URINE COLLECTION CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Abstract

The embodiment relates to a urine collection container assembly. The urine collection container assembly includes a canister having an interior region, a lid, and a gasket. The lid is secured or securable to the canister and includes a plurality of ports configured to removably secure one or more conduits to provide fluid communication with the interior region of the canister. The gasket is overmolded to the lid and is positioned to mate with a portion of the canister to form a seal when the lid is secured to the canister.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a urine collection container assembly and related systems and methods. [Background technology]

[0002] An individual may have limited or impaired mobility that makes the normal process of urination difficult or impossible. For example, the individual may have undergone surgery or have a disability that impairs mobility. In another example, the individual may have restricted mobility conditions such as those experienced by pilots, drivers, and workers in hazardous areas. Additionally, fluid collection from an individual may be necessary for monitoring purposes or clinical testing.

[0003] Bedpans and urinary catheters, such as Foley catheters, may be used to address some of these situations. However, bedpans and urinary catheters have several associated problems. For example, bedpans can be uncomfortable, prone to overflow, and other hygiene issues. Urinary catheters can be uncomfortable, painful, and can lead to urinary tract infections. Conventional urine collection devices may also be limited to use when the patient is in bed in a supine position.

[0004] Thus, users and manufacturers of fluid collection devices continue to seek new and improved devices, systems, and methods for collecting urine. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] US Patent Application Publication No. 2022 / 071826 [Patent Document 2] U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2021 / 077993 Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0006]

[0003] Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a urine collection container assembly. In one embodiment, the urine collection container assembly includes a canister having an interior region, a lid, and a gasket. The lid is secured or securable to the canister and includes a vacuum port configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between a pump and the interior region of the canister, and a urine port configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between a urine collection device and the interior region of the canister. The gasket is overmolded onto the lid and is positioned to mate with a portion of the canister to form a seal when the lid is secured to the canister.

[0007] In one embodiment, a method of forming a lid for a urine collection container assembly is described. The method includes injection molding a lid using a first material, the lid having a rim, a vacuum port configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between a pump and an interior region of the canister, and a urine port configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between a urine collection device and an interior region of the canister. The method also includes overmolding a gasket over at least a portion of the rim of the lid using a second material, the second material being different from the first material.

[0008] In one embodiment, a urine collection container assembly is described. The urine collection container assembly includes a canister and a lid. The canister has an exterior surface, an interior region, a top region with an upper edge, and a locking rib on the exterior surface of the canister at least adjacent to the top region of the canister. The lid is secured or securable to the canister and includes a vacuum port configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between the pump and the interior region of the canister, a urine port configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister, and at least one clamp having an inward protrusion configured to selectively engage at least a portion of the locking rib to secure the lid to the canister.

[0009] In one embodiment, a urine collection system is described that includes any of the urine collection container assemblies described herein, a urine collection device, a pump, a first conduit secured to the vacuum port and in fluid communication with the pump and an interior region of the canister, and a second conduit secured to the urine port and in fluid communication with the urine collection device and an interior region of the canister.

[0010] Features from any of the disclosed embodiments may be used in combination with each other without limitation. Furthermore, other features and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.

[0011] The drawings illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure, with the same reference numbers referring to the same or similar elements or features in different views or embodiments shown in the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable urine collection system, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1 is a side view of a urine collection system in a urine collection configuration, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1C]FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1D] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1E] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1F] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1G] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1H] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1I] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1J] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1K] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1L] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1M] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1N] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1O] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 1P] FIG. 1E is a partial cross-sectional view of the top edge and lid of the canister of the urine collection container assembly of FIGS. 1C-1D. [Figure 2A] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2B] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2C] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2D] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2E]FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2F] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2G] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2H] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2I] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 2J] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3A] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3B] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3C] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3D] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3E] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3F] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3G] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 3H] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4A] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the clamp region of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 4A. [Figure 4C] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the spout region of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 4A. [Figure 4D] FIG. 10 is a diagram of a clamping area of ​​a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4E]FIG. 10 is a diagram of a clamping area of ​​a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4F] FIG. 10 is a diagram of a clamping area of ​​a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 4G] FIG. 10 is a diagram of a clamping area of ​​a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 6A] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 6B] FIG. 6B is an exploded view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 6A. [Figure 7A] FIG. 1 is an isometric side view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 7B] FIG. 7B is a partial cross-sectional view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 7A. [Figure 7C] FIG. 7B is a partial cross-sectional view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 7A. [Figure 7D] FIG. 7B is a partial cross-sectional view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 7A. [Figure 8A] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 8B] FIG. 8B is a partial cross-sectional view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 8A. [Figure 8C] FIG. 8B is a diagram of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 8A. [Figure 8D] FIG. 8B is a diagram of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 8A. [Figure 8E] FIG. 8B is a diagram of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 8A. [Figure 8F] FIG. 8B is a diagram of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 8A. [Figure 8G] FIG. 8B is a diagram of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 8A. [Figure 8H] FIG. 8B is a diagram of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 8A. [Figure 9A] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a urine collection container assembly, according to one embodiment. [Figure 9B] FIG. 9B is an isometric side view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 9A. [Figure 9C] FIG. 9C is a partial side view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 9B. [Figure 9D] FIG. 9C is a partial side view of the urine collection container assembly of FIG. 9B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a urine collection container assembly, and related systems of use and methods of formation. The devices and systems disclosed herein are configured to collect fluids from an individual. The fluids collected in the fluid collection container assembly may include at least one of urine, vaginal secretions, penile secretions, reproductive fluids, blood, sweat, or other bodily fluids.

[0014] At least one, some, or all of the embodiments of the urine collection container systems described herein are configured to provide the technical effect of making urine transfer and drainage from the urine collection container assembly easier and more hygienic. Conventional urine collection container assemblies typically include peel-off and press-fit lids that seal during use and are difficult to open for subsequent removal. Some embodiments described herein include one or more handles on the canister, a spout on the canister, and / or one or more clamps that secure the lid to the canister. Some embodiments include a rubber or silicone gasket or seal that compresses when the clamp snaps onto the canister's locking ribs, forming an airtight seal. When the clamp disengages from the ribs, the seal can be decompressed, allowing the lid to be easily lifted from the canister. The canister spout of some embodiments provides the technical effect of preventing urine overflow and providing a path for urine flow when the canister is drained. The spout may be extruded into the side of the canister and, if present, the rubber / silicone gasket of the lid may be movable to cover the spout so that the canister remains airtight when in use.

[0015] FIG. 1A is a block diagram of a fluid collection system 50 according to one embodiment. The fluid collection system 50 may be included in the embodiments of the fluid collection system described herein. The system 50 includes a fluid collection device 52 (e.g., any of the fluid collection devices disclosed herein), a urine collection container 54, and a pump 56 (e.g., a portable vacuum device or source). The urine collection container 54 may include any of the urine collection container assemblies described herein. The fluid collection device 52, the urine collection container 54, and the pump 56 may be fluidly coupled to one another via one or more conduits 57. For example, the fluid collection device 52 may be operably coupled to one or more of the urine collection container 54 or the pump 56 via the conduit 57. In some embodiments, the pump 56 may be secured directly to the urine collection container 54. Fluid (e.g., urine or other bodily fluid) collected in the fluid collection device 52 may be removed from the fluid collection device 52 via the conduit 57 secured to the fluid collection device 52. A suction force may be introduced into the chamber of the fluid collection device 52 via the inlet of the conduit 57 in response to a suction (eg, vacuum) force applied to the outlet of the conduit 57 .

[0016] Suction may be applied either directly or indirectly to the outlet of the conduit 57 by the pump 56. Suction may also be applied indirectly via the urine collection container 54. For example, the outlet of the conduit 57 may be disposed within or fluidly coupled to an interior region of the urine collection container 54, and an additional conduit 57 may extend from the urine collection container 54 to the pump 56. Thus, the pump 56 can apply suction to the fluid collection device 52 via the urine collection container 54. Suction may also be applied directly via the pump 56. For example, the outlet of the conduit 57 may be disposed within the pump 56. The additional conduit 57 may extend from the pump 56 to a portion external to the fluid collection device 52, such as the urine collection container 54. In such an example, the pump 56 may be disposed between the fluid collection device 52 and the urine collection container 54.

[0017] The urine collection container 54 is sized and shaped to hold fluid therein. The urine collection container 54 may comprise a bag (e.g., a drainage bag), a bottle, a canister, or a cup (e.g., a collection jar), or any other enclosed container for collecting bodily fluids such as urine. In some examples, a conduit 57 may extend from the fluid collection device 52 and be attached at a first portion therein to the urine collection container 54. An additional conduit 57 may be attached at a second portion to the urine collection container 54 and may extend to be attached to the pump 56. Thus, a vacuum (e.g., suction) may be drawn through the fluid collection device 52 via the urine collection container 54. Fluids such as urine may be drained from the fluid collection device 52 using the pump 56.

[0018] The pump 56 may include one or more of a manual vacuum pump, an electric vacuum pump, a diaphragm pump, a centrifugal pump, a positive displacement pump, a magnetic drive pump, a peristaltic pump, or any pump configured to generate a vacuum or suction. The pump 56 may provide vacuum or suction to remove fluid from the fluid collection device 52. In some examples, the pump 56 may be powered by one or more power cords (e.g., connected to a power socket), one or more batteries, or even a manual power source (e.g., a manual vacuum pump). In some examples, the pump 56 may be sized and shaped to fit outside, on, or inside the fluid collection device 52. For example, the pump 56 may include one or more miniature pumps or one or more micropumps. The vacuum sources disclosed herein may include one or more switches, buttons, plugs, remote controls, or any other devices suitable for activating the pump 56.

[0019] FIG. 1B illustrates an example of a urine collection system 10, according to one embodiment. The urine collection system 10 may include a urine collection device 12, a first conduit 17a in fluid communication with an interior region of the urine collection device 12, a urine collection container, and a base 15 (e.g., at least partially disposed within the housing of the base 15) on which are disposed or secured a pump (not shown). The urine collection container may include a canister 14 and a lid 19 selectively secured or securable to the canister 14. While illustrated herein with the canister 14 and lid 19, the system 10 may be used with any of the canisters and / or lids described herein. Accordingly, any of the canisters and / or lids described herein may be used with a system including the urine collection device 12, first conduit 17a, second conduit 17b, and / or base 15.

[0020] The canister 14 may include a top region 24 and a bottom region 34 and may at least partially define an interior region that is in fluid communication with the interior region of the urine collection device 12 via the first conduit 17a. The canister 14 may be reusable, dishwasher safe, and comprise a generally rigid material such as polycarbonate or glass. In some embodiments, the canister 14 may be disposable. The urine collection system 10 may be configured to accommodate canisters 14 of different volumetric sizes. The canister 14 may be substantially cylindrical or frustoconical. In some embodiments, the canister may include other shapes and configurations, such as a generally square or rectangular side profile.

[0021] The urine collection device 12 may be configured to be placed at least near a user's urethra. While the urine collection device 12 shown in FIG. 1B includes a female urine collection device, the urine collection device 12 may alternatively include a male urine collection device. For example, PCT / US2019 / 029616 describes various embodiments of both male and female fluid collection devices, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. Furthermore, the urine collection device 12 may be interchangeable between different types, variations, and sizes of male or female urine collection devices in the urine collection system 10. Generally, the urine collection device 12 may include a surface sized to be placed near or adjacent to the urethra and configured to wick urine or other fluids from a user. The urine or other fluids may be wicked from the surface to a reservoir within the urine collection device 12.

[0022] The urine collection system 10 also includes a first conduit 17a that is in fluid communication with an interior region (e.g., a reservoir) of the urine collection device 12 and an interior region of the canister 14. The first conduit 17a may be disposed between the urine collection device 12 and the canister 14. The urine collection system 10 may also include a second conduit 17b that provides fluid communication between the pump 16 and an interior region of the canister 14. In some embodiments, the pump may be secured directly to the canister 14, and the second conduit 17b may not be present in the urine collection system 10. The conduits 17a, 17b may comprise flexible tubing. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first conduit 17a is substantially opaque, thereby preventing the urine in the first conduit 17a from being viewed.

[0023] The pump 16 is in fluid communication with the interior region of the canister 14 and is configured to draw a vacuum into the interior region of the canister 14, effective to draw urine from the urine collection device 12 through the first conduit 17a and into the canister 14. The pump 16 may be secured directly to the canister 14, or a conduit 17b may fluidly couple the pump 16 to the interior region of the canister 14. The pump 16 may include one or more of a manual vacuum pump, an electric vacuum pump, a diaphragm pump, a centrifugal pump, a positive displacement pump, a magnetic drive pump, a peristaltic pump, or any pump configured to generate a vacuum. The pump 16 may provide a vacuum or suction to remove fluid from the fluid collection device 12. In some examples, the pump 16 may be powered by one or more batteries or other power sources. The pump 16 may be contained within a housing that also supports the canister 14. In some examples, the pump 16 may be sized and shaped to fit within a container support on a wheelchair. In some embodiments, pump 16 may include a wall-mounted pump. Pump 16 may include one or more of a switch, a button, a plug, a remote control, or any other device suitable for activating pump 16.

[0024] The lid 19 may include multiple ports 42, 44 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. One or more of the multiple ports 42, 44 may include a removably fixed or securable adapter (e.g., adapters 42a, 44a) to enhance attachment of the conduits 17a, 17b to the multiple ports 42, 44. In some embodiments, the lid 19 may include additional or fewer ports or adapters than those shown in FIG. 1B. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the canister 14 may be sealed and airtight so that urine collected within the canister 14 will not leak or overflow.

[0025] In some embodiments, the lid 19 may include a urine port 44 to which the outlet of the first conduit 17a may be removably secured (either directly or via an adapter 44a secured to the urine port 44) to provide fluid communication between the urine collection device 12 and the interior region of the canister 14. The second conduit 17b may provide fluid communication between the interior region of the canister 14 and the pump. For example, the lid 19 may include a vacuum port 42 to which the outlet of the second conduit 17b may be removably secured (either directly or via an adapter 42a secured to the vacuum port 42) to provide fluid communication between the pump and the interior region of the canister. The vacuum port 42 and / or the urine port 44 may include adapters 42a, 44a removably secured thereto to secure the respective conduits 17b, 17a to the vacuum port 42 and / or the urine port 44. In some embodiments, at least one (e.g., both) of the first conduit 17a and the second conduit 17b may be removably connected to or secured to the canister 14 and effective to provide fluid communication with the interior region of the canister 14. For example, the canister may include at least one (e.g., both) of a urine port 44 and a vacuum port 42. When the lid 19 is secured to the canister 14, the inlet of the first conduit 17a may be secured to the urine collection device 12, the outlet of the first conduit may be secured to the urine port 44, and the second conduit 17b may be secured to the vacuum port 42, and activation of the pump may create a negative pressure in the interior region of the canister 14, effective to draw urine within the urine collection device 12 through the first conduit 17a and into the interior region of the canister 14.

[0026] 1C-1O are isometric side views of various embodiments of a urine collection container assembly including a canister and a lid. The various embodiments shown in FIGS. 1C-1O are configured to improve upon conventional urine collection container assemblies having a lid that is snap-fit ​​or press-fit onto the top of the canister. Each urine collection container assembly embodiment shown in FIGS. 1C-1O is configured to allow the lid to be selectively secured or attached to and removed from the canister. Each lid embodiment includes the two ports described above. Unless otherwise noted, each urine collection container assembly embodiment shown in FIGS. 1C-1O can include any aspect of urine collection container assembly 10.

[0027] 1C-1D, the urine collection container assembly 100 may include a canister 101 and a lid 102 configured to be selectively secured to the canister 101. The lid 102 may include a plurality of ports 103, 104 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 102 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 101 such that urine collected in the canister 101 will not leak or overflow.

[0028] In many embodiments, the lid 102 is configured to press against the top edge (e.g., rim) of the canister 101. For example, the lid 102 may include one or more walls that define a slot 105 (shown in FIG. 1P) that is sized and dimensioned to seal around the top edge of the canister 101. FIG. 1P shows a partial cross-sectional view of the top edge 107 of the canister 101, positioned within the slot 105 defined by one or more walls of the lid 102. In some embodiments, the slot 105 is sized such that the top edge 107 of the canister 101 interfaces with all of the one or more walls of the lid 102 that define the slot 105. The lid of any urine collection container assembly described herein may include a similarly configured slot 105. A press-fit lid 102 may include a more flexible or deformable material, such as silicone. 1C-1D, the lid 102 may also include a tab 106 that is configured to allow a user to pull the lid 102 from the canister 101.

[0029] 1E-1F, the urine collection container assembly 110 may include a canister 111 and a lid 112 configured to be selectively secured to the canister 111. The lid 112 may include a plurality of ports 113, 114 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 112 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 111 such that urine collected in the canister 111 will not leak or overflow.

[0030] In many embodiments, the lid 112 is configured to be threadedly secured to the canister 111. Both the lid 112 and the canister 111 may include complementary threads for the threaded engagement. For example, the canister 111 may include threads 117 near an upper edge (e.g., a rim) of the canister 111, and the lid 112 may include threads (not shown) within a slot defined by one or more walls of the lid 112. The canister 111 may also include a flange 119 disposed near the upper edge of the canister 111, with the threads 117 disposed between the flange 119 and the upper edge of the canister 111.

[0031] 1G-1H, the urine collection container assembly 120 may include a canister 121 and a lid 122 configured to be selectively secured to the canister 121. The lid 122 may include a plurality of ports 123, 124 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 122 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 121 such that urine collected in the canister 121 will not leak or overflow.

[0032] In many embodiments, the lid 122 includes a plurality of clamps 128 configured to selectively clip, lock, or otherwise engage a flange 129 (e.g., a lip) proximate an upper edge 127 of the canister 121. For example, the upper edge region of the canister 121 may be inserted into a slot defined by one or more walls of the lid 122, and each of the plurality of clamps 128 may be adjusted or folded to engage the flange 129 and secure the lid 122 to the canister 121. Each of the plurality of clamps 128 may be pivotally secured to the lid 122 or may be flexible and integrally formed with the lid 122, allowing a user to selectively engage and disengage the plurality of clamps 128 from the flange 129 multiple times.

[0033] 1I-1J, the urine collection container assembly 130 may include a canister 131 and a lid 132 configured to be selectively secured to the canister 131. The lid 132 may include a plurality of ports 133, 134 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 132 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 131 such that urine collected in the canister 131 will not leak or overflow.

[0034] In many embodiments, the lid 132 is hingedly secured to the canister 131. For example, the lid 132 may include a hinge 138 that hinges the lid 132 to the canister 131 and a clamp 138b configured to selectively clip, lock, or otherwise engage a flange 139 (e.g., a lip) adjacent an upper edge 137 of the canister 131. For example, the upper edge region of the canister 131 may be inserted into a slot defined by one or more walls of the lid 132, and the clamp 138b may adjust or fold to engage the flange 139 and secure the lid 132 to the canister 131. The clamp 138b may be pivotally secured to the lid 132, or may be flexible and integrally formed with the lid 132, allowing a user to selectively engage and disengage the clamp 138 from the flange 139 multiple times.

[0035] 1K-1L, urine collection container assembly 140 may include a canister 141 and a lid 142 configured to be selectively secured to canister 141. Lid 142 may include a plurality of ports 143, 144 for attaching conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching conduits 17a, 17b, lid 142 may be substantially airtight sealed with canister 141 such that urine collected in canister 141 will not leak or overflow.

[0036] In many embodiments, the lid 142 includes a push button 146 that, when pressed while the lid 142 is secured to the canister 141, increases pressure in the interior region of the canister 141, thereby pushing the lid 142 out of the canister 141 or allowing the lid 142 to be more easily removed from the canister 141. In some embodiments, when the push button 146 is pressed while the lid 142 is secured to the canister 141, the lid 142 is locked into position on the canister 141. In these and other embodiments, when the push button 146 is pressed again, the locking mechanism is released or pressure increases in the interior region of the canister 141, allowing the lid to be removed. The lid 142 may include a slot, which may be sized and dimensioned to seal around the top edge 147 of the canister 141.

[0037] 1M-1O, urine collection container assembly 150 may include a canister 151 and a lid 152 configured to be selectively secured to canister 151. Lid 152 may include a plurality of ports 153, 154 for attaching conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching conduits 17a, 17b, lid 152 may be substantially airtight sealed with canister 151 such that urine collected in canister 151 will not leak or overflow.

[0038] The lid 152 may include a screw band 155 and a substantially flat cover 156 that includes ports 153, 154. The cover 156 may be placed on an upper edge 157 of the canister 151, and the screw band 155 may then be threaded with threads 158 adjacent the upper edge 157 of the canister 151 to seal the cover 156 to the lid 152 (shown in FIG. 10).

[0039] 2A-2J are isometric side views of various embodiments of a urine collection container assembly including a canister with one or more handles and a lid. The various embodiments shown in FIGS. 2A-2J are configured to allow a user to more easily carry, move, and / or empty the canister. Each urine collection container assembly embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A-2J is configured to allow the lid to be selectively secured or attached to and detached from the canister. Each lid embodiment includes the two ports described above. Unless otherwise noted, each urine collection container assembly embodiment shown in FIGS. 2A-2J may include any aspect of urine collection container assemblies 10, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, and 150. For example, any of the embodiments of the urine collection container assembly shown in Figures 2A-2J may include any of the lids 102, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152 and corresponding features in the container 101, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151 that enable securing and / or sealing between the lid and the container.

[0040] 2A-2B, the urine collection container assembly 200 may include a canister 201 and a lid 202 configured to be selectively secured or attached to the canister 201. The lid 202 may include a plurality of ports 203, 204 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. The lid 202 may also include a selectively openable and closable spout 206. The spout 206 may include a cap that threads onto and selectively couples to a port on the lid 202. In some embodiments, the spout 206 is not present. With the exception of the spout 206, the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 102 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 201 so that urine collected in the canister 201 will not leak or overflow. The spout 206 may be closed to complete the seal of the urine collection container assembly 200 when urine is being collected from the urine collection device. In some embodiments, the canister 201 may include a pitcher-type handle, for example, one or more L-shaped or C-shaped handles 207 extending from the sidewall of the canister 201.

[0041] 2C-2D , in some embodiments, a urine collection container assembly 210 may include a lid 202 and a canister 211 having two opposing handles 217 hingedly or pivotally secured to the canister 211. For example, the canister 211 may include hinge members 218 secured to an upper region of the canister 211, and each handle 217 may be hingedly or pivotally secured to the two hinge members 218. When released by a user, the handles 217 may drop or swing toward the canister 211. When gripped by a user, the handles 217 may swing to be approximately parallel to the top of the canister. A flange on the canister 211 or a stop element on at least one of the hinge members 218 may prevent the handles 217 from swinging beyond the top of the canister 211.

[0042] 2E-2F, in some embodiments, the urine collection container assembly 220 can include a lid 202 and a canister 221 having two opposing handles 227 extending from the canister 221 near the top of the canister 221. The handles 227 can be integrally formed with the canister 221 and can be generally rigid. In some embodiments, the handles 227 can extend from a flange at the top region of the canister 221.

[0043] 2G-2H, in some embodiments, the urine collection container assembly 230 may include a lid 202 and a canister 231 having a handle 237 hinged or pivotally secured to the canister 231. For example, the handle 237 may include bucket-shaped handles hinged or pivotally secured to the canister 231 at two opposing regions of the canister 231. The handle 237 may swing or pivot above the lid 202 when the lid is secured to the canister 231. In some embodiments, the handle 237 may include one or more tabs configured to lock the lid 202 to the canister 231 when the handle is in an upright position.

[0044] With particular reference to FIGS. 2I-2J, the urine collection container assembly 240 may include a pitcher-style handle, for example, two L- or C-shaped handles 247 extending from the sidewalls of the canister 241.

[0045] 3A-3H are isometric side views of various embodiments of a urine collection container assembly including a canister with one or more handles, a lid, and a spout on at least one of the lid or canister. The various embodiments shown in FIGS. 3A-3H are configured to allow a user to more easily pour or empty the canister. Each lid embodiment includes two ports as described above. Unless otherwise noted, each urine collection container assembly embodiment shown in FIGS. 3A-3H may include any aspect of urine collection container assembly 10, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 200, 210, 220, 230, 240.

[0046] 3A-3B, the urine collection container assembly 300 may include a canister 301 and a lid 302 configured to be selectively secured or attached to the canister 301. The lid 302 may include a plurality of ports 303, 304 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 302 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 301 so that urine collected in the canister 301 will not leak or overflow. The canister 301 may include a handle 309 and a generally frustoconical shape that narrows from a top edge 307 to a bottom of the canister 301.

[0047] The canister may also include a spout 308 protruding from the canister 301 at least near an upper edge 307 of the canister 301. The spout 308 may be generally opposite the handle 309 or distal to the handle 309. The lid 302 may also include a rim 305 that covers the spout 308, such that the container assembly 300 is substantially sealed and airtight when the lid 302 is secured to the canister 301 (as shown in FIG. 3A ). The rim 305 narrows complementarily to a portion of the canister 301, such that the lid 302 fits at least partially within the canister 301 when the lid 302 is secured or attached to the canister 301. The lid 302 may also include a handle to more easily remove the lid 302 for emptying the canister 301. FIG. 3B shows the canister 301 with the lid 302 removed, at which point the canister 301 can be emptied or cleaned.

[0048] 3C-3D, the urine collection container assembly 310 may include a canister 311 and a lid 312 configured to be selectively secured or attached to the canister 311. The lid 312 may include a plurality of ports 313, 314 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 312 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 311 so that urine collected in the canister 311 will not leak or overflow. The canister 311 may include a handle 319 and a generally frusto-conical shape that narrows from the top edge 307 of the canister 311 to the bottom of the canister. In some embodiments, the canister 311 includes a generally cylindrical portion near the top edge of the canister 311, and the lid 312 can be sized to complement the cylindrical portion so that the lid 312 can fit within the cylindrical portion, or the cylindrical portion can be inserted into an interior region of the lid 312 to secure or attach the lid 312 to the canister 311.

[0049] The lid 312 may also include a spout 318a and a cap 318b configured to be selectively and removably secured to the spout 318a and cover the spout 318a. With the cap 318b secured to and covering the spout 318a (as shown in FIG. 3C), the container assembly 310 is substantially sealed and airtight to remove urine from the urine collection device. FIG. 3D shows that the cap 318b can be removed from the spout 318a and the canister 311 emptied.

[0050] 3E-3E, the urine collection container assembly 320 may include a canister 321 and a lid 322 configured to be selectively secured or attached to the canister 321. The lid 322 may include a plurality of ports 323, 324 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 322 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 321 so that urine collected in the canister 321 will not leak or overflow. The canister 321 may include a handle 329 and a generally frusto-conical shape that narrows from the top edge 307 of the canister 321 to the bottom of the canister. In some embodiments, the canister 321 includes a generally cylindrical portion near the upper edge of the canister 321, and the lid 322 may be sized to complement the cylindrical portion so that the lid 322 can fit within the cylindrical portion, or the cylindrical portion may be inserted into an interior region of the lid 322 to secure or attach the lid 322 and the canister 321.

[0051] The lid 322 may include a spout 328a and a cap 328b configured to be selectively and removably secured to the spout 328a and cover the spout 328a. The urine collection container assembly 320 may include an actuator 327 (e.g., a lever or trigger) disposed at least near the handle 329 of the canister 321. The actuator 327 may be operatively coupled to the cap 328b, such that pulling the actuator 327 opens the spout 328a and releasing the actuator 327 closes the spout 328a. With the cap 328b secured to and covering the spout 328a (as shown in FIG. 3E), the container assembly 320 is substantially sealed and airtight for removing urine from the urine collection device. FIG. 3F illustrates how the cap 328b can be removed from the spout 328a and the canister 321 can be emptied.

[0052] 3G-3H, the urine collection container assembly 330 may include a canister 331 and a lid 332 configured to be selectively secured or attached to the canister 331. The lid 332 may include a plurality of ports 333, 334 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 332 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 331 so that urine collected in the canister 331 will not leak or overflow. The canister 331 may include a handle 339 and a generally frustoconical shape that narrows from the top edge to the bottom of the canister 331.

[0053] The canister may also include a spout 338 protruding from the canister 331 at least near the top edge of the canister 331. The spout 338 may be generally opposite or distal to the handle 339. The lid 332 may also include a rim 337a that covers the spout 338, such that the container assembly 330 is substantially sealed and airtight when the lid 332 is secured or attached to the canister 331 in a closed position (shown in FIG. 3G). The rim 337a may also define an opening 337b. The lid 332 may be rotatable while attached or secured to the canister 331, such that the lid 332 can be rotated to an open position in which the opening 337b aligns with the spout 338 and the canister 331 can be emptied. The rim 337a may be complementary narrow to a portion of the canister 331 to fit at least partially within the canister 331 when the lid 332 is secured or attached to the canister 331. The lid 332 may also include a handle 335 to allow for easier removal and / or rotation of the lid 332.

[0054] 4A-4C, a urine collection container assembly 400 may include a canister 401 and a lid 402 configured to be selectively secured or attached to the canister 401. The lid 402 may include a plurality of ports 403, 404 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 402 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 401 such that urine collected in the canister 401 will not leak or overflow.

[0055] The canister 401 may include an outer surface, an interior region, an upper region 425 having an upper edge 407, and a locking rib 409 on the outer surface of the canister 401 at least proximate the upper region 425 of the canister 401. In some embodiments, the canister 401 includes a shelf 424 that is spaced from and projects inwardly from the upper edge 407 of the canister 401. In some embodiments, the upper region 425 may extend upwardly between the locking rib 409 and the shelf 424. The canister 401 may also include a spout 418 that projects from the canister 401 at least proximate the upper edge 407 of the canister 401. The urine collection container assembly 400 may also include at least one handle on the canister 401. For example, the urine collection container assembly 400 may include a handle 417 having two opposing end regions hingedly secured to opposing portions 415 of the top portion of the canister.

[0056] The lid 402 is secured or securable to the canister 401 and may include a flange 422 forming the outer periphery of the lid 402, the flange 422 extending outwardly beyond the upper edge 407 of the canister when the lid 402 is secured or attached to the canister 401. The lid 402 may also include a rim 423 spaced inwardly from the outer periphery of the flange 422. In some embodiments, the lid 402 includes one or more (e.g., two) clamp supports 428 secured thereto or formed integrally therewith. The clamp supports 428 may extend upwardly generally to opposite sides of the canister 401 when the lid 402 is secured to the canister 401. The lid 402 may also include a tab 416 extending from the outer periphery of the lid 402, the tab 416 being sized and dimensioned to allow a user to grasp the tab 416 and remove the lid 402.

[0057] The urine collection container assembly 400 also includes one or more (e.g., two) clamps 408 pivotally or hingedly secured to the lid 402. For example, the clamps 408 may be pivotally or hingedly secured to a clamp support 428. The clamps 408 may include inwardly directed protrusions 421 configured to selectively engage at least a portion of the locking ribs 409 to secure the lid 402 to the canister 401. Each clamp 408 may be movable between an unlocked position (shown in FIG. 4A ) in which the inwardly directed protrusions 421 are disengaged from the locking ribs 409, and a locked position (shown in FIG. 4B ) in which the inwardly directed protrusions 421 are engaged with the locking ribs 409. In some embodiments, each of the one or more clamps 408 may include a finger grip 427 that extends outward from the clamp 408 and is configured to allow a user to easily engage and disengage the clamp 408 from the locking rib 409.

[0058] The urine collection container assembly 400 may also include a seal or gasket that is positioned and configured to form a seal between the lid 402 and the canister 401 when the one or more clamps 408 are engaged with the locking ribs 409. In some embodiments, the gasket 426 is positioned between the rim 423 and the shelf 424 of the canister 401 when the lid 402 is secured to the canister 401 and the rim 423 is at least partially disposed within the canister 401. The gasket 426 may also be positioned between the rim 423 and an upper region 425 of the canister 401; additionally or alternatively, it may be positioned between the rim 423 and the shelf 424 of the canister 401. Thus, in some embodiments, the gasket 426 is L-shaped and may rest on or be bonded to the inner surfaces of the shelf 424 and the upper region 425 of the canister 401. In some embodiments, gasket 426 may also be disposed between rim 423 and upper region 425 of canister 401; additionally or alternatively, it may be disposed between upper edge 407 of canister 401 and flange 422 of lid 402. Thus, in some embodiments, gasket 426 may be L-shaped and rest on or bonded to the inner surface of flange 422 and rim 423 of lid 402. As shown in FIG. 4C , gasket 426 may form a seal to prevent fluid communication between spout 418 and the interior region of canister 401 when lid 402 is secured to canister 401.

[0059] In some embodiments, a clamp may be similarly used and positioned to secure or attach the lid to the canister, although a gasket may be positioned elsewhere between the lid and the canister. With particular reference to Figures 4D-4G, a portion of a urine collection container assembly 430 is shown. Unless otherwise noted, the urine collection container assembly 430 may include any aspect of the urine collection container assembly 400. In some embodiments, the urine collection canister assembly 430 includes a canister 431 having an outer surface, an interior region, an upper region having an upper flange edge 437, and a locking rib 439 on the outer surface of the canister at least proximate the upper region of the canister 431.

[0060] The urine collection container assembly 430 may include a lid 432 that is fixed or securable (e.g., attached or attachable) to the canister 431. In many embodiments, the lid 432 includes a vacuum port (not shown) configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between the pump and the interior region of the canister 431, a urine port (not shown) configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister 431, and at least one clamp 438 having an inward protrusion 441 configured to selectively engage at least a portion of a locking rib 439 to secure the lid 432 to the canister 431. Although only one clamp 438 is shown in FIGS. 4D-4G , many embodiments of the urine collection container assembly 430 may include two opposing clamps 438, similar to the arrangement of clamps 408 in the urine collection container assembly 400. The lid 432 may include a periphery 442 that has a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the flange upper edge 437 of the canister 431 .

[0061] The lid 432 may include a clamp support post 449 from which an arm 448 extends, and the clamp 438 may be configured to be removably secured to the arm 448 to allow the clamp 438 to pivot when secured to the arm 448. For example, the clamp 438 may include a C-shaped member 447 that snap-fits onto the arm 448, allowing the clamp 438 to pivot between a locked position (shown in FIG. 4F ) in which the inward protrusion 441 engages the locking rib 439 and an unlocked position (shown in FIG. 4G ) in which the inward protrusion disengages from the locking rib 439. The clamp 438 may also include one or more finger grips 445 disposed generally distal to the C-shaped member 447.

[0062] The urine collection container assembly 430 may also include a gasket 446 or seal. In some embodiments, the gasket 446 may be disposed between the top flange rim 437 of the canister 431 and the lid 432 when the lid 432 is secured to the canister 431. In these and other embodiments, the rim may be omitted from the lid 432.

[0063] 5 shows a side isometric view of another urine collection container assembly 500 including a canister 501 and a lid 502 that is removably and selectively secured to the canister 501 to form an airtight seal. The canister 501 may include one or more L- or C-shaped handles 507, and the lid 502 may include multiple ports 503, 504 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. The lid 502 may include a button 505 on its top and a silicone gasket or seal (not shown) that interfaces with the upper region of the canister 501 when the lid 502 is at least partially inserted into the canister 501. The gasket may be operatively coupled or operatively connected to the button 505 such that, when the button 505 is pressed, the gasket is forced or pressed outward against the interior surface of the canister 501, thereby forming an airtight seal. Pressing the button 505 a second time contracts the gasket, releasing the airtight seal and allowing easier removal of the lid 502. The lid 502 may also include a recessed finger grip 509. In some embodiments, the urine collection container assembly 500 may include a cam-style lid 502, having a cam-and-groove type fit with the canister 501.

[0064] 6A-6B, in some embodiments, a urine collection container assembly 600 may include a lever-type assembly configured to secure or attach a lid 602 to a canister 601. As with other embodiments, the canister may include a spout 608 and a hinge member 605 configured to removably secure a handle (not shown) to the canister 601. The lid 602 may include multiple ports 603, 604 for attaching conduits 17a, 17b.

[0065] The urine collection container assembly 600 may also include a seal assembly 610 disposed within the canister 601 and operatively connected to the movable lever 607. For example, the seal assembly 610 may include a base including a seal 612 or gasket, a post 611, and one or more arms extending between and / or connecting the post 611 and the base. The lid 602 may include an opening through which the post 611 extends. The opening may be sized to allow the post 611 to move through the opening and may include a seal between the post 611 and a portion of the lid 602 defining the opening.

[0066] The lever 607 may be removably and pivotally secured or securable to an end region of the post 611 distal from the base including the seal 612. For example, the post 611 may include a hook configured to snap-fit ​​or press-fit onto the bar of the lever 607. When the urine collection container assembly 600 is assembled, the lever 607 is movable between a first, or sealing, position and a second, or non-sealing, position. When the lever is in the first, or sealing, position, the lever 607 pushes or pulls the seal 612 in the canister 601 to form an airtight seal within the canister 601, such that fluid communication with the interior region of the canister 601 occurs only through the ports 603, 604. When lever 607 is in the second, non-sealing position, seal 612 is released, allowing fluid within canister 601 to be poured out spout 608 of canister 601 and / or lid 602 to be removed from canister 601. In some embodiments, canister 601 includes ribs 616 or ledges that are configured to engage or mate with seal 612 to form an airtight seal with the interior region of canister 601 when lever 607 is in the sealing position.

[0067] 7A-7C, a urine collection container assembly 700 may include a canister 701 and a lid 702 configured to be selectively secured or attached to the canister 701. The lid 702 may include a plurality of ports 703, 704 for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b. Except for the ports and / or adapters for attaching the conduits 17a, 17b, the lid 702 may be substantially airtight sealed with the canister 701 such that urine collected in the canister 701 will not leak or overflow.

[0068] The canister 701 may include an exterior surface, an interior region, an upper region 725 having an upper edge 707, and a locking rib 709 on the exterior surface of the canister 701 at least proximate the upper region 725 of the canister 701. In some embodiments, the canister 701 includes a shelf 724 that is spaced from and projects inwardly from the upper edge 707 of the canister 701. In some embodiments, the upper region 725 may extend upwardly between the locking rib 709 and the shelf 724. The canister 701 may also include a spout 718 that projects from the canister 701 at least proximate the upper edge 707 of the canister 701. The urine collection container assembly 700 may also include at least one handle on the canister 701. For example, the urine collection container assembly 700 may include a C- or L-shaped handle 707 secured to an upper portion of the canister 701.

[0069] The lid 702 is secured or securable to the canister 701 and may include a flange 722 that forms the outer periphery of the lid 702 and extends outwardly beyond the upper edge 707 of the canister 701 when the lid 702 is secured or attached to the canister 701. The lid 702 may also include a rim 723 that is spaced inwardly from the outer periphery of the flange 722. In some embodiments, the lid 702 includes one or more (e.g., two) clamp supports 728 secured to or integrally formed therewith. The clamp supports 728 may extend upwardly to generally opposite sides of the canister 701 when the lid 702 is secured to the canister 701.

[0070] The urine collection container assembly 700 also includes one or more (e.g., two) clamps 708 pivotally or hingedly secured to the lid 702. For example, the clamps 708 may be pivotally or hingedly secured to a clamp support 728. The clamps 708 may include an inwardly facing protrusion 721 configured to selectively engage at least a portion of the locking rib 709 to secure the lid 702 to the canister 701. Each clamp 721 may be movable between an unlocked position (shown in FIG. 7C ) in which the inwardly facing protrusion 721 is disengaged from the locking rib 709 and a locked position (shown in FIG. 7B ) in which the inwardly facing protrusion 721 is engaged with the locking rib 709. In some embodiments, each of the one or more clamps 708 may include an elongated finger grip 727 extending beyond the inwardly facing protrusion 721, the inwardly facing protrusion 721 being disposed between a distal end of the finger grip 727 and the clamp support 728. The clamp 708 may also include a proximal end region 719 that extends over the lid 702. The proximal end region 719 may be sized and dimensioned such that when the clamp 708 is in the open position, a portion of the proximal end region 719 contacts the top of the lid 702 to break the seal and help remove the lid 702 from the canister 701. The proximal end region 719 may also include an enlarged (e.g., circular) portion to allow a user to more easily press the proximal end region 719 to disengage the inward protrusion 721 from the locking rib 709.

[0071] The urine collection container assembly 700 may also include a seal or gasket that is positioned and configured to form a seal between the lid 702 and the canister 701 when the one or more clamps 708 are engaged with the locking ribs 709. In some embodiments, the gasket 726 is positioned between the rim 723 and a shelf 724 of the canister 701 when the lid 702 is secured to the canister 701 and the rim 723 is at least partially disposed within the canister 701. The gasket 726 may also be positioned between the rim 723 and an upper region 725 of the canister 701, or additionally or alternatively, it may be positioned between the rim 723 and the shelf 724 of the canister 701. Thus, in some embodiments, the gasket 726 is L-shaped and may rest on or be bonded to the inner surfaces of the shelf 724 and the upper region 725 of the canister 701. In some embodiments, gasket 746 may also be disposed between rim 723 and upper region 725 of canister 701; additionally or alternatively, it may be disposed between upper edge 707 of canister 701 and flange 722 of lid 702. Thus, in some embodiments, gasket 726 may be L-shaped and rest on or bonded to the inner surface of flange 722 and rim 723 of lid 702. As shown in FIG. 7D , gasket 726 may form a seal to prevent fluid communication between spout 718 and the interior region of canister 701 when lid 702 is secured to canister 701.

[0072] 8A-8H , in some embodiments, a urine collection container assembly 800 can include a gasket 826 overmolded onto either a lid 802 or a canister 801 having an interior region. The lid 802 is fixed or securable (e.g., attached or attachable) to the canister 801 and includes a vacuum port 804 configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between the pump and the interior region of the canister, and a urine port 803 configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister. The canister 801 can also include at least one handle, for example, a C-shaped or L-shaped handle 807. In some embodiments, the urine collection container assembly 800 can include any of the handles, spouts, or other features of any of the urine collection container assemblies described herein.

[0073] In some embodiments, canister 801 includes an upper region 825 having an upper edge 817 and an inner surface. Lid 802, according to one embodiment, includes a flange 812 and a rim 813. Flange 812 forms the outer periphery of lid 802 and may include an inner surface. Rim 813 is spaced inward from the outer periphery of lid 802 and may include an outer surface.

[0074] The gasket 826 may be overmolded (e.g., chemically bonded) to the lid 802 and positioned to interface with a portion of the canister 801 to form a seal between the lid 802 and the canister 801 when the lid 802 is secured to the canister 801. For example, the gasket 826 may include a first portion 826a overmolded onto the inner surface of the flange 812 and a second portion 826b overmolded onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim 813 of the lid 802. The first portion 826a and the second portion 826b of the gasket 826 may be contiguous with each other. The second portion 826b of the gasket 826 may include at least one fin 826c that projects outward from the second portion 826b of the gasket 826 and is sized and positioned on the gasket 826 to interface with the inner surface of the upper region 825 of the canister 801. When the lid 802 is attached or secured to the canister 801, at least a portion of the first portion 826a of the gasket 826 interfaces with the upper edge 817 of the canister 801, and at least a portion of the second portion 826b of the gasket 826 (e.g., fins 826c) interfaces with the inner surface of the upper region 825 of the canister 801.

[0075] Gasket 826 may be chemically bonded to lid 802. In some embodiments, lid 802 comprises a polypropylene material and gasket 826 comprises a thermoplastic elastomer material overmolded and chemically bonded to the polypropylene material of lid 802.

[0076] Also contemplated herein is a method of forming a lid for a urine collection container assembly, e.g., lid 802. The method may include a two-shot injection molding process, where the gasket and the lid are chemically inseparable after molding. The method may include injection molding the lid with a first material, the lid having a rim, a vacuum port configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between the pump and the interior region of the canister, and a urine port configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister. The method may also include overmolding a gasket onto at least a portion of the rim of the lid with a second material, the second material being different from the first material. Overmolding the gasket onto at least a portion of the rim may include chemically bonding the gasket to the lid. In some embodiments, injection molding the lid can include injection molding a lid having a vacuum port, a urine port, a flange having an inner surface forming an outer periphery of the lid, and a rim spaced inward from the outer periphery and having an outer surface. In some embodiments, overmolding a gasket onto at least a portion of the rim includes overmolding a first portion of the gasket onto the inner surface of the flange and overmolding a second portion of the gasket onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim. In some embodiments, overmolding the second portion of the gasket onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim includes overmolding the second portion of the gasket onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim with fins protruding outward from the second portion of the gasket. The first material of the lid can include a polypropylene material, and the second material of the gasket can include a thermoplastic elastomer material. The above-described method operations are for illustrative purposes. For example, the method operations can be performed in a different order, divided into multiple operations, modified, supplemented, or combined. In one embodiment, one or more of the method operations can be omitted from the method.

[0077] 9A-9D , in some embodiments of the urine collection container assembly, the lid may combine the advantages of a push-button lid and a clamp for securing and removing the lid. For example, the lid may include a clamp on one or both sides of the lid that is secured by pressing the clamp around the top edge of the canister to seal it when clamped to the canister. The lid may also include a button in the center that connects to the clamp via a lever arm. The lid may include recessed cutouts for the button and lever arm, so that the top of the lid is substantially flat when the lid is closed and locked. The lever arm interlocks or connects the button and clamp, and when the button is pressed, both clamps are released, unlocking the lid. This configuration provides the technical effect of avoiding both urine spillage and canister damage, while also allowing individuals with limited dexterity or muscle strength to easily use the assembly.

[0078] 9A shows an exploded view of a urine collection container assembly 900 including a canister 901 and a lid 902. The canister 901 may include an exterior surface, an interior region, a top region 925 having an upper edge 917, and a locking rib 909 on the exterior surface of the canister 901 at least proximate the top region 925 of the canister 901.

[0079] In some embodiments, the lid 902 is fixed or securable (e.g., attached or attachable) to the canister 901 and includes a vacuum port 904 configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between the pump and the interior region of the canister 901, a urine port 903 configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister 901, and at least one (e.g., two) clamps 908. The lid 902 may also include a button 912 and a recessed area 910. In some embodiments, the button 912 is disposed between (e.g., substantially in the center of) the two clamps 908, and the recessed area 910 may extend from one side of the lid 902 to the other side of the lid 902.

[0080] The clamps 908 may include an inwardly directed protrusion 921 configured to selectively engage at least a portion of the locking rib 909 to secure the lid 902 to the canister 901. In some embodiments, the clamps 908 also include at least one (e.g., two) lever arms 918 extending inwardly from the clamp 908. The lever arm 918 of each of the at least one clamp 908 is operably secured or securable to a button 912 clamp such that, upon depression of the button 912, the inwardly directed protrusion 921 of each of the at least one clamp 908 disengages from the locking rib 909 of the canister 901. The recessed area 910 of the lid may be complementary to the button 912 and the lever arm 918 of each of the two opposing clamps 908. When the inward protrusion 921 of each of the two opposing clamps 908 is engaged with the locking rib 909 (shown in FIGS. 9B-9C ), the button 912 and lever arm 918 of each of the two opposing clamps 908 are generally flush with the adjacent area of ​​the lid 902. When the inward protrusion 921 of each of the two opposing clamps 908 is disengaged from the locking rib 909 (shown in FIG. 9D ), the lever arm 918 of each of the two opposing clamps 908 may tilt upward from the button 912 toward the distal end of the clamp 908.

[0081] Also contemplated herein is a urine collection system including any of the urine collection container assemblies described herein and one or more (e.g., all) of a pump, a first conduit secured to a vacuum port in the lid and in fluid communication with the pump and the interior region of the canister, and / or a second conduit secured to a urine port in the lid and in fluid communication with the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister.

[0082] As used herein, the terms "about" or "substantially" refer to an acceptable variation of the term modified by "about" or "substantially" of ±10%, or ±5%. Furthermore, the terms "less than," "or less," "greater than," "more than," or "or more" include, as endpoints, the value modified by the terms "less than," "or less," "greater than," "more than," or "or more."

[0083] 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.

Claims

1. a canister having an interior region; a lid secured or securable to the canister, the lid including a vacuum port configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between a pump and the interior region of the canister, and a urine port configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between a urine collection device and the interior region of the canister; and a gasket overmolded onto the lid and positioned to mate with a portion of the canister to form a seal when the lid is secured to the canister; 1. A urine collection container assembly comprising:

2. The urine collection container assembly of claim 1 , wherein the gasket is chemically bonded to the lid.

3. the canister includes a top edge and an interior surface; The lid is a flange having an inner surface and forming an outer periphery of the lid; a rim spaced inwardly from the outer periphery and having an outer surface; Including, the gasket includes a first portion overmolded onto the inner surface of the flange and a second portion overmolded onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim of the lid and contiguous with the first portion of the gasket; When the lid is secured to the canister, at least a portion of the first portion of the gasket interfaces with the upper edge of the canister and at least a portion of the second portion of the gasket interfaces with the interior surface of the canister.

3. A urine collection container assembly according to claim 1 or 2.

4. 4. The urine collection container assembly of claim 3, wherein the second portion of the gasket includes a fin that projects outwardly from the second portion of the gasket and is sized and positioned to interface with the interior surface of the canister.

5. 5. The urine collection container assembly of claim 1, wherein the lid comprises a polypropylene material and the gasket comprises a thermoplastic elastomer material overmolded and chemically bonded to the polypropylene material of the lid.

6. A urine collection container assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising at least one handle on the canister.

7. 7. The urine collection container assembly of claim 6, wherein the at least one handle comprises at least one L-shaped or C-shaped handle extending from an upper region of the canister.

8. 7. The urine collection container assembly of claim 6, wherein the at least one handle includes opposing handles hingedly secured to the canister.

9. 7. The urine collection container assembly of claim 6, wherein the at least one handle includes two opposing handles extending from a top region of the canister.

10. 7. The urine collection container assembly of claim 6, wherein the at least one handle comprises a handle having two opposing end regions hingedly secured to opposing portions of a top region of the canister.

11. 7. The urine collection container assembly of claim 6, wherein the canister includes a spout, and at least one of the rim of the lid and the second portion of the gasket defines a gap or opening configured to selectively align with the spout to allow urine to flow out of the canister.

12. 12. A urine collection system comprising the urine collection container assembly of any one of claims 1 to 11, the urine collection device, the pump, the first conduit secured to the vacuum port and in fluid communication with the pump and the interior region of the canister, and the second conduit secured to the urine port and in fluid communication with the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister.

13. 1. A method of forming a lid for a urine collection container assembly, comprising: injection molding a lid using a first material, the lid having a rim, a vacuum port configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between a pump and an interior region of a canister, and a urine port configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between a urine collection device and the interior region of the canister; overmolding a gasket onto at least a portion of the rim of the lid with a second material, the second material being different from the first material; A method comprising:

14. The method of claim 13 , wherein overmolding the gasket onto at least a portion of the rim comprises chemically bonding the gasket to the lid.

15. Injecting the lid includes injection molding the lid having the vacuum port, the urine port, a flange having an inner surface and forming an outer periphery of the lid, and a rim spaced inward from the outer periphery and having an outer surface; overmolding the gasket onto at least a portion of the rim includes overmolding a first portion of the gasket onto the inner surface of the flange and overmolding a second portion of the gasket onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim.

15. The method of any one of claims 13 or 14.

16. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein overmolding the second portion of the gasket onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim comprises overmolding the second portion of the gasket onto at least a portion of the outer surface of the rim with fins projecting outwardly from the second portion of the gasket.

17. The method of any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the first material of the lid comprises a polypropylene material and the second material of the gasket comprises a thermoplastic elastomer material.

18. a canister having an outer surface, an interior region, an upper region having an upper edge, and a locking rib on the outer surface of the canister at least adjacent the upper region of the canister; a lid secured or securable to the canister, the lid including: a vacuum port configured to be removably secured to a first conduit to provide fluid communication between a pump and the interior region of the canister; a urine port configured to be removably secured to a second conduit to provide fluid communication between a urine collection device and the interior region of the canister; and at least one clamp having an inward protrusion configured to selectively engage at least a portion of the locking rib to secure the lid to the canister; 1. A urine collection container assembly comprising:

19. 20. The urine collection container assembly of claim 18, wherein the at least one clamp includes two opposing clamps each having an inward protrusion and a lever arm extending inwardly from the clamp, and the lid further includes a button operably secured or securable to the lever arm of each of the two opposing clamps between the two opposing clamps, and wherein pressing the button disengages the inward protrusion of each of the two opposing clamps from the locking rib of the canister.

20. 20. The urine collection container assembly of claim 19, wherein the lid includes recessed areas complementary to the button and the lever arm of each of the two opposing clamps, and when the inward protrusion of each of the two opposing clamps engages the locking rib, the button and the lever arm of each of the two opposing clamps are generally flush with adjacent areas of the lid.

21. the at least one clamp includes two opposing clamps hingedly secured to the lid; The lid is a flange forming the outer periphery of the lid that extends outwardly beyond the upper edge of the canister when the lid is secured to the canister; a rim spaced inwardly from the outer periphery of the flange; Including, the canister includes an inwardly projecting shelf spaced from the upper edge of the canister; The urine collection container assembly further includes a seal disposed on the shelf of the canister, the seal being disposed between the rim and the shelf of the canister when the lid is secured to the canister and the rim is at least partially disposed within the canister.

20. The urine collection container assembly of claim 18.

22. the at least one clamp includes two opposing clamps hingedly secured to the lid; the lid includes a gasket secured thereto and disposed between the upper edge of the canister and the lid when the canister is secured to the lid; 20. The urine collection container assembly of claim 18.

23. A urine collection container assembly according to any one of claims 18 to 22, further comprising at least one handle on the canister.

24. 24. The urine collection container assembly of claim 23, wherein the at least one handle includes at least one L-shaped or C-shaped handle extending from a top of the canister.

25. 24. The urine collection container assembly of claim 23, wherein the at least one handle includes opposing handles hingedly secured to the canister.

26. 24. The urine collection container assembly of claim 23, wherein the at least one handle includes two opposing handles extending from a top of the canister.

27. 24. The urine collection container assembly of claim 23, wherein the at least one handle comprises a handle having two opposing end regions hingedly secured to opposing portions of a top region of the canister.

28. 28. A urine collection system comprising the urine collection container assembly of any one of claims 18 to 27, the urine collection device, the pump, the first conduit secured to the vacuum port and in fluid communication with the pump and the interior region of the canister, and the second conduit secured to the urine port and in fluid communication with the urine collection device and the interior region of the canister.

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