Disposable human waste collection device

Abstract

The present invention includes a human waste collection device system, comprising of a tubular element and a flexile element. The tubular element has a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening, as well as being constructed of a rigid outside layer and a soft inside layer, which also provide a soft edge at the first opening. A flexile element including an open end and a sealed end. The flexile element is positioned within the tubular element such that the open end is positioned about the first opening and folded over the soft edge, while the sealed end extends from the second opening for collection of bodily human waste. Systems and methods are disclosed.

Claims

1. A portable human waste collection system comprising: a tubular element having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening, the tubular element is rigid on the outside and soft on the inside; and a closed flexile element with one opening, wherein the flexile element is positioned within the tubular element such that the open end is positioned about the first opening and the sealed end extends from the second opening for the collection of human waste.

2. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the tubular element includes a funnel.

3. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the first opening includes a larger diameter than the second opening.

4. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the first opening includes a rolled or folded edge, forming a circumferential soft lip about the first opening.

5. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 4 wherein the lip is rolled or folded from the inside out such that the soft inside layer of the tubular element is disposed about the first opening to form the circumferential edge about the first opening.

6. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 4 wherein the lip is configured to resist slippage of the flexile element during use.

7. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 4 wherein the lip is configured to resist tearing of the flexile element during use.

8. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the flexile element includes a bag.

9. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the flexile element configured to capture and store human waste.

10. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the flexile element is made from an eco-friendly material.

11. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the tubular element is made from an eco-friendly material.

12. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 1 wherein the tubular element and the flexile element form a sanitary device for the collection of human waste.

13. A portable human waste collection system comprising: a funnel having a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening, the funnel including a rigid outside layer and a soft inside layer; and a bag including an open end and a sealed end, wherein the bag is positioned within the funnel such that the open end is positioned about the first opening and the sealed end extends from the second opening for collection of human waste.

14. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 13 wherein the first end includes a rolled lip forming a circumferential edge about the first opening.

15. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 14 wherein the lip is rolled from the in-side out such that the soft inside layer of the funnel is disposed about the first opening to form the circumferential edge about the first opening.

16. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 14 wherein the lip is configured to resist slippage of the bag during use.

17. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 14 wherein the lip is configured to resist tearing of the flexile element during use.

18. A portable human waste collection system according to claim 13 wherein the bag is configured to capture and store human waste.

19. A method of using a portable human waste collection system comprising: providing a system having a tubular element and a flexile element, the tubular element includes a first end defining a first opening and a second end defining a second opening, the tubular element includes a rigid outside layer and a soft inside layer and the first end includes a rolled lip forming a circumferential edge about the first opening, the flexile element includes an open end and a sealed end; opening the open end of the flexile element; passing the closed end of the flexile element through the tubular element such that the sealed end extends from the second opening; folding the open end around the lip; filling the bag with human waste through the open end; and removing the flexile element from the tubular element and closing the open end of the flexile element when the act of urination or defecation is complete.

20. A method of using a portable human waste collection system wherein the portable human waste collection system is made from an eco-friendly material and disposable anywhere.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 side view of the cylindrical funnel;

[0013] FIG. 2 top view of the cylindrical funnel;

[0014] FIG. 3 bottom view of the cylindrical funnel;

[0015] FIG. 4 side view of the two flat layers of the cylindrical funnel;

[0016] FIG. 5 side view of the bag;

[0017] FIG. 6 side view of the device;

[0018] FIG. 7 side view of the device;

[0019] FIG. 8 top view of the device;

[0020] FIG. 9 top view of the device; and

[0021] FIG. 10 is a side view of one embodiment of the device.

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are included to facilitate further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, show an embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary drawings provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims for this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The portable human waste collection device is further defined as a cylindrical shaped funnel, with a soft rolled top edge, and a smaller opening at the bottom, which is used to visually alarm the user and prevent overflowing or back-splashing at the user, while leaving sufficient flexile material to close the flexile element and dispose of it in the trash.

[0024] The manufacturing methods used to produce this invention, are described in this section. In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the portable human waste collection device, includes a cylindrical or tubular funnel (1) having a first opening (3) and a second opening (2). Opening (3) is configured to be aimed at the user. In some embodiments, it is to be understood that the portable human waste collection device includes a funnel (1) and a flexile element (6), for example, a bag. The funnel (1) includes a soft lip or circumferential edge (0) formed at the opening (3). Edge (0) is configured to resist and/or prevent slipping and/or prevent tearing of bag (6). The soft inside layer of funnel (5) is rolled/folded from the in-side out, such that the soft edge (0) is created. Bag (6) is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the portable human waste collection device with soft edge and a bag (6).

[0025] It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the portable human waste collection system. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0026] All the examples herein refer to one way for the use of this invention and enables a person who is skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are in no way intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, summary or the following detailed description. The following detailed references will now be made to describe to potential uses of the disclosure, which are illustrated in FIGS. 1-10.

[0027] There are two options for successfully creating the same exact visual:

[0028] In the first embodiment, the invention is made of a rigid exterior (4), a soft interior (5), and a compostable grade bag (6). In this option, the device would be provided to the user as one piece. The bag (6) is placed between the rigid exterior (4) and the soft exterior (5).

[0029] The rigid layer is placed over the bag's (6) exterior, leaving only the open edge of the bag (8) exposed at the large opening (3). Then the soft layer (5) is put inside the rigid funnel (4), locking the bag (6) in place. The soft layer (5) is slightly longer than the bag remaining open edge (8), which is also slightly longer than the exterior rigid layer (4). The edge of the interior layer is rolled/folded, over the bag's (6) edge, towards the rigid layer, making all three parts, a unified device container.

[0030] At the bottom of the funnel (1) is the remaining of the bag, pointing down with the bag's sealed edge (7) and functions as the reservoir (9) for the collected human waste. When the user is done, the funnel (1) is twisted against the bag (6) and the user can place the entire apparatus in the regular trash.

[0031] In second embodiment, the invention is made of a rigid exterior (4), a soft interior, and a compostable grade bag. In this method the bag (6) is offered separately from the funnel (1), to allow re-use of the funnel (1). The funnel (1) is created with a rigid material, which is treated on one side to provide the soft layer (5).

[0032] The funnel's large edge (0) is rolled, or folded, outwards, creating a soft rolled, or folded edge (3). The bag's sealed edge (7) is pushed into the funnel's large opening (3), and through the small opening (2). The bag (6) is folded (10) at the large opening (3) for a secure grip during use. The reservoir (9), which is created by the bag's sealed edge (7), is meant to collect urine and/or feces, and visually allows the users to see when the bag (6) is reaching the bottom of the funnel (1). When done, the user will remove the bag (6) from the funnel (1), by pinching the bag (6) right below the small opening (2), letting go of the folded top of the bag (6), and allowing it to be pulled downwards from the funnel (1) with gravity. The user will tie the bag (6) and dispose of it in a trash can.