IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0453316
(2003-06-03)
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등록번호 |
US-8337477
(2012-12-25)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Parks, Mark
- Block, James C.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
13 인용 특허 :
28 |
초록
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An extra-labia urine voiding apparatus including a container sized and shaped to externally cover a vulval region of a female anatomy. The container has an open side and defines a reservoir that is adapted for receiving urine. The container also includes a substantially planar surface disposed at a
An extra-labia urine voiding apparatus including a container sized and shaped to externally cover a vulval region of a female anatomy. The container has an open side and defines a reservoir that is adapted for receiving urine. The container also includes a substantially planar surface disposed at a top of the container adapted to face and generally surround a periphery of the vulval region. An extra-labia sealing structure is affixed to the planar surface of the top of the container. The sealing structure includes a pressure sensitive adhesive adapted to provide a generally fluid tight primary adhesive seal between the container and external tissue generally surrounding the vulval region. A blocking mechanism connected proximate the top of the container prevents escape of urine from the voiding apparatus and contact of urine with the vulval region of the female anatomy. The voiding apparatus also includes a conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir of the container and adapted for draining urine from the reservoir.
대표청구항
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1. An extra-labia urine voiding apparatus comprising: a container including a top and a bottom, the top being sized and shaped to externally cover a vulva region of a female anatomy, the container defining a reservoir between the top and the bottom, and having a generally open side disposed at the t
1. An extra-labia urine voiding apparatus comprising: a container including a top and a bottom, the top being sized and shaped to externally cover a vulva region of a female anatomy, the container defining a reservoir between the top and the bottom, and having a generally open side disposed at the top and adapted for receiving urine into the reservoir, the container defining a substantially planar surface disposed at the top, the planar surface being constructed and arranged to face and generally surround a periphery of the vulval region;a blocking mechanism disposed proximate the top of the container, the blocking mechanism being capable of preventing urine from escaping the reservoir at the top of the container, the blocking mechanism includes a wall defining a blocking surface thereon, the wall being disposed about a perimeter of the reservoir and being disposed continuously between a superior end and an inferior end of the container, the wall extending a distance inward from the perimeter of the reservoir, whereby the blocking surface being capable for countering urine from exiting through the open side of the container; anda conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir of the container disposed proximate the bottom of the container, the conduit being adapted for draining urine from the reservoir. 2. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the planar surface surrounds a perimeter of the open side at the top of the container, the planar surface extends inwardly from an outer surface of the container. 3. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an extra-labia sealing structure that includes a pressure sensitive adhesive affixed to the planar surface for providing a primary adhesive seal between the container and external tissue generally surrounding the vulval region, the extra-labia sealing structure preventing leaking from the container. 4. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 3, wherein the planar surface defines a width having a contact area for the pressure sensitive adhesive to be affixed. 5. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 3, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is covered by a removable non-stick backing. 6. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 3, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive has a predetermined bond strength corresponding to a predetermined voiding force to be exerted on the container, the pressure sensitive adhesive being adapted to maintain a generally fluid tight seal with respect to the tissue surrounding the vulval region without requiring manual assistance by a user of the voiding apparatus. 7. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wall further comprises an overlap covering a portion of the reservoir proximate the open side, the overlap being constructed and arranged enabling the blocking surface to prevent urine from exiting through the open side of the container and allowing unobstructed entry of urine into the reservoir. 8. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the top is shaped concavedly toward the reservoir. 9. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein a width of the apparatus at the superior end is less than a width of the apparatus at the inferior end. 10. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wall extending a distance inward from the perimeter of the reservoir includes a width that is substantially greater than a thickness of peripheral walls of the container. 11. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the wall, extending a distance inward from the perimeter of the reservoir, extends inwardly such that the wall includes an extended dimension that is substantially greater than a thickness dimension, wherein a flexibility of the apparatus can be maintained. 12. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is flexible. 13. The urine voiding apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is disposable after use. 14. A urine voiding kit comprising: an extra-labia urine voiding apparatus including: a disposable container adapted to cover a vulval region of a female anatomy, the container defining a reservoir adapted for receiving urine, the container defining a substantially planar surface disposed at a top of the container, the planar surface being constructed and arranged to face and generally surround a periphery of the vulval region;a blocking mechanism disposed proximate the top of the container, the blocking mechanism being capable of preventing urine from escaping the reservoir at the top of the container, the blocking mechanism includes a wall defining a blocking surface thereon, the wall being disposed about a perimeter of the reservoir and being disposed continuously between a superior end and an inferior end of the container, the wall extending a distance inward from the perimeter of the reservoir, whereby the blocking surface being capable for countering urine from exiting through the open side of the container; anda conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir of the container, the conduit being adapted for draining urine from the reservoir;a piece of absorbent material adapted for wiping the vulval region; anda packaging structure that contains the urine voiding apparatus and the piece of absorbent material. 15. The urine voiding kit of claim 14, further comprising a sealable bag contained within the packaging structure, the sealable bag being adapted for containing the urine voiding apparatus and piece of absorbent material after usage. 16. The urine voiding kit of claim 14, wherein the packaging structure is resealable. 17. The urine voiding kit of claim 14, further comprising an extra-labia sealing structure including a pressure sensitive adhesive affixed to the planar surface for providing a primary adhesive seal between the container and external tissue generally surrounding the vulval region, the extra-labia sealing structure preventing leaking from the container. 18. The urine voiding kit of claim 14, wherein the wall, extending a distance inward from the perimeter of the reservoir, includes a width that is substantially greater than a thickness of peripheral walls of the container. 19. The urine voiding kit of claim 14, wherein the wall, extending a distance inward from the perimeter of the reservoir, extends inwardly such that the wall includes an extended dimension that is substantially greater than a thickness dimension, wherein a flexibility of the apparatus can be maintained.
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