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A collection device for human bodily fluids includes an expandable, liquid permeable and insoluble pouch containing a proper volume of hydrophilic material. This hydrophilic material allows quick absorption of such fluids and turns into gelled material. The gelled material is then trapped inside the

A collection device for human bodily fluids includes an expandable, liquid permeable and insoluble pouch containing a proper volume of hydrophilic material. This hydrophilic material allows quick absorption of such fluids and turns into gelled material. The gelled material is then trapped inside the pouch preventing possible spill and back flow. The hydrophilic material with a proper volume only allows expansion up to the predetermined size of the pouch without the pouch breaking up into fragments. This pouch may be made of different shapes and materials in order to fit in different types of human bodily fluid collection devices and reduce possible leakage and back flow. The hydrophilic material can be a polymer and may have antibacterial properties to reduce bacteria growth. A one-way valve, snap-fit seal, or screw-on cap may be added for further enhanced prevention of leakage and back flow. The versatility of this pouch helps speeding up manufacturing processes and reducing overall production costs.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A pouch for use with a human bodily fluid collecting device for the purpose of collecting and absorbing a bodily fluid, said pouch comprising:an expandable, liquid permeable and insoluble material forming said pouch and enclosing a hydrophilic material, said pouch being i

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A pouch for use with a human bodily fluid collecting device for the purpose of collecting and absorbing a bodily fluid, said pouch comprising:an expandable, liquid permeable and insoluble material forming said pouch and enclosing a hydrophilic material, said pouch being impermeable to the said hydrophilic material, wherein when a bodily fluid enters said pouch through said liquid permeable material, said hydrophilic material expands and turns into a soft gel, causing said pouch to expand without breaking apart and thereby contain said soft gel.