Patent classifications
A61F2013/4506
Fluid collection assembly including a tube having porous wicking material for improved fluid transport
An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier at least defining a chamber, at least one opening, and a fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber and a tube in fluid communication with the fluid outlet, the tube including a hydrophilic material exhibiting a porous structure configured to wick fluid from the chamber without the assistance of a pump.
ABSORBENT PENILE ENCLOSURE
An absorbent penile enclosure that includes a unitary body with an absorbent layup including an inner layer of a permeable material fabric material, including an intermediate superimposed over the inner layer and of a fabric absorbent material, including an exterior layer superimposed over and enclosing the intermediate layer and of an impervious material and that is configured with a base portion defined by two opposing outer side edges of the unitary body, an outer lower edge, and an outer upper edge, having the absorbent layup thereon spanning along the base portion, and having a base fastener disposed proximal to one of the two opposing outer side edges and with two auxiliary coupling members each extending outwardly from the outer upper edge of the base portion, disposed in a cantilevered configuration with a distal edge, having the absorbent layup thereon, and having an auxiliary fastener disposed proximal to the distal edge.