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Urine collection device

  • US 6,740,066 B2
  • Filed: 09/26/2001
  • Issued: 05/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A urine collection device for collecting urine produced by a person, comprising:

  • a. a container for storing collected urine;

    b. an interface for collecting urine from the urethral opening of a user;

    c. a valve operable to open communication between the interface and the container;

    d. a pump operable to produce a vacuum within the container;

    e. a vacuum sensor coupled to the pump for maintaining the vacuum substantially continuously during use of the device, including during intermittent operation of the valve;

    f. a urine sensor operable to sense the presence of urine at the interface and to operate the valve to open communication between the interface and the container to cause said vacuum to draw urine from the interface to the container.

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