A urine collection structuring

Abstract

The invention relates to a urine collection structuring that is in the form of a pad, is used to collect urine in children between the ages of 0-3 and especially in girls who do not have urinary control, in male and female geriatric patients, in adults with problems such as loss of consciousness and paralysis, comes in different sizes and can be applied to any underwear and diaper, does not cause skin irritation or allergy, eliminates or reduces the leakage problem, and collects samples by trapping all kinds of discharge from the genital area (penis and vagina), and especially urine.

Description

[0001] A Urine Collection Structuring

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The invention relates to a urine collection structuring that can be in the form of a pad, is used to collect urine in children between the ages of 0-3, especially in girls who do not have urinary control, in male and female geriatric patients, in adults with cognitive issues such as loss of consciousness and paralysis, comes in different sizes and can be applied to any underwear and diaper, does not cause skin irritation or allergy, eliminates or reduces the leakage problem, and is used to collect samples by trapping all kinds of discharge and especially urine coming from the genital area (penis and vagina).

[0004] PRIOR ART

[0005] Today, several different methods are used to obtain urine samples from children between the ages of 0 and 3 who do not have developed urinary control. These methods include urine drainage bag, urethral catheterization, and suprapubic aspiration. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on the age and physical condition of the child. However, most of the present methods make the urine sample collection process difficult for both parents and children, which can lead to delays in the treatment process.

[0006] A urine bag is a product that is usually used by attaching it to the perineal area of children. In this method, the bag is placed in the genital area of the child and the bag is expected to collect urine without leaking. However, serious problems arise during the application of this method. First, children must be kept in an upright position. This restricts children's freedom of movement and prevents them from performing their daily activities (walking, playing, lying down, etc.). In addition, since the urine drainage bag is attached directly to the skin, it can cause problems such as skin irritation and allergies. Since the adhesive part has weak adhesion to the skin, it is possible for the bag to be easily peeled off from the skin. This prevents the bag from being used again and requires the use of multiple bags in case the urine test cannot be taken within a certain period of time. The problems of bag collection, slippage and leaking urine become more apparent especially when used with children's clothes. These problems cause children to get cold, especially in winter months and therefore increase the risk of their health problems. In addition, fecal matter formed during the test can often mix with the urine sample, causing incorrect results. Although this productis partially effective for boys, it is quite difficult to collect urine samples for girls. The irritating effect of the adhesive surface on the tissue is another factor that negatively affects the use of this product. As a result, having a urine test with this method can be quite challenging for both children and parents and often causes a delay in the treatment process.

[0007] Catheter is another common method for collecting urine samples. However, using catheters can be an extremely painful experience for children. While young children experience physical pain during use of catheter, it can also lead to psychological trauma. For these reasons, parents often do not approve of their children being catheterized, which can lead to a delay in getting the test results or in some cases, not getting them at all. However, in cases of emergency health conditions such as urinary tract infections, the use of a catheter may become necessary. This shows that the use of a catheter is a method of last resort. Although use of catheters is a more accurate method for obtaining urine samples, it is generally not preferred due to the pain and psychological effects experienced. Parents' refusal to accept this method may prevent children's health problems from being diagnosed and delay or prevent the treatment process.

[0008] Suprapubic aspiration is another effective method for collecting urine samples. This method allows urine to be drawn directly from the bladder using a syringe and is considered a highly accurate analysis method. However, suprapubic aspiration is a painful method, like urethral catheterization, and therefore is not generally preferred by parents. Although this method is used to obtain a urine sample, the physical and psychological effects that may occur on children may make it difficult to perform the test. If parents do not approve of this method, it may make it even more difficult or impossible to perform the test.

[0009] However, there are many diaper and urine bag combination products available. One of these is a product called PineMed, which is a combination of diaper and urine drainage bag. This product is more comfortable to use compared to a urine collection bag. However, since the urine collection bag is placed under the diaper, children need to be kept in a completely upright position and since the bag can be scrunched and therefore slip, it is not possible to use it comfortably with clothes. Since there is a filter structure where the cloth and the bag meet, molecules that may be critical in the sample to be analyzed may remain on the filter, which will affect the reliability of the analysis result. In addition, if fecal matter is formed during urine sampling, the product does not have a structure that will prevent fecal matter from mixing with the sample.In addition to the above, the present products are not suitable for use in adults except for catheters. Urethral catheterization is also a very uncomfortable procedure for patients. In children, paralyzed or unconscious patients, and patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, it is necessary for the parent, relative or healthcare professional to check whether the urine sample has been taken. Additionally, none of the present products have the ability to separate the first urine, which medical doctors say should not be sent for analysis and collect the midstream urine.

[0010] In conclusion, the methods currently used to obtain urine samples have different advantages and difficulties depending on the age and physiological condition of the children. Each of the methods such as urine drainage bag, catheter and suprapubic aspiration cause various difficulties in the urine sample collection process, which causes delays in the diagnosis and treatment process. While the use of bags and catheters causes physical and psychological difficulties for children, suprapubic aspiration also encounters pain and parental approval problems. For these reasons, existing methods often fail to provide the desired efficiency, and a more effective, safe and child-friendly solution is needed.

[0011] As a result of the research carried out in the literature, a European patent application with the application numbered “EP3038690B1” and the invention title “Urine Collection Bag” was encountered. The said application relates to the design of a urine bag that can be easily folded to take up little space before use and can be easily manipulated, especially by a paraplegic patient. However, in the application mentioned, there is no indication of a urine collection structure that can be used to collect urine in children between the ages of 0-3 especially in girls in male and female geriatric patients who do not have urinary control, in adults with problems such as loss of consciousness and paralysis, that can be in different sizes and can be applied to any underwear and diaper, that does not cause skin irritation or allergy, that eliminates or reduces the leakage problem, that collects samples by trapping all kinds of discharge from the genital area (penis and vagina), especially urine, and that can be in the form of a pad.

[0012] As a result of other researches carried out in the literature, a PCT application with the application numbered “WO0049948A2” and the invention title “Urine Collector” was found. With this application, on-site testing of what is in urine is provided. In other words, it both collects urine and can examine some biological content. Having a 3D form and having details that will trap the liquid in the direction of the urine flow into the product offer ideas for our patent. However, in our invention, the method of trapping the liquid is with a completely different design and principle.As a result of other searches carried out in the literature, a Chinese patent application with the application numbered “CN119033524A” and the invention title “A Urine Collection Bag” was found. The said application relates to a double kidney type urine collection bag consisting of a main bag, which separates the first urine, and a first sub-bag and a second sub-bag fixed to the front of the main bag. However, in the application mentioned, there is no indication of a urine collection structure that can be used to collect urine in children between the ages of 0-3 especially in girls, in male and female geriatric patients who do not have urinary control, in adults with problems such as loss of consciousness and paralysis, that can be in different sizes and can be applied to any underwear and diaper, that does not cause skin irritation or allergy, that eliminates or reduces the leakage problem, that collects samples by trapping all kinds of discharge from the genital area (penis and vagina), especially urine, and that can be in the form of a pad.

[0013] As a result, the problems mentioned above, which cannot be solved in the light of existing technology, have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0014] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention relates to a urine collection structure to eliminate the above-mentioned disadvantages and bring new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0016] The main purpose of the invention is to be used to collect urine in children between the ages of 0-3 and especially girls who do not have urinary control, male and female geriatric patients, adults with problems such as loss of consciousness and paralysis, to be of different sizes and to be applicable to every underwear and diaper, not to cause skin irritation and allergy, to eliminate or reduce the leakage problem, to collect samples by trapping all kinds of discharge from the genital area (penis and vagina) and especially urine, to be able to analyze urine without fecal matter by separating the first urine.

[0017] In order to realize all the above mentioned objectives and those that will emerge from the detailed description below, the present invention is a urine collection structuring that comes into contact with the patient's skin, is made of a material that does not harm the body, has a non-sticky upper surface, is used to collect urine in children with no urinary control, in male and female geriatric patients, in adults with problems such as loss of consciousness and paralysis, is in different sizes and can be applied to any underwear and diaper, does not cause skin irritation or allergy, eliminates or reduces the leakage problem, and is used tocollect samples by trapping all kinds of discharge from the genital area, especially urine, wherein; it comprises a urine collection chamber where the urine sent / to be sent for analysis is collected, a urine collector structure which prevents the urine from returning and leaking by means of the geometric structures on it and has channels that collect the urine and transfer it to the urine collection chamber, a first urine collection chamber, which allows the first urine coming from the moving part to be stored separately without mixing with the urine to be analyzed, a movable part that works on the principle of buoyancy of liquids, moves upwards as urine flow occurs, prevents the return of the first urine by acting as a stopper after the specified volume of liquid entry is completed, and ensures that the first urine that should not be sent for analysis is trapped in the first urine collection chamber, a stool barrier, which prevents the stool from mixing with the urine in case of stool formation before or during the transfer of urine to the urine collection chamber, a urine drainage stick, which allows the transferred urine to be removed from the urine collection chamber for analysis, an electronic warning system that detects when urine to be analyzed is collected in the urine collection chamber via a sensor and provides audible and visual warnings.

[0018] In order to best understand the structure of the present invention and its advantages together with the additional elements, it should be evaluated together with the figures described below

[0019] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0020] Figure 1 is a representative top view of a urine collection structuring which is the subject of the invention.

[0021] Figure 2 is a representative bottom view of a urine collection structuring which is the subject of the invention and integrated with an electronic warning system.

[0022] Figure 3 is a representative side and interior view of a urine collection structuring which is the subject of the invention.

[0023] Figure 4 is a representative view of the urine inlet and outlet directions of a urine collection structuring which is the subject of the invention.

[0024] Figure 5 is a representative view of an electronic warning system that can be integrated into a urine collection structuring which is the subject of the invention.

[0025] The drawings are not necessarily to scale and details not essential to understanding the present invention may be omitted. Furthermore, elements that are at least substantially identical or have at least substantially identical functions are indicated by the same numeral.

[0026] REFERENCE NUMBERS1. Upper surface

[0027] 2. Stool barrier

[0028] 3. Urine collecting chamber

[0029] 4. Movable part

[0030] 5. Chamber where the first urine is trapped

[0031] 6. Separating wall

[0032] 7. Lower surface

[0033] 8. Urine drainage stick

[0034] 9. Electronic warning system

[0035] 10. Sensor feet

[0036] 11. Urine collector channel

[0037] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0038] In this detailed description, a urine collection structuring which is the subject of the invention is described only with examples that will not form any limiting effect on a better understanding of the subject.

[0039] A urine collection structuring comprises an upper surface (1), a stool barrier (2), a urine collection chamber (3), a movable part (4), a chamber where the first urine is trapped (5), a separating wall (6), a lower surface (7), a urine drainage stick (8), an electronic warning system (9), a sensor feet (10), a urine collector channel (11). The upper surface (1) is a nonadhesive surface that comes into contact with the patient's skin and is made of a material that does not harm the human body. The stool barrier (2) is the barrier that prevents the stool from mixing with the urine in the event that stool formation occurs before or during the transfer of urine to the urine collecting chamber (3). The urine collector channel (11) is the structure that prevents urine from returning and leaking by means of the geometric structures on it and collects the urine and transfers it to the urine collecting chamber (3). The urine collecting chamber (3) is the chamber where the urine coming through the urine collector channel (11) and to be sent for analysis is collected. The movable part (4) is a structure that works on the principle of buoyancy of liquids, moves upwards as the urine flow occurs, prevents the return of the first urine by acting as a stopper when the movement process is completed at the specified weight, ensures that the first urine that should not be taken for analysis is transferred to the chamber (5) where the first urine is trapped, and prevents it from returning after transfer. The chamber (5) where the first urine is trapped is the chamber that allows the first urine coming from the moving part (4) to be stored separately withoutmixing with the urine to be analyzed. The separating wall (6) is the structure that separates the chamber (5) where the first urine is trapped from the urine collecting chamber (3). The lower surface (7) is the surface that allows a urine collection structuring to adhere to all underwear or diapers and is preferably adhesive. The urine drainage stick (8) is the structure that allows the transferred urine to be removed from the urine collecting chamber (3) for analysis. The electronic warning system (9) is the structure that detects the collection of urine to be analyzed in the urine collecting chamber (3) through the sensors located on it and provides audible and visual warnings. The sensor feet (10) are preferably a two-feet structure that activates the electronic warning system by piercing the lower surface (7) located at the bottom of the sensor, and when urine starts to fill the urine collecting chamber (3), it comes into contact with the urine and provides a warning via the electronic warning system (9).

[0040] A urine collection structuring relates to a product that can be used especially by girls and boys as well as geriatric patients and / or adults with problems such as loss of consciousness or paralysis, has several size alternatives, can be applied to every underwear and diaper, and significantly solves the problem of urine leakage with specially designed urine collecting channels that will not cause problems such as skin irritation and allergy. In addition, with the invention, samples can be collected in cases of discharge that we cannot foresee today but may occur in the future. The invention has a three-dimensional form that will trap all kinds of discharge from the genital area (penis and vagina) (for example, in cases such as the collection of discharge during women's menstrual periods) and especially urine (the main target). This product is a urine collection structuring in the form of a pad that can be positioned either in underwear or in the diaper.

[0041] Two different new features have been used to solve the problems of urine return and leakage in a urine collection structuring. The first of the new features is the specially designed urine collecting channels added to the part where the urine is collected. These channels prevent urine from returning due to their geometrical structure. Another new feature is that the padshaped urine collection structure has a separate chamber where the first urine will be collected and a movable part (4) that will transfer the first urine to this chamber. While specially designed channels prevent the urine to be tested from returning and leaking; the structure of the movable part (4) (which can be spherical but is not limited to this) prevents the first urine collected separately from returning and leaking. Since the leakage problem will be solved and the product will be attached to the underwear or diaper, the user can easily continue his / her daily life without having to wait in an upright position while using the product. Since the product has different sizes, it is suitable for use in children and adults of different ages and weights.Since the urine collection structuring in the form of a pad adheres to underwear or diapers but not to the skin, there are no skin irritation or allergy problems. In addition, the product design has a barrier structure that prevents the passage of solid stool between the back and front parts, thus preventing solid stool mixing into the urine sample. A urine collection structuring includes a warning system consisting of a sensor, battery and buzzer that will alert the patient's relative via an electronic device / mobile phone when urine is collected, thus eliminating the need for urine collection control and allowing the patient to continue their normal life with their clothes on until the urine sample is collected. Since urine samples can be collected successfully with a urine collection structure, on-site urine examination can be performed with additional studies to be carried out in the future.

[0042] A urine collection structuring can be used with the product as an electronic circuit accessory that notifies that urination is being performed. Normally, the first urine is not requested in the urine test. Because the first 5ml carries the contamination in the perineal region. It is most appropriate to take a sample from the middle of the urine, which is called the middle urine, but it is impossible to achieve this in practice. Since this product has a movable part that works with the logic of a float, the first 5 ml of urine is collected in a separate volume without mixing with the urine to be analyzed. The middle urine to be analyzed is transferred to the examination volume through channels. In addition, a urine collection structuring has stool blockage elements that will reduce stool contamination. The aim of a urine collection structuring is to ensure that the urine does not come back with the details of the urinary channels that the product will have or to ensure that there is enough urine in the product for examination each time. In addition, the three-dimensional form and pad-shaped body of the product will not cause tissue irritation by adhering to diaper or underwear.

[0043] A urine collection structuring can be briefly described as follows;

[0044] The upper surface (1) of the pad-shaped structure, which is made of a material that does not harm the human body, is in direct contact with the skin and does not have an adhesive property. The bottom surface (7), which is preferably adhesive, ensures that the product adheres easily and firmly to all diapers and underwear. The first urine reaching the product surface flows into the chamber where the first urine is trapped (5), and as the urine flow occurs, the movable part (4) moves upwards with the help of the buoyancy principle of the liquids. The movable part (4) slides upwards and acts as a stopper, preventing the first urine from returning back. Urine to be analyzed is transferred to the urine collecting chamber (3) via the urine collector channel (11). The specially designed channels of the urine collector channel (11) prevent urine from returning. If stool formation occurs before or during thetransfer of urine to the collecting chamber, the stool barrier (2) prevents the stool from mixing with the urine. When the urine to be analyzed is collected in the urine collecting chamber (3), the sensor / detector (preferably a moisture sensor, but not limited to this) in the structure detects the urine and with the help of an electronic circuit, an audible warning is given from the electronic warning system (9) or a warning is given through signals from the patient's relative's electronic device / mobile phone with a GPS module or Wi-Fi / internet modules. With the warning received at the moment of urine collection, the urine sample is transferred to the container to be analyzed with the help of the urine transfer stick (8) without wasting time.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A urine collection structuring that comes into contact with the patient's skin, has a non-adhesive upper surface (1) made of a material that does not harm the human body, is used to collect urine in children with no urinary control, male and female geriatric patients, adults with problems such as loss of consciousness and paralysis, comes in different sizes and can be applied to any underwear and diaper, does not cause skin irritation or allergy, eliminates or reduces the leakage problem, and collects samples by trapping all kinds of discharge from the genital area, especially urine, characterized by comprising:• A urine collecting chamber (3) where the urine sent / to be sent for analysis is collected,• a stool barrier (2) that prevents the stool from mixing with the urine in case of stool formation before or during the transfer of urine to the urine collecting chamber (3),• a urine collector channel (11), which prevents urine from returning and leaking through the geometric structures on it and collects the urine and transfers it to the urine collecting chamber (3),• a chamber where the first urine (5) coming from the movable part (4) is stored separately without mixing with the urine to be analyzed,• a movable part (4) that works on the principle of buoyancy of liquids, moves upwards as the urine flow occurs, prevents the return of the first urine by acting as a stopper when the movement process is completed after the specified volume of liquid entry is completed, and ensures that the first urine that should not be analyzed is transferred to the chamber where the first urine is trapped (5),• a separating wall (6) separating the chamber where the first urine is trapped (5) from the urine collecting chamber (3),• a urine drainage stick (8) which allows the transferred urine to be removed from the urine collecting chamber (3) for analysis,• an electronic warning system (9) that detects the collection of urine to be analyzed in the urine collecting chamber (3) via the sensor / detector on it and provides audible and visual warnings.

2. The urine collection structuring according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising a lower surface (7) that allows a urine collection structuring to adhere to all underwear or diapers.

3. The urine collection structuring according to claim 2, characterized in that the mentioned lower surface (7) is adhesive.

4. The urine collection structuring according to claim 1, characterized by comprising sensor feet (10) located at the bottom of the sensor, which activate the electronic warning system by piercing the lower surface (7), and when urine starts to fill the urine collecting chamber (3), it comes into contact with the urine and provides a warning via the electronic warning system (9).

5. The urine collection structuring according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising a cell / battery that enables the said electronic warning system (9) to operate wirelessly.

6. The urine collection structuring according to claim 1 , characterized by comprising a buzzer that provides an audible warning via the said electronic warning system (9).

7. The urine collection structuring according to claim 1, characterized by the said electronic warning system (9) comprising a GPS module that allows warnings to be given from the patient's relative's electronic device / mobile phone.

8. The urine collection structuring according to claim 1, characterized by the said electronic warning system (9) comprising a Wi-Fi / internet module that allows warnings to be given from the patient's relative's electronic device / mobile phone.

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