181 |
AUTOMATED NURSING SYSTEM |
US14678520 |
2015-04-03 |
US20150351984A1 |
2015-12-10 |
Weidong Lu; Qiang Song; Shuhua Sang; Jianjun Tan |
An automated nursing system for handling waste material from a patient includes a mattress including an opening; a workhead for accepting the waste material, the opening of the mattress sized to accept the workhead; a main unit in water flow and pneumatic pressure communication with the workhead; and a main processor carried by the main unit, the main processor programmed to at least partially (i) cause negative pneumatic pressure to be applied to the workhead to remove the waste material from the workhead, and (ii) cause water to be delivered to the workhead to rinse the patient. |
182 |
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT OF EXCRETORY SUBSTANCES AND THE METHOD |
US14389558 |
2012-04-02 |
US20150328072A1 |
2015-11-19 |
Tokuo SAITOH; Fumiyuki AKOSHIMA; Kiichi KOMATSU; Nobuyosh KUROSAWA |
To provide a compact type of equipment with less noise by which stool of a person receiving care can be processed surely without the person's unpleasant sensation regardless of stool's nature, reducing the load on the person receiving care. In the processing equipment of excretory substances, the suction circulation tube is led to the cooling unit outside the device house box from the discharge side of the suction motor and cooled down by heat exchange with outer air inside the cooling unit, and then returned to the return box unit. The defecation sensor comprises a sensor which detects stool's hardness to control in order to vacuum up at the setting with the higher suction power for signals of harder stool. The urination sensor comprises a sensor which has two contact points to calculate a necessary suction power according to the degree of the signals and control. Moreover, the suction motor, cooling fan, and filter inside the suction motor unit are covered by highly rigid vibration-suppression material processed by vibration preventive material, placed on vibration preventive board, and held with suspension by the vibration preventive spring. |
183 |
Apparatus and method for the removal and containment of human waste excretion |
US12789220 |
2010-05-27 |
US08454568B2 |
2013-06-04 |
Edward Bourke |
The present invention relates to an apparatus for the removal and containment of human waste products from the effected area of incontinent patients. The apparatus and process encapsulates the areas of the body where urine and fecal matter are excreted. In particular, the present invention is directed to an apparatus for the containment and removal of human waste products, comprising: a receptacle; a vacuum connection to apply force for attaching the receptacle to the patient; and a vacuum dispersion membrane to provide mechanical support to the skin so as to minimize tensile force applied to the skin. |
184 |
Detection system for toilet unit for use in a supine position |
US12289147 |
2008-10-21 |
US08191181B2 |
2012-06-05 |
Minoru Nakamura; Yong Ha Kim; Hyun Ok Do |
A detection system for a toilet unit for use in a supine position is provided, in which a treating body formed in a substantially T-shape by a urination and defecation container serving as a lateral casing and a washing nozzle retainer serving as a vertical casing is formed in a boat shape, the washing nozzle retainer is held in the crotch of patient's legs to enable the patient to urinate and defecate within the urination and defecation container, an injection nozzle provided at a head section of the urination and defecation container is provided to be capable of crushing and conveying the stools, and a nozzle provided on the washing nozzle retainer is adapted to wash the private parts of the patient, wherein a water level sensor installed at a side edge section of the urination and defecation container on the upstream side detects water rising due to wash water and water from the injection nozzle and controls to forcibly discharge the urination and defecation out of the urination and defecation container when the water reaches a certain level. |
185 |
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING EXCRETA |
US13319017 |
2010-05-07 |
US20120110725A1 |
2012-05-10 |
Jong-Chan Lee |
The present invention relates to an apparatus and to a method for treating excreta, and to an apparatus and to a method for automatically receiving and treating the excreta of patients. The apparatus for treating excreta according to the present invention includes: a port 1 with an excreta-receiving portion 71 for receiving the excreta of patients; an excreta storage unit 10 which suctions excreta from the excreta-receiving portion 71 via an excreta suctioning line 61 and stores the suctioned excreta; an excreta suctioning unit 30 which is connected to the excreta storage unit 10 to vacuum-suction the excreta; a wash water supply unit 50 which supplies wash water to the port 1 to wash excreta and a bidet, wherein said port 1 has an air spray nozzle 75 for spraying air to the excreta-receiving portion 71, and an air intake port 74 for suctioning air from the interior of the port 1, and wherein said air intake port 74 is connected to an air intake line 65; and a flow channel switching unit 20, one side of which is selectively connected either to the excreta suctioning line 61 or to the air intake line 65 which are connected through the excreta storage unit 10, and the other side of which is connected to the excreta suctioning unit 30. |
186 |
BIOLOGICAL WASTE COLLECTION APPARATUS |
US13117346 |
2011-05-27 |
US20110289670A1 |
2011-12-01 |
Julie Root |
A biological waste collection apparatus may include a pad and a collection device. The pad may be suitable for being sat on by a patient and may include an absorbent material. The collection device may be attached to the pad and may include visible indicia that indicate the amount of biological waste matter within the collection device. |
187 |
Urine collection and disposal system |
US12075112 |
2008-03-07 |
US20080281282A1 |
2008-11-13 |
Richard B. Finger; James W. Meador |
A urine collection and disposal system and method applies subatmospheric pressure to a receptacle open to atmospheric pressure which has a urine outlet in fluid communication with a source of subatmospheric pressure. The receptacle receives urine in the receptacle from a urine donor and removes the urine from the receptacle, transporting the removed urine to a reservoir under the force of a pressure differential between atmospheric pressure at the receptacle and subatmospheric pressure at the reservoir. The reservoir urine is discharged at atmospheric pressure, for disposal, from the reservoir while maintaining the reservoir at subatmospheric pressure. A plurality of the receptacles allows simultaneously providing urine to the reservoir from more than one of the receptacles. Sanitizing fluid may be supplied intermediate the receptacle and the reservoir for transport to the reservoir under the force of the pressure differential between atmospheric and subatmospheric. |
188 |
DISPOSABLE COMMODE LINER |
US11555926 |
2006-11-02 |
US20080108961A1 |
2008-05-08 |
Paul S. Kik |
A collection bag includes opposing panels heat-sealed together to form upper and lower chambers separated by apertures to allow for gravitational separation of collected urinal and fecal matter. Markings facilitate measurement of the collected matter. A clamp allows one-hand release of an opening in lower chamber, and then the clamp can be re-clamped with a single hand for waste containment and bag disposal. A drawstring facilitates attachment of the bag in the commode, and further allows the bag once removed to be closed at its top. For disposal, the bag can be folded using the clamp as a grip, with the excess length of the drawstring used to tie the bag closed. If desired, a rubber band can be used to hold the drawstring and bag in a permanent folded condition. A related method is also disclosed. |
189 |
Urine collection receptacle |
US11725791 |
2007-03-20 |
US20070225667A1 |
2007-09-27 |
Edgar A. Otto |
The present invention includes a self-contained, rechargeable battery powered, compact urine collection system adapted to receive and reliably store urine from a user. The urine collection system may be configured differently for male and female users or may include a collection receptacle adapted to accommodate both male and female users. The collection system may further provide a collection reservoir expandable in a single direction upon filling. |
190 |
Nozzle and aspirator with nozzle |
US09730754 |
2000-12-07 |
US06938838B2 |
2005-09-06 |
Eiichi Kawamoto |
The present invention provides a nozzle capable of easily removing an aspiration object (residual solidified object) and an aspirator equipped with such a nozzle. This nozzle is connected to the aspirator and is used to aspirate the aspiration object. The nozzle comprises: a nozzle body including an opening, which can be opposed to a surface with the residual aspiration object, and a suction port for aspirating the aspiration object; and a liquid injection mechanism, which is provided at the nozzle body, for ejecting liquid toward the aspiration object. |
191 |
Urine collection device |
US10700192 |
2003-11-03 |
US06904621B2 |
2005-06-14 |
Edgar A. Otto; Gregory M. Otto |
A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a human. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a human. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with a conduit. The reservoir may be a disposable plastic bag having markings for determining the amount of urine contained in the bag. The urine collection receptacle may have multiple configurations and may be configured to receive urine from a female or male human, or both. The urine collection device may also include a pump for pumping urine from the urine collection receptacle to the reservoir without components of the pump contacting the urine being pumped. |
192 |
Container for urine |
US10685598 |
2003-10-16 |
US20050081793A1 |
2005-04-21 |
Martti Sannikka |
Disclosed is a disposable plastic container, used to collect and test veterinary and medical urine samples from cats, dogs and people. A commercial urine test strip is attached on the outside of the container inside a protective envelope. Once opened, the strip is dipped into the urine and a chemical reaction changes the color of the pads. This color is then compared to a reference color on the label which may also be attached to the container. For cats the containers may be loaded with litter and placed inside a multi compartment partitioned litter box. |
193 |
Urine collection and disposal system |
US10962687 |
2004-10-12 |
US20050080388A1 |
2005-04-14 |
Richard Finger; James Meador |
A urine collection and disposal system and method applies subatmospheric pressure to a receptacle open to atmospheric pressure which has a urine outlet in fluid communication with a source of subatmospheric pressure. The receptacle receives urine in the receptacle from a urine donor and removes the urine from the receptacle, transporting the removed urine to a reservoir under the force of a pressure differential between atmospheric pressure at the receptacle and subatmospheric pressure at the reservoir. The reservoir urine is discharged at atmospheric pressure, for disposal, from the reservoir while maintaining the reservoir at subatmospheric pressure. A plurality of the receptacles allows simultaneously providing urine to the reservoir from more than one of the receptacles. Sanitizing fluid may be supplied intermediate the receptacle and the reservoir for transport to the reservoir under the force of the pressure differential between atmospheric and subatmospheric. |
194 |
Enema body fluid collecting bag |
US10887763 |
2004-07-08 |
US20050027266A1 |
2005-02-03 |
Jim Howlett |
The E.B.F. Bag will capture the body fluids/waste material throughout the complete process as the enema is administered, eliminating contamination of the patient, bed, linens, and floor as well as the caregiver and others that administer the enema. This bag can be administered to patients that are in a long term care facility, hospital, home, or special unit caring for spinal cord injuries, or head injuries. It can be used with patients who are in a comatose condition whereby hip flexion, weight bearing, or transferring to a bedside commode is impossible. This Bag will capture the waste for the lab for testing and other lab work and it is marked “Biohazard Waste Material”. The Bag fits any age of patient, male or female. |
195 |
Urine collection device |
US10700192 |
2003-11-03 |
US20040187200A1 |
2004-09-30 |
Edgar
A.
Otto; Gregory
M.
Otto |
A portable urine collection device having a closed loop system that is easily usable by a human. The urine collection device includes a urine collection receptacle for receiving a fluid from a human. The urine collection receptacle may be coupled to a reservoir with a conduit. The reservoir may be a disposable plastic bag having markings for determining the amount of urine contained in the bag. The urine collection receptacle may have multiple configurations and may be configured to receive urine from a female or male human, or both. The urine collection device may also include a pump for pumping urine from the urine collection receptacle to the reservoir without components of the pump contacting the urine being pumped. |
196 |
Device for disposing excrement |
US09686139 |
2000-10-11 |
US06554817B1 |
2003-04-29 |
Nobuyoshi Oki; Syuei Tamura; Hiroshi Sakai; Kimio Sato |
A device for disposing excrement is provided which can feed air to an interior of a diaper cup main body 2. The diaper cup main body 2 forms a space A as a passage for feeding the air from an air feed hose to air blow ports 2e, 2f, 2g of the diaper cup main body. The space A is formed by joining together an upper cup 2a and a lower cup 2b. The upper cup 2a is adapted to be placed on a pelvic region of a human body and has the air blow ports 2e, 2f, 2g. The lower cup 2b has a connecting cylinder portion 2i to be connected to a wash-water feed hose 17, a connecting cylinder portion 2h to be connected to an excrement suction hose 16, and a connecting cylindrical portion 2j to be connected to an air feed hose 18. |
197 |
Disposable waste fluid containment device |
US09724617 |
2000-11-28 |
US06398062B1 |
2002-06-04 |
John K. Jones |
An irrigation basin is disclosed for retaining waste fluids, having a support surface and a trough. The support surface is designed so that a patient can rest a head or extremity, such as a hand or foot, on the surface, while medical personnel flush the head or extremity with fluid or drain wounds found in the body part. The waste fluids are retained by the trough around the support surface. The irrigation basin is also useful for washing the hair of injured or immobile patients, and may further function as an emesis basin. In a preferred embodiment, the support surface slopes to drain fluid into the trough. The support surface can be concave to help cradle the head or other body part. The support surface can also be lower than the outside wall of the trough to minimize fluid splashes outside of the basin. Ribs can be provided in the walls of the basin to increase basin strength and prevent sliding when multiple basins are stacked. |
198 |
Adjustable construction of diaper cup for discharge disposing apparatus |
US09497486 |
2000-02-04 |
US06394988B1 |
2002-05-28 |
Takeo Hashimoto |
A discharge disposing apparatus is provided with a diaper cup body 2 enveloping the waist and hips of a human body, a cleaning water feeding hose connected to the diaper cup body 2 for feeding water into the inside of the diaper cup body, and a filth sucking hose connected to the diaper cup body 2 for sucking the cleaning water and the filth from within the inside of the diaper cup body. The diaper cup body 2 is composed of a base body 2x provided with the cleaning water feeding hose 2p and the filth sucking hose 2n, a caterpillar-like joint 2a rotatably coupled with the base body 2x, and a front cover 2b rotatably coupled with the caterpillar-like joint 2a. The caterpillar-like joint 2a is connected with a plurality of joint pieces 2a1, 2a2, 2a3, 2a4, and 2a5. The diaper of the present invention provides a discharge disposing apparatus in which the exchange operation is made easily without any leakage of water, and the diaper cup body 2 is adjustable to fit human bodies of different sizes. |
199 |
Combination receptacle and fluid immobilizer |
US09320955 |
1999-05-27 |
US06189162B1 |
2001-02-20 |
James Jay Tanner |
A combination receptacle and fluid immobilizer is disclosed for collecting a fluid. The receptacle has a bottom and sidewalls joined to the bottom to form at least a partially enclosed void area. The receptacle has an opening through which a fluid can be collected and later removed. A flushable, fluid immobilizer is positioned within the receptacle and is absorbent. The fluid immobilizer is formed from a multitude of randomly oriented cellulosic fibers that are elastically stressed and bonded by only hydrogen bonds. The fluid immobilizer is capable of capturing and immobilizing fluid which is collected in the receptacle such that the fluid can be transported to a discharge location without having to worry about spillage. |
200 |
Sanitary apparatus for assisting infirm persons, in particular for
aiding in performing physiological functions |
US194518 |
1998-11-25 |
US6128790A |
2000-10-10 |
Guglielmo Brayda Di Soleto |
A sanitary apparatus for assisting infirm persons, in particular for aiding in performing physiological functions. The apparatus includes a support structure, an anatomic support element defining a support area, and a moving mechanism for translating at least the anatomic support element between at least two positions, a first lowered or stand-by position and a second raised position suitable for performing physiological functions. The apparatus further includes a cleansing system and a ventilation system that act in correspondence with the support area to deliver a cleansing liquid and circulating air in the area, respectively. The apparatus is fitted with a container support system for supporting a container destined to collect the residues of the physiological functions and/or of the cleansing liquid. A mechanism is provided for closing and sealing the container to isolate its contents. |