Bodily secretion collector

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bodily secretion collector and, more specifically, to a bodily secretion collector which not only can prevent urinary tract infection and diaper dermatitis, but can also maintain a good hygiene situation by preventing collected secretions from coming into contact with the skin, and can stably collect even a large amount of secretions discharged from the human body. To this end, the bodily secretion collector of the present invention comprises: a support frame fixed to the human body; a collection member coupled to the support frame to collect secretions discharged from the human body; and a storage unit for storing the secretions collected from the collection member, wherein the collection member consists of a male collection member and a female collection member and is selectively coupled to the support frame.

Description

human secretion collector

[0001] The present invention relates to a human secretion collector, and more particularly, to a human secretion collector that can prevent urethral infections and diaper dermatitis, maintain a good sanitary condition by preventing collected secretions from coming into contact with the skin, and stably collect a large amount of secretions discharged from the human body.

[0002] In general, among patients who are seriously ill or seriously injured and hospitalized in hospitals, the critically ill patients who cannot move around on their own are connected to a urine collection bag so that they can urinate while lying in bed without having to go to the bathroom.

[0003] Methods for collecting urine include absorbing urine discharged from the body into fiber, storing it in a container, and inserting a urethral tube into the body to collect urine.

[0004] Among these, disposable absorbent products are currently widely used in a variety of applications, including diapers and training pants for infants and children, feminine hygiene products such as sanitary napkins or tampons, adult incontinence products, and health care products.

[0005] These typical disposable absorbent articles typically include a top sheet, a back sheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the back sheet and the top sheet, and may also include a fastening system to secure the article to the wearer.

[0006] However, the absorbent collector is supported by wrapping around the waist to secure it to the body, so it requires a change of posture, such as lifting the buttocks, to be replaced, which is not only labor-intensive, but also has problems such as leakage of secretions, limited storage capacity, and skin ventilation, so it must be replaced frequently.

[0007] Also, absorbent collectors such as diapers can easily cause rashes on the inner thighs, genitals, and buttocks due to friction between the diaper and the skin. This suggests that friction damages the stratum corneum of the epidermis (the skin is composed of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat layers, and the stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis), and chafing promotes skin damage due to friction as the stratum corneum becomes hydrated due to excessive moisture. In other words, chafing increases skin permeability, making it more sensitive to various irritants.

[0008] Moreover, urine breakdown products raise the pH (hydrogen ion concentration index) of the skin, which is normally slightly acidic, (becoming alkaline), and as a result, the skin becomes more sensitive to irritants, which increases the discomfort of the wearer.

[0009] And, there is a technology described in Korean Utility Model No. 20-0486331 for a method of inserting a urethra into the human body, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and its technical features include a main body (51) made of a vinyl pack so that all sides are sealed and there is a certain volume inside to collect and store urine, a urine inlet hose (52) is connected and installed on one side of the upper portion of the main body (51), and a handle hole of a certain size is penetrated through the upper center of the main body (51), a main body fixing member having a fixing member (82) formed on the upper portion of the main body (51) on both left and right sides of the handle hole so that the main body (51) can be easily installed or dismantled on a bed where a patient stays, and a coupling member (84) that is easily coupled or separated from the fixing member (82) at the end of a strip extended by a certain length while one end is fixed to the upper portion of the main body (51), and a lower portion of the main body (51) has a round portion (57) whose center protrudes outward. The main body (51) is formed, and on one side of the main body (51) where the round part (57) ends, a urine discharge port (70) for discharging urine collected inside the main body (51) is provided, and the structure is formed to be openable and closable by a lid (75), and on the other side of the main body (51) opposite the urine discharge port (70), a handle portion (60) is formed with a certain length to facilitate gripping of the main body (51).

[0010] However, although the technology described in Korean Utility Model No. 20-0486331 has the advantage of allowing bedridden critically ill patients with limited mobility to collect urine while lying in bed, the urethra-insertable urine collector has the problem that the skin mucosa may be damaged because the urethra is directly inserted into the urethra, and the urethra is in close contact with the urethra from the outside to the bladder, and external bacteria through the urethra may invade, causing urethral infection.

[0011]

[0012] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a human secretion collector that can easily collect secretions including urine without directly inserting a tube into the urethra, thereby preventing urinary tract infections and diaper skin diseases, and can prevent excessive moisture from accumulating on the skin without the collected secretions coming into contact with the skin, and can improve the sanitary conditions by preventing the collected secretions from flowing back.

[0013] In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a human secretion collector that can stably collect a large amount of secretions by providing a detachable connecting member and a valve to a connecting hose that connects a collection unit for collecting secretions including urine and a storage unit for storing the collected secretions, thereby enabling easy replacement of the storage unit.

[0014]

[0015] The present invention to solve these problems;

[0016] It is characterized by comprising a support frame fixed to the human body, a collection member coupled to the support frame to collect secretions discharged from the human body, and a storage member to store the secretions collected from the collection member.

[0017] Here, the collection member is characterized in that it is composed of a male collection member and a female collection member, and is selectively coupled to the support frame.

[0018] In addition, the male collection member is characterized in that it comprises a hollow collection guide member into which a male penis is inserted, and a fixing band provided on the outside of the collection guide member, and the collection guide member is made of an impermeable polymer membrane.

[0019] At this time, the fixed band is formed in an elastic C-ring shape, and a fastening member that is detachable from a fixed member installed in the support frame is installed on one side of the fixed band.

[0020] Meanwhile, the female collection member comprises a body fixed to the support frame, a first collection part formed to penetrate vertically on one side of the body and to come into contact with the urethra, and a second collection part formed to penetrate vertically on the other side of the body and to be inserted into the labia minora of the vagina, and a collection guide part made of an impermeable polymer membrane is inserted into the through holes formed in the first collection part and the second collection part.

[0021] Here, a flange is formed on the lower outer side of the body, and a fixing groove is formed in the flange into which the inner side of the support frame is inserted.

[0022] At this time, the collection guide member is characterized in that it further includes a backflow prevention member to prevent backflow of the collected secretions.

[0023] In addition, a connecting hose is connected to an end of the collecting guide member, a connecting member is provided at an end of the connecting hose to which the storage unit is detachable, and a valve is provided at the connecting member.

[0024] Here, the support frame is formed in a triangular or trapezoidal shape, and an extension bar is further formed at the bottom to support the hip portion.

[0025] At this time, the entire support frame is characterized in that an adhesive part that is adhered to the wearer's stomach area is further installed.

[0026] And, it is characterized in that it is composed of a hollow collection guide member into which a male penis is inserted, a fixing band provided on the outside of the collection guide member, and a band member formed on the outside of the collection guide member and fixed to the user, and the collection guide member is composed of an impermeable polymer membrane.

[0027] In addition, it is characterized by comprising a hollow collection guide member made of an impermeable polymer membrane, a body provided on the outside of the collection guide member to pressurize one side of the collection guide member to adhere to the inside of the female labia majora, and a band member formed on the outside of the collection guide member to be fixed to the user.

[0028] Here, it is characterized in that a backflow prevention member is installed on the inside of the collection guide member to prevent backflow of collected human secretions.

[0029] At this time, the end of the collection guide member is formed to be folded outward to wrap around the fixing band or body, and an auxiliary fixing band is further provided on the outside of the collection guide member to elastically support the collection guide member inward to prevent the fixing band or body from coming off.

[0030]

[0031] According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, secretions including urine can be easily collected without directly inserting a tube into the urethra, thereby preventing urethral infections and diaper skin diseases. In addition, the collected secretions do not come into contact with the skin, preventing excessive moisture from accumulating on the skin, and the collected secretions do not flow back, thereby improving the sanitary conditions.

[0032] In addition, the present invention has a detachable connecting member and valve provided on a connecting hose connecting a collection unit for collecting secretions including urine and a storage unit for storing the collected secretions, so that the storage unit can be easily replaced, thereby having the effect of stably collecting secretions even if the amount of secretions is large.

[0033] In addition, the present invention forms a collection guide member for collecting secretions using a high molecular compound medical TPU series, and makes contact with skin without pores when worn, thereby minimizing discomfort to the wearer while allowing secretions to be collected for a long time, thereby extending the replacement cycle. In addition, the clip method and skin adhesion method allow for replacement of the collector without changing the posture of the buttocks, so that replacement is easy.

[0034]

[0035] Figure 1 is a front view of a conventional patient urine collection bag.

[0036] Figure 2 is a front view of a conventional patient urine collection bag with the lid open.

[0037] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a support frame of a human secretion collector according to the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a support frame of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a male collection member is installed on a support frame of a human secretion collector according to the present invention.

[0040] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a female collection section of a human secretion collector according to the present invention.

[0041] Figure 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a storage unit is connected to a male collection unit of a human secretion collector according to the present invention.

[0042] Figure 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a storage unit is connected to a female collection unit of a human secretion collector according to the present invention.

[0043] Figure 9 is a conceptual diagram of a state in which a female collection part of a human secretion collector according to the present invention is worn.

[0044] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram of a backflow prevention member of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 11 is a conceptual diagram of a male collection member of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram of a female collection member of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0047]

[0048] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical components in the drawings are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions of identical components will be omitted. It should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in numerous different forms and is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0049]

[0050] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a support frame of a human secretion collector according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a support frame of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a male collection member is installed on a support frame of a human secretion collector according to the present invention, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a female collection member of a human secretion collector according to the present invention, FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a storage member is connected to a male collection member of a human secretion collector according to the present invention, FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a storage member is connected to a female collection member of a human secretion collector according to the present invention, FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a female collection member of a human secretion collector according to the present invention is worn, FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram of a backflow prevention member of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is a conceptual diagram of a male collection member of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a female collection member of a human secretion collector according to another embodiment of the present invention It's a concept map.

[0051]

[0052] The present invention relates to a human body secretion collector, and as shown in FIGS. 3 to 8, the configuration comprises a support frame (100) fixed to the human body, a collection member coupled to the support frame (100) to collect secretions discharged from the human body, and a storage unit (300) to store the secretions collected from the collection member, wherein the collection member is installed to be in contact with a part of the wearer's skin that does not have sweat pores.

[0053] Here, the support frame (100) is formed in a triangular or trapezoidal shape when unfolded, with the upper part being formed with a wide width to support the lower abdomen, and the lower part being formed with a narrow width to fit into the perineum located between the legs, and the side cross-section shape is formed in a 'C' shape so that the entire part comes into contact with the body.

[0054] At this time, the support frame (100) is made of an elastic metal material or synthetic resin material, and a cover member (not shown) made of a cloth material is provided on the outside, and an adhesive material made of silicone or the like is applied to the part of the cover member that comes into contact with the skin, so that when it comes into contact with the body, it not only increases the adhesiveness while preventing damage to the skin, but also provides a soft feel to improve the wearing comfort.

[0055] Therefore, by combining the collection member with the support frame (100), even without inserting a urethral tube into the urethra, secretions including urine can be collected through the collection member by firmly attaching the collection member and then easily stored in the storage unit (300).

[0056] Additionally, as shown in Fig. 4, an extension bar (120) is further formed at the bottom of the support frame (100') formed in a trapezoidal shape to support the wearer's hip area, thereby enabling more secure fixation.

[0057] Here, an adhesive part (140) is further installed on the entire support frame (100, 100'), and an adhesive is applied to one side of the adhesive part (140) to adhere to the lower abdomen of the wearer, so that the support frame (100, 100') is more firmly connected.

[0058] In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the ends of a connecting string (not shown) can be connected to both ends of the extension bar (120) and the front end of the support frame (100'), and the connecting string (not shown) is supported on the wearer's waist, thereby allowing the support frame (100) to be more firmly fixed to the body.

[0059] That is, in the case where the wearer is a bedridden patient who lives lying down, a support frame (100) without an extension bar (120) is used as shown in FIG. 3, and in the case where the wearer is a sedentary patient who lives sitting up, a support frame (100') with an extension bar (120) formed as shown in FIG. 4 is used to fix the collection member, thereby enabling the collection member to be fixed more firmly.

[0060] In addition, the above collection member is composed of a male collection member (210) used by men and a female collection member (220) used by women. Depending on the user, the male collection member (210) and the female collection member (220) are selectively combined with the support frame (100) for use.

[0061] Here, the male collection member (210) is composed of a hollow collection guide member (230) into which a male penis is inserted and a fixing band (212) provided on the outside of the collection guide member (230). The collection guide member (230) is made of an impermeable polymer membrane made of medical TPU material with a thickness of 30 um, so that the collected secretions do not leak to the outside but move to the storage unit (300).

[0062] At this time, the fixed band (212) is formed in a C-ring shape and is made of a material having a predetermined elasticity. On one side of the fixed band (212), a fastening member (214) that is detachable from a fixed member (110) installed on the support frame (100) is installed, so that it can be easily attached and detached.

[0063] Therefore, in the case of men, the thickness of the penis varies depending on the situation, and as described above, the fixed band (212) is formed in the shape of a C-ring made of elastic material, so that excessive pressure can be prevented even if the thickness of the penis increases depending on the situation.

[0064] In addition, although not shown in the drawing, the fixed band (212) may be formed in an O-ring shape using an elastic material. In this case, it may be formed so that the length can be adjusted, so that the length can be appropriately adjusted according to the thickness of the penis.

[0065] At this time, the fixing member (110) is also made of an elastic material, and since the male penis changes not only in thickness but also in length, the position of the fixing band (212) is changed by the elasticity of the fixing member (110) in the process of lengthening, thereby preventing the skin of the penis from being rubbed while maintaining a firmly fixed state.

[0066] Additionally, only one of the above-mentioned fixing members (110) may be provided, or two to three or more may be provided to prevent the position of the collecting member from changing and fix it more stably.

[0067] Here, the fixed band (212) may simply be positioned on the outside of the collection guide member (230), but the end of the collection guide member (230) may be folded outward and then attached by a fusion method, thereby positioning the fixed band (212) therebetween to increase the bonding strength between the collection guide member (230) and the fixed band (212).

[0068] Meanwhile, the female collection member (220) is composed of a body (221) fixed to the support frame (100), a first collection part (222) formed on one side of the body to contact the outside of the urethra and collect urine, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and a second collection part (223) formed on the other side of the body (221) and inserted into the vagina to collect secretions such as menstrual blood.

[0069] Here, the first and second collection parts (222, 223) are formed with penetration holes that penetrate upward and downward to collect urine and other secretions, and the second collection part (223) is formed to protrude upward from the first collection part (222) so that it can be stably inserted into the labia minora of the vagina to prevent menstrual blood, etc. from leaking out.

[0070] At this time, a collection guide member (230) made of an impermeable polymer membrane is inserted into the through-hole formed in the first collection section (222) and the second collection section (223) to move the collected secretions to the storage section (300). As shown in FIG. 8, the end of the collection guide member (230) inserted into the through-hole protrudes from the front end of the through-hole and covers the outside, thereby allowing the secretions to stably move into the inside of the collection guide member (230).

[0071] In this way, the above-mentioned female collection member (220) collects urine and menstrual blood separately, thereby enabling the status of each to be checked, thereby enabling more accurate confirmation of urethral infection.

[0072] Additionally, although not shown in the drawing, a cut portion may be formed on one side of the first collecting portion (222). The female collecting member (220) including the first collecting portion (222) is made of an elastic material so as to press the inner side of the labia minora in an outward direction when worn, thereby fixing it more firmly.

[0073] And, as shown in Fig. 6, a flange (224) is formed on the lower outer side of the body (221) constituting the female collection member (220) so as to be extended laterally, and a fixing groove (225) is formed on the outer surface of the flange (224).

[0074] Here, the inner part of the support frame (100) is inserted into the fixing groove (225), and as described above, the shape of the support frame (100) is formed into a trapezoidal shape with the width becoming narrower as it goes downward, so that the body (221) is firmly fixed.

[0075] Since the collection member composed of the male collection member (210) and the female collection member (220) is formed to be detachable from the support frame (100), the wearer can easily combine and use an appropriate collection member according to the wearer.

[0076] Additionally, the female collection member (220) can separately collect secretions secreted from the vagina, such as urine and menstrual blood, as described above, but can also be formed in a ring shape, such as the fixed band (212) illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 7, to collect all of them using one collection member.

[0077] Meanwhile, the collection guide member (230) is formed in a hollow shape to move the secretions to the storage unit (300), and a backflow prevention member (260) is further provided on one inner side of the collection guide member (230) to prevent backflow of the collected secretions.

[0078] Here, the backflow prevention member (260) can be formed in various known configurations, and as an example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the ends of wings (not shown) formed to slope from the inner edge of the backflow prevention member (260) toward the center are formed to contact each other, thereby preventing secretions flowing inward from flowing back.

[0079] And, the backflow prevention member (260) may be formed in the manner described above, and is formed in a funnel shape with a diameter that becomes narrower as it goes downward as shown in FIG. 10. The upper part of the backflow prevention member (260) is attached to the inner surface of the collection guide member (230), and a hollow protrusion is formed at the lower end of the backflow prevention member (260) so as to protrude downward to prevent backflow.

[0080] At this time, a support band (262) is formed on the outer surface of the protrusion formed at the lower portion of the backflow prevention member (260), and the end of the support band (262) is attached to the inner surface of the collection guide member (230) to prevent the backflow prevention member (260) from being turned over when backflow occurs.

[0081] In addition, a connecting hose (240) is connected to the end of the collecting guide member (230), and a connecting member (250) from which the storage unit (300) is detachably attached is provided at the end of the connecting hose (240).

[0082] At this time, the connecting member (250) is equipped with a valve (252) to control the movement of the secretion, so that when the amount of secretion contained in the storage unit (300) is large, the valve (252) is adjusted to prevent movement, and then the storage unit (300) is replaced, thereby enabling replacement without leakage of the secretion.

[0083] Additionally, although not shown in the drawing, not only can the amount of collected secretions be checked by forming a scale on the surface of the storage unit (300), but also the storage unit (300) is further provided with a leg fixing member (not shown) made of a band or the like for fixing to the user's leg, so that the storage unit (300) can be easily fixed to the wearer.

[0084] Meanwhile, as another embodiment of the present invention, it is directly fixed without using a support frame (100) as in the above-described embodiment. First, looking at the male version, its structure is composed of a hollow collection guide member (230) into which a male penis is inserted, a fixing band (212) provided on the outside of the collection guide member (230), and a band member (270) formed on the outside of the collection guide member (230) and fixed to the user, as shown in FIG. 11.

[0085] Here, in the case of women, it is composed of a hollow collection guide member (230) made of an impermeable polymer membrane, a body (221) provided on the outside of the collection guide member (230) to pressurize the collection guide member (230) so that it adheres to the inside of the female labia majora, and a band member (270) formed on the outside of the collection guide member (230) to be fixed to the user.

[0086] At this time, the band member (270) is formed of the same material as the collection guide member (230), and may be formed in two or more pieces to be fixed to the user's legs or waist, or may be fixed to a belt or waistband worn by the user.

[0087] In addition, a backflow prevention member (260) is installed on the inside of the collection guide member (230) to prevent backflow of the collected human secretions, and its structure is formed in the same manner as the configuration described above.

[0088] Here, a protrusion (264) is further formed at the bottom of the backflow prevention member (260) to more stably prevent the collected human secretions from flowing back.

[0089] At this time, the end of the collection guide member (230) is formed to be folded outward so as to wrap around the fixing band (212) or the body (221), and an auxiliary fixing band (234) is further provided on the outside of the collection guide member (230) to prevent the fixing band (212) or the body (221) from coming off.

[0090] Therefore, by ensuring that the collection guide members (230) are in close contact with each other by the auxiliary fixing band (234), the fixing band (212) or body (221) wrapped by the collection guide member (230) is prevented from being arbitrarily detached, thereby allowing for more secure fixation when fixing using the band member (270).

[0091]

[0092] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the scope of the present invention extends to a range substantially equivalent to the embodiments of the present invention, and various modifications can be implemented by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the invention pertains within a range that does not depart from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A support frame fixed to the human body, A collection member that is connected to the above support frame and collects secretions discharged from the human body, A human secretion collector characterized by comprising a storage unit for storing secretions collected from the above collection member.

2. In paragraph 1, The above collection member is composed of a male collection member and a female collection member, A human secretion collector characterized in that it is selectively coupled to the above support frame.

3. In paragraph 2, The above male collection member comprises a hollow collection guide member into which the male penis is inserted, It is composed of a fixed band provided on the outside of the above collection guide member, A human secretion collector characterized in that the above collection guide member is made of an impermeable polymer membrane.

4. In paragraph 3, The above fixed band is formed in an elastic C-ring shape, A human secretion collector characterized in that a fastening member that is detachable from a fastening member installed on the support frame is installed on one side of the above-mentioned fixed band.

5. In paragraph 2, The above female collection member comprises a body fixed to the support frame, A first collecting section formed to penetrate vertically on one side of the above body and in contact with the urethra It is formed to penetrate the other side of the body and is formed as a second collecting part that is inserted into the inner part of the vagina. A human secretion collector characterized in that a collection guide member made of an impermeable polymer membrane is inserted into the through holes formed in the first collection section and the second collection section.

6. In paragraph 5, A flange is formed on the lower outer side of the above body, A human secretion collector characterized in that a fixing groove is formed in the above flange into which the inner part of the above support frame is inserted.

7. In paragraph 3 or paragraph 5, A human secretion collector characterized in that the above collection guide member further includes a backflow prevention member to prevent backflow of collected secretions.

8. In paragraph 7, A connecting hose is connected to the end of the above collection guide member, The end of the above connecting hose is provided with a connecting member from which the storage unit is detachable, A human secretion collector characterized in that the above connecting member is provided with a valve.

9. In paragraph 1, The above support frame is formed in a triangular or trapezoidal shape, A human secretion collector characterized by having an extension bar formed at the bottom to support the buttocks area.

10. In paragraph 9, A human secretion collector characterized in that an adhesive portion that is adhered to the wearer's stomach area is further installed on the entire above support frame.

11. A hollow collecting guide member into which the male penis is inserted, A fixed band provided on the outside of the above collection guide member, It is made of a band member formed on the outside of the above collection guide member and fixed to the user, A human secretion collector characterized in that the above collection guide member is made of an impermeable polymer membrane.

12. A hollow collecting guide member made of an impermeable polymer membrane, A body provided on the outside of the above collection guide member to pressurize one side of the above collection guide member to adhere to the inside of the female labia majora, A human secretion collector characterized by comprising a band member formed on the outer side of the above collection guide member and fixed to the user.

13. In paragraph 11 or 12, A human secretion collector characterized in that a backflow prevention member is installed on the inside of the above collection guide member to prevent backflow of collected human secretions.

14. In paragraph 11 or 12, The end of the above collection guide member is formed to be folded outward to wrap around the fixed band or body, A human secretion collector characterized in that an auxiliary fixing band is further provided on the outside of the collection guide member to elastically support the collection guide member inward to prevent the fixing band or body from coming off.

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