A61B10/0058

Devices and methods for aiding conception

A conception aid for assisting in natural conception may include a platform configured for placement in a vaginal canal, wherein the platform comprises one or more capturing elements configured to collect semen. A method of aiding conception may include providing a conception aid device including one or more capturing elements, collecting semen with the one or more capturing elements wherein the one or more capturing elements is configured to contain the collected semen on the device, and positioning the device in a vaginal canal.

Lube distribution apparatus for use with sperm collection device
11337731 · 2022-05-24 ·

A lube distribution apparatus for use in connection with a sperm collection device is provided and configured to be installed on the sperm collection device in lieu of the end cap. The lube distribution apparatus comprising a main body having a cylindrical opening at a first end thereof, the cylindrical opening having means for engaging an open end of the sperm collection device. A lubricant reservoir is located within the main body of the lube distribution device for housing lubricant to be used in the sperm collection device. Injection means are provided for injecting lubricant from the lubricant reservoir into the sperm collection device. The lube distribution apparatus may further include an end cap removably affixed to a second end of the main body and enclosing the lubricant reservoir. A vent for allowing outside air to enter the lubricant reservoir during actuation of the injection means may also be provided. The vent may be located in the end cap or, alternatively, directly in the main body of the lube distribution device.

Rapid fertility and health indicator
11768197 · 2023-09-26 · ·

Methods and devices of determining one or more of a male's likely fertility and health using an indicator are described herein. The indicator can measure one or more or the sperm quantity, sperm quality, and sperm motility. The methods can be regularly repeated to track one or more of likely fertility and health.

SPERM COLLECTION DEVICE
20210353269 · 2021-11-18 · ·

The sperm collection device includes a core member having an insertion hole for a penis and an insertion space, and a container having an internal space in which the core member is accommodated. The container includes a cylindrical base unit having a base end open in an axial direction of the base unit and attached to an insertion-hole-side end of the core member, and a cylindrical movable unit having a base end open in an axial direction of the movable unit and a front end being closed, and attached rotatably around an axis of the movable unit with respect to the other end of the base unit. In an overlapping part in which the base end of the movable unit overlaps the other end of the base unit, an airflow path and an adjustment mechanism are provided.

Systems and methods related to collection of biological fluids

Collection of biological fluids. At least one example is a polymeric sleeve including: an elongate body that defines a main passageway; an internal chamber defined within the main passageway; a first flange suspended within the internal chamber at a first position along the longitudinal central axis; and an aperture through the first flange, the aperture at least partially aligned with the longitudinal central axis.

MULTI-LAYER NESTED INNER CONTAINER EASY TO DISASSEMBLE AND CLEAN AND SPERM EXTRACTOR COMPRISING SAME
20230371932 · 2023-11-23 ·

The utility model discloses a multi-layer nested inner container easy to disassemble and clean and a sperm extractor comprising the same. A soft cup is arranged in a cavity of a hard inner long cylinder in an interference fit manner to form a detachable assembly; the soft cup can be well fixed by means of the hard inner long cylinder, and the soft material of the soft cup makes the interference fit structure easy to assemble and stable; and an outer surface of the hard inner long cylinder is provided with stoppers, and the stoppers abut against an outer cylinder to form interference fit. In this way, when the soft cup is pulled out, the hard inner long cylinder can be used as an acting point, which facilitates assembly and cleaning. In addition, the snap fit assembly mode is simple, so assembly efficiency is improved.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION OF FLUID SAMPLES

The present invention relates in general to the improved containment of biological fluids. In particular, a method and apparatus for collection and preservation of fluid samples in accordance with the present invention results in collection of semen having improved viability both at the time of collection and after storage. The disclosed methods and apparatuses methods support a wide variety of applications for containment of biological fluids related to human and veterinary medicine including, but not limited to, human reproductive medicine and animal husbandry.

MODULAR POINT-OF-CARE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF

The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications.

Method and apparatus for collection of fluid samples

The present invention relates in general to the improved containment of biological fluids. In particular, a method and apparatus for collection and preservation of fluid samples in accordance with the present invention results in collection of semen having improved viability both at the time of collection and after storage. The disclosed methods and apparatuses methods support a wide variety of applications for containment of biological fluids related to human and veterinary medicine including, but not limited to, human reproductive medicine and animal husbandry.