The urine specimen capture device includes a capture bowl for collecting a urine specimen, a mounting frame for supporting the capture bowl within a toilet bowl, and an analytic device connected to the capture bowl to analyze a property of the urine specimen in the capture bowl. The capture bowl includes a capture flange for capturing flush water discharged from a toilet bowl.

Provided are devices and methods suitable for immobilizing tissue and for use in non-invasive methods of assessing lower urinary tract symptoms as well as in surgical application.

Catheter monitor integration with patient support systems, such as patient beds, and with other healthcare communication systems including hand hygiene systems is provided. A patient bed that transmits bed data and catheter monitor data is disclosed. When catheter tubing is connected to a catheter monitor integrated into a patient bed, the bed automatically implements a falls prevention protocol. A countdown timer pertaining to removal of catheter tubing from a patient is displayed on one or more display devices. Monitoring for caregiver handwashing compliance in connection with use of a catheter monitor or a catheter kit is also provided.

A urinary output monitoring system including a urine collection assembly coupled with an automated urinary output monitoring device. The urine collection assembly includes a drainage tube, an accumulator coupled with the drainage tube, and a urine collection container fluidly coupled with the accumulator. The automated urinary output monitoring device operatively is coupled with the urine collection container. Logic determines a volume of urine collected in the container based on a signal from a load cell of the monitoring device. A vacuum pump coupled with the accumulator generates a flow of air that the drags the urine along the drainage tube to the accumulator. The accumulator separates the flow of air from the urine. The flow of air enters the drainage tube by way of a female external urinary catheter.

A sensor for detecting and monitoring incontinence events using reactive and resistive elements comprising a reusable sensor for attachment to undergarments, with capabilities for measurement of relative and absolute quantities of urine released by the patient, and for detection of defecation events. The sensor also incorporates automated AC impedance measurement circuitry and remote monitoring and alerting capabilities.

The present invention is directed to a toilet that includes a slanted fill tube with an optical proximity sensor positioned on or within the inner surface of the fill tube. The optical proximity sensor includes an incoherent light source and a photodiode. The optical proximity sensor as disclosed herein detects small changes in volumes added to a toilet bowl. Consequently, small volumes of excrement that are deposited in the toilet bowl by a user may be detected with greater accuracy. In some embodiments, information about the volume of urine or feces deposited into the toilet bowl is recorded and calculated by a processor. Other sensors, including a toilet bowl water level sensor and a gas sensor may collect data in combination with the optical proximity sensor to provide more complete information about the user's health.

The present invention is directed to a toilet that includes a liquid level sensor on the surface of a flush jet fill tube. The liquid level sensor is a noncontact electrical impedance sensor that is an electrical capacitor. The capacitor may be used alone or with other volume sensors to detect volume of materials added to a toilet bowl. Some embodiments include a processor which records data and provides reports that may be clinically useful to assess the user's health status. The temporal nature of the liquid level sensor measurements is particularly useful because urination or defecation may be measured over time. Not only are total volumes detected but rates at which waste is deposited into the toilet during the entire excretion event are detected. These measurements are particularly useful in assessing certain health conditions.

Provided are devices and methods suitable for immobilizing tissue and for use in non-invasive methods of assessing lower urinary tract symptoms as well as in surgical application.

Various examples include an apparatus and a method to detect various medicines and their metabolites from a urine stream of a patient. In one example, an apparatus that can be attached to a toilet to detect various medicines and their metabolites from a urine stream of a patient includes a device carrier having at least one reagent-infused strip, an absorbent pad, and a transfer tube to direct at least portions of the urine stream from the absorbent pad to the at least one reagent-infused strip. A camera is used to collect an image from each of the at least one reagent-infused strips and produce information therefrom. A signaling device comprising a combination transponder and signaler is configured to transmit information received from the camera to a storage device for later analysis of the various medicines and their metabolites. Other apparatuses, devices, and methods are disclosed.

The present invention provides a system for measuring instantaneous inflow rate of liquid, comprising: a receptacle, comprising an opening at a top side, a nozzle at a bottom and/or multiple holes on the side section of said receptacle configured to receive the inflow of liquid from said top opening, and simultaneously release said liquid through said nozzles; a sensing device, configured to sense the level of liquid within the receptacle and produce signals indicative of the level of liquid in the receptacle; and a processor, configured to receive said signals, calculate the level of liquid in the receptacle according to said signals; and analyze said calculations, to obtain the instantaneous inflow rate of liquid.