Drainage port assemblies, fluid collection assemblies and systems including the same

Abstract

An example drainage port assembly includes a collar, a connector configured to rotate relative to the collar, and at least one seal configured to prevent or inhibit fluid flow between the collar and the connector. The collar defines a collar passageway extending through the collar and the connector defines a connector passageway extending through the connector. The collar and connector passageways collectively allow bodily fluids to flow through the drainage port assembly.

Description

DRAINAGE PORT ASSEMBLIES, FLUID COLLECTION ASSEMBLIES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAMECROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 564,696 filed on March 13. 2024; U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 711,445 filed on October 24, 2024; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 711,438 filed on October 24, 2024, the disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein, in its entirety, by this reference.BACKGROUND

[0002] A person or animal may have limited or impaired mobility so typical urination processes are challenging or impossible. For example, a person may experience or have a disability that impairs mobility. A person may have restricted travel conditions such as those experienced by pilots, drivers, and workers in hazardous areas. Additionally, sometimes bodily fluids collection is needed for monitoring purposes or clinical testing.

[0003] Urinary’ catheters, such as a Foley’ catheter, can address some of these circumstances, such as incontinence. Unfortunately, urinary catheters can be uncomfortable, painful, and can lead to complications, such as infections. Additionally, bed pans, which are receptacles used for the toileting of bedridden individuals are sometimes used. However, bedpans can be prone to discomfort, spills, and other hygiene issues.SUMMARY

[0004] Embodiments disclosed herein are related to drainage port assemblies, fluid collection assemblies including the same, and fluid collection systems including the same. In an embodiment, a fluid collection assembly is disclosed. The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber, an opening, and a fluid outlet.The fluid impermeable barrier includes a proximal end region defining the opening and a distal end region defining the fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber and a drainage port assembly. The drainage port assembly includes a collar defining a collar passageway extending through at least a portion of the collar and a connector including an engagement portion attached to the collar and a conduit attachment portion distinct from the engagement portion. The conduit attachment portion is configured to be attached to a conduit. The connector defines a connector passageway extending from the engagement portion to the conduit attachment portion. The connector is configured to rotate relative to the collar. Thedrainage port assembly also includes at least one seal configured to prevent or inhibit fluid flow between the collar and the connector. The drainage port assembly is attached to the distal end region of the fluid impermeable barrier and positioned to have the fluid outlet and the collar passageway aligned to allow bodily fluids received in the chamber to flow out of the chamber through the fluid outlet and into the collar passageway.

[0005] In an embodiment, a drainage port assembly is disclosed. The drainage port assembly includes a collar defining a collar passageway extending through at least a portion of the collar and a connector. The connector includes an engagement portion attached to the collar and a conduit attachment portion distinct from the engagement portion. The conduit attachment portion is configured to be attached to a conduit. The connector defines a connector passageway extending from the engagement portion to the conduit attachment portion. The connector is configured to rotate relative to the collar. The drainage port assembly also includes at least one seal configured to prevent or inhibit fluid flow between the collar and the connector.

[0006] Features from any of the disclosed embodiments may be used in combination with one another, without limitation. In addition, other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art through consideration of the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The drawings illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure, wherein identical reference numerals refer to identical or similar elements or features in different views or embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0008] FIG. 1A is an isometric view- of a fluid collection assembly including a drainage port assembly, according to an embodiment.

[0009] FIG. IB is a cross-sectional view- of the fluid collection assembly taken along plane 1B-1B.

[0010] FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view' of the fluid collection assembly taken along plane 1B-1B with the drainage port assembly omitted.

[0011] FIG. ID is a block diagram of a fluid collection system for fluid collection. according to an embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 2A is an isometric view' of a drainage port assembly, according to an embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the drainage port assembly taken along plane 2B-2B shown in FIG. 2A.

[0014] FIG. 3A is an isometric view of a drainage port assembly, according to an embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the drainage port assembly taken along plane 3B-3B.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a drainage port assembly, according to an embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a drainage port assembly that does not include an annular base, according to an embodiment.

[0018] FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate a cap attached to a drainage port assembly exhibiting different states, according to an embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION.

[0019] Embodiments disclosed herein are related to drainage port assemblies, fluid collection assemblies including the same, and fluid collection systems including the same. An example drainage port assembly includes a collar, a connector configured to rotate relative to the collar, and at least one seal configured to prevent or inhibit fluid flow between the collar and the connector. The collar defines a collar passageway extending through the collar and the connector defines a connector passageway extending through the connector. The collar and connector passageways collectively allow bodily fluids to flow through the drainage port assembly.

[0020] The drainage port assembly may form part of a fluid collection assembly. The fluid collection assembly may include a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber, an opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly may also include at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The drainage port assembly may be attached to the fluid impermeable barrier. For example, the collar may include at least one interfacing surface that is attached to the fluid impermeable barrier. The collar may be positioned on the fluid impermeable barrier such that the collar passageway is aligned with the fluid outlet, thereby allowing bodily fluids received in the chamber to be removed from the chamber through the fluid outlet and through the collar and connector passageways of the drainage port assembly.

[0021] During use, the fluid collection assembly is positioned on an individual such that the opening of the fluid impermeable barrier is positioned adjacent to a urethral opening of an individual (e.g, a female urethral opening or the urethral opening of a buried penis) or have a penis at least partially received through the opening and into the chamber. After the fluid collection assembly is positioned, the individual may dischargeone or more bodily fluids (e g., urine, sweat, menstrual fluids, etc.) and the bodily fluids may be received into the chamber. The bodily fluids received in the chamber may be received by the porous material and may flow generally towards the fluid outlet. Bodily fluids that reach the fluid outlet may flow out of the chamber through the fluid outlet and into the collar and connector passageways of the drainage port assembly. The drainage port assembly may be connected to a conduit such that the bodily fluids that flow through the drainage port assembly enter the conduit and flow away from the fluid collection assembly through the conduit. In an embodiment, a vacuum may be applied to the chamber using a vacuum source that is in fluid communication with the chamber via the conduit and the drainage port assembly. The vacuum source may facilitate moving the bodily fluids towards the fluid outlet and pulling the bodily fluids into the conduit via the fluid outlet and the collar and connector passageways of the drainage port assembly. The vacuum may also pull the bodily fluids received into the conduit into a fluid storage container.

[0022] The drainage port assemblies disclosed herein are an improvement over conventional fluid outlets of conventional fluid collection assemblies. For example, at least some conventional fluid collection assemblies either include a conduit directly attached to a fluid impermeable material thereof or to a rigid structure attached to the fluid impermeable material. In such an example, the conduits extend from the conventional fluid collection assemblies in a fixed direction relative to the conventional fluid collection assemblies. For instance, during use, the fixed direction that the conduits extend from the conventional fluid collection assemblies may be towards the feet of the individual. The conduit may extend from the fluid collection assembly to a vacuum source and / or a fluid storage container. The conduit may need to have one or more bends formed therein for the conduit to reach the vacuum source and / or the fluid storage container. The fixed direction that the conduits extend from the conventional fluid collection assemblies may prevent the conduit from extending to the vacuum source and / or the fluid storage container in a direct path without forming one or more bends therein and. instead, may necessitate forming one or more tight or otherwise disadvantageous bends in the conduit for the conduit to reach the vacuum source and / or the fluid storage container. Such tight or otherwise disadvantageous bends in the conduit may cause the conduit to kink which, in turn, impedes removal of bodily fluids from the conventional fluid collection assemblies and increases the likelihood that the conventional fluid collection assemblies leak.

[0023] Further, the conduit may move during use of the fluid collection assembly, such as when the individual moves. For example, the conduit may be initially arranged such that there are no kinks in the conduit. However, movement of the individual after initially arranging the conduit may cause the conduit to kink, especially since the fixed direction that the conduit extends from the conventional fluid collection assemblies minimizes the ability for the conduit to accommodate such movement without kinking. Also, the inability of the conduit to accommodate movement of the individual may also cause the conventional fluid collection assemblies to at least one of pull on the individual or cause the conventional fluid collection assemblies to twist, kink, or otherwise deform in a manner that may impede flow of the bodily fluids in the conventional fluid collection assemblies towards the fluid outlet.

[0024] The drainage port assemblies disclosed herein are an improvement over such fluid collection assemblies since, as previously discussed, the connector of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein can rotate relative to the collar. The rotation of the connector relative to the collar allows the conduit to extend from the fluid collection assembly generally directly towards the fluid storage container and / or the vacuum source or may prevent or decrease the likelihood that the conduit needs to form tight or otherwise disadvantageous bends to reach the fluid storage container and / or the vacuum source. As such, the rotation of the connector relative to the collar decreases the likelihood that the conduit kinks form in the conduit. Also, the rotation of the connector relative to the collar allows the conduit to better accommodate movement of the individual without kinking the conduit, minimizes pulling on the individual, or twisting, kinking, or otherwise deforming the fluid collection assembly.

[0025] The drainage port assemblies disclosed herein and the fluid collection assemblies including such drainage port assemblies may be an improvement over conventional fluid collection assemblies for other reasons, as discussed in more detail below.

[0026] FIG. 1A is an isometric view of a fluid collection assembly 100 including a drainage port assembly 144. according to an embodiment. FIG. IB is a cross-sectional view of the fluid collection assembly 100 taken along plane 1B-1B. FIG. 1C is a cross- sectional view of the fluid collection assembly 100 taken along plane 1B-1B with the drainage port assembly 144 omitted. The fluid collection assembly 100 is an example of a male fluid collection assembly, though in some embodiments the fluid collection assembly 100 may be used to receive bodily fluids from a female urethral opening. Thefluid collection assembly 100 includes a sheath 102 and a base 104. The base 104 is configured to be attached (e.g, permanently attached to or configured to be permanently attached) to the sheath 102. The base 104 is also configured to be attached to the region about the urethral opening (e.g., penis) of the individual.

[0027] The sheath 102 includes a fluid impermeable barrier 106. The fluid impermeable barrier 106 at least partially defines a chamber 112 (e.g., interior region) and an opening 114. For example, the interior surface(s) of the fluid impermeable barrier 106 at least partially defines the chamber 112 within the fluid collection assembly 100. The fluid impermeable barrier 106 temporarily stores the bodily fluids in the chamber 112. The fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be formed of any suitable fluid impermeable material(s). such as a fluid impermeable polymer (e.g, silicone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, neoprene, a polycarbonate, etc.), a metal film, natural rubber, another suitable material, any other fluid impermeable material disclosed herein, or combinations thereof. As such, the fluid impermeable barrier 106 substantially prevents the bodily fluids from passing through the fluid impermeable barrier 106. In an example, the fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be air permeable and fluid impermeable. In such an example, the fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be formed of a hydrophobic material that defines a plurality of pores. At least one or more portions of at least an outer surface of the fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be formed from a soft and / or smooth material, thereby reducing chaffing. In an embodiment, the fluid impermeable barrier 106 may include one or more vacuum relief openings 137 that include a hole extending through the fluid impermeable barrier 106 and a water-impermeable, air permeable membrane covering the hole. In an embodiment, the fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be relatively rigid. That is, the fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be able to generally maintain a selected shape thereof (e.g, a generally planar or three-dimensional shape) when unsupported.

[0028] The fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be at least partially formed from a top panel 122 and a bottom panel 124. The top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124 may be attached or integrally formed together (e.g, exhibits single piece construction, such as when the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124 form a tubular structure or a folded sheet). In an embodiment, as illustrated, the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124 are distinct sheets. The fluid impermeable barrier 106 also defines a chamber 112 between the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124. an opening 114 at a proximal end region 108of the sheath 102, and a fluid outlet 116 at a distal end region 110 of the sheath 102. The sheath 102 also includes at least one porous material 118 disposed in the chamber 112.

[0029] The inner surface(s) of the fluid impermeable barrier 106 (e.g., inner surfaces of the top and bottom panels 122, 124) at least partially defines the chamber 112 within the fluid collection assembly 100. The fluid impermeable barrier 106 temporarily stores the bodily fluids in the chamber 112. The fluid impermeable barrier 106 may be formed from any of the fluid impermeable materials disclosed herein. As such, the fluid impermeable barrier 106 substantially prevents the bodily fluids from passing through the fluid impermeable barrier 106.

[0030] In an embodiment, at least one of the top panel 122 or the bottom panel 124 is formed from an at least partially transparent fluid impermeable material, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, or polyvinyl chloride. Forming at least one of the top panel 122 or the bottom panel 124 from an at least partially transparent fluid impermeable material allows a person (e.g., medical practitioner) to examine the penis. In some embodiments, both the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124 are formed from at least partially transparent fluid impermeable material. Selecting at least one of the top panel 122 or the bottom panel 124 to be formed from an at least partially transparent impermeable material allows the penis to be examined without detaching the entire fluid collection assembly 100 from the region about the penis. For example, the chamber 112 may include a penis receiving area 130 that is configured to receive the penis of the individual when the penis extends into the chamber 1 12. The penis receiving area 130 may be defined by at least the porous material 118 and at least a portion of the at least partially transparent material of the top panel 122 and / or the bottom panel 124. In other words, the porous material 118 is positioned in the chamber 112 such that the porous material 118 is not positioned between the penis and at least a portion of the transparent portion of the top panel 122 and / or bottom panel 124 when the penis is inserted into the chamber 112 through the opening 114. The porous material 118 is generally not transparent and, thus, the portion of the at least partially transparent material of the top panel 122 and / or the bottom panel 124 that defines the penis receiving area 130 forms a window which allows the person to view into the penis receiving area 130 and examine the penis.

[0031] The opening 114 defined by the fluid impermeable barrier 106 provides an ingress route for bodily fluids to enter the chamber 112 when the penis is a buried penis and allow the penis to enter the chamber 112 (e.g., the penis receiving area 130) when thepenis is not buried. The opening 114 may be defined by the fluid impermeable barrier 106 (e.g., an inner edge of the fluid impermeable barrier 106). For example, the opening 114 is formed in and extends through the fluid impermeable barrier 106 thereby enabling bodily fluids to enter the chamber 112 from outside of the fluid collection assembly 100.

[0032] The fluid impermeable barrier 106 defines the fluid outlet 116 (shown in FIG.1C). The fluid outlet 116 is a hole formed in the fluid impermeable barrier 106. The fluid outlet 116 may be formed at or near the distal end region 110 of the fluid impermeable barrier 106. The drainage port assembly 144 may be attached to the portions of the fluid impermeable barrier 106 that define the fluid outlet 116. The drainage port assembly 144 may include any of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein. The drainage port assembly 144 may be attached to the fluid impermeable barrier 106 using any suitable technique. In an example, the portions of the fluid impermeable barrier 106 defining the fluid outlet 116 may be positioned (e.g., sandwiched) between a collar 145 and the annular base 147. That said, the portions of the fluid impermeable barrier 106 defining the fluid outlet 116 may be attached to the drainage port assembly 144 using other attachment techniques, such as an adhesive, welding, or sewing. The fluid outlet 116 may be aligned with the passageways of the drainage port assembly 144 such that bodily fluids may flow out of the chamber 112 through the fluid outlet 116 and the passageways of the drainage port assembly 144.

[0033] As previously discussed, the sheath 102 includes at least one porous material1 18 disclosed in the chamber 112. The porous material 1 18 may direct the bodily fluids to one or more selected regions of the chamber 112, such as away from the penis and towards the fluid outlet 116. The porous material 118 may be formed from any of the porous materials disclosed herein. In an example, the porous material 118 may be formed from a single layer, two layers (e.g, a fluid permeable membrane extending across the opening 114 and a fluid permeable support since the fluid permeable membrane may be formed from a relatively foldable, flimsy, or otherwise easily deformable material), or three or more layers. In an example, the porous material 118 may be formed from a nonwoven material or a woven material (e.g.. spun nylon fibers). In an example, the porous material 118 may include at least one material exhibiting substantially no absorption, or at least one absorbent or adsorbent material.

[0034] In an embodiment, the porous material 118 may be configured to wick any bodily fluids away from the opening 114, thereby preventing the bodily fluids from escaping the chamber 112. The permeable properties referred to herein may be wicking,capillary action, diffusion, or other similar properties or processes, and are referred to herein as “permeable'’ and / or “wi eking.” Such “wi eking” and / or “permeable” properties may not include absorption of the bodily fluids into at least a portion of the porous material 118, such as not including adsorption of the bodily fluids into the fluid permeable support. Put another way, substantially no absorption or solubility of the bodily fluids into the material may take place after the material is exposed to the bodily fluids and removed from the bodily fluids for a time. While no absorption or solubility is desired, the term “substantially no absorption” may allow for nominal amounts of absorption and / or solubility of the bodily fluids into the porous material 118 (<?.g., absorbency), such as less than about 30 wt% of the dry weight of the porous material 118, less than about 10 wt%, less than about 10 wt%, less than about 7 wt%, less than about 5 wt%, less than about 3 wt%, less than about 2 wt%, less than about 1 wt%, or less than about 0.5 wt% of the dry weight of the porous material 118. The porous material 118 may also wick the bodily fluids generally tow ards an interior of the chamber 112, as discussed in more detail below. In an embodiment, the porous material 118 may include at least one absorbent or adsorbent material.

[0035] In some examples, the fluid permeable membrane may be optional. For example, the porous material 118 may include only the fluid permeable support. In some examples, the fluid permeable support may be optionally omitted from the fluid collection assembly 100. For example, the porous material 118 may only include the fluid permeable membrane.

[0036] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the porous material 118 (e.g., one or more of the fluid permeable membrane or, more preferably, the fluid permeable support) may be hydrophobic. The porous material 118 may be hydrophobic when the porous material 118 exhibits a contact angle with water (a major constituent of bodily fluids) that is greater than about 90°, such as in ranges of about 90° to about 120°, about 105° to about 135°, about 120° to about 150°, about 135° to about 175°, or about 150° to about 180°. The hydrophobicity of the porous material 118 may limit absorption, adsorption, and solubility of the bodily fluids in the porous material 118 thereby decreasing the volume of bodily fluids held in the porous material 1 18. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the porous material 118 is hydrophobic or hydrophilic. In an embodiment, the fluid permeable support is more hydrophobic (e.g., exhibits a larger contact angle with water) than the fluid permeable membrane. The lower hydrophobicity of the fluid permeable membrane may help the porous material 118 receive the bodily fluids from theurethral opening while the hydrophobicity of the fluid permeable support limits the bodily fluids that are retained in the porous material 118.

[0037] In an embodiment, the porous material 118 may include the fluid permeable membrane disposed in the chamber 112. The fluid permeable membrane may be positioned to at least extend across at least a portion (e.g, all) of the opening 114. The fluid permeable membrane may be composed to wick the bodily fluids away from the opening 114. thereby preventing the bodily fluids from escaping the chamber 112.

[0038] In an embodiment, the fluid permeable membrane may include any material that may wick the bodily fluids. For example, the fluid permeable membrane may include fabric, such as a gauze (e.g., a silk, linen, or cotton gauze), another soft fabric, another smooth fabric, a nonwoven material, or any of the other porous materials disclosed herein. Forming the fluid permeable membrane from gauze, soft fabric, and / or smooth fabric may reduce chaffing caused by the fluid collection assembly 100.

[0039] The fluid collection assembly 100 may include the fluid permeable support disposed in the chamber 112. The fluid permeable support is configured to support the fluid permeable membrane, since the fluid permeable membrane may be formed from a relatively foldable, flimsy, or otherwise easily deformable material. For example, the fluid permeable support may be positioned such that the fluid permeable membrane is disposed between the fluid permeable support and the fluid impermeable barrier 106. As such, the fluid permeable support may support and maintain the position of the fluid permeable membrane. The fluid permeable support may include any material that may wick, absorb, adsorb, or otherwise allow fluid transport of the bodily fluids, such as any of the fluid permeable membrane materials disclosed herein above. For example, the fluid permeable membrane material(s) may be utilized in a more dense or rigid form than in the fluid permeable membrane when used as the fluid permeable support. The fluid permeable support may be formed from any fluid permeable material that is less deformable than the fluid permeable membrane. For example, the fluid permeable support may include a porous polymer (e.g.. nylon, polyester, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.) structure or an open cell foam, such as spun nylon fiber. In some examples, the fluid permeable support may include a nonwoven material. In some examples, the fluid permeable support may be formed from a natural material, such as cotton, wool, silk, or combinations thereof. In such examples, the material may have a coating to prevent or limit absorption of fluid into the material, such as a water repellentcoating. In some examples, the fluid permeable support may be formed from fabric, felt, gauze, or combinations thereof.

[0040] In a particular example, the fluid permeable membrane may include first layer and a second layer. The first layer may be positioned to generally receive bodily fluid before the second layer. The first layer may include hydrophilic polypropylene or hydrophilic polyethylene (e.g, polypropylene or polyethylene including a polyethylene glycol fatty acid ester surfactant or otherwise treated to be hydrophilic) and the second layer may include bamboo. In such an example, the first layer and the second layer may have a synergistic effect that allows the first layer to quickly receive bodily fluids therein, move the bodily fluids from the first layer into the second layer, and maintain the first layer relatively dry. For instance, the hydrophilicity of the first layer allows the first layer to quickly receive bodily fluids, such as to initially receive bodily fluids that are discharged from the urethral opening of the individual. However, the bamboo second layer may exhibit a hydrophilicity that is greater than (z.e., exhibits a contact angle with water that is less than) the first layer. The greater hydrophilicity of the bamboo second layer pulls bodily fluids from the first layer and into the second layer, thereby facilitating quick transfer of bodily fluids from the first layer to the second layer. The greater hydrophilicity of the bamboo second layer also helps dry the first layer since the hydrophilic pull from the bamboo second layer removes most of the bodily fluids from the first layer. The dry first layer minimizes discomfort caused by using a fluid collection assembly including the porous material, minimizes skin degradation caused by the bodily fluids, and allows the fluid collection assembly including the porous material to be used for longer periods of time (e.g.. greater than 24 hours). In this particular example, the first layer and the second layer may be positioned adjacent to a polyethylene terephthalate ("PET ") fluid permeable support since the bamboo second layer is able to transfer bodily fluids quickly and effectively into the PET fluid permeable support thereby preventing the first and second layers from becoming saturated with bodily fluids. Further, the PET fluid permeable support is able to quickly move substantially all of the bodily fluids towards a fluid outlet such that the PET fluid permeable support is substantially dry a short period of time after receiving the bodily fluids. The dry PET fluid permeable support facilitates drying of the particular first and second layers of this example. It is noted that the PET fluid permeable support may include a nonwoven material and, more particularly a vertical lapped nonwoven material, since such nonwoven materials facilitate drawing fluids into the PET fluid permeable support from the bamboo secondlayer and improve flow of the bodily fluids in the PET fluid permeable support towards the fluid outlet thereby facilitating drying of the porous material 118. That said, the first layer and / or the second layer may include porous materials other than hydrophilic polypropylene / poly ethylene and bamboo, respectively, as discussed in more detail herein. Further, the first layer and / or the second layer may be used with an inner fluid permeable support other than PET, as discussed in more detail herein.

[0041] Other examples of the porous material 118 are disclosed in PCT International Application No. PCT / US2022 / 011281 filed on January 5, 2022, PCT International Application No. PCT / US2022 / 042719 filed on September 7, 2022, PCT International Application No. PCT / US2022 / 042725 filed on September 7, 2022, U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application No. 63 / 241,564 filed on September 8, 2021, PCT International Application No. PCT / US2022 / 015418 filed on February 7, 2022, PCT International Application No. PCT / US2022 / 015420 filed on February 7, 2022, and PCT Patent Application No. PCT / US2021 / 039866 filed on June 30, 2021, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein, in their entireties, by this reference.

[0042] In an embodiment, the porous material 118 may be a sheet. Forming the porous material 118 as a sheet may facilitate the manufacturing of the fluid collection assembly 100. For example, forming the porous material 118 as a sheet allows the top panel 122, the bottom panel 124, and the porous material 118 to each be sheets. During the manufacturing of the fluid collection assembly 100, the top panel 122, the bottom panel 124, and the porous material 118 may be stacked and then attached to each other in the same manufacturing step. For instance, the porous material 118 may exhibit a shape that is the same size or, more preferably, slightly smaller than the size of the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124. As such, attaching the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124 together along the outer edges thereof may also attach the porous material 118 to the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124. The porous material 118 may be slightly smaller than the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124 such that the top panel 122 and / or the bottom panel 124 extend around the porous material 118 such that the porous material 118 does not form a passageway through the fluid impermeable barrier 106 through which the bodily fluids may leak. Also, attaching the porous material 118 to the top panel122 and / or the bottom panel 124 may prevent the porous material 118 from significantly moving in the chamber 112, such as preventing the porous material 118 from bunching together near the fluid outlet 116. In an example, the porous material 118 may be attached to the top panel 122 or the bottom panel 124 (e.g, via an adhesive) before orafter attaching the top panel 122 to the bottom panel 124. In an example, the porous material 118 may merely be disposed in the chamber 112 without attaching the porous material 118 to at least one of the top panel 122 or the bottom panel 124. In an embodiment, the porous material 118 may exhibit shapes other than a sheet, such as a hollow generally cylindrical shape. In an embodiment, the porous material 118 may include a passageway extending therethrough that allows a non-buried penis to extend through the porous material 118 when the penis receiving area 130 is between the porous material 118 and the top panel 122.

[0043] Generally, the sheath 102 is substantially flat when the penis is not in the penis receiving area 130 and the sheath 102 is resting on a flat surface. The sheath 102 is substantially flat because the fluid impermeable barrier 106 is formed from the top panel 122 and the bottom panel 124 instead of a generally tubular fluid impermeable barrier. Further, as previously discussed, the porous material 118 may be a sheet, which also causes the sheath 102 to be substantially flat. The sheath 102 may also be substantially flat because the fluid collection assembly 100 may not include relatively rigid rings or caps that exhibit a rigidity that is greater than the portions of the fluid impermeable barrier 106 thereabout, since such rings and caps may inhibit the sheath 102 being substantially flat. It is noted that the sheath 102 is described as being substantially flat because at least one of the porous material 118 may cause a slight bulge to form in the sheath 102 depending on the thickness of the porous material 118. the fluid outlet 116 and / or conduit 142 may cause a bulge thereabout, or the base 104 may pull on portions of the sheath 102 thereabout. It is also noted that the sheath 102 may also be compliant and, as such, the sheath 102 may not be substantially flat during use since, during use, the sheath 102 may rest on a non-flat surface (e.g, may rest on the testicles, the perineum, and / or between the thighs) and the sheath 102 may conform to the surface of these shapes.

[0044] The ability of the sheath 102 to be substantially flat when the penis is not in the penis receiving area 130 and the sheath 102 is resting on a flat surface allows the fluid collection assembly 100 to be used with a buried and a non-buried penis. For example. when the fluid collection assembly 100 is being used with a buried penis, the penis does not extend into the penis receiving area 130 which causes the sheath 102 to lie relatively flat across the aperture 120 of the base 104. When the sheath 102 lies relatively flat across the aperture 120, the porous material 118 extends across the opening 114 and the aperture 120 and is in close proximity to the buried penis. As such, the porous material118 prevents or inhibits pooling of bodily fluids discharged from the buried penis against the skin of the individual since the porous material 118 will receive and remove at least a significant portion of the bodily fluids that would otherwise pool against the skin of the individual. Thus, the skin of the individual remains dry thereby improving comfort of using the fluid collection assembly 100 and preventing skin degradation. However, unlike other conventional fluid collection assemblies that are configured to be used with buried penises, the fluid collection assembly 100 may still be used with a non-buried penis since the non-buried penis can still be received into the penis receiving area 130, even when the penis is fully erect. Additionally, the ability of the sheath 102 to be substantially flat allows the fluid collection assembly 100 to be used more discretely than if the sheath 102 was not substantially flat, thereby avoiding possibly embarrassing scenarios.

[0045] When the sheath 102 is substantially flat, the porous material 118 occupies substantially all of the chamber 112 and the penis receiving area 130 is collapsed (shown as being non-collapsed in FIGS. IB and 1C for illustrative purposes to show7the penis receiving area 130). In other words, the sheath 102 may not define a region that is constantly unoccupied by the porous material 118. When the porous material 118 occupies substantially all of the chamber 112, the bodily fluids discharged into the chamber 112 are unlikely to pool for significant periods of time since pooling of the bodily fluids may cause sanitation issues, cause an odor, and / or may cause the skin of the individual to remain in contact with the bodily fluids, which may cause discomfort and skin degradation.

[0046] As previously discussed, the top panel 122, the bottom panel 124, and the porous material 118 may be selected to be relatively flexible. The top panel 122, the bottom panel 124, and the porous material 118 are relatively flexible when the top panel 122, the bottom panel 124, and the porous material 118, respectively, are unable to maintain their shape when unsupported. The flexibility of the top panel 122, the bottom panel 124, and the porous material 118 may allow7the sheath 102 to be substantially flat, as discussed above. The flexibility of the top panel 122, the bottom panel 124, and the porous material 118 may also allow the sheath 102 to conform to the shape of the penis even when the size and shape of the penis changes (e.g., becomes erect) and to minimize any unoccupied spaces in the chamber 112 in which bodily fluids may pool.

[0047] In an example, at least the top panel 122 may be relatively rigid. The top panel 122 is relatively rigid when the top panel 122 maintains a shape thereof when a vacuum applied to the chamber 112. The vacuum applied to the chamber 112 may be (in eitherabsolute or gauge) about 40 kPa or less, about 30 kPa or less, about 20 kPa or less, or about 5 kPa to about 15 kPa. The relative rigidity of the top panel 122 prevents the collapse of the top panel 122 during use. For example, at least some conventional male fluid collection assemblies are formed from non-rigid panel(s) (e.g., flimsy and compliant panel(s)). When a vacuum is applied to the conventional male fluid collection assemblies, air in the conventional fluid collection assemblies is removed and the non- rigid panel(s) collapse. The collapsed panels may cover the urethral opening of the penis thereby preventing or at least inhibiting the individual from discharging urine into the conventional male fluid collection assemblies. However, unlike the conventional male fluid collection assemblies, the relatively rigid top panel 122 is unlikely to collapse when a vacuum is applied to the chamber 112. When the top panel 122 defines a portion of the penis receiving area 130, the relative rigidity of the top panel 122 prevents the top panel 122 from covering the urethral opening of the penis.

[0048] It is noted that the relatively rigid top panel 122 may still be flexible and soft thereby allowing the fluid collection assembly 100 to be comfortable to use. For example, the fluid collection assembly 100 is configured to rest on top of the thighs of the individual during use. However, the relatively rigid top panel 122 may still be able to allow the fluid collection assembly 100 to fall between the thighs of the individual when the individual opens the individual’s thighs thereby preventing uncomfortable pulling on the area about the penis if the fluid collection assembly 100 was not flexible. Further, the relatively rigid top panel 122 may easily collapse if the individual closed the individual’s thighs after the fluid collection assembly 100 fell between the thigs to prevent the top panel 122 from uncomfortably pressing into the thighs of the individual.

[0049] The top panel 122 may be relatively rigid because the top panel 122 has one or more three-dimensional structures formed therein. The three-dimensional structures may be formed in the top panel 122, for example, using a thermoforming technique since thermosetting is able to form the three-dimensional structures quickly, cheaply, and efficiently. The three-dimensional structures may resist bending of which, in turn, increases the rigidity of the top panel 122. The three-dimensional structures may include. for example, a bulge, one or more reinforcement structures, one or more fold lines, any other suitable three-dimensional structure, or combinations thereof. It is noted that the three-dimensional structures may be formed using other techniques, such as by selectively varying a thickness of the top panel 122. adding a material to the top panel 122, or via any other suitable technique.

[0050] As previously discussed, the fluid collection assembly 100 includes a base 104 that is configured to be attached to the sheath 102. For example, the base 104 is configured to be permanently attached to the sheath 102. The base 104 is configured to be permanently attached to the sheath 102 when, for example, when the fluid collection assembly 100 is provided with the base 104 permanently attached to the sheath 102 or the base 104 is provided without being permanently attached to the sheath 102 but is configured to be permanently attached to the sheath 102 at some point in the future. Permanently attached means that the sheath 102 cannot be detached from the base 104 without damaging at least one of the sheath 102 or the base 104, using a blade to separate the sheath 102 from the base 104, and / or using chemicals to dissolve the adhesive that attaches the sheath 102 to the base 104. The base 104 may be permanently attached to the sheath 102 using an adhesive, sewing, heat sealing, RF welding, or US welding. In an embodiment, the base 104 is configured to be reversibly attached to the sheath 102. In an embodiment, the base 104 is integrally formed with the sheath 102.

[0051] The base 104 includes an aperture 120. The base 104 is permanently attached to the distal end region 110 of the sheath 102 such that the aperture 120 is aligned with the opening 114.

[0052] The base 104 is sized, shaped, and made of a material to be coupled to the skin that surrounds the penis (e.g., mons pubis, thighs, testicles, and / or perineum) and have the penis disposed therethrough. For example, the base 104 may define an aperture 120 configured to have the penis positioned therethrough. In an example, the base 104 may exhibit the general shape or contours of the skin surface that the base 104 is configured to be coupled with. The base 104 may be flexible, thereby allowing the base 104 to conform to any shape of the skin surface and mitigate the base 104 pulling on the skin surface. The base 104 may extend laterally past the sheath 102 thereby increasing the surface area of the skin of the individual to which the fluid collection assembly 100 may be attached compared to a substantially similar fluid collection assembly 100 that did not include a base.

[0053] As previously discussed, the fluid collection assembly 100 includes the conduit 142. The inlet of the conduit 142 may be located near the distal end region 1 10 of the sheath 102 which is expected to be the gravimetrically low point of the chamber 112 when worn by an individual. Locating the inlet at or near the distal end region 110 of the sheath 102 enables the conduit 142 to receive more of the bodily fluids than if the inlet ofthe conduit 142 was located elsewhere and reduces the likelihood of pooling (e.g., polling of the bodily fluids may cause microbe growth and foul odors).

[0054] It is noted that the fluid collection assembly 100 is merely one example of a fluid collection assembly that may include any of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein. Other examples of fluid collection assemblies that may include any of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 10,973,678 filed on June 2. 2017, U.S. Patent No. 10,390.989 filed on September 8, 2016, U.S. Patent No. 10,226,376 filed on June 3, 2017, PCT Patent Application No. PCT / US2021 / 039866 filed on June 30, 2021, U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 433,773 filed on June 6, 2019, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63,564,696 filed on March 13, 2024, and U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 683,428 filed on August 15, 2024. the disclosure of each of which is incorporated herein, in its entirety, by this reference.

[0055] FIG. ID is a block diagram of a fluid collection system 192 for fluid collection, according to an embodiment. The fluid collection system 192 includes a fluid collection assembly 100, a fluid storage container 180, and a vacuum source 182. The fluid collection assembly 100 may be the same or substantially similar to any of the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein. The fluid collection assembly 100, the fluid storage container 180, and the vacuum source 182 may be fluidly coupled to each other via one or more conduits 142. For example, fluid collection assembly 100 may be operably coupled to one or more of the fluid storage container 180 or the vacuum source 182 via the conduit 142. The bodily fluids collected in the fluid collection assembly 100 may be removed from the fluid collection assembly 100 via the conduit 142 which protrudes into the fluid collection assembly 100. For example, an inlet of the conduit 142 may extend into the fluid collection assembly 100, such as to a reservoir therein. The outlet of the conduit 142 may extend into the fluid collection assembly 100 or the vacuum source 182. Suction force may be introduced into the chamber of the fluid collection assembly 100 via the inlet of the conduit 142 responsive to suction (e.g., vacuum) force applied at the outlet of the conduit 142.

[0056] The suction force may be applied to the outlet of the conduit 142 by the vacuum source 182 either directly or indirectly. The suction force may be applied indirectly via the fluid storage container 180. For example, the outlet of the conduit 142 may be disposed within the fluid storage container 180 and an additional conduit 142 may extend from the fluid storage container 180 to the vacuum source 182. Accordingly, the vacuum source 182 may apply suction to the fluid collection assembly 100 via the fluid storagecontainer 180. The suction force may be applied directly via the vacuum source 182. For example, the outlet of the conduit 142 may be disposed within the vacuum source 182. An additional conduit 142 may extend from the vacuum source 182 to a point outside of the fluid collection assembly 100, such as to the fluid storage container 180. In such examples, the vacuum source 182 may be disposed between the fluid collection assembly 100 and the fluid storage container 180.

[0057] The fluid storage container 180 is sized and shaped to retain bodily fluids therein. The fluid storage container 180 may include a bag (e g., drainage bag), a bottle or cup (e.g., collection jar), or any other enclosed container for storing bodily fluids such as urine. In some examples, the conduit 142 may extend from the fluid collection assembly 100 and attach to the fluid storage container 180 at a first point therein. An additional conduit 142 may attach to the fluid storage container 180 at a second point thereon and may extend and attach to the vacuum source 182. Accordingly, a vacuum (e.g., suction) may be drawn through fluid collection assembly 100 via the fluid storage container 180. Bodily fluids, such as urine, may be drained from the fluid collection assembly 100 using the vacuum source 182.

[0058] The vacuum source 182 may include one or more of a manual vacuum pump, and electric vacuum pump, a diaphragm pump, a centrifugal pump, a displacement pump, a magnetically driven pump, a peristaltic pump, or any pump configured to produce a vacuum. The vacuum source 182 may provide a vacuum or suction to remove bodily fluids from the fluid collection assembly 100. In some examples, the vacuum source 182 may be powered by one or more of a power cord (e.g., connected to a power socket), one or more batteries, or even manual power (e.g., a hand operated vacuum pump). In some examples, the vacuum source 182 may be sized and shaped to fit outside of, on, or within the fluid collection assembly 100. For example, the vacuum source 182 may include one or more miniaturized pumps or one or more micro pumps. The vacuum sources 182 disclosed herein may include one or more of a switch, a button, a plug, a remote, or any other device suitable to activate the vacuum source 182.

[0059] FIG. 2A is an isometric view of a drainage port assembly 244, according to an embodiment. FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the drainage port assembly 244 taken along plane 2B-2B shown in FIG. 2A. The drainage port assembly 244 exhibits a three- piece construction. In particular, as illustrated, the drainage port assembly 244 includes a collar 245, a connector 247. and an optional annular base 249 (shown in FIG. 2B). The collar 245 is configured to be attached to a fluid impermeable barrier 206 and to berotatably attached to the connector 247. As such, the collar 245 allows the connector 247 to be indirectly rotatably attached to the fluid impermeable barrier. The annular base 249 is configured to interact with the collar 245 to attach the drainage port assembly 244 to the fluid impermeable barrier.

[0060] The collar 245 may exhibit any suitable structure that allows the collar 245 to be both attached to the fluid impermeable barrier of the fluid collection assembly and the connector 247 while also allowing the connector 247 to rotate relative to the collar 245. In a particular embodiment, as shown, the collar 245 includes a central structure 253 and a laterally-extending structure 255 that extends from the central structure 253 in a lateral (e g-, radial) direction relative to the central axis 257 of the collar 245. It is noted that the central structure 253 may be at or near the center of the laterally-extending structure 255 or may be located off center and towards one side of the laterally-extending structure 255.

[0061] The central structure 253 is configured to be rotatably attached to the connector 247. The central structure 253 may be rotatably attached to the connector 247 using any suitable technique, as will be discussed in more detail below. The size, shape, and structure of the central structure 253 may be selected based on the technique used to rotatably attach the connector 247 to the central structure 253. In an embodiment, the central structure 253 may exhibit a generally cylindrical shape, wherein the heigh of the generally cylindrical shape is generally parallel to the central axis 257 of the collar 245. The generally cylindrical shape of the central structure 253 provides a generally circular cross-sectional shape that facilitate rotation of the connector 247 relative to the central structure 253 while also minimizing the size and weight of the central structure 253.

[0062] As previously discussed, the collar 245 also includes a laterally-extending structure 255. The laterally-extending structure 255 extends laterally outwardly from a central axis 257 of the collar 245. The laterally-extending structure 255 may extend from or near a proximal end 279 of the collar 245 (z.e., an end of the collar 245 that is closest to the fluid impermeable barrier 206 during use) in a lateral (e.g, radial) direction relative to the central axis 257. The laterally-extending structure 255 increases the surface area of the collar 245 that may be attached to the fluid impermeable barrier 206. For example. the laterally-extending structure 255 may increase the surface area of the collar 245 by at least about 2 cm2than if the collar 245 did not include the laterally-extending structure 255, such as increasing the surface area of the collar 245 by at least about 2.5 cm2, at least about 5 cm2, at least about 7.5 cm2, at least about 10 cm2, at least about 15 cm2, at least about 20 cm2, at least about 25 cm2, at least about 30 cm2, at least about 40 cm2, at leastabout 50 cm2, at least about 60 cm2, or at least about 70 cm2. The increased surface area of the collar 245 formed by the laterally-extending structure 255 better secures the drainage port assembly 244 to the fluid impermeable barrier 206. Such improved securement of the drainage port assembly 244 to the fluid impermeable barrier 206 may be important since forces may be applied to the drainage port assembly 244 that may try to detach the drainage port assembly 244 from the fluid impermeable barrier 206 during use (e.g. pulling on the drainage port assembly 244 by the conduit as the individual moves).

[0063] In an embodiment, the central structure 253 and the laterally-extending structure 255 may cause the collar 245 to exhibit a generally top hat shape, as shown. That said, the collar 245 may exhibit a structure other than the structure illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B. For example, the laterally-extending structure 255 may be omitted when the central structure 253 exhibits a surface area that is sufficiently large to be attached to the fluid impermeable barrier 206 without needing the laterally -extending structure 253. In such an example, the collar 245 may exhibit a generally cylindrical or tapered conical shape.In another example, one or more of the central structure 253 or the laterally-extending structure 255 may exhibit a shape other than the shapes illustrated in FIGS. 2 A and 2B. For instance, the central structure 253 may exhibit a tapered shape, a generally rectangular prism shape, or any other suitable shape. Similarly, the laterally-extending structure 253 may exhibit a generally square disc-like shape, a tapered shape, or another other suitable shape.

[0064] The collar 245 defines a collar passageway 261 that extends through the collar 245. For example, the collar passageway 261 extends through the central structure 253 and the laterally-extending structure 255. The collar passageway 261 forms a passageway through the collar 245 that allows the bodily fluids to flow through the collar 245. The collar passageway 261 may also allow the collar 245 to receive the connector 247, as will be discussed in more detail below. The collar 245 includes one or more interior surfaces 263 that define the collar passageway 261. At least a portion of the interior surfaces 263 (e.g.. the portions of the interior surfaces 263 defined by the central structure 253) may exhibit a generally cylindrical shape to facilitate rotation of the connector in the collar passageway 261 and / or a shape that generally corresponds to the outer shape of the central structure 253 to allow the central structure 253 to exhibit a generally uniform thickness and minimize the weight of the central structure 253. However, the interior surfaces 263 may include one or more features, such as features thatdeviate from the generally cylindrical shape or van' the thickness of the central structure 253, as will be discussed in more detail below. Examples of such features includes a lower protrusion 283 (as shown) or a recess that facilitates attaching the annular base 249 to the collar, at least one seal, or an upper protrusion 273 configured to secure the connector 247 to the collar 245.

[0065] The connector 247 includes an engagement portion 265 and a conduit attachment portion 248. The engagement portion 265 is configured to be received or otherwise rotatably attached to the collar 245 when the drainage port assembly 244 is completely assembled. The conduit attachment portion 248 is distinct and separate from the engagement portion 265 and includes the portions of the connector 247 that are configured to be attached to a conduit (e.g., conduit 242). The conduit attachment portion 248 may form the outlet 252 of the drainage port assembly 244. The engagement portion 265 and the conduit attachment portion 248 may be distinguishable from each other due to exhibiting different shapes, a step therebetween (e.g., a sudden dimension change), or by which portion of the connector 247 can be positioned or are otherwise configured to be positionable within the collar passageway 261 and / or which portion of the connector 247 can receive or are otherwise configured to receive a conduit. In some embodiments, as shown, at least a portion of the engagement portion 265 and a corresponding portion of the conduit attachment portion 248 are spaced from each other. In such embodiments, the connector 247 may include an intermediate portion 269 extending between the engagement portion 265 and the conduit attachment portion 248. The connector 247 also defines a connector passageway 271 extending through the connector 247 such that bodily fluids may flow' through the connector 247 to the conduit attached to the conduit attachment portion 248. For example, the connector passageway 271 may extend from and through the engagement portion 265, through the intermediate portion 269 (if included in the connector 247), and through conduit attachment portion 248.

[0066] The engagement portion 265 and the conduit attachment portion 248 may exhibit any suitable orientation relative to each other and the collar 245. In an example, as shown, the engagement portion 265 (e.g.. a central axis of the engagement portion 265) exhibits an orientation that is generally parallel and aligned with the central axis 257 of the collar 245 (e.g., perpendicular to the fluid impermeable barrier 206). This parallel orientation of the engagement portion 265 may allow the engagement portion 265 to be at least partially positioned within the collar passageway 261 and may facilitate rotation of the engagement portion 265 relative to the collar 245. That said, the engagement portion265 may exhibit a non-parallel orientation relative to the central axis 257 of the collar 245. In an example, as shown, at least a portion of the conduit attachment portion 248 (e.g., at least a portion of the central axis of the conduit attachment portion 248) may exhibit a generally perpendicular orientation relative to the engagement portion 265 and / or the central axis 257 of the collar 245. In such an example, the intermediate portion 269 or the conduit attachment portion 248 itself may include a bend thereby allowing the conduit attachment portion 248 to extend generally perpendicular to the engagement portion 265 and / or the central axis 257. The generally perpendicular orientation of the conduit attachment portion 248 may inhibit kinking of the conduit attached thereto and improve patient comfort. For instance, if the conduit attachment portion 248 was oriented downward (e.g., towards the fluid impermeable barrier 206). the conduit may need to bend upwardly which may promote kinking of the conduit. In another instance, if the conduit attachment portion 248 was oriented upward (e.g., away from the fluid impermeable barrier 206), it has been found that positioning a blanket over the individual using the fluid collection assembly may press against the upwardly extending conduit attachment portion 248 and the conduit extending therefrom. It has been found that the pressure applied from the blanket to the upwardly extending conduit attachment portion 248 and the conduit may cause the drainage port assembly 244 to uncomfortably press into the individual and may cause the conduit to exhibit a bend which may cause the conduit to kink. Thus, the generally perpendicular orientation of the conduit attachment portion 248 avoids these issues associated with the possible downward or upward orientation of the conduit attachment portion 248. That said, in some embodiments, the conduit attachment portion 248 may be oriented downwardly or upwardly relative to the engagement portion 265.

[0067] The engagement portion 265 exhibits a structure that allows the engagement portion 265 to be rotatably attached to the collar 245. In other words, the engagement portion 265 exhibits a size and shape that allows the engagement portion 265 to rotate in the collar passageway 261 (e.g. may exhibit a size and shape that corresponds to a size and shape of the interior surfaces 263 defining the second portion of the collar passageway 261). In an example, the engagement portion 265 may exhibit a maximum lateral dimension that is equal to or smaller than a minimum lateral dimension of the collar passageway 261 measured in the same plane when the drainage port assembly 244 is assembled. In such an example, the engagement portion 265 may freely rotate in the collar passageway 261. In an example, the engagement portion 265 may exhibit a shapeand size that corresponds to (e g., is similar to and equal or slightly smaller than) the size and shape of the interior surfaces 263 that define the collar passageway 261. For instance, the engagement portion 265 may exhibit a generally cylindrical shape (with recesses or protrusions that correspond to protrusions or recesses, respectively of the central structure 153) if the interior surfaces 263 likewise exhibit a generally cylindrical shape. That said, the engagement portion 265 may exhibit a shape that is different than the shape of the interior surfaces 263 though such different shapes may impede rotation of the engagement portion 265 in the collar passageway 261 by creating prominent features that are more likely to contact each other and create frictional resistance to the rotation.

[0068] In an embodiment, the drainage port assembly 244 is configured to limit movement of the connector to a single degree of freedom. In particular, the drainage port assembly 244 may only allow the connector 247 to rotate in a single plane (e.g., one of roll, yaw, or pitch). It has been found that users of fluid collection assemblies find limiting rotation of the connector 247 to a single plane (z.e., single degree of freedom) makes it easier to use the fluid collection assembly with, at worse, negligible drawbacks (e.g., negligible effect on increasing the likelihood of kinking) compared to drainage port assemblies that allow the connector 247 to have multiple degrees of freedom (e.g., move in two or more of forward and backwards, left and right, up and down, roll, yaw, or pitch). In a particular example, the connector 247 may be configured to rotate in a single plane that is at least one of generally parallel to the fluid impermeable barrier 206 when the fluid collection assembly is resting on a flat surface or perpendicular to the central axis 257. In such an example, the rotation of the connector 247 may prevent the conduit attachment portion 248 from extending in an upward or downward direction.

[0069] The connector 247 may be attached to the collar 245 by moving the conduit attachment portion 248 through and then out of the collar passagew ay 261, the optional intermediate portion 269 through and then out of the collar passageway 261, and the engagement portion 265 into the collar passageway 261. The collar 245 and the engagement portion 265 may include one or more features that prevents the engagement portion 265 from passing completely through the collar passageway 261. For example. the collar 245 may include an upper protrusion 273 (it is noted that the ’‘upper” is solely used to distinguish the upper protrusion 273 from the low er protrusion 283) at or near the distal end 275 of the collar 245 and the engagement portion 265 may include an engagement protrusion 277 that is configured to engage with each other to prevent or at least inhibit the engagement portion 265 from passing through the collar passageway 261.For instance, the upper protrusion 273 may extending inwardly (e.g., towards the central axis 257) from the portions of the collar 245 thereabout and may exhibit an annular shape. The engagement protrusion 277 may extend outward from the rest of the engagement portion 265 (e.g., away from the central axis 257 when the drainage port assembly 244 is assembled) and may exhibit an annular shape. The upper protrusion 273 may form the minimum lateral dimension of the collar passageway 261 and the engagement protrusion 277 may form the maximum lateral dimension of the engagement portion 265. The lateral dimension of the upper protrusion 273 may be smaller than the lateral dimension of the engagement portion 265 thereby preventing the engagement protrusion 277 from passing through the collar passageway 261. The rest of the engagement portion 265, the conduit attachment portion 248. and the optional intermediate portion 269 may exhibit a lateral dimension that is small enough to pass through the portion of the collar passageway 261 defined by the upper protrusion 273.

[0070] It is noted that structures other than the upper protrusion 273 and / or the engagement protrusion 277 may be used to prevent the engagement portion 265 from completely passing through the collar passageway 261. In an example, the collar may include one or more screws extending through the collar 245 into the collar passageway 261 to effectively reduce the lateral dimension of the collar passageway 261. The engagement portion 265 may be unable to pass through the effectively reduces lateral dimension of the collar passageway 261 formed by the screws.

[0071] As previously discussed, the conduit attachment portion 248 is configured to be attached to a conduit. The conduit attachment portion 248 may include any suitable structure that allows the conduit attachment portion 248 to be attached to the conduit. In an example, as shown, the conduit attachment portion 248 may be a male connector having a tapered shape (e.g., truncated conical shape), wherein a lateral dimension of the tapered shape increases with increasing distance from the outlet 252. In an example, the conduit attachment portion 248 may be a female connector, include one or more threads configured to engage with the conduit, or any other suitable structure.

[0072] As previously discussed, the drainage port assembly 244 may include an annular base 249. The annular base 249 is configured, with the collar 245, to attach the drainage port assembly 244 to the fluid impermeable barrier 206. In particular, the annular base 249 is configured to have a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier 206 that defines the fluid outlet positioned between the annular base 249 and the collar 245. As such, attaching the annular base 249 to the collar 245 also secures the drainage portassembly 244 to the fluid impermeable barrier 206. The annular base 249 defines a base passageway 291 extending therethrough. The base passageway 291 allows bodily fluids to flow through the annular base 249 and into the collar passageway 261 and the connector passageway 271.

[0073] The annular base 249 includes a raised structure 281 that is configured to engage with the collar 245 to attach the annular base 249 to the collar 245. In an embodiment, as shown, the raised structure 281 is configured to be at least partially received in the collar passageway 261. As such, the raised structure 281 exhibits a size and shape that allows the raised structure 281 to fit into the collar passageway 261. For example, at least a portion of the raised structure 281 may exhibit a shape that corresponds to the shape of at least a portion of the interior surface 263 defined by the central structure 253. The raised structure 281 disposed in the collar passageway 261 may also sandwich a portion of the connector 247 (<?.g., the engagement protrusion 277) between a portion of the collar 245 (e.g., the upper protrusion 273) and the raised structure 281 thereby preventing or limiting movement of the connector 247 in a direction parallel to the central axis 257 after assembling the drainage port assembly 244.

[0074] The raised structure 281 may be configured to be attached to the collar 245 using any suitable technique. In an embodiment, as shown, the raised structure 281 is configured to be snap fastened to the collar 245. In such an embodiment, the collar 245 may include a lower protrusion 283 (it is noted that the “lower” is solely used to distinguish the lower protrusion 283 from the upper protrusion 273) and the raised structure 281 may include a base protrusion 284. The lower protrusion 283 may exhibit a minimum lateral dimension that is slightly less than the maximum lateral dimension of the base protrusion 284. During assembly of the drainage port assembly 244, the raised structure 281 may be inserted into the collar passageway 261 until the lower protrusion 283 and the base protrusion 284 contact each other. In particular, the proximal side of the lower protrusion 283 (z.e., a side of the low er protrusion 283 closer to the proximal end 279 of the collar 245) may contact the distal side of the base protrusion 284 (z.e.. a side of the base protrusion 284 closer to the distal end 275 of the collar 245) A force may be applied to the collar 245 and / or the annular base 249 until the base protrusion 284 moves over and onto the opposing side of the low er protrusion 283 such that the distal side of the lower protrusion 283 may contact the proximal side of the base protrusion 284.

[0075] The collar 245 and / or the annular base 249 may include one or more features that facilitate moving the base protrusion 284 from the proximal side of the lowerprotrusion 283 to the distal side of the lower protrusion 283 and / or substantially prevents of the base protrusion 284 from moving from the distal side of the lower protrusion 283 to the proximal side of the lower protrusion 283. In an example, the proximal side of the lower protrusion 283 and / or the distal side of the base protrusion 284 may exhibit a tapered or curved surface that may facilitate moving the base protrusion 284 from the proximal side of the lower protrusion 283 to the distal side of the lower protrusion 283. In an example, the distal side of the lower protrusion 283 and / or the proximal side of the base protrusion 284 exhibit a surface that is perpendicular to the central axis 257 to substantially prevents of the base protrusion 284 from moving from the distal side of the lower protrusion 283 to the proximal side of the lower protrusion 283.

[0076] It is noted that the collar and the annular base 249 may be attached together using a technique that is different than or in addition to the illustrated snap attachment. In an example, the collar 245 and the annular base 249 may be attached together using an adhesive disposed between the raised structure 281 and the central structure 253. In an example, the raised structure 281 and the central structure 253 may form an interference fit therebetween. In an example, a screw or pm may extend through holes formed in the raised structure 281 and the central structure 253. In an example, the collar 245 defines a recess that is configured to receive the base protrusion 284. In an example, the annular base 249 defines a recess that is configured to receive the lower protrusion 283.

[0077] In an embodiment, the attachment between the collar 245 and the annular base249 prevents or at least inhibits rotation of the collar 245 relative to the annular base 249. Preventing rotation between the collar 245 and the annular base 249 may minimize wear between the collar 245 and the annular base 249 and on any seal that abuts either of the collar 245 or the annular base 249. In an example, friction between the collar 245 and the annular base 249 prevents or at least inhibits rotation of the collar 245 relative to the annular base 249. The friction may be caused by portions of the collar 245 and the annular base 249 directly contacting each other (e.g., contact caused by and / or between the lower protrusion 283 and the base protrusion 284) and / or portions of the collar 245 and the annular base 249 indirectly contacting each other (e.g.. contact between the collar 245, the annular base 249, and the fluid impermeable barrier 206 prevent rotation). In an example, one of the collar 245 or the annular base 249 includes a non-annular protrusion that engages with a non-annular recess in the other of the collar 245 or the annular base 249. In an embodiment, the attachment between the collar 245 and the annular base 249 allows rotation of the collar 245 relative to the annular base 249 which may make it easierfor the connector 247 to rotate relative to the fluid impermeable barrier 206 and may still allow the connector 247 to rotate relative to the fluid impermeable barrier 206 if rotation of the connector 247 relative to the collar 245 is prevent (e.g., the connector 247 becomes jammed against the collar 245).

[0078] The annular base 249 includes a laterally-extending structure 286 that extends from or near a proximal end of the raised structure 281. The laterally-extending structure 286 is configured to attach the annular base 249 to the fluid impermeable barrier 206. In an embodiment, the laterally-extending structure 286 of the annular base 249 is configured to be attached to the fluid impermeable barrier 206 by positioning (e.g., sandwiching) the fluid impermeable barrier 206 between the laterally-extending structure 255 of the collar 245 and the laterally -extending structure 286 of the annular base 249. For example, the laterally-extending structure 255 of the collar 245 may include at least one first interfacing surface 287 and the laterally-extending structure 286 of the annular base 249 may include at least one second interfacing surface 288. The first interfacing surface 287 and the second interfacing surface 288 may be configured to face and be positioned adjacent to each other after the drainage port assembly 244 is assembled. For example, the first interfacing surface 287 may form the proximal end 279 of the collar 245 or otherwise face generally away from the distal end 275 of the collar 245 and the second interfacing surface 288 may generally face towards the distal end 275 of the collar 245 when the drainage port assembly 244 is assembled. Such positioning of the first interfacing surface 287 and the second interfacing surface 288 allow the fluid impermeable barrier 206 to be positioned therebetween thereby securing the drainage port assembly 244 to the fluid impermeable barrier 206.

[0079] In an embodiment, the first and second interfacing surfaces 287, 288 exhibit non-planar surfaces (e.g, complementary non-planar surfaces). The non-planar first and second interfacing surfaces 287, 288 increase the surface area of the first and second interfacing surfaces 287, 288. The increased surface area of the first and second interfacing surfaces 287. 288 causes the first and second interfacing surfaces 287. 288 to contact a greater surface area of the fluid impermeable barrier 206 which, in turn. improves the attachment between the first and second interfacing surfaces 287, 288 and the fluid impermeable barrier 206. The non-planar first and second interfacing surfaces 287, 288 may also create a tortuous path therebetween. The tortuous path may prevent or at least inhibit bodily fluids leaking between the first and second interfacing surfaces 287,288 and the fluid impermeable barrier 206. In an embodiment, at least one of the first and second interfacing surfaces 287, 288 are planar.

[0080] In an embodiment, the drainage port assembly 244 may include a seal to prevent or at least inhibit bodily fluids from leaking through the drainage port assembly 244. For example, the seal may prevent at least one of bodily fluids leaking between the collar 245 and the connector 247 or between the collar 245 and the annular base 249.

[0081] The seal may include any structure that may prevent or limit bodily fluids from leaking through the drainage port assembly 244. In an embodiment, as shown, the seal may include at least one sealing protrusion 289 (e.g., a crab crawl seal). The sealing protrusion 289 may extend inwardly from the interior surface 263 of the collar 245 and be configured to contact an outer surface 290 of the engagement portion 265. The contact between the sealing protrusion 289 and the outer surface 290 may prevent the formation of gaps between the seal protrusion 289 and the outer surface 290 through which bodily fluids may leak, even as the connector 247 rotates relative to the collar 245. In an embodiment, the seal may include a sealing protrusion extending outwardly from the outer surface 290 that is configured to contact the interior surface 263 of the collar 245.

[0082] The drainage port assemblies disclosed herein may exhibit a structure other than the structure drainage port assemblies other than the drainage port assemblies illustrated in FIGS. 1A-2C. For example, FIG. 3A is an isometric view of a drainage port assembly 344, according to an embodiment. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the drainage port assembly 344 taken along plane 3B-3B. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the drainage port assembly 344 is the same as or similar to any of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the drainage port assembly 344 includes a collar 345 and a connector 347. The drainage port assembly 344 may also include an annular base 349.

[0083] The connector 347 includes an engagement portion 365 and a conduit attachment portion 348. To minimize the weight of the drainage port assembly 344, the engagement portion 365 exhibits a disc-like shape. The disc-like shape of the engagement portion 365 decreases the height of the engagement portion 365 compared to the engagement portion 165 illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1C. The decreased height of the engagement portion 365 also allows the height of the central structure 353 to be decreased relative to the central structure 253 illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B. The decreased height of the engagement portion 365 and / or the central structure 353 allows the drainage port assembly 344 to exhibit a lower weight and vertical profile than the drainage portassembly 244 which may make using the drainage port assembly 344 more comfortable than the drainage port assembly 144.

[0084] The disc-like shape of the engagement portion 365 may prevent the engagement portion 365 from extending above the distal end 375 of the collar 345. As such, the conduit attachment portion 348 may not be able to extend perpendicular to a central axis 357 of the collar 345. Instead, the conduit attachment portion 348 may extend at an upward angle relative to the fluid impermeable barrier 306 to allow the conduit attachment portion 348 to extend above the distal end 375 of the collar 345.

[0085] The drainage port assemblies illustrated in FIGS. 2A-3B includes a sealing protrusion that prevents bodily fluids from leaking through the drainage port assemblies.However, the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein may include other types of seals, without limitation, instead of or in addition to the sealing protrusion. For example, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a drainage port assembly 444, according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the drainage port assembly 444 may be the same as or substantially similar to any of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the drainage port assembly 444 includes a collar 445 and a connector 447. The drainage port assembly 444 may also include an annular base 449.

[0086] The drainage port assembly 444 includes a seal that is configured to prevent or at least inhibit bodily fluids leaking through the drainage port assembly 444. In the illustrated embodiment, the seal includes an O-ring 493, gasket, or other suitable seal structure. The O-ring 493 is positioned between the collar 445 and the annular base 449. In an example, the O-ring 493 may be positioned between the first and second interfacing surfaces 487, 488. For example, the O-ring 493 may be positioned to directly contact both the first and second interfacing surfaces 487. 488 or. if the fluid impermeable barrier 406 is positioned between the O-ring 493 and one of the first interfacing surface 487 or the second interfacing surface 488 (not shown), the O-ring may directly contact one of the first interfacing surface 487 or the second interfacing surface 488 and indirectly contact the other of the first interfacing surface 487 or the second interfacing surface 488 through the fluid impermeable barrier 406. In an example, not shown, the O-ring 493 is positioned between the central structure 453 of the collar 445 and the raised structure 481 of the annular base 449. In an example, not show n, the O-ring 493 may be positioned between the central structure 453 of the collar 445 and the engagement portion 465 of the connector 447.

[0087] In an embodiment, the O-ring 493 is not positioned to contact the connector 447 since positioning the O-ring 493 to contact the connector 457 may inhibit rotation of the connector 457. That said, the O-ring 493 may contact the connector 457 (e.g., be positioned between the collar 445 and the connector 457) if the O-ring 493 is sufficiently greased or otherwise exhibits a low enough friction with the connector 457 that the O-ring 493 does not significantly impede the rotation of the connector 457.

[0088] One or more components of the drainage port assembly 444 may define a recess that is configured to receive a portion of the O-ring 493. For example, as illustrated, the collar 445 and the annular base 449 each define a recess 494 that partially receives the O- ring 493. The recess 494 prevents the formation of large gaps between the components of the drainage port assembly 444 that would otherwise be needed to accommodate the O- ring 493.

[0089] It is noted that the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein may include a seal other than or in addition to at least one of the sealing protrusion or the O-ring. For example, the seal may include grease between two components of the drainage port assembly, a gasket, a bonded seal (e.g, dowty seal), or the sealing protrusion 289 shown in FIG. 2B

[0090] The drainage port assemblies illustrated in FIGS. 1A-4 include an annular base.However, it is noted that the annular bases may be omitted from any of the drainage port assemblies discloses herein when the collar is directly attached to the fluid impermeable barrier. For example, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a drainage port assembly 544 that does not include an annular base, according to an embodiment. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, the drainage port assembly 544 may be the same as or substantially similar to any of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein. For example, the drainage port assembly 544 may include a collar 545 and a connector 547.

[0091] The collar 545 is configured to be directly attached to a fluid impermeable barrier 506, thereby allowing the annular base to be omitted from the drainage port assembly 544. The collar 545 may be directly attached to the fluid impermeable barrier 506 using any suitable technique. For example, the collar 545 may be attached to the fluid impermeable barrier 506 using an adhesive, a weld (e g., ultrasonic or radio frequency weld), sewing, or any other suitable technique. It is noted that, compared to using the annular base, directly attaching the collar 545 to the fluid impermeable barrier 506 may be more difficult, may result in erroneous placement of the collar 545 on the fluid impermeable barrier 506, may require extra manufacturing steps, and may result indamage, contamination, and / or occlusions in the porous material that may impede fluid flow through the porous material. The surface of the collar 545 that is attached to the fluid impermeable barrier (e.g, the interfacing surface 587) may be planar (as shown) or non-planar.

[0092] In an embodiment, the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may be configured to be detached from a vacuum source (e.g, the fluid collection assemblies are detached from a conduit that is in fluid communication with the vacuum source, such as the conduit 242). For example, the fluid collection assemblies may be detached from the vacuum source when moving the individual (e.g, moving the individual from one room to another room). However, the fluid collection assemblies may leak if the individual urinates while the fluid collection assemblies are detached from the vacuum source. Since the fluid outlets and the optional drainage port assemblies are located in the distal end regions (e.g., the expected gravimetric low point of the chamber), any urine received into the chamber are likely to leak from the chamber via the fluid outlet and / or the drainage port assembly when the fluid collection assemblies are detached from vacuum source. As such, the fluid collection assemblies disclosed herein may include a device that is configured to close the fluid outlet and / or drainage port assembly while the fluid collection assemblies are detached from the vacuum source.

[0093] FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate a cap 656 attached to a drainage port assembly 644 exhibiting different states, according to an embodiment. The cap 656 includes a coupler 658, a lid 660, and at least one tether 662 extending between and connecting the coupler 658 and the lid 660 together. The cap 656 may exhibit a first, close state, as shown in FIG. 6A. When the cap 656 is in the first, closed state, the lid 660 interfaces with the drainage port assembly 644 (e.g, any of the drainage port assemblies disclosed herein) to prevent or at least inhibit bodily fluids flowing out of the fluid collection assembly via the drainage port assembly 644. The cap 656 may be in the first, closed state when the fluid collection assembly is detached from the vacuum source. The cap 656 may also exhibit a second, open state, as shown in FIG. 6B. When the cap 656 is in the second, open state, the lid 660 does not interface with the drainage port assembly 644 thereby allowing bodily fluids to flow' out of the fluid collection assembly via the drainage port assembly 644. The cap 656 may also allow a conduit (e , conduit 142) to be attached to the drainage port assembly 644 when the cap 656 exhibits the second, open state.

[0094] The coupler 658 is configured to secure the cap 656 to a fluid collection assembly (only the drainage port assembly 644 of the fluid collection assembly isillustrated). In an example, the coupler 658 is attached to or configured to be attached to the drainage port assembly 644. In such an example, the coupler 658 may be attached or configured to be attached to the drainage port assembly 644 using any suitable technique. For instance, the coupler 658 may define a hollowed portion configured to receive at least a portion of the drainage port assembly 644 (e.g., the conduit attachment portion 648 and, optionally, the barrier attachment portion 646). Receiving the drainage port assembly 644 into the hollowed portion may attach the coupler 658 to the drainage port assembly 644 using an interference fit, an adhesive, etc. In another instance, the coupler 658 does not include a hollowed portion and, instead, is configured to be adhesively or otherwise attached to the drainage port assembly 644. In an example, the coupler 658 is attached or configured to be attached to a fluid impermeable barrier of the fluid collection assembly, for instance, using an adhesive, ultrasound welding, radio frequency welding, stitching, or any other suitable technique. In an example, the coupler 658 is omitted from the cap 656 when the cap 656 is integrally formed with a component of the drainage port assembly 644.

[0095] The lid 660 is configured to interact with the drainage port assembly 644 to obstruct a fluid flow passageway extending therethrough (e.g., obstruct an outlet 652 of the fluid flow passageway). In an example, the lid 660 may form a female attachment that is configured to be disposed in the fluid flow passageway (as shown) or a male attachment that is configured to receive a portion of the conduit attachment portion 648.The lid 660 may be configured to remain attached to the drainage port assembly 644 using any suitable technique, such as an interference fit, a threaded attachment, etc.

[0096] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, the lid 660 may be free to move when in the second, open state. The lid 660 that is free to move may become entangled or otherwise attached to an object (e.g., clothing, blankets, etc.) such that moving the object pulls on the lid 660 and, by extension, the rest of the cap 656 and the fluid collection assembly. To minimize the likelihood that the lid 660 becomes entangled or attached to an object, the cap 656 may exhibit a third state in which movement of the lid 660 is restricted, as shown in FIG. 6C. For example, the cap 656 may include a receiving structure 664 configured to receive and retain the lid 660. The receiving structure 664 may be formed on the coupler 658 and may, for instance, include one or more side walls defining an interior region exhibiting a size and shape that corresponds to the size and shape of the lid 660. The cap 656 may be in the third state when the lid 660 is received by and temporarily attached to the receiving structure 664.

[0097] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments are contemplated. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting.

[0098] Terms of degree (e.g., “about,’’ “substantially,” “generally,” etc.) indicate structurally or functionally insignificant variations. In an example, when the term of degree is included with a term indicating quantity, the term of degree is interpreted to mean ± 10%. ±5%. or ±2% of the term indicating quantity. In an example, when the term of degree is used to modify a shape, the term of degree indicates that the shape being modified by the term of degree has the appearance of the disclosed shape. For instance, the term of degree may be used to indicate that the shape may have rounded comers instead of sharp comers, curved edges instead of straight edges, one or more protrusions extending therefrom, is oblong, is the same as the disclosed shape, etc.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A fluid collection assembly, comprising: a fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber, an opening, and a fluid outlet, the fluid impermeable barrier including a proximal end region defining the opening and a distal end region defining the fluid outlet; at least one porous material disposed in the chamber; and a drainage port assembly including: a collar defining a collar passageway extending through at least a portion of the collar; a connector including an engagement portion attached to the collar and a conduit attachment portion distinct from the engagement portion, the conduit attachment portion configured to be attached to a conduit, the connector defining a connector passageway extending from the engagement portion to the conduit attachment portion, the connector configured to rotate relative to the collar; and at least one seal configured to prevent or inhibit fluid flow between the collar and the connector; wherein the drainage port assembly is attached to the distal end region of the fluid impermeable barrier and positioned to have the fluid outlet and the collar passageway aligned to allow bodily fluids received in the chamber to flow out of the chamber through the fluid outlet and into the collar passageway.

2. The fluid collection assembly of claim 1, wherein the engagement portion is configured to be positioned within the collar passageway.

3. The fluid collection assembly of any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the at least one seal includes at least one sealing protrusion extending from a portion of the collar, the at least one sealing protrusion configured to abut against connector to prevent or inhibit the fluid flow between the collar and the connector.

4. The fluid collection assembly of any one of claims 1-3, wherein the at least one seal includes at least one sealing protrusion extending from a portion of the connector, the at least one sealing protrusion configured to abut against collar to prevent or inhibit the fluid flow between the collar and the connector.

5. The fluid collection assembly of claims 1-4, wherein the connector is configured to rotate in a single plane relative to the collar.

6. The fluid collection assembly of claims 1-5, wherein a central axis of the conduit attachment portion extends substantially perpendicular to a central axis of the collar passageway.

7. The fluid collection assembly of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the collar includes at least one first interfacing surface and at least a portion of the at least one first interfacing surface abuts the fluid impermeable barrier.

8. The fluid collection assembly of claim 7. wherein: the drainage port assembly further includes an annular base including at least one second interfacing surface, the annular base defining a base passageway extending through the annular base, the annular base configured to be attached to the collar; and a portion of the fluid impermeable barrier defining the fluid outlet is positioned between at least a portion of the at least one first interfacing surface of the collar and at least a portion of the at least one second interfacing surface of the annular base.

9. The fluid collection assembly of claim 8, wherein the annular base is configured to be snap fastened to the collar.

10. The fluid collection assembly of claim 9, wherein the collar includes at least one protrusion and the annular base include at least one base protrusion, the at least one base protrusion configured to contact and move over the at least one protrusion of the collar when attaching the annular base to the collar.

11. The fluid collection assembly of any one of claims 8-10. wherein at least one of the at least one first interfacing surface and the at least one second interfacing surface is non-planar.

12. The fluid collection assembly of any one of claim 8-11, wherein at least a portion of the engagement portion is positioned between a protrusion of the collar extending into the collar passageway and the annular base.

13. The fluid collection assembly of any one of claims 8-12, wherein: at least one of the collar or the annular base defined a recess; and the at least one seal includes an O-ring configured to be disposed in the recess.

14. The fluid collection assembly of any one of claims 1-13, further comprising a cap configured prevent fluid flow out of an outlet of the connector when at least a portion of the cap is attached to the conduit attachment portion.

15. The fluid collection assembly of claim 14, wherein the cap includes a lid, a coupler, and a tether extending longitudinally between the lid and the coupler, the lidconfigured to be selectively attached to an outlet of the conduit attachment portion, the, the coupler attached to or integrally formed the collar or the connector.

16. The fluid collection assembly of claim 15, wherein the cap includes a receiving portion attached to or integrally formed with the tether, the receiving portion configured to be selectively attached to the lid.

17. A drainage port assembly, comprising: a collar defining a collar passageway extending through at least a portion of the collar; a connector including an engagement portion attached to the collar and a conduit attachment portion distinct from the engagement portion, the conduit attachment portion configured to be attached to a conduit, the connector defining a connector passageway extending from the engagement portion to the conduit attachment portion, the connector configured to rotate relative to the collar; and at least one seal configured to prevent or inhibit fluid flow between the collar and the connector.

18. The drainage port assembly of claim 17, wherein the engagement portion is configured to be positioned within the collar passageway.

19. The drainage port assembly of any one of claims 17 or 18, wherein the at least one seal includes at least one sealing protrusion extending from a portion of the collar, the at least one sealing protrusion configured to abut against connector to prevent or inhibit the fluid flow between the collar and the connector.

20. The drainage port assembly of claims 17-19, wherein the connector is configured to rotate in a single plane relative to the collar.

21. The drainage port assembly of claims 17-20, wherein a central axis of the conduit attachment portion extends substantially perpendicular to a central axis of the collar passageway.

22. The drainage port assembly of any one of claims 17-21, further comprising an annular base defining a base passageway extending through the annular base, the annular base configured to be attached to the collar.

23. The drainage port assembly of claim 22, wherein the annular base is configured to be snap fastened to the collar.

24. The drainage port assembly of claim 23, wherein the collar includes at least one protrusion and the annular base include at least one base protrusion, the at leastone base protrusion configured to contact and move over the at least one protrusion of the collar when attaching the annular base to the collar.

25. The drainage port assembly of any one of claims 22-24, wherein the collar includes at least one first interfacing surface and the annular base includes at least one second interfacing surface configured to face the at least one first interfacing surface.

26. The drainage port assembly of claim 25, wherein at least one of the at least one first interfacing surface or the at least one second interfacing surface is non-planar.

27. The drainage port assembly of any one of claim 22-26, wherein at least a portion of the engagement portion is positioned between a protrusion of the collar extending into the collar passageway and the annular base.

28. The drainage port assembly of any one of claims 22-27, wherein: at least one of the collar or the annular base defined a recess; and the at least one seal includes an O-ring configured to be disposed in the recess.

29. The drainage port assembly of any one of claims 17-28, further comprising a cap configured prevent fluid flow out of an outlet of the connector when at least a portion of the cap is attached to the conduit attachment portion.

30. The drainage port assembly of claim 29, wherein the cap includes a lid, a coupler, and a tether extending longitudinally between the lid and the coupler, the lid configured to be selectively attached to an outlet of the conduit attachment portion, the, the coupler attached to or integrally formed the collar or the connector.

31. The drainage port assembly of claim 30, wherein the cap includes a receiving portion attached to or integrally formed with the tether, the receiving portion configured to be selectively attached to the lid.