquid-permeable inner sheet, a liquid-impermeable outer sheet and a liquid-ab... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5827247 | External incontinence device and vapor-absorptive adhesive compositions An external incontinence device which reduces or eliminates maceration, skin irritation, microbial skin infiltration and infection, and urinary tract infection associated with conventional urinary catheters and incontinence devices is provided. Devices of... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5807278 | Noninvasive bladder pressure and urine flow measurement apparatus and method A noninvasive bladder pressure and urinary flow measurement apparatus and method, the apparatus including a pressure cuff configured to be removably mounted to the penis of the patient and an inflation system for selectively inflating and deflating the pr... | 09/15/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5752944 | Male incontinence device A two piece male incontinence device includes an inner sheath adapted to adhere to and cover at least a portion of the penis of the user and an outer sheath adapted to adhere to the inner sheath and to direct voided urine to a receptacle. At least the pen... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5735837 | Urine-absorbent bag for incontinence A urine-absorbent bag for incontinence having a surrounding wall and an upper peripheral edge defining an opening for insertion of the wearer's penis, the surrounding wall being provided with a cut extending from the upper peripheral edge of the opening t... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5735835 | Female external urinary collection pouch A female urinary collection device includes a receptacle pouch for collecting urine. The receptacle pouch includes a first area for securing two strips of tape, one to each buttock of a user to create a relatively rigid engagement of the device with the b... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5718686 | Anchoring system and method for indwelling urethral catheter An anchoring system for a urethral catheter (14, 36), and a method of its use, involve a resilient anchor-interval portion (40) of a catheter drainage shaft (42, 42'), positioned between a bladder balloon (26) and a urethral anchoring cuff balloon (44). T... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5713880 | External male catheter An external male catheter has a drain tube connection end for connection to a drain tube or collection tube that leads to a collection bag. The drain tube connection end is connected to a larger tubular portion, the other end of which is connected to a re... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5695485 | Male continence pouch and shield A disposable, male incontinence device which incorporates a number of improvements over prior art and which allows for ease of applying and removing in a sitting, standing, or prone position either by the user himself, or by an attendant. This device, whi... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5685870 | External urinary catheter An external urinary catheter for the relief of male urinary incontinence comprises a catheter member (1) to be placed under the foreskin (3) in abutment with the head (glans) (4) of penis. The catheter member (1) has such a short axial length that in use ... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5669893 | External urinary catheter An external urinary catheter for the mild of male urinary incontinence comprises an inner catheter member (1) to be placed under the foreskin (3) in abutment with the head (glans) (4) of penis and an outer holder member (10) for fastening the inner cathet... | 09/23/1997 |
