408 results about "Urine Collections" 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 patient hydration system and method wherein a urine collection system is connected to the patient. An infusion system is also connected to the patient. An infusion pump is connected to a source of hydration fluid. A control subsystem is responsive to the amount of urine output by the patient and configured to automatically adjust the infusion rate of the infusion pump based on the urine output by the patient.

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 urine receiver which is sanitary, easy to attach, and furthermore, prevents urine leakage even when a wearer repeatedly changes positions is provided. A urine receiver 10 is implemented in a urine collection processing system wherein urine discharged from the wearer is suctioned into a urine tank via a urethral tube. The urine receiver 10 comprises, at the least: a liquid permeable, air-impermeable sheet 21 which is placed opposite of and covering the urethral meatus of the wearer; a leak-proof sheet 22 which is placed on the surface of the air-impermeable sheet 21 opposite to the urethral meatus and bonds to the outer border of the air-impermeable sheet 21; a suction part 26 which is provided between the air-impermeable sheet 21 and the leak-proof sheet 22 and to which the urethral tube 11 is connected; and a gathers part 16 for sealing the space between the air-impermeable sheet 21 and the wearer's skin surface which is provided on the outer border part of the air-impermeable sheet 21 on the urethral meatus side.

A hydration management system includes a console for mounting on an IV pole. A urine collection bag and a hydration fluid bag hang from the console. Urine in the urine collection bag is weighed. An infusion pump is configured to pump hydration fluid from the infusion bag. A controller is responsive to the weight of the urine collection bag and controls the infusion pump to hydrate the patient based on the patient's urine output. An infusion set includes an infusion bag connector, an IV needle connector, and tubing, placed in the infusion pump, extending between the infusion bag connector and the IV needle connector. A urine collection set typically includes the urine collection bag, a catheter connector, and tubing extending between the urine collection bag connector and the catheter connector.

A urine receiver which is sanitary, easy to attach, and furthermore, prevents urine leakage even when a wearer repeatedly changes positions is provided. A urine receiver 10 is implemented in a urine collection processing system wherein urine discharged from the wearer is suctioned into a urine tank via a urethral tube. The urine receiver 10 comprises, at the least: a liquid permeable, air-impermeable sheet 21 which is placed opposite of and covering the urethral meatus of the wearer; a leak-proof sheet 22 which is placed on the surface of the air-impermeable sheet 21 opposite to the urethral meatus and bonds to the outer border of the air-impermeable sheet 21; a suction part 26 which is provided between the air-impermeable sheet 21 and the leak-proof sheet 22 and to which the urethral tube 11 is connected; and a gathers part 16 for sealing the space between the air-impermeable sheet 21 and the wearer's skin surface which is provided on the outer border part of the air-impermeable sheet 21 on the urethral meatus side.

A urine collection bag formed of at least one flexible sheet of material defining a fluid reservoir is disclosed which includes an anti-reflux valve. The anti-reflux valve includes a housing defining a fluid receptacle which opens into the fluid reservoir. The housing is secured to the urine collection bag such that the opening of the receptacle is covered by the at least one sheet of material. A cut-out is formed in the sheet of material below the housing opening to define a flap which overhangs the opening in the fluid receptacle. The flap is movable into the fluid reservoir to allow fluid to flow from the receptacle into the reservoir. Fluid flow from the reservoir towards the receptacle causes the flap to seal against a peripheral rim of the housing and, thus, is substantially prevented.

The invention discloses a urine separation and collection device, which comprises a urine collection pool arranged on a drain pipe on the bottom of a urinal, wherein an alarming device is arranged in the urine collection pool, the side face of the urine collection pool is connected with the drain pipe through an overflow pipe, a small-flow liquid guide pipe is arranged above the urine collection pool, a valve is arranged on the small-flow liquid guide pipe, and the small-flow liquid guide pipe is further arranged on the drain pipe; a connecting funnel is arranged on the inlet end of the small-flow liquid guide pipe, a bundling funnel is arranged above the collecting funnel, and a filter screen is arranged avove the bundling funnel. The urine separation and collection device has the advantages of simple structure, convenience in assembly, simplicity in maintenance, long service life, and greatly lower production cost compared with current similar products; and the device is environment-friendly and hygienic, the problems of strong odor, poor environmental and hygienic condition and the like caused by a primitive urine collection method are prevented, the separate and sealing type collection of urine enables pollution of flushing water to be low, and subsequent purification treatment and circulated recycling are facilitated.

An apparatus and method for collecting urine from an incontinent person including a condom catheter fluidly coupled to the inlet of a urine pump, with the outlet of the pump fluidly coupled to a urine collection bag suspended about the person's abdomen by an integral strap. The pump is fastened to the strap adjacent to the urine bag. The pump mechanism has a resilient flexible tubular section that is provided with inlet and outlet check valves and functions by displacing liquid present within the tubular section by physically deforming the tubing. A cam, driven by a solenoid, causes a crimping of the tubular section which expels fluid through pump discharge. When the force causing physical deformation is released, the resilient tubular section returns to its original shape, providing a suction at the pump inlet. For continuous or intermittent pumping, the solenoid is repeatedly actuated and de-energized according to a timing sequence that is user controllable according to expected urine leakage conditions via the electronic control circuitry. When the user wishes to urinate, the user may simply void in the normal fashion, as free flow of urine through pump assembly is permitted. A manual activation switch allows the user to pump accumulating fluid from the condom catheter independently of the timing sequence, if needed.

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 urine collection system adapted to be connected to a urinary catheter includes a drain tube and a collection bag. The collection bag has an inlet port and outlet port. The drain tube is positioned to communicate fluid from the catheter to the inlet port of the collection bag. A sampling port is provided which is in fluid communication with the drain tube upstream of the collection bag. In one embodiment, the sampling port is adapted to engage a slip-tip or luer lock type syringe. In another embodiment, the sampling port includes a flexible pierceable member. The urine collection system may also include an in-line vent positioned upstream of the collection bag. In yet another embodiment, the collection system includes a support member including vertically spaced mounting structures which are securable to the collection bag to facilitate mounting of the collection bag to a support structure at one of two vertically spaced positions.

This invention is an automatic / semi-automatic bladder relief and fecal waste management system for use in the absence of sanitary facilities. The fecal collection bag is collapsed when not in use and is automatically expanded by the weight of feces upon defecation and is sealed after use. It incorporates an inflatable urine collection means that may be deflated after use. The power unit is powered by a battery that is integrated into a urine storage bag or female pad or male cup. It utilizes a disposable urine storage bag with an isolated cleaning fluid chamber with a directional valve and pump system automatically rinsing and sanitizing the pump, hoses, collection means and the user with a cleaning fluid stored in the cleaning fluid chamber of the urine storage bag. The disposable urine storage bag contains absorbent polymer crystals absorbing the urine as it is deposited in the bag during use.

An antimicrobial urine collection system comprising a urine collection bag and tubing each made from a polymer, wherein the polymer comprises therein from about 0.1 to 20 phr of an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent is preferably a phosphoric acid metal salt, preferably one in which zinc is the metal. The agent can be compounded into the polymer material for forming the system components.

A hydration management system includes a console for mounting on an IV pole. A urine collection bag and a hydration fluid bag hang from the console. Urine in the urine collection bag is weighed. An infusion pump is configured to pump hydration fluid from the infusion bag. A controller is responsive to the weight of the urine collection bag and controls the infusion pump to hydrate the patient based on the patient's urine output. An infusion set includes an infusion bag connector, an IV needle connector, and tubing, placed in the infusion pump, extending between the infusion bag connector and the IV needle connector. A urine collection set typically includes the urine collection bag, a catheter connector, and tubing extending between the urine collection bag connector and the catheter connector.

A pet waste station with pet training features is disclosed. The waste station may include a turf surface and a urine collection funnel for channeling urine into disposable absorbing pads. The pads may be placed in a drawer beneath the funnel, allowing easy removal and replacement of the drawer. Odor control may include a compartment for deodorizers or other air fresheners. A sensor may be provided to activate one or more positive reinforcement rewards when the pet successfully urinates in the waste station, including dispensing of an edible treat and / or playing of an audio snippet, such as an owner's voice praising the pet.

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 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.

A less invasive disposable urinary collection device for receiving a penis of a male patient comprises a freestanding bulb-shaped sack formed from a single sheet of laminate material. The sheet includes a first absorbent inner layer disposed between a moisture impervious outer layer and a second absorbent layer. The sack has a top hand insertion opening with elastic and an elastic passageway disposed orthogonal to the hand opening for securing the sack to the penis.

A urinary drainage bag for draining urine from the belly button as a result of a urinary diversion includes a urine collection bag, a reflux chamber attached to the collection bag for accommodating urine backflow and working out bubbles, a multi-size catheter tip extending upwardly from the reflux chamber for attachment to a transfer or catheter tube, a urine discharge opening adjacent the lower end of the collection bag for draining urine from the collection bag, and a fluid measurement scale imprinted on the front of the collection bag for measuring the amount of urine held within the urine collection bag. The urinary drainage bag also includes a tether adjacent the upper end of the collection bag for conveniently hanging the collection bag, and a handle and mounting hook are also attached to the upper end of the collection bag for supporting the urinary drainage bag on a bed railing while cathing.

There is disclosed a catheter assembly comprising a catheter and a receptacle. The receptacle has an elongate pocket, for accommodating at least an insertable end of said catheter, a urine collection bag, having a width extension wider than a greatest width of said elongate pocket, and at least two tab areas on at least one tab are arranged at the periphery of the urine collection bag on opposite sides of said bag. Further, in a storage state, said elongate pocket is folded over said urine collection bag, and lateral parts of said urine collection bag extending outside said elongate pocket are folded towards each other over said elongate pocket, said lateral parts being dimensioned to overlap each other in the folded disposition, and wherein said tab areas are arranged on said lateral parts and are attached to each other, in at least one point of attachment, to releasably maintain said catheter assembly in a folded disposition during storage.

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 antimicrobial urine collection system comprising a urine collection bag and tubing each made from a polymer, wherein the polymer comprises therein from about 0.1 to 20 phr of an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial agent is preferably a phosphoric acid metal salt, preferably one in which zinc is the metal. The agent can be compounded into the polymer material for forming the system components.

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 liquid measurement device having a containment structure, a sensor, and an interface device, having particular applicability to the collection and administration of electrically conductive fluids. The device is configured to house and monitor the height of a fluid. The containment structure has at least one variable cross-section portion. The sensor has two cooperating variable resistance sections that account for the variable cross-section of the containment structure. The electrical resistance of the sensor changes as the fluid height changes and shorts out a portion of the sensor. The sensor may include an electrically conductive ink that is printed on the interior of the containment structure. The sensor receives an electrical measurement signal and modifies the signal in a predetermined manner to reflect the amount of fluid within the containment structure. The device is useful in measuring the amount of fluid in urine collection bags and intravenous bags.