Reversible female urination device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a reversible female urination device comprising a urine collection housing defining a hollow space and having at least one urine collection opening opening into the hollow space, the urine collection housing having an entrance height, and at least one sealing rim at least partially surrounding the urine collection opening, the sealing rim forming first and second opposing user-contacting curved ends, when considered along the entrance height, thereby defining at least two distinct use configurations of the urination device. The present invention also relates to a corresponding urine assembly.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] Prior Application This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 363.882, filed April 29, 2022, and entitled "REVERSIBLE FEMALE URINARY DEVICE," the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

[0002] The technical field relates to urinary continence devices, and more particularly to non-invasive (or external) female urinary continence devices that are configurable into multiple use configurations. [Background technology]

[0003] The direction of female urine flow requires that a woman be substantially seated during urination. The inability and / or difficulty in directing the urine flow can be problematic, for example, when attempting to use a bedpan or similar device when bedridden, since it is often not possible to properly position the bedpan in the correct position and / or angle of inclination to capture the urine flow or to predict where the urine flow may initially be directed.

[0004] Thus, it is known to provide female urination devices that allow a woman to direct, direct and collect the flow of urine, however, such devices may be shaped and sized for a particular morphology and therefore may not be comfortable or suitable for everyone.

[0005] In view of the above, there is a need for a female urination device that can overcome, or at least minimize, some of the problems of the prior art discussed above. Summary of the Invention

[0006] It is therefore an object of the present invention to at least partially address the above mentioned problems.

[0007] According to a general aspect, there is provided a reversible female urination device comprising a urine collection housing defining a hollow space and having at least one urine collection opening opening into the hollow space, the urine collection housing having an entrance height, and at least one sealing rim at least partially surrounding the urine collection opening, the sealing rim forming first and second opposing user-contacting curved ends when considered along the entrance height, thereby defining at least two distinct use configurations of the urination device.

[0008] According to another general aspect, there is provided a reversible female urination device comprising a body having a longitudinal direction, at least partially defining a hollow space and having first and second opposed longitudinal ends, at least one urine collection opening formed in one of the first and second longitudinal ends and opening into the hollow space and having an entrance height, and a sealing flange extending outwardly away from the urine collection opening, wherein when considered along the entrance height, the sealing flange forms first and second opposed user-contacting curvatures, thereby defining at least two possible use configurations of the urination device.

[0009] According to another general aspect, there is provided a reversible female urination device comprising a body defining a longitudinal direction, at least partially defining a hollow space, opening into the hollow space and having at least a first longitudinal end having a first height, and a first seal rim at least partially surrounding the first longitudinal end, wherein when considered along the first height, the first seal rim forms first and second opposing user-contacting curvatures, thereby defining at least two possible use configurations of the urination device.

[0010] According to another general aspect, there is provided a reversible female urination device comprising a substantially tubular wall defining a longitudinal direction, at least partially defining a hollow space and having first and second opposing longitudinal ends opening into the hollow space, and first and second sealing rims at least partially surrounding the first and second longitudinal ends, respectively, to form first and second opposing user contacting surfaces, thereby defining at least two possible use configurations.

[0011] According to another general aspect, there is provided a reversible female urine assembly comprising a reversible female urination device according to the present disclosure and a disposable bag fitable within the hollow space and securable to the urine collection housing.

[0012] According to another general aspect, there is provided a reversible female urination assembly comprising a reversible female urination device according to the present disclosure and a disposable bag fitable within the hollow space and securable to the body. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a first perspective side view of a reversible female urination device according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a second perspective side view of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the urination device of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a first side elevational view of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1 arranged in a first use configuration. [Diagram 5] 2 is a second side elevational view of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1 disposed in a second use configuration and upside down relative to the first use configuration. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a first end elevational view of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1, the device including a first sealing rim. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a second end elevational view of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1, the device including a second sealing rim. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a schematic flattened view of the ellipse defined by the first sealing rim of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1; [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a schematic flattened view of the ellipse defined by the second sealing rim of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1; [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the curvature defined by the first sealing rim of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1 projected onto its plane of symmetry. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the curvature defined by the second sealing rim of the urinary diversion device of FIG. 1 projected onto its plane of symmetry. [Figure 12]FIG. 2 is a front top perspective view of a reversible female urination device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a front bottom perspective view of the urination device of FIG. 12. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a rear top perspective view of the reversible female urination device of FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the reversible female urination device of FIG. 12. [Figure 16] 16 is a cross-sectional view of the reversible female urination device of FIG. 12 taken along section line 16-16 of FIG. 15. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a front elevational view of the reversible urination device of FIG. 12. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] It should be noted that the same reference numbers refer to similar elements. Moreover, for the sake of brevity and clarity, i.e., so as not to overload the drawings with several reference numbers, not all drawings include reference numbers to all components and features, and references to some components and features may be found in only one drawing, from which the components and features of the present disclosure illustrated in other drawings can be easily inferred. The embodiments, geometric configurations, materials referred to, and / or dimensions shown in the figures are optional and are given for illustrative purposes only.

[0015] It will be further understood that description of positions such as "up", "below", "forward", "backward", "left", "right", etc., unless otherwise specified, should be interpreted only in the context of the drawings and should not be considered limiting. Additionally, the figures are intended to illustrate certain features of the reversible urination device and are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] In order to provide a more concise description, some of the quantitative expressions given herein may be modified with the term "about". Regardless of whether the term "about" is explicitly used, it is understood that all amounts given herein are meant to refer to the actual given value, and also to refer to the approximation to such a given value that is reasonably estimated based on the skilled artisan, including approximation by experimental and / or measurement conditions for such a given value.

[0017] In the following description, an embodiment is an example or implementation. The various occurrences of "one embodiment," "embodiment," or "some embodiments" do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment. Although various features may be described in the context of a single implementation, the features may also be provided separately or in any suitable combination. Conversely, although the invention may be described herein in the context of separate embodiments for clarity, the invention may also be implemented in a single embodiment. References in this specification to "some embodiments," "an embodiment," "one embodiment," or "other embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least some of the embodiments, but not necessarily all of the embodiments.

[0018] It is to be understood that the expressions and terms used herein should not be construed as limiting, but are for descriptive purposes only. The principles and uses of the teachings of the present disclosure may be better understood with reference to the accompanying description, drawings, and examples. It is to be understood that the details described herein are not intended to construe limitations on the application of the present disclosure.

[0019] Furthermore, it is to be understood that the present disclosure can be performed or practiced in various ways, and that the present disclosure can be implemented in embodiments other than those outlined in the above description. It is to be understood that the terms "including", "comprising" and grammatical variations thereof do not exclude the addition of one or more components, features, steps, or integers, or groups thereof, and that these terms should be interpreted as specifying the components, features, steps, or integers. When the specification or claims refer to an "additional" element, it does not exclude the presence of two or more additional elements. It is to be understood that when the claims or the specification refer to "a" or "an" element, such a reference should not be interpreted to mean that there is only one of that element. It is to be understood that when the specification states that a component, feature, structure, or characteristic "may include", "can include", "could include", or "could include" is included, that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic need not be included.

[0020] Therefore, the descriptions, examples, methods and materials presented in the claims and specification should not be construed as limiting, but rather as illustrative only. The meanings of technical and scientific terms used herein should be generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. It will be understood that the methods described herein can be performed in the order described, or in any suitable order.

[0021] The present disclosure relates to a reversible female urination device 100, 1100 comprising a urine collection housing 200, 1200 (or body 200, 1200) defining a hollow space 210, 1210, having at least one urine collection opening 220, 1220 (or first longitudinal end 220, 1220) opening into the hollow space and having an entrance height H1, and at least one sealing rim 300, 1300 at least partially surrounding the urine collection opening, wherein when considered along the entrance height H1, the sealing rim forms first and second opposing user-contacting curved ends 310, 320, 1310, 1320, thereby defining at least two possible use configurations of the urination device 100, 1100.

[0022] The reversible female urination device 100, 1100 of the present disclosure is a non-invasive (or external) urination device, i.e., configured to be worn externally by a female user around the user's urethral opening to collect urine excreted through the urethral opening. As used herein, the term "external", when used to describe the urination device 100, 1100, refers to an assembly that is adapted to be used without inserting any components inside the female urethra.

[0023] As described in more detail below, preferred versions of the non-invasive female urination device 100, 1100 are constructed from plastic, typically by an injection molding process. As a result, the device is lightweight, low cost, and easy to clean. As described in more detail below, although specific parts of the device may be individually referenced, it is important to note that in possible embodiments, for reasons of economy and quality, the entire device is made in one piece. Also contemplated are urination devices made from multiple components (e.g., made at least in part from separate materials) that are secured together.

[0024] Referring now to the drawings, and more specifically to FIGS. 1-11, a first embodiment of a reversible female urination device 100 (or a multi-configuration female urination device 100) is shown. The urination device 100 comprises a body 200 or substantially tubular wall 200 or urine collection housing 200 defining a longitudinal direction L and at least partially defining a hollow space 210 (or bag receiving cavity 210), having at least a first longitudinal end 220 or first longitudinal opening 220 or urine collection opening 220 opening into the hollow space 210 and having a first height H1 or first entrance height H1, and a first seal rim 300 or first flange 300 at least partially surrounding the first longitudinal end 220, wherein, considered along the first height H1, the first seal rim 300 forms first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions 310, 320, thereby defining at least two possible use configurations of the female urination device 100. In other words, as will be described in more detail below, the female urination device 100 is reversible such that at least upon rotation of the device 100 about its longitudinal direction L, either the first user-contacting curved portion 310 or the second user-contacting curved portion 320 is positioned adjacent to a surface supporting the urination device 100 and at least partially adjacent to the lower portion of the user's genitalia. In other words, in a first use configuration, the first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions 310, 320 form the rear and front ends, respectively, of the first seal rim 300 according to the anatomical orientation of the urination device 100 when worn by a user. When worn by a user, the rear end is positioned posterior to the user's urethral meatus, while the front end is positioned anterior to the user's urethral meatus. In a second use configuration, the second and first opposing user-contacting curved portions 320, 310 form the rear and front ends, respectively, of the first seal rim 300.

[0025] As will be described in more detail below, in a first embodiment of the urinary device 100, the body 200 or substantially tubular wall 200 further comprises, opposite the first longitudinal end 220, a second longitudinal end 230 or second longitudinal opening 230 opening into the hollow space 210, and the urinary device 100 further comprises a second seal rim 400 at least partially surrounding the second longitudinal end 230 to form a second user contact surface 402 longitudinally opposite to the first user contact surface 302 formed by the first seal rim 300. In other words, the second seal rim 400 defines a further possible use configuration of the urinary device. In further words, the female urinary device 100 is also reversible upon rotation of the device about an axis V (FIG. 1) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L of the urinary device 100. As will be described in more detail below, similar to the first seal rim 300, the second seal rim 400, when considered along the second height H2 of the second seal rim 400, defines first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions 410, 420, thereby defining at least two additional possible use configurations of the female urination device 100. It will thus be appreciated that in a third configuration, the first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions 410, 420 form rear and front ends, respectively, of the second seal rim 400, while in a fourth use configuration, the second and first opposing user-contacting curved portions 420, 410 form rear and front ends, respectively, of the second seal rim 400.

[0026] In other words, the reversible urination device 100 according to the present disclosure is configurable into four different use configurations.

[0027] As best shown in Figures 4 and 5, when considered in a plane containing the longitudinal direction and the first and second heights H1, H2, the profile of the first and second seal rims 300, 400 is substantially C-shaped.

[0028] Main unit 2 and 3, in the embodiment shown, the body 200 is substantially tubular in shape (i.e., at least partially formed from a substantially tubular wall that at least partially defines a hollow space 210). In the embodiment shown, the body 200 includes first and second sidewalls 240, 242 that extend along a longitudinal direction L and an axis V and are substantially parallel to and spaced apart from one another. Each of the first and second sidewalls 240, 242 extends between a first longitudinal end 220 and a second longitudinal end 230. The inner surfaces of the first and second opposing sidewalls 240, 242 at least partially define the hollow space 210.

[0029] Considered along the longitudinal direction L, each of the first and second side walls 240, 242 includes first and second opposing mouth-forming edges 241, 243, 245, 247 (FIGS. 2 and 3) that at least partially form or define the first and second longitudinal ends 210, 230. As shown, recesses are formed in the mouth-forming edges of the first and second side walls 240, 242 to allow the first and second longitudinal ends to better conform to the morphology of a user.

[0030] Considered along the height H (FIG. 4) of the body 200, each of the first and second side walls 240, 242 further includes first and second opposing gripping edges 251, 253, 255, 257 that extend along the longitudinal direction L of the urinary diversion device 100. The height H is understood to be the greater dimension in the vertical dimension when the urinary diversion device is supported on a horizontal surface.

[0031] In the illustrated embodiment, two transverse holes or gripping openings 244, 246, 254, 256, e.g. having a substantially oval and elliptical shape, are formed in the first and second side walls 240, 242, respectively, and open into the hollow space 210. The gripping openings are shaped and dimensioned such that a user's hand is at least partially inserted into the gripping openings to facilitate handling of the urinary diversion device 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the transverse holes 244, 246 formed in the first side wall 240 are substantially aligned with the transverse holes 254, 256 formed in the second side wall 242. For example, as described in more detail below, the transverse holes are shaped and dimensioned to allow the introduction of a bag into the hollow space 210 and / or the removal of a bag therefrom. The transverse holes can also be used by the user to adjust the position of the urinary diversion device between his / her legs. In the illustrated embodiment, the periphery of the gripping opening forms a convexity that substantially follows the contour of the nearest edge of the corresponding side wall. In the illustrated embodiment, the periphery of the grip opening, when considered along the height of the urinary diversion device, forms a recess facing the convexity and directed towards the centre of the corresponding side wall.

[0032] Considered along the height H of the body 200, the body 200 further comprises first and second opposing connecting portions 260, 270 extending between the first and second side walls 240, 242 and at least partially connecting the first and second gripping edges 251, 253, 255, 257 of the first and second side walls 240, 242 to at least partially connect the first and second side walls 240, 242. The inner surfaces of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 at least partially define a hollow space 210 of the body 200.

[0033] In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 each include at least first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274 that are spaced apart from one another and form vertices of the first and second connecting portions. The first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274 connect portions (in the illustrated embodiment, longitudinal ends thereof) of corresponding first and second gripping edges 251, 253, 255, 257 of the first and second side walls 240, 242 to one another.

[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274 are proximate the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230, respectively. It will thus be understood that central portions of the first and second gripping edges 251, 253, 255, 257 of the first and second side walls 240, 242, respectively, are spaced apart and separated from one another. 1 and 2, the bag introduction opening 265, 275 is formed in the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 and is at least partially defined by the first and second gripping edges of the first and second side walls 240, 242 when considered along the width W1 of the urinary diversion device 100, and by the corresponding first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274 of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 when considered along the longitudinal direction L of the urinary diversion device. In other words, the first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274 of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 are spaced apart from one another and define (or at least partially define) the longitudinal bag introduction opening 265, 275 therebetween, which opens into the hollow space. In the embodiment shown, the bag introduction openings 265, 275 are substantially aligned with one another and, when considered in a plane containing the height H of the urinary diversion device 100, are elliptical in shape and form recesses in the first and second gripping edges 251, 253, 255, 257 of the first and second side walls 240, 242.

[0035] As best shown in Figures 4 and 5, the first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274 of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 form first and second convex portions directed outwardly from the hollow space 210 of the main body 200, which are shaped and dimensioned to prevent urine from flowing back outside the hollow cavity 210 when the user is sitting or lying down.

[0036] As described above, the recesses 261, 263, 271, 273 are formed in the gripping edges 251, 253, 255, 257 of the first and second side walls 240, 242 between the corresponding first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274 of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270, at least partially defining the bag introduction openings 265, 275 described above.

[0037] In the embodiment shown, the body 200 has a first plane of symmetry that is parallel to the height H and longitudinal direction L of the body 200 and extends between the first sidewall 240 and the second sidewall 242 .

[0038] It is understood that the shape and configuration of the main body 200 (or urine collection housing 200), for example, the shape and configuration of the first and second side walls and their first and second connecting portions, as well as the shape, configuration and number of the gripping portion, bag introduction opening and its side holes, may differ from the embodiment shown.

[0039] First and second seal rims (first embodiment) In the first illustrated embodiment, the first and second seal rims 300, 400 are integrally formed with the tubular body 200 at the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230 of the tubular body 200, respectively. In other words, the first and second seal rims 300, 400 extend outwardly away from the first and second longitudinal ends of the urinary diversion device 100, respectively. Each of the first and second seal rims 300, 400 provides a sufficient surface area to form an adhesive bond with the user's skin to hold the urinary diversion device 100 in place. Urinary diversion devices in which the first and second seal rims are separately manufactured, for example from a material different from the material that at least partially forms the body 200, and then assembled, attached or connected to the tubular wall 200 or the body 200 are also contemplated. In other words, each of the first and second user contacting surfaces formed by the first and second sealing rims 300, 400 respectively form an interface surface configured to be adhered to the user's body around the user's urethral opening.

[0040] In other words, in the illustrated embodiment, the body 200 is bent (outward in the illustrated embodiment) in a pointed or rounded manner at at least one of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230 (and in the illustrated embodiment, both of them) to form first and second sealing rims 300, 400.

[0041] As best shown in Figures 6 and 7, the cross-section of the tubular wall / body 200 (i.e., when considered in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L, for example, between the first gripping portions 262, 272 of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 on the one hand and the second gripping portions 272, 274 of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 on the other hand) is substantially elliptical. Furthermore, the cross-sections of the first and second longitudinal ends and the first and second seal rims are substantially elliptical. As best shown in Figures 4, 8 and 9, the first and second seal rims 300, 400, for example, the first and second user contacting surfaces 302, 402 thereof, both define a folded or curved ellipse. In other words, if the first and second user contacting surfaces 302, 402 were flattened onto a plane, they would both form an ellipse, as represented in Figures 8 and 9.

[0042] 8, the ellipse formed by the flattened first user contact surface 302 has a major axis a1 of about 100 mm to about 200 mm, for example, about 120 mm to about 180 mm, for example, about 140 mm to about 160 mm, for example, about 150 mm. The ellipse formed by the flattened first user contact surface 302 has a minor axis b1 of about 20 mm to about 80 mm, for example, about 30 mm to about 70 mm, for example, about 40 mm to about 60 mm, for example, about 50 mm. For example, the ellipse formed by the flattened first user contact surface 302 has an eccentricity of greater than about 0.5, for example, greater than about 0.7, for example, greater than about 0.8, for example, greater than about 0.9, for example, greater than about 0.95. For example, the inner circumference of the planarized first user contact surface 302 adjacent the first opening 220 is comprised between about 200 mm and about 600 mm, such as between about 300 mm and about 500 mm, such as between about 350 mm and about 450 mm, for example about 410 mm.

[0043] 9, the ellipse formed by the flattened second user contact surface 402 has a major axis a2 of about 100 mm to about 220 mm, for example about 120 mm to about 200 mm, for example about 140 mm to about 180 mm, for example about 150 mm. The ellipse formed by the flattened second user contact surface 400 has a minor axis b2 of about 25 mm to about 85 mm, for example about 35 mm to about 75 mm, for example about 50 mm to about 60 mm, for example about 55 mm. For example, the ellipse formed by the flattened second user contact surface 402 has an eccentricity of greater than about 0.5, for example greater than about 0.7, for example greater than about 0.8, for example greater than about 0.9, for example greater than about 0.95. For example, the inner circumference of the planarized second user contact surface 402 adjacent the second opening 230 is comprised between about 200 mm and about 600 mm, such as between about 300 mm and about 500 mm, such as between about 350 mm and about 450 mm, such as between about 400 mm and about 450 mm, for example about 430 mm.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second seal rims 300, 400 surround the entire periphery of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230, respectively. In other words, the first and second seal rims 300, 400 are substantially annular in shape and surround a corresponding one of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230. In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second seal rims are curved along the height and width of the corresponding one of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230. In other words, in the illustrated embodiment, each of the first and second seal rims includes first and second end wall portions (at least partially forming the first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions) and first and second side walls spaced apart from one another and extending along the height of the corresponding one of the first and second longitudinal ends.

[0045] 4 and 5, the first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions 310, 320, 410, 420 have different radii of curvature when considered in a plane containing the longitudinal direction L and height H1, H2 of a corresponding one of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230. Urinary diversion devices in which only some of the user-contacting curved portions have different radii of curvature are also contemplated.

[0046] Each of the first and second opposing user contact curved portions 310, 320, 410, 420 has a tip 311, 321, 411, 421 (or distal end or end wall portion) which defines a tip distance d1, d2, d3, d4 with a support contact surface S1, S2 defined by the nearest one of the first and second connection portions 260, 270, as shown in Figures 4 and 5. In other words, each of the first and second connecting portions 260, 270 defines a support contact surface S1, S2 connecting the distal ends or vertices of a corresponding one of the first and second gripping portions 262, 264, 272, 274, with the first support contact surface S1 connecting the distal ends of the first and second gripping portions 262, 264 of the first connecting portion 260 and the second support contact surface S2 connecting the distal ends of the first and second gripping portions 272, 274 of the second connecting portion 270. The tips 311, 411 of the first user contact curved portions 310, 410 of the first and second seal rims 300, 400 are respectively at distances d1, d3 from the first support contact surface S1 (Figure 4), while the tips 321, 421 of the second user contact curved portions 320, 420 of the first and second seal rims 300, 400 are respectively at distances d2, d4 from the second support contact surface S2 (Figure 5).

[0047] In the illustrated embodiment, the first seal rim 300 is shaped and sized such that the tip 311 of the first user contacting end 310 is close to or slightly in contact with the first support contact surface S1 (i.e. the tip distance d1 is substantially zero). In the illustrated embodiment, the tip distances d1, d2, d3, d4 of corresponding tips 311, 321, 411, 421 are different from each other. Urinary diversion devices in which only some of the tip distances differ from each other are also conceivable.

[0048] A tip distance of one of the first and second user contact curved portions of each of the first and second seal rims 300, 400 is different from a tip distance of the other of the first and second user contact curved portions of a corresponding one of the first and second seal rims 300, 400. In other words, the tip distances d1, d2 of the first seal rim 300 are different from each other, and the tip distances d3, d4 of the second seal rim 400 are different from each other.

[0049] Furthermore, a tip distance d1 between a tip 311 of the first user contacting portion 310 of the first seal rim 300 and the first support contact surface S1 is different from a tip distance d3 between a tip 411 of the first user contacting portion 410 of the second seal rim 400 and the first support contact surface S1 (see FIG. 4). A tip distance d2 between a tip 321 of the second user contacting portion 320 of the first seal rim 300 and the second support contact surface S2 is different from a tip distance d4 between a tip 421 of the second user contacting portion 420 of the second seal rim 400 and the second support contact surface S2 (see FIG. 5).

[0050] For example, the tip distance between one tip of the first and second user contact portions of one of the first and second seal rims and the corresponding support contact surface S1, S2 is greater than about 1%, such as greater than about 3%, for example greater than about 5%, for example greater than about 10% of the corresponding one height H1, H2 of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230.

[0051] In the embodiment shown, as represented in Figures 4 and 5, a tip of one of the first and second user contact curved portions of each of the first and second seal rims 300, 400 is longitudinally offset relative to a tip of the other of the first and second user contact curved portions of the corresponding one of the first and second seal rims 300, 400. In other words, considering along the longitudinal direction L, a tip 311 of a first user contact curved portion 310 of the first seal rim 300 is longitudinally offset (inwardly with respect to the hollow space in the embodiment shown) relative to a tip 321 of a second user contact curved portion 320 of the first seal rim 300. A tip offset distance do1 is thus defined between the tips 311, 321. Further, when considered along the longitudinal direction L, the tip 421 of the second user contacting curved portion 420 of the second seal rim 400 is offset longitudinally (inwardly relative to the hollow space in the embodiment shown) relative to the tip 411 of the first user contacting curved portion 410 of the second seal rim 400. A tip offset distance do2 is thus defined between the tips 411, 421. For example, the tip offset distance d02 is smaller than the tip offset distance do1. For example, one of the tip offset distances is smaller than about 75% of the other of the tip offset distances, such as smaller than about 50%, such as smaller than about 25%, such as smaller than about 10%.

[0052] As best shown in FIG. 10, when projected onto the symmetry plane of the urinary diversion device 10, the curvature of the first seal rim 300 varies along the height of the first seal rim 300. For example, the inclination of the first angle S1 is defined by the inside of the first user-contacting curved portion 310 of the first seal rim 300 (considered relative to the hollow space 210) and a direction perpendicular to the first support contact surface S1. For example, the first angle s1 is comprised between about 10 degrees and about 60 degrees, for example between about 20 degrees and about 50 degrees, for example between about 30 degrees and about 40 degrees, for example about 36 degrees. For example, the inclination of the second angle s2 is defined by the inside of the second user-contacting curved portion 320 of the first seal rim 300 (considered relative to the hollow space 210) and a direction perpendicular to the first support contact surface S1. For example, the second angle s2 is in the range of about 40 degrees to about 100 degrees, for example, in the range of about 50 degrees to about 90 degrees, for example, in the range of about 60 degrees to about 80 degrees, for example, in the range of about 65 degrees to about 75 degrees, for example, about 70 degrees.

[0053] For example, the apex A1 of the curvature of the first seal rim 300 (i.e., the slope is zero) is at a height H1 that is less than half the height h1 of the first longitudinal end 220. For example, the height H1 is less than about 45%, such as less than about 40%, of the height H1 of the first longitudinal end 220.

[0054] As best shown in FIG. 11, when projected onto the symmetry plane of the urinary diversion device 10, the curvature of the second seal rim 400 varies along the height of the second seal rim 400. For example, the inclination of the first angle t1 is defined by the inside of the first user-contacting curved portion 410 of the second seal rim 400 (considered relative to the hollow space 210) and the direction perpendicular to the first support contact surface S1. For example, the first angle t1 is comprised between about 15 degrees and about 115 degrees, for example between about 30 degrees and about 100 degrees, for example between about 50 degrees and about 80 degrees, for example between about 60 degrees and about 70 degrees, for example about 66 degrees. For example, the inclination of the second angle t2 is defined by the inside of the second user-contacting curved portion 420 of the second seal rim 400 (considered relative to the hollow space 210) and the direction perpendicular to the first support contact surface S1. For example, the second angle t2 is between about 40 degrees and about 100 degrees, for example between about 50 degrees and about 90 degrees, for example between about 60 degrees and about 80 degrees, for example between about 65 degrees and about 75 degrees, for example about 70 degrees.

[0055] For example, the apex A2 of the curvature of the second seal rim 400 (i.e., the slope is zero) is at a height h2 that is less than half the height H2 of the second longitudinal end 230. For example, the height H2 is less than about 50% of the height H2 of the second longitudinal end 230, such as less than about 47%, e.g., less than about 45%.

[0056] The length L1 of the urinary device 100 is defined between the farthest tips of the first and second seal rims 300, 400, considered along the longitudinal direction L. In the embodiment shown, the length L1 is defined between the tips 321, 421 of the second user-contacting curved portions 320, 420 of the first and second seal rims 300, 400. For example, the tip offset distance between the tips of the first and second user-contacting portions of one of the first and second seal rims is more than about 1%, such as more than about 3%, such as more than about 5%, such as more than about 10%, such as more than about 25% of the length L1 of the urinary device 100.

[0057] The length L1 of the urination device 100 is included in the range of about 10 cm to about 40 cm, for example, about 20 cm to about 30 cm, for example, about 23 cm to about 29 cm, for example, about 26 cm.

[0058] The heights H1, H2 of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230 are comprised between about 5 cm and about 40 cm, for example between about 10 cm and about 25 cm, for example between about 15 cm and about 20 cm, for example about 19 cm. For example, the first and second heights H1, H2 are substantially equal.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 6, the width W1 of the urination device 100 is included in the range of about 2 cm to about 12 cm, for example, about 4 cm to about 10 cm, for example, about 6 cm to about 8 cm, for example, about 6 cm to about 7 cm, for example, about 6.2 cm to about 6.8 cm.

[0060] As mentioned above, the first and second sealing rims 300, 400 define first and second user contact surfaces 302, 402 that at least partially define the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230 that open into the hollow space 210. The first and second user contact surfaces 302, 402 extend locally transversely, e.g., substantially perpendicularly, to an outer surface of the body 200 (to an edge of the body 200 that forms a perimeter of a corresponding one of the first and second longitudinal ends).

[0061] As best shown in Figures 6 and 7, the first and second user contact surfaces have substantially constant widths wa, wb along substantially the entire circumference of the corresponding one of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230. For example, the widths wa, wb of the first and second user contact surfaces 302, 402 are greater than about 1%, such as greater than about 5%, such as greater than about 10%, such as greater than about 15% of the width W1 of the urination device 100. For example, the widths wa, wb are comprised between about 3 mm and about 20 mm, such as between about 7 mm and about 16 mm, such as between about 9 mm and about 14 mm, such as between about 11 mm and about 12 mm, such as about 11.5 mm.

[0062] For example, the first and second seal rims may be at least partially formed of a material having flexible and resilient properties to ensure comfort of use and substantial fluid-tight contact with a user, for example, the first and second seal rims may be at least partially formed of a material that is more flexible and resilient than the material from which the body is at least partially formed.

[0063] It will therefore be seen that the urinary device 100 is bent outwardly at the first and second ends 220, 230 of the body 200 to form first and second sealing rims 300, 400. Various designs can be applied to the first and second sealing rims to increase comfort when applied in contact with or near the user's genitals.

[0064] It will be understood that the shape and configuration of the first and second seal rims 300, 400, e.g., the radius of curvature, shape, configuration and relative positions of their first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions, may vary from the embodiment shown. It will also be understood that the shape and configuration of the reversible female urination device is not limited to the embodiment shown in Figures 1-11, and that the first and second seal rims at least partially surround first and second longitudinal ends, respectively, of the urine collection housing 200.

[0065] Single Seal Rim (Second Embodiment) 12-17, which show a second possible embodiment of a reversible female urination device 1100. Similar to the first embodiment, the urination device 1100 comprises a urine collection housing 1200 defining a hollow space 1210 and having at least one urine collection opening 1220 opening into the hollow space 1210 and having an entrance height H1. The urination device 1100 further comprises a seal rim 1300 at least partially surrounding the urine collection opening 1220 and forming a user contacting surface 1302, where, considered along the entrance height H1, the seal rim 1300 forms first and second opposing user contacting curved ends 1310, 1320, thereby defining at least two possible use configurations of the urination device.

[0066] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment primarily in that the urinary diversion device 1100 comprises a single sealing rim 1300 at one of the first and second longitudinal ends 1221 , 1231 of the body 1200 .

[0067] Although various features have been described in relation to the first embodiment of the urinary diversion device 100, it will be understood that these features may also be provided in the second embodiment of the urinary diversion device 1100, and vice versa.

[0068] In the embodiment shown, the urine collection opening 1220 is formed in one of the first and second longitudinal ends 1221 , 1231 of the urine collection housing 1200 .

[0069] The seal rim 1300 (or in the illustrated embodiment, a single seal rim 1300) surrounds substantially the entire periphery of the urine collection opening 1220 and includes first and second end wall portions forming first and second opposing user-contacting curved ends 1310, 1320, respectively, and first and second opposing side walls spaced apart from one another and extending along the entrance height H1 and connecting the first and second curved ends 1310, 1320. In the illustrated embodiment, continuity is formed by the first and second end wall portions and the first and second opposing side walls.

[0070] For example, the entrance height H1 (shown in FIG. 17) of the opening or urine collection port 1220 is included in the range of about 100 mm to about 220 mm, such as about 120 mm to about 200 mm, such as about 140 mm to about 180 mm, for example about 160 mm.

[0071] For example, the entrance width W1 (shown in FIG. 17) of the opening or urine collection port 1220 is included in the range of about 30 mm to about 60 mm, such as about 35 mm to about 55 mm, for example, about 40 mm to about 50 mm, for example about 44 mm.

[0072] In the embodiment shown, the circumference of the opening or urine collection port 1220 is comprised between about 200 mm and about 600 mm, such as between about 300 mm and about 500 mm, such as between about 400 mm and about 450 mm, for example about 420 mm.

[0073] 15, when considered in a plane including the longitudinal direction L of the body 1200 and the inlet height H1, the first and second user contacting curved portions 1310, 1320 have first and second radii of curvature that are different from each other. In other words, when projected onto the plane of symmetry of the urinary diversion device 1100, a plane includes the longitudinal direction L of the body 1200 and the inlet height H1, and the curvature of the sealing rim 1300 varies along the height H1 of the sealing rim 1300.

[0074] As shown in FIG. 15, the seal rim 1300 defines an opening angle α1 of the urine collection opening 1220. For example, an origin O1 of the opening angle α1 is located at a height half the entrance height H1. The opening angle α1 is defined between a first line extending from the origin O1 toward the tip 1311 of the first user-contacting curved end 1310 and a second line extending from the origin O1 toward the tip 1321 of the second user-contacting curved end 1320. For example, the opening angle α1 is included in a range of about 80 degrees to about 180 degrees, for example, included in a range of about 100 degrees to about 160 degrees, for example, included in a range of about 120 degrees to about 140 degrees, for example, about 130 degrees.

[0075] Similar to the first embodiment, the tips 1311, 1321 of the first and second user-contacting curved portions 1310, 1320 of the first seal rim 1300 are longitudinally offset relative to one another by a tip offset distance do1 (FIG. 15).

[0076] In the second embodiment, in contrast to the first embodiment, no sealing rim is provided at the second longitudinal end of the main body 1200, and therefore the urinary diversion device 1100 according to the second embodiment can only be configured in a first and a second use configuration, where in the first use configuration the first and second opposing user-contacting curved portions 1310, 1320 respectively form the rear and front ends of the sealing rim 1300 according to the anatomical orientation of the urinary diversion device 100 when worn by a user, and where in the second use configuration the second and first opposing user-contacting curved portions 1320, 1310 respectively form the rear and front ends of the sealing rim 1300.

[0077] In the second embodiment, as best shown in Fig. 14, a bag introduction opening 1232 is formed in a second longitudinal end 1231 of the body 1200 that opens into the hollow space 1210. For example, the second longitudinal end 1231 of the body 1200 forms a handling portion shaped and dimensioned to increase contact between the sealing rim 1300 and a user when the urinary diversion device 1100 is in use.

[0078] In the embodiment shown, when considered along the height of the body 1200, the first and second ends of the second longitudinal end 1231 of the body 1200 are substantially rounded or curved.

[0079] Similar to the first embodiment, the urine collection housing or body 1200 includes first and second side walls 1240, 1242 spaced apart from one another and first and second connecting portions 1260, 1270 extending at least partially between the first and second side walls 1240, 1242. At least one gripping opening is formed in at least one of the first and second side walls. For example, the gripping openings are formed in the first and second side walls in substantial registration with one another. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the first and second gripping openings are formed in each of the first and second side walls 1240, 1242. For example, the perimeter of the gripping opening forms a convex portion that substantially follows the contour of the nearest edge of the corresponding side wall.

[0080] As best seen in FIG. 16, a first sidewall 1240 and a second sidewall 1242 oppose one another and form first and second recesses that at least partially form or define a hollow space.

[0081] In the illustrated embodiment, each of the first and second connecting portions 1260, 1270 includes at least one gripping portion. For example, each of the first and second connecting portions includes first and second gripping portions spaced apart from one another to form an apex of a corresponding one of the first and second connecting portions. For example, a recess is formed in the gripping edge of the first and second side walls 1240, 1242 between the first and second gripping portions of the corresponding one of the first and second connecting portions.

[0082] In the illustrated embodiment, the tip 1321 of one of the user-contacting curved ends extends beyond the apex formed by the first and second gripping portions of a corresponding one of the first and second connecting portions 1260, 1270. In other words, when the urination device 1100 is supported on the support contact surface with the second user-contacting end 1320 closer to the support contact surface than the first user-contacting end 1310, the tip 1321 of the user-contacting end 1320 contacts the support contact surface.

[0083] It is understood that the shape and configuration of the second embodiment of the urination device, for example the shape and configuration of the side wall, sealing rim, urine collection body, and first and second connecting portions, may differ from the embodiment shown.

[0084] Reversible female urinary assembly The present disclosure also relates to a reversible female urinary assembly comprising a reversible female urination device 100, 1100 according to the present disclosure and a disposable bag that can fit in the hollow space and be secured to the body. The urination device 100, 1100 is actually designed to be used with a disposable sanitary bag that is shaped to match the specific design of the urination device 100, 1100 and to be removably fitted to the urination device. Typically, the body portion of the sanitary bag is inserted into the hollow space 210, 1210 of the body 200, 1200 (or the urine collection housing 200, 1200), for example through one of the side holes or through one of the bag introduction openings. The open end of the disposable sanitary bag is then secured to the body, at least partially covering one of the first and second sealing rims 300, 400, 1300, depending on the configuration selected by the user. If the bag includes a closure string slidably attached to its opening, the closure string can be used to tie the opening of the bag at the junction of the corresponding one of the first and second sealing rims and the body 200, 1200. Alternatively, the bag can include an elastic band that secures the bag to the body of the urinary diversion device 100, 1100 by applying pressure to the outer surface of the body 200, 1200 proximate the corresponding one of the first and second longitudinal ends 220, 230, 1221, 1231.

[0085] The sanitary bag may further comprise a layer of absorbent material, such as a gel, to capture liquid and retain the liquid substantially instantaneously to facilitate handling of the urine assembly. The layer of absorbent material may be a separate component from the bag or may be provided as a single piece.

[0086] It will therefore be appreciated that the female urination device 100 may be used while the user is sitting or lying down and is shaped and sized to substantially conform to multiple positions.

[0087] As mentioned above, the first and second user-contacting surfaces 302, 402, 1302 formed by the first and second seal rims 300, 400, 1300 are shaped and dimensioned to contact the user, and more specifically the area surrounding the user's genitals. The urinary diversion device 100, 1100 is thus adapted to different configurations due to the particular shapes and dimensions of the first and second seal rims 300, 400, 1300 and the particular shapes, dimensions and relative placement of the first and second user-contacting curved portions of the first and second seal rims 300, 400, 1300.

[0088] It will be appreciated that the position of the urinary device 100, 1100 between the legs of the user may be easily adjusted by gripping either one of the first and second gripping portions of the first and second connecting portions to better adjust the position of a selected one of the first and second sealing rims. Thus, as described above, the urinary device 100, 1100 is configurable into distinct configurations. As detailed above, the first embodiment of the urinary device 100 is configurable into four use configurations. a first configuration in which the first connection portion 260 is supported on a support surface, the first seal rim 300 is in contact with or adjacent to the user's genitalia (arrow C1 in FIG. 4 ) and the first user-contacting curved portion 310 of the first seal rim 300 is adjacent to the lower part of the user's genitalia; a second configuration in which the first connection portion 260 is supported on a support surface, the second seal rim 400 is in contact with or adjacent to the user's genitalia (arrow C2 in FIG. 4 ) and the first user-contacting curved portion 410 of the second seal rim 400 is adjacent to the lower part of the user's genitalia; a third configuration in which the second connection portion 270 is supported on a support surface, the first seal rim 300 is in contact with or adjacent to the user's genitalia (arrow C3 in FIG. 5 ) and the second user-contacting curved portion 320 of the first seal rim 300 is adjacent to the lower portion of the user's genitalia, and a fourth configuration in which the second connection portion 270 is supported on a support surface, the second seal rim 400 is in contact with or adjacent to the user's genitalia (arrow C4 in FIG. 5 ) and the second user-contacting curved portion 420 of the second seal rim 400 is adjacent to the lower portion of the user's genitalia. As detailed above, the second embodiment of the urinary device 1100 comprising a single seal rim is configurable into two separate use configurations.

[0089] It is also understood that the female urination device 100, 1100 is shaped and dimensioned to support a substantially filled bag disposed within the hollow space 210, 1210, and is easily cleanable. For example, the urination device may be at least partially made of plastic, rubber, or any suitable material having flexible and elastic properties to increase comfort of use, be easily cleanable, and / or provide a substantially smooth surface.

[0090] Several alternative embodiments and examples are described and illustrated herein. The above-described embodiments are intended to be illustrative only. Those skilled in the art will appreciate the features of the individual embodiments and the possible combinations and variations of the components. Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that any of the embodiments may be provided in any combination with the other embodiments disclosed herein. It is understood that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its central characteristics. The present examples and embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the present invention should not be limited to the details given herein. Thus, while specific embodiments have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications are contemplated. The scope of the present invention is therefore intended to be limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A reversible female urination device, A urine collection housing having an entrance height and defining a hollow space, having at least one urine collection port opening into the hollow space, A reversible female urination device comprising at least one sealing rim that at least partially surrounds the urine collection opening, the sealing rim, when considered along the opening height, forming first and second opposing user-contact curved ends, thereby defining at least two distinct usage configurations of the urination device.

2. The urination device according to claim 1, wherein the urination device has a longitudinal direction, the urine collection housing has first and second opposing longitudinal ends, and the urine collection port is formed at one of the first and second longitudinal ends.

3. The urination device according to claim 2, wherein the sealing rim substantially surrounds the entire area around the urine collection port.

4. Considering the plane including the longitudinal direction and the entrance height, the first and second user contact curved portions have different first and second radii of curvature, as described in claim 2.

5. The urination device according to claim 2, wherein, considering the plane including the longitudinal direction and the entrance height, the curvature of the seal rim changes along the entrance height.

6. The urination device according to claim 4, wherein the plane including the longitudinal direction and the entrance height forms a plane of symmetry of the urination device.

7. The urination device according to claim 2, wherein the tips of the first and second user contact curved portions of the seal rim are offset from each other in the longitudinal direction.

8. The urination device according to claim 2, wherein the urine collection housing is formed on the other of the first and second longitudinal ends and has a bag inlet opening that opens into the hollow space.

9. The urination device according to claim 8, wherein the other of the first and second longitudinal ends forms a handling portion that is shaped and sized to increase contact between the seal rim and the user during use.

10. The urination device according to claim 1, wherein the seal rim is integrally formed with the urine collection housing.

11. The urination device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one urine collection port has first and second inlet heights, opens into the hollow space, and comprises first and second urine collection ports formed at the first and second longitudinal ends, respectively, and the at least one seal rim comprises first and second seal rims that at least partially surround the first and second urine collection ports, respectively, and considering along a corresponding one of the first and second inlet heights, each of the first and second seal rims forms first and second opposing user contact curved ends, thereby defining at least four distinct usage configurations of the urination device.

12. The urination device according to claim 11, wherein the first and second sealing rims each substantially surround the entire area around the first and second urine collection ports.

13. The urination device according to claim 11, wherein, considering the longitudinal direction and the plane including the heights of the first and second entrances, the first and second user contact curved portions of the first and second seal rims have different first and second radii of curvature from each other.

14. Considering the longitudinal direction and the plane including the first and second inlet heights, the curvature of each of the first and second seal rims varies along the corresponding one of the first and second inlet heights, according to claim 11.

15. The urination device according to claim 13, wherein the plane including the longitudinal direction and the heights of the first and second entrances forms a plane of symmetry of the urination device.

16. The urination device according to claim 11, wherein the tips of the first and second user contact curved portions of the first and second seal rims are offset longitudinally from each other.

17. The urination device according to claim 1, wherein the urine collection housing includes first and second side walls spaced apart from each other, and first and second connecting portions extending at least partially between the first and second side walls.

18. The urination device according to claim 17, wherein at least one gripping opening is formed in at least one of the first and second side walls.

19. The urination device according to claim 18, wherein the gripping openings are formed on the first and second side walls so as to be substantially aligned with each other.

20. The urination device according to claim 18, wherein first and second gripping openings are formed in at least one of the first and second side walls.

21. The urination device according to claim 18, wherein the periphery of the gripping opening forms a convex portion substantially following the contour of the nearest edge of the corresponding first and second side walls.

22. The urination device according to claim 18, wherein the first and second side walls face each other and each form first and second recesses that at least partially form the hollow space.

23. The urination device according to claim 17, wherein each of the first and second connecting portions is provided with at least one gripping portion.

24. The urination device according to claim 23, wherein at least one of the first and second connecting portions includes first and second gripping portions spaced apart from each other to form a corresponding vertex of the first and second connecting portions.

25. The urination device according to claim 24, wherein first and second recesses are formed in the gripping edges of the first and second side walls between the first and second connecting portions and one of the corresponding first and second gripping portions.

26. The urination device according to any one of claims 1 to 25, wherein the urination device is a single piece.

27. The urination device according to any one of claims 1 to 25, wherein the urination device is at least partially made of plastic.

28. The urination device according to claim 27, wherein the urination device is at least partially injection molded.

29. A reversible female urination device having a longitudinal direction, A body having at least partially defined hollow space and first and second opposing longitudinal ends, wherein at least one urine collection port is formed on one of the first and second longitudinal ends, the urine collection port opens into the hollow space and has an entrance height, A reversible female urination device comprising a seal flange extending outward away from the urine collection opening, wherein, considering along the inlet height, the seal flange forms first and second opposing user contact curves, thereby defining at least two possible usage configurations of the urination device.

30. The urination device according to claim 29, wherein the sealing flange substantially surrounds the entire area around the urine collection port.

31. Considering the plane including the longitudinal direction and the entrance height, the first and second user contact curved portions have different first and second radii of curvature, according to claim 29.

32. Considering the longitudinal direction and the plane including the inlet height, the curvature of the seal flange changes along the inlet height, as described in claim 29.

33. The urination device according to claim 31, wherein the plane including the longitudinal direction and the entrance height forms a plane of symmetry of the urination device.

34. The urination device according to any one of claims 29 to 33, wherein the tips of the first and second user contact curved portions of the seal flange are offset from each other in the longitudinal direction.

35. The urination device according to any one of claims 29 to 33, wherein the main body has a bag inlet formed on the other of the first and second longitudinal ends and opening into the hollow space.

36. The urination device according to claim 35, wherein the other of the first and second longitudinal ends forms a handling portion that is shaped and sized to increase contact between the seal flange and the user during use.

37. The urination device according to any one of claims 29 to 33, wherein the seal flange is formed integrally with the main body.

38. The urination device according to claim 29, wherein the at least one urine collection port has first and second inlet heights, opens into the hollow space, and comprises first and second urine collection ports formed at the first and second longitudinal ends, respectively, and the at least one seal flange comprises first and second seal flanges that at least partially surround the first and second urine collection ports, respectively, and considering along a corresponding one of the first and second inlet heights, each of the first and second seal flanges forms first and second opposing user contact curved ends, thereby defining at least four distinct usage configurations of the urination device.

39. The urination device according to claim 38, wherein the first and second sealing flanges each substantially surround the entire area around the first and second urine collection ports.

40. The urination device according to claim 38, wherein, considering in a plane including the longitudinal direction and the first and second inlet heights, the first and second user contact curved portions of the first and second seal flanges each have different first and second radii of curvature.

41. Considering the longitudinal direction and the plane including the first and second inlet heights, the curvature of each of the first and second seal flanges varies along the corresponding one of the first and second inlet heights, according to claim 38.

42. The urination device according to claim 40, wherein the plane including the longitudinal direction and the heights of the first and second inlets forms a plane of symmetry of the urination device.

43. The urination device according to any one of claims 38 to 42, wherein the tips of the first and second user contact curved portions of the first and second seal flanges are offset longitudinally from each other.

44. The urination device according to any one of claims 38, wherein the main body comprises first and second side walls spaced apart from each other, and first and second connecting portions extending at least partially between the first and second side walls.

45. The urination device according to claim 44, wherein at least one gripping opening is formed in at least one of the first and second side walls.

46. The urination device according to claim 45, wherein the gripping openings are formed on the first and second side walls so as to be substantially aligned with each other.

47. The urination device according to claim 45, wherein first and second gripping openings are formed in at least one of the first and second side walls.

48. The urination device according to claim 47, wherein the periphery of the gripping opening forms a convex portion substantially following the contour of the nearest corresponding edge of the first and second side walls.

49. The urination device according to any one of claims 46 to 48, wherein the first and second side walls face each other and form first and second recesses that at least partially form the hollow space.

50. The urination device according to any one of claims 46 to 48, wherein each of the first and second connecting portions is provided with at least one gripping portion.

51. The urination device according to claim 50, wherein at least one of the first and second connecting portions includes first and second gripping portions spaced apart from each other to form a corresponding vertex of the first and second connecting portions.

52. The urination device according to claim 51, wherein first and second recesses are formed in the gripping edges of the first and second side walls between the first and second gripping portions corresponding to one of the first and second gripping portions of the first and second connecting portion.

53. The urination device according to any one of claims 29 to 33, wherein the urination device is a single piece.

54. The urination device according to any one of claims 29 to 33, wherein the urination device is at least partially made of plastic.

55. The urination device according to claim 54, wherein the urination device is at least partially injection molded.

56. A reversible female urine assembly, A reversible female urination device according to any one of claims 1 to 25, A reversible female urine assembly comprising a disposable bag that can be fitted into the hollow space and fixed to the urine collection housing.

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