IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0368122
(2006-03-06)
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등록번호 |
US-7500968
(2009-03-10)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Nappa,Thomas P.
- Nappa,Michael J.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Nappa,Thomas P.
- Nappa,Michael J.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
13 |
초록
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A urine collection apparatus includes an adaptable reservoir that is sized and shaped for conveniently and effectively being transported by a user. The reservoir includes a top portion including an intake valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. The intake valve is provided with an opening s
A urine collection apparatus includes an adaptable reservoir that is sized and shaped for conveniently and effectively being transported by a user. The reservoir includes a top portion including an intake valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. The intake valve is provided with an opening such that the male catheter can be selectively biased in fluid communication with an interior of the reservoir. Such an intake valve further has a threaded screw cap directly and adjustably coupled thereto for effectively allowing a selected quantity of air to continuously flow into and out of the reservoir wherein the quantity of air is commensurate with a quantity of fluid discharging and entering the reservoir respectively. The intake valve preferably has a monolithically formed conical tip that terminates proximal to the top portion such that the male catheter can effectively be supported at a fixed relationship with the reservoir during operating conditions.
대표청구항
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What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. An apparatus for collecting and dispensing urine received via a male catheter, said apparatus comprising: an adaptable reservoir sized and shaped for being transported by a user, said reservoir includ
What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. An apparatus for collecting and dispensing urine received via a male catheter, said apparatus comprising: an adaptable reservoir sized and shaped for being transported by a user, said reservoir including a top portion comprising an intake valve in fluid communication with said reservoir, said intake valve being provided with an opening such that the male catheter can be selectively biased in fluid communication with an interior of said reservoir, said valve having a threaded screw cap directly and adjustably coupled thereto for allowing a selected quantity of air to continuously flow into and out of said reservoir wherein the quantity of air is commensurate with a quantity of fluid discharging and entering said reservoir respectively, said reservoir further comprising a first handle for hanging said reservoir on a bed or chair, said first handle being pivotal between raised and lowered positions for conforming to an outer contour of said reservoir as desired by the user, said reservoir being formed from flexible and non-corrosive material wherein said reservoir has an outer surface provided with surface indicia for assisting a care giver to visually detect a volume of urine collected therein, said reservoir further including an exit valve in fluid communication with a lower portion of said reservoir and being situated subjacent said intake valve, said exit valve protruding outwardly from said reservoir outer surface; wherein said exit valve is provided with an a spherical ball valve nested between said first and second sections, said ball valve prohibiting fluid from passing beyond said first bore when said ball valve maintain continuous medial contact between said first and second sections; wherein said exit valve includes first, second and third sections removably attachable to each other in such a manner that fluid is allowed to exit through said exit valve while said second and third sections are directly coupled to each other and said second section is separated from said ball valve, said exit valve being provided with first and second linear bores axially channeled therethrough wherein the bores extends along a longitudinal length of said exit valve. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said intake valve has a monolithically formed conical tip terminating proximal to said top portion such that the male catheter can be effectively supported at a fixed relationship with said reservoir during operating conditions. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said reservoir further comprises: a second handle having an inverted U-shape provided with one end directly coupled to said reservoir, said second handle including an eyelet directly mated to an apex thereof such that the male catheter can be guided therethrough and maintained at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first section of said exit valve is threadably and removably conjoined directly to a bottom edge of said reservoir, said first section including a cavity formed at a distal end of said first bore for housing said ball valve therein, said second section of said exit valve having a planar proximal face directly abutted against said ball valve such that said ball valve prevents fluids from entering said second bore when said second section is fully mated to said first section and beyond a predetermined threshold, said proximal end having a threaded outer surface threadably coupled to a threaded inner surface of said first section, said third section defining an end cap provided with a planar proximal face directly plugged against a distal end of said second bore such that the fluid is prohibited from exiting said second section when said end cap is engaged with said second bore, said third section being threadably removable from said second section. 5. An apparatus for collecting and dispensing urine received via a male catheter, said apparatus comprising: an adaptable reservoir sized and shaped for being transported by a user, said reservoir including a top portion comprising an intake valve in fluid communication with said reservoir, said intake valve being provided with an opening such that the male catheter can be selectively biased in fluid communication with an interior of said reservoir, said valve having a threaded screw cap directly and adjustably coupled thereto for allowing a selected quantity of air to continuously flow into and out of said reservoir wherein the quantity of air is commensurate with a quantity of fluid discharging and entering said reservoir respectively, said reservoir further comprising a first handle for hanging said reservoir on a bed or chair, said first handle being pivotal between raised and lowered positions for conforming to an outer contour of said reservoir as desired by the user, said reservoir being formed from flexible and non-corrosive material wherein said reservoir has an outer surface provided with surface indicia for assisting a care giver to visually detect a volume of urine collected therein, said reservoir further including an exit valve in fluid communication with a lower portion of said reservoir and being situated subjacent said intake valve, said exit valve protruding outwardly from said reservoir outer surface; a top region formed from rigid plastic material, said top region having a fixed shape for anchoring said first and second handles; and a third arcuately shaped handle having opposed ends pivotally coupled directly to lateral sides of said top region; wherein said exit valve is provided with an a spherical ball valve nested between said first and second sections, said ball valve prohibiting fluid from passing beyond said first bore when said ball valve maintain continuous medial contact between said first and second sections; wherein said exit valve includes first, second and third sections removably attachable to each other in such a manner that fluid is allowed to exit through said exit valve while said second and third sections are directly coupled to each other and said second section is separated from said ball valve, said exit valve being provided with first and second linear bores axially channeled therethrough wherein the bores extends along a longitudinal length of said exit valve. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said intake valve has a monolithically formed conical tip terminating proximal to said top portion such that the male catheter can be effectively supported at a fixed relationship with said reservoir during operating conditions. 7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said reservoir further comprises: a second handle having an inverted U-shape provided with one end directly coupled to said reservoir, said second handle including an eyelet directly mated to an apex thereof such that the male catheter can be guided therethrough and maintained at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. 8. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said first section of said exit valve is threadably and removably conjoined directly to a bottom edge of said reservoir, said first section including a cavity formed at a distal end of said first bore for housing said ball valve therein, said second section of said exit valve having a planar proximal face directly abutted against said ball valve such that said ball valve prevents fluids from entering said second bore when said second section is fully mated to said first section and beyond a predetermined threshold, said proximal end having a threaded outer surface threadably coupled to a threaded inner surface of said first section, said third section defining an end cap provided with a planar proximal face directly plugged against a distal end of said second bore such that the fluid is prohibited from exiting said second section when said end cap is engaged with said second bore, said third section being threadably removable from said second section. 9. An apparatus for collecting and dispensing urine received via a male catheter, said apparatus comprising: an adaptable reservoir sized and shaped for being transported by a user, said reservoir including a top portion comprising an intake valve in fluid communication with said reservoir, said intake valve being provided with an opening such that the male catheter can be selectively biased in fluid communication with an interior of said reservoir, said valve having a threaded screw cap directly and adjustably coupled thereto for allowing a selected quantity of air to continuously flow into and out of said reservoir wherein the quantity of air is commensurate with a quantity of fluid discharging and entering said reservoir respectively, said reservoir further comprising a first handle for hanging said reservoir on a bed or chair, said first handle being pivotal between raised and lowered positions for conforming to an outer contour of said reservoir as desired by the user, said reservoir being formed from flexible and non-corrosive material wherein said reservoir has an outer surface provided with surface indicia for assisting a care giver to visually detect a volume of urine collected therein, said reservoir further including an exit valve in fluid communication with a lower portion of said reservoir and being situated subjacent said intake valve, said exit valve protruding outwardly from said reservoir outer surface; a top region formed from rigid plastic material, said top region having a fixed shape for anchoring said first and second handles; a third arcuately shaped handle having opposed ends pivotally coupled directly to lateral sides of said top region; and a lower region having arcuately shaped lateral sides suitably sized and shaped for directly abutting against a curvilinear contour of a users abdomen during operating conditions; wherein said exit valve is provided with an a spherical ball valve nested between said first and second sections, said ball valve prohibiting fluid from passing beyond said first bore when said ball valve maintain continuous medial contact between said first and second sections; wherein said exit valve includes first, second and third sections removably attachable to each other in such a manner that fluid is allowed to exit through said exit valve while said second and third sections are directly coupled to each other and said second section is separated from said ball valve, said exit valve being provided with first and second linear bores axially channeled therethrough wherein the bores extends along a longitudinal length of said exit valve. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said intake valve has a monolithically formed conical tip terminating proximal to said top portion such that the male catheter can be effectively supported at a fixed relationship with said reservoir during operating conditions. 11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said reservoir further comprises: a second handle having an inverted U-shape provided with one end directly coupled to said reservoir, said second handle including an eyelet directly mated to an apex thereof such that the male catheter can be guided therethrough and maintained at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. 12. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said first section of said exit valve is threadably and removably conjoined directly to a bottom edge of said reservoir, said first section including a cavity formed at a distal end of said first bore for housing said ball valve therein, said second section of said exit valve having a planar proximal face directly abutted against said ball valve such that said ball valve prevents fluids from entering said second bore when said second section is fully mated to said first section and beyond a predetermined threshold, said proximal end having a threaded outer surface threadably coupled to a threaded inner surface of said first section, said third section defining an end cap provided with a planar proximal face directly plugged against a distal end of said second bore such that the fluid is prohibited from exiting said second section when said end cap is engaged with said second bore, said third section being threadably removable from said second section.
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