An aircraft having vertical takeoff and landing capability provided with at least first and second laterally extending paddle wheels rotatable on a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage and between its nose and tail.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8015627 | Urinary transfer system and associated method of use There is a urinary transfer system and associated process that includes a urinal capable of receiving urine from a patient, urine holding container, a first conduit connected between the urinal and the urine holding container, a pump, and a second conduit connected ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7845026 | Portable urinal device A portable urinal device that is particularly adapted to be used by a small child. The device includes a receptacle and a head member disposed on the receptacle, where the head member is placed beneath a user who can then urinate into the receptacle. The head member... | 12/07/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7351234 | Urine collection and disposal system A urine collection and disposal system and method applies subatmospheric pressure to a receptacle open to atmospheric pressure which has a urine outlet in fluid communication with a source of subatmospheric pressure. The receptacle receives urine in the receptacle f... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7325256 | Male/female urinary aids The male/female urinary aids include devices for both male and female. The devices are light weight and highly portable. The inclusion of both male and female devices in the present aids enables a single person to transport both needed devices, as a wife might in he... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7254844 | Waste bag holding assembly A waste bag holding assembly for securely holding a waste bag in not only an open position but also in a shape conforming to a user's shape to facilitate use of the waste bag includes a bag connection member that snugly engages a body conforming rim of a frame to se... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7228572 | Drained urine receptacle A drained urinal comprises: an inverted truncated cone; a pivot arm connected beneath the truncated cone, having a hollow interior to drain urine therethrough; and, a base having a top portion adapted to receive and secure a bottom portion of the pivot arm, said bas... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225481 | Toilet and toilet insert A comfortable elongated toilet designed for men to sit on the toilet to urinate and dispose of water without contaminating the penis. The Big Boys Cave has a Big Boys Rest to position the penis horizontally. This horizontal position avoids the penis from dropping in... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213272 | Urine collector for female use This invention relates to an improved urine collector for female use. The inventive collector comprises a body which is triangular in plan and which is made from an elastomer material. The body includes a hollow area in the central portion with a projection and valv... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7195617 | Device for collecting surgical material A collection device for collecting material during a surgical procedure includes a collection chamber defined by an encompassing wall and having an opening sufficient for permitting collection of the material during the surgical procedure. A wicking material is posi... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7181781 | Female urinal funnel Female urinal funnel with a rigid, essentially ovoid funnel shape. The funnel shape has side walls that extend vertically down from the entrance lip and then curve inwardly at approximately a ninety degree angle forming a flange that terminates at a centrally locate... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7171699 | Disposable urine collection device A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7025733 | Biological fluid collection accessory device A biological fluid collection accessory device is releasably coupled to a specimen container. The device includes an attachment ring and a peripheral wall extending from a base of the ring. The wall includes a receiving area for receiving a penis and a capturing are... | 04/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7018366 | Vacuum assisted relief system (VARS) VARS (Vacuum Assisted Relief System) is a aircrew bladder relief system that allows the pilot, whether male or female, to urinate in flight with comfort and convenience. There are three principle parts to the system, The pump, the garment, and the receiver. A pump 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 |
| 6941587 | Stable ergonomic urinal for bedridden individuals A unisex, portable urinal for bedridden individuals. The urinal has a generally triangular shape for stability and to reduce urine levels, both of which prevent spillage. A handle configuration helps users properly position the urinal, for example in a manner that f... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938278 | Clip-on training urinal A clip-on training urinal configured to be clipped onto the rim of a toilet bowl, preferably at the side of the bowl. The training urinal extends downward from the outside of the rim and is in the general shape of a rectangular open-top container having a flat base ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6922852 | Disposable female urinal A plastic film bag serves as disposable urine collection device especially suitable for female use. The bag has a resealable top opening. Adjacent the top opening along opposed long sides are two tubular members with an end aperture dimensioned for insertion of a fi... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6912737 | Disposable urine collection device A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910230 | Submergible public sanitary device A public sanitary device, comprising one or more walk-in positions, each having a receptacle for human excrement and/or urine, which is connected to a waste pipe for connection to a sewage system. The sanitary device has the characteristic that it is provided with m... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908441 | Urine collection device A urine collection device for facilitating collection of urine samples from a user. The urine collection device includes a funnel member having a bowl portion and a stem portion. The bowl portion has perimeter wall defining a cavity. The cavity of the bowl portion h... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6904621 | Urine collection device A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a human. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a human. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6811754 | Biological specimen collection apparatus A versatile biological specimen collection apparatus is disclosed. Beneficially, the apparatus includes a receptacle for catching a biological specimen, and a support bracket for the receptacle, and the support bracket is adapted to be supported by a support structu... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6754914 | Disposable toilet bowl for care A disposable toilet bowl for care comprises: a rod-like anus application member 3 which fits into a groove 20 between the buttocks 19 around a person's anus 17 and is filled with a fluid; an excrements passage hole 4 which is provi... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6732384 | Pump augmented urine collector A urine collector is comprised of a container with an electric suction pump. A hose extending from the pump is connected to a funnel for collecting urine. The funnel is comprised of an interchangeable female or male funnel. The female funnel is comprised of a cup wi... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6699174 | Female urinary incontinence device A female urinary incontinence management device having a base member that adhesively attaches to the patient, and a bag member that is sealingly and releasably attached to the base member. The base member is generally triangular having a top portion that,... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6684414 | Portable urinal A portable urinal for collecting and storing urine from a user is provided. The portable urinal includes a receptacle for collecting the urine, where the receptacle includes a body portion having an inlet sized to sufficiently receive the genitourinary ar... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6668388 | Retractable and disposable urinal A retractable and disposable urinal which can be retracted, can be directed and can be joined with a plastic conveyer to the male or female organ and comprises: a plastic retractable tube formed by a plurality of convolutions, having at its bottom a close... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6669675 | Feminine urinary device A feminine urinary device is disclosed. It comprises a thin, water resistant sheet having a front and a portion. The size and shape of these are such as to allow a user to place the rear portion between her legs while grasping the edges of the front porti... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6659986 | Container device for collecting urine The present invention relates to a container device (1) for collecting urine. The container device comprises a holding member (5), a flexible container (1), connected to the holding member (5), which is arranged to receive the urine and a superabsorbent p... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6651259 | Urine specimen container system A urine specimen container system is disclosed for collecting urine from a woman. The urine specimen container system includes a receiving member for receiving urine expelled from a body of a user. The receiving member has a bottom wall with a perimeter, ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6643849 | No-slip, no-spill, no-hands urinal A no-slip, no-spill, no-hands urinal provides freedom and a hygienic environment for a person confined to a wheelchair or bed. The urinal is shaped so it stays in place without being held, is resistant to urine spillage, and can be comfortably used for ho... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6588024 | Portable urinal apparatus to minimize spillage and method for use A portable urinal has a baffle formed within a container to define a front collection chamber and a back collection chamber. The urinal is filled in a horizontal position, in which liquid is contained in the front collection chamber. The baffle's upper ed... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6578206 | Portable waste collection device A portable waste collection device comprises a first container and an adjacent second container. The first container has an interior volume adapted to receive and contain waste. The second container has an interior volume adapted to contain a flushing sol... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6547771 | Non-invasive female urinary device A non-invasive female urinary device allows a woman to urinate in a standing or sitting position. The non-invasive female urinary device provides a scoop portion designed to be positioned adjacent to the woman's body, and is sized to fit between the labia... | 04/15/2003 |