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Class 4/456 - Cushioned


Subclass of Class 4 - Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Definition: Subject matter wherein the top of the bedpan has a soft
No. of patents: 33
Last issue date: 11/07/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7131965Medical fluid collection and removal device
Liquid collection apparatus usable during surgery, comprising a shallow tray defining a liquid receiving zone that is upwardly exposed for receiving liquid dropping from a surgery area, and a liquid collector in a zone for collecting dropping liquid while allowing a...
11/07/2006
6851132Cushioned bed pan
A padded seat is provided, similar to a toilet seat, that is attached or clipped to a conventional bedpan. Friction fit snaps are provided for attaching the padded cushion to a bedpan. The snap on/snap off design extends the versatility of existing bedpans while rem...
02/08/2005
6554817Device for disposing excrement
A device for disposing excrement is provided which can feed air to an interior of a diaper cup main body 2. The diaper cup main body 2 forms a space A as a passage for feeding the air from an air feed hose to air blow ports 2e, 2f, 2g of the diaper cup ma...
04/29/2003
6167578Device for washing crotch region of patient
A device for washing the crotch region of a patient, including an air chargeable, double-walled soft cover bag capable of forming a washing chamber for accommodating the crotch region of the patient when air is charged into a space between the double wall...
01/02/2001
5867845Bedpan apparatus
An improved bedpan apparatus is disclosed, including a bedpan having a base and a wall defining a receptacle, and a lip which can support a person; and a bedpan cushion coupled to the bedpan on the lip. The apparatus also can include a layer of material w...
02/09/1999
5839130Collapsible bed-pan support with sheet
An inflatable bed-pan pad-support of the invention has a shape geometry and configuration in its deflated state that is different from that in its inflated state, so that, when the pad is inflated, it assumes a natural, rectilinear-shaped outline, with th...
11/24/1998
5619757Disposable inflatable sanitary toilet seat cover
A disposable, inflatable, sanitary toilet seat cover which both prevents contact of a person with the surface of the seat and creates a restricted seat opening for use by a small child. A pair of preshaped vinyl or plastic layered sheets form a top and a ...
04/15/1997
5394571Inflatable bedpan with disposable liner
An inflatable bedpan assembly having an inflatable horseshoe-shaped seat and a detachable waste collection bag which is sealed by use of a drawstring is provided. The bedpan is almost flat in its deflated condition and has a shape similar to a thick toile...
03/07/1995
5224223Disposable inflatable bedpan
The invention includes in part of a disposable. inflatable receptacle formed from a thermoplastic material, which when inflated can withstand compressive pressures, for body wastes of persons who are unable to use conventional bathroom facilities because ...
07/06/1993
5193232Collapsible bed-pan support for invalids
A collapsible bed-pan support or pad for bed-ridden persons. The pad has a U-shaped opening provided with a pair of camming, catch members for removably retaining a bed pan in place. The U-shaped opening is reinforced along its annular wall to prevent bul...
03/16/1993
5189745Mattress construction for support structure containing human waste collection system
A system is provided for the collection, storage and disposal of human wastes. An externally positionable patient interface directs wastes to a storage container. Accumulated wastes are sealed within the storage container to prevent cross-contamination. T...
03/02/1993
5136733Bedpan
A bedpan for use by bedridden patients which includes a shallow pan appropriately shaped to fit under a patient's buttocks. The top of the pan is partially covered with a flexible sheet which holds the patient's weight and provides a significantly improve...
08/11/1992
5129111Inflatable child's toilet
A differentially inflatable toilet comprising flexible plastic sheet structure forming, when inflated, a hollow body having a central well; gusset structure in the hollow inflated body for resisting lateral relative closing of the well when the body is sa...
07/14/1992
5079788Cushioned contoured bedpan
A bedpan which provides ease of use through its low lying configuration while also minimizing pain typically associated with pan usage by providing contoured, padded surfaces that complement the user's body contour....
01/14/1992
5079785Automated inflatable ring cushion device
This is an improvement in the way to inflate and deflate a doughnut-shape cushion device by doing it automatically. The electronic circuits of the device are activated by a user through a normally open momentary switch. This action turns on an electrical ...
01/14/1992
5058222Support structure containing closed system for collection of human wastes
A collection, storage and disposal system for human wastes. An externally positionable patient interface directs wastes through a conduit to a storage container. Accumulated wastes are sealed within the storage container to prevent cross-contamination. Th...
10/22/1991
5046205Inflatable ring cushion device
An inflatable ring cushion device that includes a toroid shape inflatable cushion, a hose connected to the cushion and to an air pump through a T-coupler. The air pump has a one way valve and the T-coupler includes an air release valve to deflate the cush...
09/10/1991
4998301Collapsible bed-pan support for invalids
A collapsible bed-pan support for bed-ridden persons, which has an upper supporting surface that inclines from its head-end toward its feet-end in order to gradually elevate the back of the patient. A series of webs of different height provide for the upp...
03/12/1991
4964153Patient support structure for performing defecography studies
The present invention entails a patient support structure designed to be utilized in conjunction with a cradle of a conventional x-ray machine. In particular, the patient support structure includes a box type base structure that includes a top central ope...
10/16/1990
4947493Patient lift device
An apparatus to facilitate the use of bed pans for patients comfined to a bed comprising an inflatable compartment between a base and a removable seat support. The apparatus lifts the patient allowing replacement and retrieval of a bed pan within....
08/14/1990
4899399Inflatable, disposable bedpan apparatus and method
This invention is an inflatable bedpan apparatus and method whereby an inflatable torus is mounted to a liquid-impervious base sheet. The torus is placed under the pelvis of a bed-ridden patient and inflated to create a waste collection reservoir on the b...
02/13/1990
4891847Method and apparatus for reducing incontinence or pain
A device for reducing the risk of human incontininence while moving between a first standing position and a second seated position having an annular cushion structurally adapted for the posterior portion of a human while either in the first standing posit...
01/09/1990
4827540Combination bedpan cushion and waste bag
A disposable combination bedpan cushion and waste bag assembly having a cushion top formed into the size and shape of the seat portion of a bedpan and including a center opening similar to that of the seat portion of the bedpan. The waste bag is permanent...
05/09/1989
4752293Barrier cushion for incontinent patients and urine collection system comprising the same
A cushion construction for positioning below a patient suffering from incontinence which is hygenic to use and which does not require permanent modification of a mattress or seat on which it is to be used is formed as a resilient body, particularly a foam...
06/21/1988
4747166Fluid aspiration system for the management of urinary incontinence
A urine aspiration system for the management of urinary incontinence comprising an absorptive pad adapted to temporarily receive and retain urine until it is drawn from the pad by an associated vacuum source. The pad comprises an absorptive core encased w...
05/31/1988
4437195Self-inflating bedpan
A self-inflating bedpan having means for readily, manually inflating the bedpan after it is positioned beneath a patient....
03/20/1984
4207633Inflatable body support for use with bedpan
An inflatable body support to facilitate bedpan use or treatment of pelvic or anal areas of a person confined to a hospital bed or a wheelchair, comprising a generally U-shaped inflatable hip-support cushion defining a space within the "U" thereof for rec...
06/17/1980
4168548Vacuum commode
A vacuum commode is provided in which a bed pan has a sponge rubber seat cushion arranged between the bed pan and the user of the assembly. Inserted between the user and the seat cushion is a hand bulb air pump which is used to create a partial vacuum wit...
09/25/1979
4011610Bedpan system
A complete bedpan system in which a mattress is apertured to accept a bedpan assembly, the bedpan being provided with a disposable liner to fully cover the surfaces engaged during usage and with the mouth of the liner being trapped between interengaging l...
03/15/1977
3952336Disposable bedpan device
A collar of soft foam material is provided around the open mouth of a waterproof soft-textured material bag. The foam material is adherent to the skin of a user to insure a snug fit when in use. A flexible wire is embedded in the collar and extends around...
04/27/1976
3942196Disposable bedpan insert
The invention provides a disposable insert for a bed-pan or commode, said insert having a seat-portion for fitting over the peripheral area of the supporting member, and within said seat-portion an aperture forming an opening into the receptacle portion o...
03/09/1976
3939502Disposable pad
A disposable comfort pad for bedpans having a pad member shaped to cover the flesh-engaging seat portion of a bed pan. The bottom or underside of the pad member, at least in the distal end areas and bight portion area, is coated with pressure sensitive ad...
02/24/1976
3935604Support device for lifting and supporting patients
A support device having a flexible, non-elastic base sheet which can be positioned upon the flat surface of a bed and a plurality of separate inflatable cushions each secured along one edge to the base sheet so that said cushions provide support for the b...
02/03/1976
 
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