Compostable aerator urine collector

The urine collection device addresses the challenge of secure attachment and sterility in urine collection by integrating a fabric-covered vent channel with a retaining ring and collection container, ensuring secure and hygienic urine collection.

HK40134669APending Publication Date: 2026-07-10WSA INVENTIONS LLC
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
HK · HK
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
WSA INVENTIONS LLC
Filing Date
2026-04-14
Publication Date
2026-07-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing urine collection devices lack a comprehensive and efficient solution for securely attaching to garments and maintaining sterility during use, particularly in situations where mobility and hygiene are critical, such as for incontinence management.

Method used

A urine collection device with a vent channel covered by fabric layers and a retaining ring, connected to a collection container, integrated with a garment via an external connector, and optionally containing an absorbent medium, ensuring secure attachment and maintaining sterility.

Benefits of technology

The device provides a secure, hygienic, and reliable means of urine collection by attaching to garments, maintaining sterility, and facilitating easy collection without leakage or contamination.

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Abstract

A urine collection device and urine collection apparatus are disclosed. The urine collection device includes an aerator, which may include a channel may include paper, a first fabric layer covering an inner circumference of the channel, a second fabric layer covering an outer circumference of the channel, a retention ring at a proximal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer, and a first connection ring at a distal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The device also includes a receptacle, which may include a second connection ring at a proximal end of the receptacle, attached to the receptacle. The device can also include an absorbent media held within the receptacle. The urine collection apparatus includes a garment which includes an external coupling to which the urine collection device may be fastened.
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Description

{LDNIP-26001-HKSPT / 02465007v1} Abstract This invention discloses a urine collection device and a urine collection apparatus. The urine collection device includes a vent, which may include a channel containing paper. A first fabric layer covers the inner periphery of the channel, and a second fabric layer covers the outer periphery of the channel. A retaining ring is provided at the proximal end of the vent, connecting to the first and second fabric layers. A first connecting ring is provided at the distal end of the vent, connecting to the first and second fabric layers. The device also includes a collection container, the proximal end of which may have a second connecting ring connected to the collection container. The device may also include an absorbent medium placed within the collection container. The urine collection apparatus includes a garment with an external connector to which the urine collection device can be fixed.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A urine collection device, comprising: an aerator, comprising: a channel comprising paper: a first fabric layer covering an inner circumference of the channel; a second fabric layer covering an outer circumference of the channel; a retention ring at a proximal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer; and a first connection ring at a distal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer; and a receptacle, comprising: a second connection ring at a proximal end of the receptacle, attached to the receptacle; and an absorbent media held within the receptacle.

2. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the retention ring is configured to be reversibly fastened to a garment.

3. Tire urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the first connection ring and the second connection ring are configured to reversibly fasten the aerator to the receptacle.

4. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the first connection ring comprises one or more prominences on an outer circumference.

5. Tire urine collection device of claim 4, wherein the second connection ring comprises one or more recesses on an inner circumference.

6. The urine collection device of claim 5, wherein the one or more prominences on the inner circumference of the first connection ring correspond to and interlock with the one or more recesses on the inner circumference of the second connection ring to fasten the aerator to the receptacle.

7. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the receptacle comprises a liquid proof material.

8. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the absorbent media is removable along with the receptacle.

9. Tire urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the absorbent media comprises a biodegradable material, a fabric material enclosure, and a biodegradable fill material.

10. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the absorbent media comprises cotton.

11. Tire urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the channel comprises a segmented channel comprising more than one segment.

12. The urine collection device of claim 11, wherein the segmented channel comprises five segments.

13. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the channel comprises a plurality of perforations, a corrugated material or a combination thereof.

14. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the first fabric layer comprises a non-woven fabric, a needle penetrated fabric, or a combination thereof.

15. The urine collection device of claim 1, wherein the second fabric layer comprises a non-woven fabric, a needle penetrated fabric, or a combination thereof.

16. A urine collection apparatus, comprising: a garment comprising an external coupling; an aerator, comprising: a channel comprising paper; a first fabric layer covering an inner circumference of the channel; a second fabric layer covering an outer circumference of the channel; a retention ring at a proximal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer; and a first connection ring at a distal end of the aerator, attached to the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer; and a receptacle, comprising: a second connection ring at a proximal end of the receptacle, attached to the receptacle; and an absorbent media held within the receptacle.

17. The urine collection apparatus of claim 16, wherein the retention ring is configured to be reversibly fastened to the external coupling on the garment.

18. Tire urine collection apparatus of claim 16, wherein the first connection ring and the second connection ring are configured to reversibly fasten the aerator to the receptacle.

19. The urine collection apparatus of claim 16, wherein the aerator further comprises a flexible portion at a distal end.

20. The urine collection apparatus of claim 16, wherein the aerator further comprises a flexible portion at a proximal end.

21. Tire urine collection apparatus of claim 16, wherein the garment comprises a pouch to temporarily retain at least a portion of the aerator or the receptacle.

22. The urine collection apparatus of claim 21, wherein the pouch is included in one or more leggings of the garment.

23. The urine collection apparatus of claim 21, wherein the pouch is internal to the garment.