A61F2005/4402

INTESTINAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
20220133522 · 2022-05-05 ·

Intestinal waste management system (102) comprising a device (104) having an anchoring mechanism (106) for anchoring the device (104) once the device (104) is inserted into a stoma. A continence mechanism (108) controls discharge of intestinal waste to outside the intestinal waste management system (102). The continence mechanism (108) comprising abase flange (110) to be placed at the stoma. The base flange 110 to be connected to a discharge channel (114) to form a discharge passage (116) to transport the intestinal waste from intestine to outside, in an open state of the continence mechanism (108). A continence membrane (118) having a first end connected to a distal end of the discharge channel (114). In closed state of the continence mechanism (108), the continence membrane (118) is to fold upon itself to create a constriction within the discharge passage (116) to stop the intestinal waste from flowing out.

SANITARY URINATION DEVICE
20220023090 · 2022-01-27 ·

A biodegradable urination-aiding device and method of using the same allows a user to urinate into a receptacle, such as a toilet bowl, from a standing position by passing urine directly into the water contained in a receptacle. The device is manipulatable or configurable from a storage configuration, wherein the device is efficiently stored either by itself, or with a plurality of like-devices, to a use configuration, wherein a body of the device defines an elongated, hollow structure. In use, a user associates a first open end of the device with his or her urethra, and places a second open end of the device into the water contained within the receptacle. With the device associated with the urethra, a user urinates into the device, and urine is conveyed into the receptacle in a clean and quiet manner.

Wearable urinary collection apparatus
11224535 · 2022-01-18 ·

A wearable urinary collection apparatus for being worn by a user, including an elongate, watertight, flexible receptacle having an entrance opening near one end thereof and an elongate, flexible backflow inhibiting device which is connected to and extends within a portion of the flexible receptacle and also includes an entrance opening to receive the user's penis therein. At least one of the entrance opening of the receptacle and the entrance opening of the backflow inhibiting device is configured to receive the user's penis therein such that urine discharged from the penis flows through the backflow inhibiting device into the receptacle. The receptacle and the backflow inhibiting device are each formed of flexible plastic sheet material and are each configured to collapse flat when not in use, and the backflow inhibiting device has constrictions formed therein for constricting and diverting flow of urine therethrough.

Underpants-type disposable diaper
11213435 · 2022-01-04 · ·

A cover nonwoven fabric covers a back surface of an inner member from between a front side outer member and the inner member to between a back side outer member and the inner member. In this cover nonwoven fabric, a large number of holes are provided at intervals. The holes penetrate the front surface and back surface from between the front side outer member and the inner member to between the back side outer member and the inner member. The front side outer member and the back side outer member have, at least at portions overlapping with the cover nonwoven fabric and not having any elastic member, a total luminous transmittance of 50% or more.

STOMA COVER FOR COVERING A STOMA DURING AN EXCHANGE OF AN OSTOMY APPLIANCE

A stoma cover includes a hood and an adjustment band. The hood extends between a proximal end and a closed distal end. The adjustment band is connected to the proximal end. The adjustment band allows the hood to adjust between a first open size at the proximal end that is sized for placement over the stoma and a second size that is smaller than the first open size. The second size is adapted to secure the hood relative to a root portion of the stoma. A moisture absorbing material is disposed inside of the hood, where the moisture absorbing material is provided to absorb stomal output exuding from a meatus of the stoma.

Disposable Urinal Bag and Methods Associated Therewith
20230329894 · 2023-10-19 ·

A sanitary hand-held disposable portable urinal device is well suited for male use. In an embodiment, this easy to use device has a leak and splash resistant flexible, sealable opening that is attached to two flexible transparent plastic bags. In an embodiment, bags are nested inside of each other and are joined together to provide entry only to the inner bag. The bags are odor and vapor sealable and made of a hydrophobic polymer that may be biodegradable. In the space between the two bags a dry gel polymer is present. After the urine is collected in the inner bag the top of the bag is sealed. The contents of the inner bag are then exposed to the space containing the gel through a water soluble, or mechanical means. After use, the disposable urinal may be discarded.

Male urinary flow directing device
11432957 · 2022-09-06 ·

Disclosed is a male urinary flow directing device for involuntary and hygiene protection during urination. The device includes a hollow tubular body, a perforation line and an absorbent moisture collecting liner. The hollow tubular body extends between first and second end portions thereof, and defines a diameter thereof, and an inner circumferential profile along the first end portion. The hollow tubular body includes a plurality of foldable lines across which the hollow tubular body is folded to be formed. The perforation line is formed along the first end portion and extends across one of a foldable line. The liner is coupled along the inner circumferential profile. The hollow tubular body is wearable, and to fit various sizes is tearable along the perforation line to expand or converge the diameter. The liner along the first end portion absorbs urination drops while the hollow tubular body is removed.

Female urination aid

A female urination aid and method of use. The female urination aid includes a lip shaped to fit against a vagina of the user. The lip is rounded for the comfort of the user. The lip defines an opening. The female urination aid further includes a nub extending from a first end of the lip. The nub is rounded. The female urination aid further includes a body extending from a bottom portion of the lip. The body defines a channel for shunting urine away from the user. A bottom of the body defines an outlet.

Feces sampling sheet

A feces collection sheet (S), which has a cylindrical shape and includes: an upper sheet (1) having a feces receiving portion (2) in a center of the upper sheet (1); and a lower sheet (9), which is provided so as to extend from both of a right-side edge portion and a left-side edge portion of the upper sheet (1) and is configured to define a gap with the upper sheet (1) to allow insertion of a toilet seat therethrough. The upper sheet (1) and the lower sheet (9) are made of a material having a water-soluble material property. The upper sheet (1) has a folded piece portion (10) adapted to be unfolded to enable the feces receiving portion (2) to form a three-dimensional shape that bulges toward the lower sheet (9).

Disposable stoma plug and method of use thereof
11291576 · 2022-04-05 ·

A disposable stoma plug includes an absorbent body and a grip device. The absorbent body has a bottom end and a top. The bottom end is configured for insertion into a stoma opening. The grip device is connected to the top of the absorbent body. The grip device is configured for handling the absorbent body for inserting and removing the absorbent body into and from the stoma opening. Wherein, the stoma plug is configured to briefly seal off the stoma opening of an urostomy, an ileostomy, or a colostomy to prevent bodily fluids from leaking from the stoma opening, thereby, keeping surrounding skin free and dry while changing dressings, bandages or a collection bag.