Self-cleansing portable urine collection device

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-22
BIRBARA PHILIP J +1
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[0009]Embodiments of the present invention provide a self-cleansing portable urine collection device and a method of collecting urine in a self-cleansing portable urine collection device. The ill

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Millions of people worldwide are afflicted with problems of urinary incontinence and the need to urinate in difficult circumstances.
The economic costs and human suffering associated with these distressing conditions are extremely high.
All of these practices, however, have their drawbacks in view of suitable comfort and sanitary practices.
Bedpan positioning is often difficult and urine collection is often not complete.
Diapers are costly, time consuming to attach, and continued usage often leads to skin rashes, chaffing discomfort, and potential infections.
Catherization devices are associated with a host of medical problems, particularly urinary tract infections and urethral erosions.
The pu

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[0023]Referring now to the drawings, illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 is a self-cleansing portable urine collection device 110 in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. In general, the device 110 includes a housing 112 having a bottom support panel 114, opposing side panels 115 and a rear panel 116, a front housing access door 118, and a top cover 119 including a carrying strap 117. In this embodiment, the side panel 115 depicted in FIG. 1 is removable via the latch 113 to provide access to the interior of the housing 112. The device 110 further includes a urine collection receptacle 124, a cleansing container 126 for containing a cleansing solution, and a collection reservoir 130 disposed therein. A vacuum suction pump 142 is disposed within the housing 112 downstream of the reservoir 130 and is configured to transport fluid from the receptacle 124 to the reservoir 130, as described in further detail below with respect to FIG. 3. The housing access door 118 is selectively ...

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A self-cleansing portable urine collection device and method of collecting urine in a self-cleansing portable urine collection device. The collection device includes a housing that houses a urine collection receptacle, a cleansing container, a reservoir, and a vacuum suction pump. The receptacle is movable between a stored position and a use position in which the receptacle is configured to collect urine from a user. The cleansing container is configured to supply a cleansing solution to the receptacle. The reservoir is configured to receive the urine and the cleansing solution collected by the receptacle. A vacuum suction pump is disposed within the housing downstream of the reservoir and is configured to transport the urine and the cleansing solution from the receptacle to the reservoir.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 104,857, filed Apr. 17, 2008, the entirety of which is herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to a urine collection device. More particularly, the invention relates to a self-cleansing portable urine collection device.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Millions of people worldwide are afflicted with problems of urinary incontinence and the need to urinate in difficult circumstances. The economic costs and human suffering associated with these distressing conditions are extremely high. Urine collection devices have been extensively studied in conjunction with bedridden and incontinent individuals. Bedpans, diapers and catherization devices are generally utilized for those confined to beds for reasons of illness and disabilities. All of these practices, however, h...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K11/12
CPCA47K11/12A61G2203/726A61G9/006
Inventor BIRBARA, PHILIP J.WANG, WEI-PING
Owner BIRBARA PHILIP J
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