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Unisex Urine Collection Assembly
20230052238 · 2023-02-16 ·

A unisex urine collection assembly for use by either sex in a non-ambulatory setting includes a tube, which has a cutout positioned in a top face thereof and extending from proximate to a midpoint toward a first end thereof. A second end of the tube is closed. A connector engaged to the first end of the tube can engage a conduit extending from a suctioning unit. Each of a pair of pads is engaged to the tube and extends from a respective opposed edge of the cutout thereinto so that the pads defines a slot. The pads are resiliently flexible and can sealably engage skin of the user. The pads can be positioned between labia of a female user or to bracket a penis inserted into the slot by a male user. Urine expelled by the user is suctioned from the tube into a reservoir.

VAGINAL INSERT DEVICES AND METHODS
20230233139 · 2023-07-27 ·

A vaginal insert device and method of use for improving and preventing symptoms associated with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and/or fecal incontinence, administer medication or topical treatment, and/or collect a sample when the device is inserted, or any combination thereof. The vaginal insert device may be cone-shaped, may have a removal portion, may have external ridges, may have internal ribs, may have an open or closed top, or combinations thereof. The device may include cavities, diagnostic devices, and/or microchips.

EXPANDABLE FEMALE URINARY DEVICE PROBE
20230233358 · 2023-07-27 ·

A female urinary diagnostic device including a urine stream collection container having a discharge opening and a stream collection opening, the stream collection opening being configured to surround and isolate a urethral opening, a probe guide passage configured for interior engagement with a vaginal opening for placement of the stream collection opening relative to the urethral opening, and an internal baffle that defines an interior wall of the urine stream collection container that provides a spillway from the stream collection opening to the discharge opening and cooperates with at least a urine sensing device, where the spillway provides urine passage to the urine sensing device and a collection tank, wherein the internal baffle forms at least a portion of the probe guide passage and defines a sounding probe guide surface that positions a sounding probe within the vaginal opening.

MENSTRUAL COLLECTION DEVICE, APPLICATOR AND A METHOD OF INSERTING A MENSTRUAL COLLECTION DEVICE WITH AN APPLICATOR

A menstrual collection device, an applicator and a method of inserting a menstrual collection device within a vaginal canal. The menstrual collection device includes ribs and thin-walled panels or membranes that are recessed from, extend between and are formed integral to the ribs. The ribs and thin-walled panels or membrane allow for the menstrual collection device to hold its shape and collect fluid while still being able to be folded to reduce the surface area of the collection device and fit within the applicator. The applicator tip is flexible such that it allows for menstrual collection device to pass therethrough while still applying a force by to the menstrual collection device to aid in the opening of the collection device to a fully open state.

Menstrual Disc
20230210686 · 2023-07-06 ·

A menstrual disc is provided. The disc comprises a receptacle that has a posterior end, an anterior end and a perimeter, said receptacle comprising a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the wall extends from an open top end to a closed bottom end, the inner surface of the wall defining a reservoir adapted to collect fluid, the wall of the reservoir extending from the bottom to the anterior end having a slope that is less than the slope of the wall from the bottom to the posterior end; and a rim formed at the top end of the receptacle which extends around the perimeter of the receptacle. The unique shape of the disc minimizes leakage during use and permits use during intercourse.

Method For Contactlessly Measuring Amount of Menstrual Blood In Menstrual Cup
20220409124 · 2022-12-29 ·

The present invention relates to a method for contactlessly measuring the amount of menstrual blood in a menstrual cup. The amount of menstrual blood that has been stored in a menstrual cup can be simply measured by using a contactless sensor means, thereby enabling the user to periodically check the amount of menstrual blood. This enables early detection and treatment of uterine fibroid, which may even lead to hysterectomy.

MENSTRUAL CUP

Disclosed is a user-centered menstrual cup (100) that can be placed and removed from the vaginal canal of the human body for menstrual hygiene. The menstrual cup (100) comprises a chamber (10), a rim (20), a band (30), an inward curvy plane face (40) at front side and a flat plane face (50) at back side, ribs (extrusions) (60), grooves (70) and a stem (80). The menstrual cup (100) is user-centered as it is much easier to insert in and remove from the vagina, spill resistant, ergonomic and intuitive. The menstrual cup (100) helps users to ‘comfortably switch’ to sustainable, economical and healthy menstruation experience. The unique design leading to invention helps to reduce the mental load and concerns of users which helps them to easily and comfortably switch to it as well as adapt quickly for regular usage.

Reusable menstrual discharge collection device
11534329 · 2022-12-27 · ·

A reusable menstrual discharge collection device is described comprising: a continuous single piece article that forms a menstrual discharge disc-shaped collection device with a half spherical dome catch where the half spherical dome catch includes a continuous top and bottom portion, and wherein the continuous top portion is attached to a continuous flexible hinge that is placed along an entire circumferential upper portion of the half spherical dome catch and wherein the hinge also forms a base for and is connected to a 360 degree continuous rim section such that the hinge allows the continuous rim section to be in both an inverted use position/configuration that allows movement of the rim section toward the half dome spherical catch allowing for adjustability to fit multiple cervix physiologies and the elongated configuration that allows for ease of manufacturing and cleaning.

Stress Urinary Incontinence Device
20220401252 · 2022-12-22 ·

A stress urinary incontinence device is provided to limit or prevent leakage of urine in an individual. The device includes a body comprising an inner portion surrounded by an outer portion. The outer portion comprises biocompatible material and has a contact face opposing a guide face. The contact face is configured to occlude the urethral opening of the individual. A guide having an interior portion surrounded by an exterior portion projects from the guide face to aid in the application of the device onto the urethral meatus beneath the inner labia and above the vaginal opening of the individual. The device comprises materials that render it reusable.

MENSTRUAL CUP APPLICATORS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Disclosed are menstrual cup applicators and methods of their use. Some applicators include a holder having a proximal end defining a first opening and a distal end defining a second opening, wherein the holder defines a channel extending between the first and second openings, the channel having a longitudinal axis and being configured to receive a menstrual cup, and a plunger having a shaft that is receivable by the first opening such that the shaft is movable within the channel along the longitudinal axis. In some applicators, the channel is bounded at the distal end by points on the holder that are positioned to facilitate containment of a menstrual cup within the channel. In some applicators, a maximum transverse dimension of the second opening is at least 1.5 times a maximum transverse dimension of the first opening.