Urine retention and collection devices for incontinent women

• US 20010037098A1
• Filed: 01/25/2001
• Published: 11/01/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2000
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Matthew G. Lapointe
• Original Assignee: Matthew G. Lapointe
• Inventors: Snyder, Daniel R.
• Granted Patent: US 6,592,560 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 604/331
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/443 having adhesive seals for securing to the body, e.g. of hydrocolloid type, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums adhesives or sealing pads therefor A61L24/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/4553 placed in the vagina, e.g. for catamenial use pessaries A61F6/08; absorbent cups A61F13/2045

Abstract

A feminine care device for collecting urine including a reservoir defining a recess for receiving urine. The reservoir has a rim and flange configured for periurethral sealing and adhesion to the labia minora, respectively. A tab depends from the reservoir for engagement and adhesion to the anterior vaginal wall. A drain for selectively draining urine from the reservoir is provided.

Claims

1. A feminine care device for collecting urine comprising:

a reservoir defining a recess for receiving urine, said reservoir having a rim configured for adhesion to a periurethral surface, a tab depending from said reservoir for engagement within a vaginal opening and a drain for selectively draining urine from said reservoir.

2. A device as recited in

claim 1

, further comprising an adhesive flange depending from the rim for engaging the labia minora.

3. A device as recited in

claim 1

, further comprising an adhesive coating on the tab for adhering to the anterior vaginal surface.

4. A device as recited in

claim 1

, further comprising a string attached to the tab.

5. A device as recited in

claim 1

, wherein the tab has a plurality of hinges to allow the tab to conform to the vaginal opening.

6. A feminine care device for urine collection, comprising:

a) a securing portion having a rim defining an inlet and configured to surround a urethra and engage a periurethral surface, wherein an adhesive applied to the rim creates a seal with the periurethral surface;

b) a tab adjacent to the rim which is sized and configured for insertion into a vaginal opening to secure a position of the securing portion; and

c) a collection portion depending from the rim for receiving urine passing through the inlet, the collection portion having a drain for discharging urine from the collection portion.

7. A device as recited in

claim 6

, wherein the rim defines a groove for receiving the adhesive.

8. A device as recited in

claim 7

, wherein the adhesive swells and becomes adherent upon contact with moisture.

9. A device as recited in

claim 6

, further comprising an adhesive flange depending from the rim for engaging the labia and release paper covering the adhesive flange.

10. A device as recited in

claim 6

, further comprising an adhesive coating on the tab.

11. A device as recited in

claim 6

, further comprising a release string attached to a distal end of the tab for removing the device.

12. A device as recited in

claim 6

, wherein the tab has a plurality of hinges to enable the tab to conform to the vaginal opening.

13. A device as recited in

claim 6

, wherein the collection portion has a flexible top surface and a plurality of expandable bellows depending from the top surface.

14. A device as recited in

claim 13

, further comprising an air vent in the top surface.

15. A device as recited in

claim 6

, wherein the drain includes a flow control device operatively associated therewith.

16. A device as recited in

claim 6

, wherein the collection portion has at least one expandable bellows depending from the rim.

17. A device as recited in

claim 6

, wherein the collection portion has an elastomeric pouch depending from the rim.

18. A device as recited in

claim 6

, wherein the collection portion is funnel shaped and narrows to the drain.

19. A device as recited in

claim 18

, further comprising:

a) a flexible tube connected to the drain;

b) a reservoir bag connected to the flexible tube; and

c) a check valve intermediate the flexible tube and the reservoir bag, wherein the drain has an air vent.

20. A device as recited in

claim 6

, further comprising:

a) an irrigation tube extending from the collection portion; and

b) a check valve associated with the irrigation tube for allowing introduction of a fluid to an area surrounded by the rim.

21. A method for collecting urine, comprising the steps of:

a) providing a collection device having a securing portion with a rim defining an inlet and configured to surround a urethra and engage a periurethral surface, and a tab adjacent to the rim which is sized and configured for insertion into a vaginal opening to secure a position of the securing portion;

b) applying an adhesive to the rim;

c) adhering the rim to the periurethral surface to create a seal therewith; and

d) inserting the tab into the vaginal opening.

22. A method as defined in

claim 21

, further comprising the step of draining urine from a collection portion which depends from the rim.