US5002541A
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Method and device for removing and collecting urine
Assignee: Martin and Associates Inc
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Filing: 1986-12-22
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Granted: 1991-03-26
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Expires: 2006-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A device for detecting the presence of urine at the genital region of an individual and removing and storing the urine. The device includes an external urine collecting vessel which is supported at the genital region to contain the urine within the vessel. Liquid sensors are contained within the vessel for detecting the presence of urine and automatically activating a pump to draw the urine through a tubing to a temporary storage chamber. A liquid impermeable liner is place within the collecting vessel for improved hygiene and for directing the urine away from the individual.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Michael Conkling
- 👤 Glen W. Ediger
- 👤 Gary P. Israel
- 👤 Richard E. Ten Eyck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A device for use by an individual which removes urine from a genital region of the individual and stores the urine, said device comprising a collecting vessel shaped for external placement at the genital region to catch discharged urine within the vessel, storage means for temporarily storing the urine for subsequent disposal, conduit means connecting the collecting vessel and storage means, and pump means coupled with the conduit means for removing urine from the collecting vessel and transferring it through the conduit means to the storage means, said collecting vessel being shaped to substantially conform to the genital region and including an air permeable and substantially liquid impermeable liner within the vessel for directing urine to the conduit means and away from the individual and for separating the individual from the vessel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
132 words
A device for use by an individual which removes urine from a genital region of the individual and stores the urine, said device comprising a collecting vessel shaped for external placement at the genital region to catch discharged urine within the vessel, storage means for temporarily storing the urine for subsequent disposal, conduit means connecting the collecting vessel and storage means, and pump means coupled with the conduit means for removing urine from the collecting vessel and transferring it through the conduit means to the storage means, said collecting vessel being shaped to substantially conform to the genital region and including an air permeable and substantially liquid impermeable liner within the vessel for directing urine to the conduit means and away from the individual and for separating the individual from the vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the collecting vessel includes interior ribs to allow air to be drawn through the collecting vessel when the pump means draws urine from the vessel.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for removing urine from a genital region of an individual and temporarily storing the urine, said method comprising the steps of positioning a urine collection vessel at the genital region with a supporting garment, said vessel substantial conforming to the genital region, coupling the vessel to a pump and a storage chamber, activating the pump when urine is present in the collecting vessel to remove the urine to the storage chamber, and lining the urine collection vessel with an air permeable and substantially liquid impermeable liner prior to positioning the vessel at the genital region to separate the individual from the vessel and to direct urine away from the individual.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for removing urine from a genital region of an individual and temporarily storing the urine, said method comprising the steps of positioning a urine collection vessel at the genital region with a supporting garment, said vessel substantial conforming to the genital region, coupling the vessel to a pump and a storage chamber, activating the pump when urine is present in the collecting vessel to remove the urine to the storage chamber, and lining the urine collection vessel with an air permeable and substantially liquid impermeable liner prior to positioning the vessel at the genital region to separate the individual from the vessel and to direct urine away from the individual.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 3, including the steps of: detecting the presence of urine in the collecting vessel using liquid sensing means located within the vessel; and automatically activating the pump when the urine is detected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 3, including the step of inserting an air permeable pad at a lip of the vessel to allow the flow of air through the vessel when the pump is activated to remove the urine to the storage chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a device for use by an individual which removes urine from a genital region of the individual and stores the urine, said device including a collecting vessel shaped for external placement at the genital region to catch discharged urine within the vessel, storage means for temporarily storing the urine for subsequent disposal, conduit means connecting the collecting vessel and storage means, and pump means coupled with the conduit means for removing urine from the collecting vessel and transferring it through the conduit means to the storage means, wherein the improvement comprises, an air vent port in communication with said storage means to permit the release of air from the storage means as the air is replaced with the urine, said vent port including a foam pad with a deodorant specific to urine and a covering over the foam pad which is air permeable and liquid impermeable to permit the escape of air but prevent the escape of urine from the storage means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a device for use by an individual which removes urine from a genital region of the individual and stores the urine, said device including a collecting vessel shaped for external placement at the genital region to catch discharged urine within the vessel, storage means for temporarily storing the urine for subsequent disposal, conduit means connecting the collecting vessel and storage means, and pump means coupled with the conduit means for removing urine from the collecting vessel and transferring it through the conduit means to the storage means, wherein the improvement comprises, an air vent port in communication with said storage means to permit the release of air from the storage means as the air is replaced with the urine, said vent port including a foam pad with a deodorant specific to urine and a covering over the foam pad which is air permeable and liquid impermeable to permit the escape of air but prevent the escape of urine from the storage means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 6 wherein the covering is spun polypropylene.
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