CA2359091C - Close-coupled urinary collection device - Google Patents
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Abstract
This invention relates to a flat triangular-shaped urinary drainage type collection chamber that is worn close-coupled to the wearer's urethral catheter, in the crotch region, without the use of interconnecting tubing, suspended between the wearer's legs and partially supported by the wearer's undergarments. The device includes an inlet tube with one-way inlet valve, an outlet tube and valve with extendible discharge tube and waist encircling suspension straps. Because of its shape and concealed location, liquid sloshing is limited while no restriction on movement and wearing apparel is necessary.
By gentle upward hand pressure, most or all of the contained liquid waist can be expelled through the outlet tube to suitable waist facilities when the outlet valve is opened and chamber allowed to remain in place.
By gentle upward hand pressure, most or all of the contained liquid waist can be expelled through the outlet tube to suitable waist facilities when the outlet valve is opened and chamber allowed to remain in place.
Description
CLOSE COUPLED URINE COLLECTION CHAMBER
1, This invention relates to a urine collection device to be worn in an inconspicuous 2. manner by people who for various reasons are unable to retain fluid waste.
1, This invention relates to a urine collection device to be worn in an inconspicuous 2. manner by people who for various reasons are unable to retain fluid waste.
3. Incontinent males require a device for absorbing and collecting liquid waste that 4, cannot be held within the body due to medical or physical conditions.
Conventional 5. methods of absorbing and accumulating this liquid waste include the use of absorbent 6, devices worn to capture liquid waste that cannot be held within the body by normal physical means. Such absorbent devices include undergarments, much like diapers, that g. are worn under outer garments and of which are disposed after becoming saturated with 9. liquid waste. Such garments are bulky and uncomfortable for the wearer and 10. substantially limit the activities the wearer can undertake while wearing the 11. undergarment. Further, even the most well designed absorbent undergarments inhibit 12. actions and prevent the wearer from participating in activities that they would otherwise 13. undertake.
14. Another type of device to aid incontinent males is a collection chamber device.
15. Collection chamber devices include an expandable collection chamber that accumulates 16. liquid waste for disposal at a later time. A catheter is worn by the wearer and liquid 1 ~, waste is fed into the collection chamber- the collection chamber must be positioned to 1 g. allow gravity to draw the liquid waste into the collection chamber. For this reason, the 19. specific location of the collection chamber is limited to regions below the pelvis and 20. below the catheter worn by the wearer. Many such devices are currently known and 21. include a collection pouch that is strapped to a leg of the wearer so that sufficient 1. gravitational forces can push the liquid waste into the collection chamber.
As can be 2. appreciated, the wearing of a collection chamber on only one leg or thigh is extremely 3. limiting as well as limiting as well as uncomfortable. The natural balance of one's body 4. is noticeably upset causing uncoordinated movement. Further, wearing this device 5. prevents one from actively engaging in sports while limiting the clothing one could 6. wear.
Conventional 5. methods of absorbing and accumulating this liquid waste include the use of absorbent 6, devices worn to capture liquid waste that cannot be held within the body by normal physical means. Such absorbent devices include undergarments, much like diapers, that g. are worn under outer garments and of which are disposed after becoming saturated with 9. liquid waste. Such garments are bulky and uncomfortable for the wearer and 10. substantially limit the activities the wearer can undertake while wearing the 11. undergarment. Further, even the most well designed absorbent undergarments inhibit 12. actions and prevent the wearer from participating in activities that they would otherwise 13. undertake.
14. Another type of device to aid incontinent males is a collection chamber device.
15. Collection chamber devices include an expandable collection chamber that accumulates 16. liquid waste for disposal at a later time. A catheter is worn by the wearer and liquid 1 ~, waste is fed into the collection chamber- the collection chamber must be positioned to 1 g. allow gravity to draw the liquid waste into the collection chamber. For this reason, the 19. specific location of the collection chamber is limited to regions below the pelvis and 20. below the catheter worn by the wearer. Many such devices are currently known and 21. include a collection pouch that is strapped to a leg of the wearer so that sufficient 1. gravitational forces can push the liquid waste into the collection chamber.
As can be 2. appreciated, the wearing of a collection chamber on only one leg or thigh is extremely 3. limiting as well as limiting as well as uncomfortable. The natural balance of one's body 4. is noticeably upset causing uncoordinated movement. Further, wearing this device 5. prevents one from actively engaging in sports while limiting the clothing one could 6. wear.
7. There is also known a device that includes a collection chamber worn around 8. the abdomen region of the wearer that depends on bladder pressure generated by the 9. wearer to push the liquid waste from the crotch region upward to the collection chamber 10. secured about the abdomen of the wearer. This device still does not provide the comfort 1 l . and mobility desired by persons with this affliction. There may be certain incontinent 12. conditions where the wearer is unable to produce the internal pressure needed to drive 13. the liquid waste to the collection chamber, Further, there will always remain in the 14. discharge tube, at the catheter, a quantity of liquid waste that could cause leakage and 15. irritation at the catheter seal.
16. Accordingly, there is a need for a device to accumulate liquid waste that is 17. truly inconspicuous, comfortable and secure that will allow incontinent males to 18. participate in sporting and other activities without limitation.
19. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
20. The disadvantages associated with all other collection devices are overcome by 21. a collection chamber adapted to be worn in the crotch region of the wearer that is 22. inconspicuous and can be discreetly emptied without the wearer having to remove or 23. disturb the garments he is wearing.
l . An embodiment of this invention is a collection chamber wearable in the 2. crotch region of an incontinent male and includes a rigid inlet tube aftixed within a 3. collection chamber including a back flow prevention valve. The collection chamber is 4. generally triangularly shaped for comfortable wearing within the crotch region of the 5_ wearer. The collection chamber is preferably fabricated from a liquid and gas 6, impervious thermoplastic, pleated material that expands upon the accumulation of liquid waste. The collection chamber shape facilitates the comfortable wearing in the crotch g_ region much like an athletic cup or athletic supporter.
9, Liquid waste flows into the collection chamber from the flexible tube portion 10. of the condom catheter. The condom catheter is disposed in a position above the rigid 11. tube of the collection chamber to allow gravitational forces to drive liquid waste 12. expelled by the wearer into the collection chamber. The collection chamber includes a 13. back flow valve, preferably a duck billed type back flow or check valve.
The back flow 14. valve prevents any liquid waste from refluxing or returning through the inlet tube and 15. back towards the wearer. The collection chamber also includes an outlet tube. The outlet 16. tube is a rigid tube fixed to the upper portion of the collection chamber above the inlet l~. tube. The outlet tube attaches to a flexible tube that includes an outlet valve. The outlet 1 g, valve is actuatable between an open and closed position and allows for the discreet 19. evacuation of the liquid waste from within the collection chamber.
20. In practice, the collection chamber will be emptied by the wearer by extending 21. the outlet tube, opening the outlet valve and exerting hand pressure.on the chamber to 22. expel liquid waste through the outlet. Due to its secure location in the crotch re~ir~n, the 23. collection chamber can be completely emptied without difficulty and without the need to 1. disturb any outer garments. The collection chamber is secured by a pair of flexible and 2. adjustable straps in much the same manner that an athletic support or cup is worn 3. thereby allowing unrestricted use of wearing apparel.
4. Accordingly, the collection chamber of this device provides inconspicuous, 5. comfortable and secure urine collection for the wearer while allowing participation in 6. activities that may otherwise have been restricted.
7. BRIEF DESCRIPTLON OF THE DRAWLNGS
8. The various features and advantages of this invention will become apparent to 9. those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the currently preferred 10. embodiment. The drawings that accompany the detailed description can be briefly 11. described as follows:
12. Figure I is a side view of the collection chamber assembly;
13. Figure 2 is a plan view of the collection chamber;
14. Figure 3 is a side view of the collection chamber as worn by a wearer; and 15. Figure 4 is a side view of the collection chamber configured for emptying.
16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
16. Accordingly, there is a need for a device to accumulate liquid waste that is 17. truly inconspicuous, comfortable and secure that will allow incontinent males to 18. participate in sporting and other activities without limitation.
19. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
20. The disadvantages associated with all other collection devices are overcome by 21. a collection chamber adapted to be worn in the crotch region of the wearer that is 22. inconspicuous and can be discreetly emptied without the wearer having to remove or 23. disturb the garments he is wearing.
l . An embodiment of this invention is a collection chamber wearable in the 2. crotch region of an incontinent male and includes a rigid inlet tube aftixed within a 3. collection chamber including a back flow prevention valve. The collection chamber is 4. generally triangularly shaped for comfortable wearing within the crotch region of the 5_ wearer. The collection chamber is preferably fabricated from a liquid and gas 6, impervious thermoplastic, pleated material that expands upon the accumulation of liquid waste. The collection chamber shape facilitates the comfortable wearing in the crotch g_ region much like an athletic cup or athletic supporter.
9, Liquid waste flows into the collection chamber from the flexible tube portion 10. of the condom catheter. The condom catheter is disposed in a position above the rigid 11. tube of the collection chamber to allow gravitational forces to drive liquid waste 12. expelled by the wearer into the collection chamber. The collection chamber includes a 13. back flow valve, preferably a duck billed type back flow or check valve.
The back flow 14. valve prevents any liquid waste from refluxing or returning through the inlet tube and 15. back towards the wearer. The collection chamber also includes an outlet tube. The outlet 16. tube is a rigid tube fixed to the upper portion of the collection chamber above the inlet l~. tube. The outlet tube attaches to a flexible tube that includes an outlet valve. The outlet 1 g, valve is actuatable between an open and closed position and allows for the discreet 19. evacuation of the liquid waste from within the collection chamber.
20. In practice, the collection chamber will be emptied by the wearer by extending 21. the outlet tube, opening the outlet valve and exerting hand pressure.on the chamber to 22. expel liquid waste through the outlet. Due to its secure location in the crotch re~ir~n, the 23. collection chamber can be completely emptied without difficulty and without the need to 1. disturb any outer garments. The collection chamber is secured by a pair of flexible and 2. adjustable straps in much the same manner that an athletic support or cup is worn 3. thereby allowing unrestricted use of wearing apparel.
4. Accordingly, the collection chamber of this device provides inconspicuous, 5. comfortable and secure urine collection for the wearer while allowing participation in 6. activities that may otherwise have been restricted.
7. BRIEF DESCRIPTLON OF THE DRAWLNGS
8. The various features and advantages of this invention will become apparent to 9. those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the currently preferred 10. embodiment. The drawings that accompany the detailed description can be briefly 11. described as follows:
12. Figure I is a side view of the collection chamber assembly;
13. Figure 2 is a plan view of the collection chamber;
14. Figure 3 is a side view of the collection chamber as worn by a wearer; and 15. Figure 4 is a side view of the collection chamber configured for emptying.
16. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
17. Referring to the Figures 1 and 2, a collection assembly 10 includes a collection 18. chamber 12 including a top edge 14 and first and second side edges 16, 18.
The 19. collection chamber 12 is configured in a generally triangular shape including the top 20. edge 14, and first and second side edges 16, 18, that converge at a common apex 20. The 21. chamber comprises a top sheet and bottom sheet bonded together along top and side 22. edge. The triangular shape facilitates wearing in the crotch region of the wearer 23. providing increased comfort and activity. The collection chamber is preferably 1, constructed of a flexible liquid and gas impervious thermoplastic or rubber material, 2, however other materials as known to a worker skilled in the art are within the 3, contemplation ofthis invention.
4, Preferably, the collection chamber 12 includes pleats 22 that allow expansion as 5, liquid waste or urine is collected. Preferably, the collection chamber 12 is sized such that 6, between 150-250 milliliters of waste liquid can be comfortably collected.
The amount of liquid storage within the collection chamber preferably provides between three and four g, hours of collection of liquid waste for the wearer. As appreciated, the specific size of the 9. collection chamber 12 can vary according to different applications or user sizes.
10. The inlet tube 28 is rigidly constructed and fixed to the collection chamber 12 by 11. elbow means 13. The rigid tube 28 is attached to the top sheet at a point between the top 12. edge 14 and the apex 20, preferably at a point adjacent to said apex and is substantially 13. parallel to said top sheet extending towards said top edge for direct coupling to an urine 14. drainage catheter and is sealed to the collection chamber and is an integral part of the 15. collection chamber 12. Attached to the rigid tube 28 and extending into the collection 16. chamber 12 is back flow valve 30. The back flow valve 30 prevents liquid waste within 1 ~, the collection chamber 12 from refluxing or moving upward out of the collection 1 g. chamber 12 through the inlet tube 28. Preferably, the back flow valve 30 is of duck billed 19. type. As appreciated, a duck billed type back flow valve is common to devices within 20. this art and a worker skilled within the art would understand that other types of back flow 21. valves are also within the contemplation of this invention.
22. Attached to the inlet tube 28 is a flexible tube portion 29 of the wearer's condom 23. catheter 40. This direct connection provides full communication between said catheter 1. 40 and the collection chamber 12. Liquid waste proceeds in response to gravitational 2. forces through the said catheter 40, the inlet tube 28 into the collection chamber 12.
3. Once liquid waste is within the collection chamber 12, said back flow valve 30 prevents 4. liquid waste from refluxing out inlet tube 28. The direct connection of said catheter tube S. 29 and said inlet tube 28 allows close-coupling of the essential components of said 6. collection chamber 12 and said catheter 40. This direct connection facilitates adapting 7. said collection chamber 12 to the crotch region of the wearer thereby providing 8. inconspicuous comfort and security while collection liquid waste.
9. The top and the bottom sheet of said chamber are bonded together to form two 10. flanges with slots 24 disposed in the uppermost corners of said triangular chamber 12.
1 1. The said slots 24 correspond to straps 26 that secure the collection chamber 12 in the 12. crotch region of the wearer. At said top edge 14 of collection chamber l2 is rigidly tixed 13. to a rigid outlet tube 38 communicating directly with the interior of collection chamber 14. 12. Attached to said rigid outlet tube 38 is a flexible tube 34 including an outlet valve 36.
15. The said outlet valve is closed until evacuation of the fluid in collection chamber 12 is 16. desired.
17. Referring to Figure 3, the assembly 10 is shown as is worn by an incontinent 18. male. The collection chamber 12 is secured to the wearer by way of the flexible and 19. adjustable straps 26. The straps 26 secure the top edge I 4 of the collection chamber 12 to 20. the wearer and the lower point 20 is disposed within the crotch region (generally 21. indicated at 42) toward the rear of the wearer. The undergarment of the wearer assists in 22. supporting the collection chamber l2 within the crotch region 42. Outer garment 44 fits 23. over the collection chamber assembly 10 in an inconspicuous manner and provides for _6_ 1. the discreet collection of liquid waste from the wearer. As is indicated at S0, liduid waste 2. accumulates within the collection chamber 12 and is within the crotch region 42 of the 3. wearer. Liquid waste 50 within the collection chamber 12 is prevented from back 4. flowing through the inlet tube 28 by the back flow valve 30.
5. The condom catheter 40 provides for the fluid communication of liquid waste 6. from the wearer through flexible tube 29 and inlet tube 28 and back flow valve 30. The 7. said top edge 14 of the collection chamber 12 is disposed above the condom catheter 40.
8. Further, the inlet tube 28 is disposed at a point below the condom catheter 40 such that 9. gravitational forces draw liquid waste from the wearer into the collection chamber 12.
10. The outlet tube 38 is attached to the top edge of the collection chamber and extends in a 1 I. direction opposite to the apex 20, therefore being disposed at a point above the condom 12. catheter 40 and is discreetly stored under the outer garment 44.
l3. Further, the outlet tube 38, flexible tube 34 and valve 36 provides for a discreet 14. method of expelling such waste liquid S0. The configuration of the outlet tube 38, 15. flexible tube 34 and valve 36 provide for use of standard facilities in liquid waste SO
16. disposal in a substantially normal manner. Further, evacuation of the collection chamber 17. 12 does not require removal or disturbing of any outer garments 44.
18. Referring to Figure 4, the assembly 10 of this invention is shown in a discharge I9. state. In this state, the outlet tube 34 is extended from the outer garment 44 through an 20. opening or fly 46. The outlet valve 36 is opened and pressure is applied to the bottom 21. portion of the collection chamber l2 as is indicated by arrows 48. The pressure as 22. indicated by arrows 48 drives the liquid waste 50 from the collection chamber 12 through 23. outlet tube 38, flexible tube 34 and outlet valve 36. The liquid waste is expelled into an 1. ordinary collection device. This method of disposal and evacuation of liquid waste 2. further enhances the freedom and comfort to the wearer.
3. The collection chamber 12 of this invention provides an inconspicuous, 4. comfortable and convenient method of collecting and disposing of liquid waste while 5. allowing the wearer to participate in activities that otherwise may not have been possible 6. when using current art to accommodate the wearer's incontinence.
7. As appreciated, the straps arrangement to secure the collection chamber 12 to the 8. wearer in the crotch region as indicated by 42, is only one way of securing the collection 9. chamber. Other means such as Velcro strips, specific undergarments designed for 10. holding ofthe collection chamber and other devices as is known to the art are within the I 1. contemplation of this invention. Further, the specific triangular shape of the collection 12. chamber 12 is designed to provide easy wearability of the collection chamber to a wearer 13. and adaptation to the crotch region of the wearer.
14. Further, although the specific examples and embodiments illustrated in the I5. figures, are adapted for use by incontinent males it is within the contemplation of this 16. invention that the collection chamber 12 of this invention may be adapted for the wearing 17. and use of incontinent females by way of using a catheter specifically adapted for use by 18. females.
19. Many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light 20. of the above teachings. The preferred embodiments of this invention have been 21. disclosed, however, one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize that certain 22. modifications are within the scope of this invention. It is understood that within the 23. scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as _g_ specifically described. For that reason the following claims should be studied to 2. determine the true scope and content of this invention.
The 19. collection chamber 12 is configured in a generally triangular shape including the top 20. edge 14, and first and second side edges 16, 18, that converge at a common apex 20. The 21. chamber comprises a top sheet and bottom sheet bonded together along top and side 22. edge. The triangular shape facilitates wearing in the crotch region of the wearer 23. providing increased comfort and activity. The collection chamber is preferably 1, constructed of a flexible liquid and gas impervious thermoplastic or rubber material, 2, however other materials as known to a worker skilled in the art are within the 3, contemplation ofthis invention.
4, Preferably, the collection chamber 12 includes pleats 22 that allow expansion as 5, liquid waste or urine is collected. Preferably, the collection chamber 12 is sized such that 6, between 150-250 milliliters of waste liquid can be comfortably collected.
The amount of liquid storage within the collection chamber preferably provides between three and four g, hours of collection of liquid waste for the wearer. As appreciated, the specific size of the 9. collection chamber 12 can vary according to different applications or user sizes.
10. The inlet tube 28 is rigidly constructed and fixed to the collection chamber 12 by 11. elbow means 13. The rigid tube 28 is attached to the top sheet at a point between the top 12. edge 14 and the apex 20, preferably at a point adjacent to said apex and is substantially 13. parallel to said top sheet extending towards said top edge for direct coupling to an urine 14. drainage catheter and is sealed to the collection chamber and is an integral part of the 15. collection chamber 12. Attached to the rigid tube 28 and extending into the collection 16. chamber 12 is back flow valve 30. The back flow valve 30 prevents liquid waste within 1 ~, the collection chamber 12 from refluxing or moving upward out of the collection 1 g. chamber 12 through the inlet tube 28. Preferably, the back flow valve 30 is of duck billed 19. type. As appreciated, a duck billed type back flow valve is common to devices within 20. this art and a worker skilled within the art would understand that other types of back flow 21. valves are also within the contemplation of this invention.
22. Attached to the inlet tube 28 is a flexible tube portion 29 of the wearer's condom 23. catheter 40. This direct connection provides full communication between said catheter 1. 40 and the collection chamber 12. Liquid waste proceeds in response to gravitational 2. forces through the said catheter 40, the inlet tube 28 into the collection chamber 12.
3. Once liquid waste is within the collection chamber 12, said back flow valve 30 prevents 4. liquid waste from refluxing out inlet tube 28. The direct connection of said catheter tube S. 29 and said inlet tube 28 allows close-coupling of the essential components of said 6. collection chamber 12 and said catheter 40. This direct connection facilitates adapting 7. said collection chamber 12 to the crotch region of the wearer thereby providing 8. inconspicuous comfort and security while collection liquid waste.
9. The top and the bottom sheet of said chamber are bonded together to form two 10. flanges with slots 24 disposed in the uppermost corners of said triangular chamber 12.
1 1. The said slots 24 correspond to straps 26 that secure the collection chamber 12 in the 12. crotch region of the wearer. At said top edge 14 of collection chamber l2 is rigidly tixed 13. to a rigid outlet tube 38 communicating directly with the interior of collection chamber 14. 12. Attached to said rigid outlet tube 38 is a flexible tube 34 including an outlet valve 36.
15. The said outlet valve is closed until evacuation of the fluid in collection chamber 12 is 16. desired.
17. Referring to Figure 3, the assembly 10 is shown as is worn by an incontinent 18. male. The collection chamber 12 is secured to the wearer by way of the flexible and 19. adjustable straps 26. The straps 26 secure the top edge I 4 of the collection chamber 12 to 20. the wearer and the lower point 20 is disposed within the crotch region (generally 21. indicated at 42) toward the rear of the wearer. The undergarment of the wearer assists in 22. supporting the collection chamber l2 within the crotch region 42. Outer garment 44 fits 23. over the collection chamber assembly 10 in an inconspicuous manner and provides for _6_ 1. the discreet collection of liquid waste from the wearer. As is indicated at S0, liduid waste 2. accumulates within the collection chamber 12 and is within the crotch region 42 of the 3. wearer. Liquid waste 50 within the collection chamber 12 is prevented from back 4. flowing through the inlet tube 28 by the back flow valve 30.
5. The condom catheter 40 provides for the fluid communication of liquid waste 6. from the wearer through flexible tube 29 and inlet tube 28 and back flow valve 30. The 7. said top edge 14 of the collection chamber 12 is disposed above the condom catheter 40.
8. Further, the inlet tube 28 is disposed at a point below the condom catheter 40 such that 9. gravitational forces draw liquid waste from the wearer into the collection chamber 12.
10. The outlet tube 38 is attached to the top edge of the collection chamber and extends in a 1 I. direction opposite to the apex 20, therefore being disposed at a point above the condom 12. catheter 40 and is discreetly stored under the outer garment 44.
l3. Further, the outlet tube 38, flexible tube 34 and valve 36 provides for a discreet 14. method of expelling such waste liquid S0. The configuration of the outlet tube 38, 15. flexible tube 34 and valve 36 provide for use of standard facilities in liquid waste SO
16. disposal in a substantially normal manner. Further, evacuation of the collection chamber 17. 12 does not require removal or disturbing of any outer garments 44.
18. Referring to Figure 4, the assembly 10 of this invention is shown in a discharge I9. state. In this state, the outlet tube 34 is extended from the outer garment 44 through an 20. opening or fly 46. The outlet valve 36 is opened and pressure is applied to the bottom 21. portion of the collection chamber l2 as is indicated by arrows 48. The pressure as 22. indicated by arrows 48 drives the liquid waste 50 from the collection chamber 12 through 23. outlet tube 38, flexible tube 34 and outlet valve 36. The liquid waste is expelled into an 1. ordinary collection device. This method of disposal and evacuation of liquid waste 2. further enhances the freedom and comfort to the wearer.
3. The collection chamber 12 of this invention provides an inconspicuous, 4. comfortable and convenient method of collecting and disposing of liquid waste while 5. allowing the wearer to participate in activities that otherwise may not have been possible 6. when using current art to accommodate the wearer's incontinence.
7. As appreciated, the straps arrangement to secure the collection chamber 12 to the 8. wearer in the crotch region as indicated by 42, is only one way of securing the collection 9. chamber. Other means such as Velcro strips, specific undergarments designed for 10. holding ofthe collection chamber and other devices as is known to the art are within the I 1. contemplation of this invention. Further, the specific triangular shape of the collection 12. chamber 12 is designed to provide easy wearability of the collection chamber to a wearer 13. and adaptation to the crotch region of the wearer.
14. Further, although the specific examples and embodiments illustrated in the I5. figures, are adapted for use by incontinent males it is within the contemplation of this 16. invention that the collection chamber 12 of this invention may be adapted for the wearing 17. and use of incontinent females by way of using a catheter specifically adapted for use by 18. females.
19. Many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light 20. of the above teachings. The preferred embodiments of this invention have been 21. disclosed, however, one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize that certain 22. modifications are within the scope of this invention. It is understood that within the 23. scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as _g_ specifically described. For that reason the following claims should be studied to 2. determine the true scope and content of this invention.
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1. A drainage urine collection device adapted to be worn in the crotch region of a user comprising:
- a substantially triangular collection chamber having a top edge and first and second side edges extending from opposing ends of said top edge and converging at a common apex, the chamber comprising a top sheet and a bottom sheet bonded together along said top and side edges;
- a rigid inlet tube attached to the top sheet at a point between said top edge and said apex in fluid communication with an interior of said collection chamber, said inlet tube extending substantially parallel to said top sheet towards said top edge for direct coupling to an urine drainage catheter, such that urine flows from said catheter through said inlet tube downwardly into said collection chamber;
- a rigid outlet tube extending from said top edge in a direction opposite to said apex and in fluid communication with said interior of said collection chamber; and - securing means attached to the collection chamber and adapted to secure said collection chamber in the crotch region of the user.
- a substantially triangular collection chamber having a top edge and first and second side edges extending from opposing ends of said top edge and converging at a common apex, the chamber comprising a top sheet and a bottom sheet bonded together along said top and side edges;
- a rigid inlet tube attached to the top sheet at a point between said top edge and said apex in fluid communication with an interior of said collection chamber, said inlet tube extending substantially parallel to said top sheet towards said top edge for direct coupling to an urine drainage catheter, such that urine flows from said catheter through said inlet tube downwardly into said collection chamber;
- a rigid outlet tube extending from said top edge in a direction opposite to said apex and in fluid communication with said interior of said collection chamber; and - securing means attached to the collection chamber and adapted to secure said collection chamber in the crotch region of the user.
2. The urine collection device of Claim 1, further including a back flow preventer valve in fluid communication with said inlet tube and disposed downstream within the interior of said collection chamber.
3. The urine collection device of Claim 1, further including a flexible outlet tube connected to the rigid outlet tube and including an outlet drain valve, to controllably expel collected urine.
4. The urine collection device of Claim 1, wherein the top sheet and the bottom sheet are bonded together so as to form two flanges, one at each end of said top edge.
5. The urine collection device of Claim 4, wherein the securing means comprises flexible and adjustable strap means connected to said flanges.
6. The urine collection device of Claim 1, wherein the inlet tube is attached to the top sheet at a point adjacent said apex.
7. The urine collection device of Claim 1, wherein the top and the bottom sheets are constructed of flexible liquid or gas impermeable thermoplastic material or flexible rubber material.
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