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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118795 | Disposal chain supply systems method and apparatus This patent application teaches methods and apparatus of an efficient disposal chain system which includes a process of receiving fluid enclosing containers, transforming said containers into collection containers by integrating said containers into vacuum canister ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8092436 | Bodily fluid drainage assembly A bodily fluid drainage assembly having one or more covers and a fluid bag. The fluid bag has a first and a second volume indicator. The first volume indicator is employed by comparing a top level of a fluid with graduations that make up the first volume indicator. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8062274 | System for withdrawing body fluid The invention relates to a system for withdrawing body fluid from a body part via a withdrawal site located on the surface of the body part, with at least one sensor for detecting at least one variable dependent on the location or state of the withdrawal site, and w... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7931630 | Multi-functional and modular urine collection system Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7892217 | Variable cross-section containment structure liquid measurement device A liquid measurement device having a containment structure, a sensor, and an interface device, having particular applicability to the collection and administration of electrically conductive fluids. The device is configured to house and monitor the height of a fluid... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7691092 | Ambulatory device for measuring urine flow An ambulatory device for measuring urine flow comprises a portable hand-held container and a handgrip mounted thereto. A flow-measuring device is located in the container, and a means for collecting the data measured by the flow-measuring device is also provided. Th... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7416542 | Open circuit gravity-assisted uroflowmeter An open circuit gravity-assisted uroflowmeter has a urine collector having a generally open inlet in fluid communication with a sensing passage located at a lower elevation than the inlet, the sensing passage intersecting a magnetic field and having electrodes for d... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410468 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue A skin penetrating system includes a housing member and a penetrating member positioned in the housing member. An analyte detecting member is coupled to a sample chamber. The analyte detecting member is configured to determine a concentration of an analyte in a body... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7394391 | Connection mechanisms in absorbent articles for body fluid signaling devices Absorbent articles incorporating a wetness sensor for indicating the presence of a body fluid are disclosed. In particular, the absorbent articles include at least two conductive elements that form an open circuit within the article. Each conductive element is conne... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7387619 | Capacitance coupled sensor and substance detecting method using capacitance-coupled sensor To allow a DC voltage to be obtained as an output signal for higher versatility. A sensor unit 400 has three electrodes: a transmission electrode 401, a reception electrode 402 and a shielding electrode 403. The shielding electrode 403... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7374544 | Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes an electrically powered drive force generator. A penetrating member is operatively coupled to the force generator. The force generato... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7322971 | Surgical drain with sensors for monitoring internal tissue condition by transmittance Devices and methods of using a surgical drain, and more particularly a surgical drain having at least one sensor for monitoring and/or recording the condition of the anatomical site or fluid emitted from the site where the surgical drain is placed. Modifications may... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7276052 | Medical aspirator A medical aspirator including an aspiration port, a reciprocating type electric pump for performing vacuum aspiration, a ventilation path which connects the aspiration port and the electric pump, an exhaust port, and an atmospheric pressure obtaining release valve f... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7244251 | Implanted surgical drain with multiple sensing elements for monitoring internal tissue condition The present invention is directed to devices and methods of using a surgical drain, and more particularly to a surgical drain having at least one sensor for monitoring and/or recording the condition of the anatomical site or fluid emitted from the site where the sur... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232105 | Method and apparatus for hanging a medical device An apparatus for hanging a medical device is provided. The apparatus includes a shaft, a mounting portion coupled to an end portion of the shaft and configured for mounting the apparatus for movement with respect to the medical device, and a hook portion positioned ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7222547 | Auto-sealing specimen container An apparatus for testing a specimen. The apparatus having means for withdrawing a small sample of the specimen thereby preventing the potential contamination of the majority of the specimen. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7214199 | Urine analysis collection kit for veterinary use A system for collecting urine specimens from pet or animal comprising an elongated tray section having at one end a collection chamber for collecting a predetermined volume of urine in fluid communication with an open section of said tray to receive a stream of urin... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211051 | Reminder system for personal medical sampling or treatment procedures A method for reminding an individual to collect a urine specimen includes the steps of providing a pad or clip having a reminder area of a size such that the individual touches and discovers the pad, when preparing to urinate, and attaching the pad to the brief in t... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7108662 | Device and method for sample collection A collection device for a testing system includes a central volume and a trough, adjacent the central volume. The trough is configured with a pour spout such that, as fluid is poured from the collection device, a controlled volume remains in the trough. The trough i... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7066920 | Urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence A urine absorbent pouch for male incontinence which completely surrounds the patient's penis, thereby minimizing the patient's exposure to wetness, is provided. The pouch is constructed from a piece of material which has a hole portion and a continuous portion, the ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055385 | Apparatus and method for measuring the amount of fuel in a vehicle using transmission lines The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for measuring the amount of fuel in a vehicle using transmission lines. An apparatus for measuring the amount of fuel in a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention comprises a pair of transmission l... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7028707 | Valve for use with chest drainage system A valve for use in a chest drainage device is disclosed, the chest drainage device is adapted to receive liquid and air from a patient's chest cavity via an inlet and to permit air to escape through an outlet for air to leave the chest drain, the inlet and outlet de... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6998541 | Automatic surgical sponge counter and blood loss determination system A surgical sponge detection system includes a plurality of surgical sponges (2) having radio frequency identification tags (1) securely attached thereto and a non-optical hand-held reader (40) for detecting the sponges by detecting the tags (... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6976977 | Vacuum setting and indication system for a drainage device A drainage device comprising an improved vacuum regulator assembly is disclosed which includes an adjustable knob for indicating the degree of vacuum being applied to the device from a number of incident viewing angles. Similarly, a vacuum indicator assembly is prov... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955664 | Suction regulator and fluid drainage system A low cost suction regulator is disclosed in conjunction with a fluid drainage system that includes a suction chamber and a collection chamber. The suction regulator is comprised of an atmospheric chamber and a suction chamber separated by a divider. An opening in t... | 10/18/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6875613 | Biological fluid constituent sampling and measurement devices and methods A device for accessing biological fluid, sampling biological fluid constituents and determining the concentration of at least one target constituent within the accessed biological fluid is provided. The device has at least one micro-piercing member used to penetrate... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6787210 | Absorbent pad for use with urinal An inexpensive and disposable, highly absorbent pad for placement on a floor surface, directly in front of a urinal, for absorbing fluid not deposited within the confines of the urinal which would otherwise drip on the floor. Fluid absorbed by the pad is prevented f... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6590167 | Digital filter for fluid scale A device for weighing fluid includes a scale from which a fluid receptacle is suspended. Oscillations in the weight reading due to the pendulous motion of the receptacle are suppressed by a digital filter selected to have rejection notches at the frequenc... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6582379 | Apparatus and method of measuring the flow of a liquid, in particular urine, from a patient An apparatus for measuring the discharge of a liquid, in particular urine, from a patient. The apparatus includes a measuring container (1), means (H) for applying a first acoustic signal to the liquid-empty part of the measuring container (1), means (H) ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6562297 | pH sensor for indicating the pH of a sample A pH sensor for the visual or optical indication of the pH of a sample. The pH sensor includes a hydrophilic, optionally intrinsically charged or neutral, synthetic membrane and at least one pH indicator dye immobilized thereto, so as to prevent appreciat... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6488669 | Collection cup for an automatic on-site drug testing system A collection cup for a drug testing system includes a central volume and a trough, exterior to the central volume. The trough is configured with a pour spout such that, as fluid is poured from the cup, a controlled volume remains in the trough. The trough... | 12/03/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6426227 | Method for analyzing secreted bodily fluids A method of analysis of vaginal secretions collected in an absorbent pad is disclosed. The method is effected by implementing the steps of (a) using an absorbent pad for collecting the vaginal secretions, the absorbent pad including an inner membrane for ... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6391009 | Disposable pleural aspiration device An improved drainage apparatus for use in pleural aspiration of patients during thoracic surgery. The Apparatus includes three tubes mounted in parallel and connected to one another. A first tube acts as a vacuum input tube; the second tube is a flow moni... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6375897 | Urine collection cup A urine collection cup device is provided including a clear plastic cup, a reagent strip disposed against an inner surface of the cup and adhered thereto by means of a plastic laminate or adhesive member. An aperture is provided in the adhesive member on ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6372182 | Integrated body fluid collection and analysis device with sample transfer component A single, integrated device in which a body fluid (e.g., blood) of a human or animal can be both collected and analyzed easily and without risk of contamination is disclosed. The collection portion and analysis portion of the device are permanently joined... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6371947 | Disposable thoracic drainage device connectable to an aspiration unit A disposable thoracic drainage device connectable to an aspiration unit, comprising a container body internally forming at least one chamber for collecting the drainage liquid which is connected to an inlet for connection to a patient and to a water-head ... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6238907 | Container for storing and examining placentas A container for examination and storage of a placenta includes a bottom wall, at least one substantially upright side wall joined to the bottom wall to define an interior and an open top. The side walls and/or the bottom wall have indicia thereon adapted ... | 05/29/2001 |
