217 results about "Urine collection device" patented technology

Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and / or lengthened, and / or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine.

Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and / or lengthened, and / or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine.

A urine collection device includes a support apparatus for supporting the urine collection device on a toilet. An attachment section attaches to a sample holder and a collection section receives and directs urine into the sample holder.

A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a patient. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a patient. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with a conduit. The reservoir may be a disposable plastic bag having markings for determining the amount of urine contained in the bag. The urine collection receptacle may have multiple configurations and may be configured to receive urine from a female or male human being, or both. The urine collection device may also include a pump for pumping urine from the urine collection receptacle to the reservoir without components of the pump contacting the urine being pumped.

A urine collection device (10) that is made up of a flexible, thermoplastic urine collection bag (20), which receives urine through a molded plastic inlet fitment (30) that is secured to an upper end of the bag 5 and discharges urine through a two-piece molded plastic valve fitment (40) at a lower end of the bag. The inlet fitment, which has no check valve therein, has a series of steps gradually reducing lateral extent as it extends longitudinally from the bag to a free end thereof, and each of the steps extends at a non-perpendicular angle to the longitudinal central axis of the inlet fitment. The bag is also free of any check or flutter valve. The outlet valve fitment has a fixed outer element (42) surrounding an inner element (44) that is rotatable with respect to the outer element to selectively open or close the outlet valve fitment to flow.

A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a human. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a human. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with a conduit. The reservoir may be a disposable plastic bag having markings for determining the amount of urine contained in the bag. The urine collection receptacle may have multiple configurations and may be configured to receive urine from a female or male human, or both. The urine collection device may also include a pump for pumping urine from the urine collection receptacle to the reservoir without components of the pump contacting the urine being pumped.

A urine collection assembly includes a urine collection device and a urine collection chamber in communication with the urine collection device. The urine collection chamber includes a collection reservoir, an entrance conduit having an inlet to receive urine from the urine collection device and an outlet terminating in the reservoir, an anti-reflux valve, and an exit conduit. The collection reservoir is configured to be wearable in close proximity to a user's body below the waist and above the knees of the user. The collection reservoir holds urine excreted from a user. The exit conduit enables drainage of the collection reservoir. The exit conduit also enables attachment of the collection reservoir to an additional conventional urine collection chamber. The anti-reflex valve is configured to prevent urine from backing up out of the urine collection chamber and into the urine collection device. The inlet of the urine collection chamber is disposed in close approximation to the urine collection device to direct urine from the urine collection device to the collection reservoir. The urine collection assembly further can include a support device wearable by the user to bear the weight of the urine collection chamber and to support the inlet of the urine collection chamber in close approximation to the urine collection device.

Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and / or lengthened, and / or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine. The urine collection system may include a widened profile to permit urine to cascade from one column to the another and / or may include one or more floats to minimize meniscus errors. The floats may include active agents, may change color based on pH, and may be calibrated to indicate the specific gravity of the urine.

A urine collection device has a chamber assembly, which includes a layer of wicking material and porous material. The porous material is configured to form a chamber in which urine can be collected for transport; and the wicking material is disposed about the porous material. The chamber has a port for receiving a tube so that urine collected within the chamber can be transported from the chamber by being drawn from the chamber when a partial vacuum is applied within the chamber via the received tube. The chamber assembly is so dimensioned and configured that opposing portions of the assembly are sufficiently adjacent as to define an opening through which the head of a penis can be inserted. A layer of impermeable material is so attached to the chamber assembly as to cover one side of the opening and thereby provide a receptacle for receiving the head of an inserted penis.

A plastic film bag serves as disposable urine collection device especially suitable for female use. The bag has a resealable top opening. Adjacent the top opening along opposed long sides are two tubular members with an end aperture dimensioned for insertion of a finger into each tubular member. When the bag is mounted on two fingers, the fingers can hold the bag open and press the bag against the body on either side of the urinary orifice. In this position, the user can void into the bag without mishap. The device may be used by inserting the bag mounted on the fingers of one hand inside the panties. The device may be formed from a thin plastic film. A grasping tab is connected to the aperture and extends away therefrom adapted to facilitate entrance of the finger into the member. The aperture may be provided with a stiffer annular element to further facilitate insertion of the finger into the tubular member.

A convenient urology undergarment pant system for collecting urine discharge comprising of an undergarment that extends from around the waist and down the thighs. The undergarment can be used with urine collection devices from the urethra area (male condom-like coupling or female external receiving device), from the bladder by means of an ileoconduit system, and from the kidney(s) by means of a nephrostomy system. The undergarment includes a sewn inner pouch formed from an additional piece of fabric that holds the leg bag in place without the need for leg straps. There is an opening in the crotch area of the undergarment that provides means for placing the leg bag inside the inner pouch. The undergarment also includes a lower opening to accommodate the release valve of the leg bag.

A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.

A fluid collection assembly including a container having an interior chamber for collecting fluid, and a quick connect device coupled to the top of the container to couple to a mated connection device on a drainage tube. The quick connect device and the mated connection device may be in an open configuration to permit fluid flow when engaged and in a closed configuration to prevent fluid flow when disengaged. An adjustable hanger may be attached to the container, including an adjustable member that vertically repositions the container.

The invention discloses a public toilet urine-collecting system which comprises a urinal, a tap water pipe and a sewage pipe. The tap water pipe is connected with a water flushing port of the urinal. The public toilet urine-collecting system further comprises a sensor, a urine-sewage separator, an actuator, a urine collection device, a flushing mechanism and a signal source. The sensor is installed on the urinal. The urine-sewage separator is mounted on the sewage pipe. The actuator is respectively in signal connection with the sensor and the urine-sewage separator. The urine collection device comprises a urine pipe, a urine storage barrel and a float mechanism, wherein the urine pipe is connected with the urine-sewage separator, the urine storage barrel is embedded under horizontal plane is connected with the urine pipe, and the float mechanism is disposed in the urine storage barrel. The flushing mechanism comprises another tap water pipe communicated with the urine storage barrel, a flushing valve, a flushing water pump and a flushing water outlet, wherein the flushing valve is disposed at a joint of the tap water pipe, which is connected with the urine storage barrel, the flushing water pump is disposed on the tap water pipe, and the flushing water outlet is arranged at the bottom of the urine storage barrel and is communicated with a sewer. The signal source is in signal connection of a remote urine collection monitoring room under triggering control of the float mechanism.

A urine collection device for males suffering from incontinence comprises a collection bag worn under an inner garment. The collection bag is sized to receive the entire content of a full bladder. The open end of an integral input sleeve comprises an elastic band and hook-and-loop closure members as a means of ensuring a comfortable fit, a tight seal, and a secure retention of the device. The internal portion of the collection bag comprises absorbent, jellying, and disinfecting materials. An adhesive strip provides a means of removably attaching the collection bag onto the inside of an inner garment. The device is disposable, made of flexible bio-degradable material and is intended to be removed and discarded after each use.

An external male urine collection device is inserted into a front opening of a disposable nonwoven diaper or brief. The device comprises a resilient ring for receiving and restraining the penis in a funnel-shaped collection assembly bag extending from the diaper or brief. A distal funnel-like end of the collection bag is attached to a one-way valve and tube assembly to direct the urine from the bag. The tube is attached to a bedside urine storage bag or leg bag.

A urine collection assembly includes a urine collection device and a urine collection chamber in communication with the urine collection device. The urine collection chamber includes a collection reservoir, an entrance conduit having an inlet to receive urine from the urine collection device and an outlet terminating in the reservoir, an anti-reflux valve, and an exit conduit. The collection reservoir is configured to be wearable in close proximity to a user's body below the waist and above the knees of the user. The collection reservoir holds urine excreted from a user. The exit conduit enables drainage of the collection reservoir. The exit conduit also enables attachment of the collection reservoir to an additional conventional urine collection chamber. The anti-reflex valve is configured to prevent urine from backing up out of the urine collection chamber and into the urine collection device. The inlet of the urine collection chamber is disposed in close approximation to the urine collection device to direct urine from the urine collection device to the collection reservoir. The urine collection assembly further can include a support device wearable by the user to bear the weight of the urine collection chamber and to support the inlet of the urine collection chamber in close approximation to the urine collection device.

A self-cleansing portable urine collection device and method of collecting urine in a self-cleansing portable urine collection device is provided. The collection device includes a housing which houses a urine collection receptacle configured to collect urine from a user. A cleansing container which retains a cleansing solution is configured to supply the cleansing solution to the receptacle. The device further includes a reservoir coupled to the receptacle and configured to receive the urine and the cleansing solution collected by the receptacle. A pump coupled to the receptacle and the reservoir is configured to transport the urine and the cleansing solution from the receptacle to the reservoir.

The present invention provides a device that allows the collection of urine samples in patients who are not self-sufficient, providing a simple method to operate both for the patient and for the health personnel. The device is equipped with a primary collection system and a secondary collection system, which allows to obtain a complete sample of urine that can be transported for further analysis in the laboratory.

A urine collection device includes a support apparatus for supporting the urine collection device on a toilet. An attachment section attaches to a sample holder and a collection section receives and directs urine into the sample holder.

The present invention relates to an automatic urine collection apparatus, which comprises: a urine collecting unit 10 for collecting urine from a user and spraying a cleansing water to a urination part; a housing 20 comprising a urine storage unit 21 for storing the urine collected from the urine collecting unit 10, a cleansing water storage unit 22 for storing the cleansing water used in the urine collecting unit 10, a driving unit 23 for moving the urine in the urine collecting unit 10 to the urine storage unit 21 and moving the cleansing water in the cleansing water storage unit 22 to the urine collecting unit 10, a control unit 24 for controlling an operation of the driving unit 23, a filtration unit 25, and a housing sensor unit including sensors for detecting a urine level of the urine storage unit 21, a cleansing water level of the cleansing water storage unit 22, and a temperature of the cleansing water; and an operational panel 30 for manipulating a control and checking a state of the control unit 24. The present apparatus allows a patient to urinate by himself / herself without help of a caregiver, allows a bedridden patient who is unable to wash the urination part by himself / herself to wash the urination part with the cleansing water after urination for sanitary purpose, relieves the mental and economic burdens by minimizing urinary tract infections, and prevents an offensive odor during use by equipping a deodorizing means for removing the offensive odor released through the air outlet of the urine storage unit in which the urine is stored.

The invention discloses a portable urine flow rate and flow amount detection device. The portable urine flow rate and flow amount detection device comprises a urine collection device and a urine collection bag, wherein the tail end of the urine collection device is connected with a flow rate sensor used for collecting the flow rate of urine, a gravity sensor is arranged at one end of a urine outlet pipe of the urine collection bag and is used for collecting the real-time data of the weight of the urine collected inside a urine storage bag, and an induction device is arranged at the end, close to a urine inlet pipe, of the urine collection bag and is used for inducting the position of the urine in the urine collection bag in order to control opening and closing of a valve. The portable urine flow rate and flow amount detection device has the advantages of being convenient and rapid to use, convenient to operate, portable, capable of detecting the weight and the flow rate of the urine anytime and anywhere for home patients, being accurate in detection result, being capable of displaying the detection result on an LED displayer of the urine collection bag, bringing convenience to observation and recording for the patients, being capable of automatically releasing excessive urine according to the volume of the urine, enabling the urine to be discharged into a urine collector or directly discharged into a closestool, lightening the burden of the patient, and being hygienic and convenient to use.

The invention relates to an intelligent urine collection device which comprises a urine collection device shell body, a urine collection port, a urine collection hose, a liquid storage barrel, a barrel cover, an intelligent control circuit component, a negative pressure air pump, a power supply changeover component and an electric plug. The urine collection port and the negative pressure air pump are hermetically connected with the barrel cover, on which a liquid level sensor is arranged, wherein, a humidity transducer is arranged on the urine collection port; the negative pressure air pump, the intelligent control circuit component, the power supply changeover component and the liquid storage barrel are arranged inside the shell body. The intelligent urine collection device has the working principle that the humidity transducer which is arranged at the upper end of the urine collection port sends a signal to an intelligent control circuit at once when testing the urine which exists at the pubes of a patient; the negative pressure air pump starts to work so as to help the patient to micturate automatically, and the urine is led to the liquid storage barrel; when the patient has no urine, the intelligent control circuit component sends an electrical signal to close the negative pressure air pump; when the height of the urine in the liquid storage barrel reaches the index value, a prompt for reminding people for clearing up in time is displayed on a display.

A urine collection device comprises a collector to collect urine voided by a user; first and second outlets adapted to allow urine collected by the collector to drain from the device and a transfer passage adapted to transfer urine collected by the collector to a receptacle. The first outlet includes a flow rate variation device so constructed and arranged that an initial drain flow rate through the variation device is greater than a second drain flow rate through the variation device; and the second outlet comprises an overflow outlet adapted to allow urine collected by the collector to drain from the urine collection device at a third drain flow rate equal to or higher than the initial drain flow rate through the variation device.

A urine collection device which includes a urine collection vessel and a handle which releasable grips a pouring edge of the urine collection vessel.

The present invention provides a device that allows the collection of urine samples in patients who are not self-sufficient, providing a simple method to operate both for the patient and for the health personnel. The device is equipped with a primary collection system and a secondary collection system, which allows to obtain a complete sample of urine that can be transported for further analysis in the laboratory.

An external male urine collection device is inserted into a front opening of a disposable nonwoven diaper or brief. The device comprises a resilient ring for receiving and restraining the penis in a funnel-shaped collection assembly bag extending from the diaper or brief. A distal funnel-like end of the collection bag is attached to a one-way valve and tube assembly to direct the urine from the bag. The tube is attached to a bedside urine storage bag or leg bag.