KR19990066937A - Condom type catheter and support device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is a one-piece male urinary device comprising a condom 30 having a first shell 32 and a skin shield 36 coupled with a flexible, seal reinforced non-reflow, non-reversing valve 38. And a second urine collection isolation member 42 sequestered by it. The collection isolation member is provided with a torsional drain valve 52 or optionally a ball blockage drain valve 93. The first sheath 32 has a friction-increasing inner surface in the form of finely spaced corrugations 54. Optionally, skin shield 36 may be coupled with two non-reflow, non-reverse reinforcement valves 86 and 88 disposed to eliminate urine 90 clumping. A urinary catheter 79 of another design is disposed impermeably with the first outer skin of one part and is isolated by a sealed skin shield and an insert 36 coupled with a non-return valve or valve. It includes. An improved support strap 218 is indicated 221 so that the band 220 is correctly repositioned. A wearing member 94 is provided for attaching a condom-type catheter for spinal injury patients. An inelastic, non-latex condom type catheter 110 is provided for users who are allergic to latex products. Another embodiment has a mount ring 238 with a raised groove formed in the front portion 236 of the wear member. The applicator ring 250 is used to unfold the rim 226 to couple the condom to the penis 254 and to couple the rim 226 to the groove 244 of the mount ring 238 where the groove is formed.

Description

Condom type catheter and support device

385874, filed Oct. 4, 1995, and U.S. Patent No. 5,380,312, filed Jan. 10, 1995, and U.S. Patent No. 5,009,649, filed April 23, 1991, Goulter et al. In detail, the structure of the urination aids is described in detail, and these urination aids can be worn comfortably, can be combined to allow the user to have a normal social life, and are often used to maintain skin damage and the device in place. It provides many other advantages that can avoid the pain caused by the adhesive used.

In clinical trials at Shepard Center, Atlanta, Georgia, the Goulter device proved its safety, comfort, and practicality, but defined one deficiency. Here, it was concluded that this catheter is superior to the control device in that it reduces the risk of skin damage and is easy to apply and use. In addition, the device's good adhesion has led to the conclusion that these products perform well in many other areas.

It is a common problem that the condom-type catheter device tends to peel off when used. As is well known, the penis varies in size and shape. If the male glans are larger than the penis axis, the condom-type device is easily positioned in place, but if the penis axis is tapered towards the glans and smaller than the penis axis diameter, the device is not easy to fix. not. This is true for all men with or without whaling. The superior adhesion of condom-type catheter tends to make the wearer more secure for sexual purposes. In the same way, condoms used for more fixed sexual purposes will have the advantage of preventing unwanted transmission and sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS.

An option to improve the catheter's fixation is to use one or more VELCROs around the outer portion to increase the stress of the bond envelope. However, when the spine is injured, when trying to determine how tightly the velcro band should be adjusted to hold the device on the penis, there is a problem when it is very loosely coupled and the catheter slips, and it is very tightly coupled to interfere with circulation. Follow.

Some other types of roll on external catheter, such as those used in the prior art leg bags, use adhesive to hold the shell in place. However, adhesives have some disadvantages. Not only do they fail to keep the skin in place, they often cause injury or damage during removal. As such, it is not extremely popular with users.

The sliding of condom-type conduits continues to be a major concern for nursing and caregivers, especially those who deal with seniors, spinal cord injuries and other men with urination. In the same way, those who wish to continue their normal activities and tasks have in mind that they can be fitted to the body.

Another problem applies to users who use elastic velcro (hooks and loops). They are tailored and adjusted using trial and error methods by the user or caregiver to achieve the appropriate amount of stress needed to comfortably hold the shell in place. However, when the band is removed, the position is lost and must be repeated for the next application.

In particular, another problem with Goulter devices is the use of construction methods and rigid non-return valves. Hard valves also require a separation process that is tailored to the finished shell portion of the device, which adds to the manufacturing cost. In addition, if the device is inadvertently removed from the user after collecting a certain amount of urine, the pressure of the collected urine pressurizes the hard non-return valve casing, causing the hard valve to be removed causing the urine to leak. In addition, the hard non-return valve acts as a facilitator to accumulate crystals from the urine, making the valve inefficient and unusable even when all other components are in working conditions. Another problem is that even though the risk of damage is slim, if a hard valve device is worn during a particular activity, for example, if it is strongly impacted by another player or ball during an exercise that requires contact with the valve, Damages the penis.

Drain valves also present a problem depending on which pull plug or threaded cap is used. Persons with trembling hands, arthritis, or nerve damage will have significant difficulty in opening or closing the plug or tightening the cap. In addition, some users urinate into their hands to drain the device. Another problem affects nurses and caregivers who deal with incompetent or older men.

Another problem exists in the prior art urinary catheter when used by certain patients who suffer from injury to the spine. Many of these patients do not feel falling off their backs, and thus inadvertently fail to fit tightly into the catheter, they do not know, creating a risk of dropping blood circulation and damaging the penis.

Another common problem of attaching and sealing the catheter to the penis, with or without adhesive, may occur at the distal end of the skin, which is collected in the cavity immediately adjacent to the cavity of the penis. Because of the amount. Since urine collected within this area is often replaced by freshly excreted urine, it is not practical to design a condom-type catheter enough to drain the penis head completely dry. However, this area is preferably discharged as entirely as possible.

Another problem is that some people are allergic to latex and have only devices such as goulter devices made from non-allergenic materials. G.D. Johnson's U.S. Patent No. 4,971,071 to November 20, 1990, describes an electrically conductive condom with a permanently attached mounting strap that attaches directly to a person. The problem with this method is that it cannot be removed from the condom when it needs to be removed quickly and the new condom needs to be reattached and when the user attaches another condom off.

blood. this. Hogin, US Patent No. 4,354,494, filed October 19, 1982, describes an integrally formed strap that stretches around the user's scrotum and mounts the condom in place. There are many problems associated with this, firstly, the use of this method increases the weight of urine accumulated in the one-piece urinary urinary catheter, which pulls the scrotum, rapidly becoming unbearable and uncomfortable. As shown in the patent drawings, especially for those who need to continue to wear, the thin straps dig into the scrotum, making the user uncomfortable, and thirdly, the device is intended for ease of use during sexual intercourse only for contraception purposes. .

Accordingly, the objects and advantages of the present invention relate to a male urine urine assisting device in which a one-part condom type adhesive is not used compared to the prior art device.

Another object and advantage is to provide a flexible non-return valve, or a valve that does not reverse when the device is unexpectedly peeled off and does not spill urine, the flexible non-return valve can be manufactured integrally with the device during manufacture. It is not necessary to insert separation aids during the separation process. In addition, in order to provide a non-return valve that reduces the levitation of the crystals, it should be avoided if it comes into strong contact with the penis if sudden pressure is applied, which may occur during the exercise requiring contact. Another object and advantage of the present invention is to provide a means for releasing urine, in the case of prior art external condom-type catheter, urine is held in the cavity adjacent to the penis glans.

Another advantage and object of the present invention is to provide a urinary assisting device with a drain valve, not a pull plug or screwed cap, which is very unlikely to get urine on the hand, which is easily facilitated by a caregiver or an inconvenient user. Can be manipulated. This is especially important for some diseases transmitted by urine.

It is another object and advantage of the present invention to provide a urine urinary external condom-type catheter device, which may be worn by a user attached to a simple harness, wearing element or thong, and fitted by the user. The catheter will be mounted in place without the need for hook and loop bands as a means. Such a device is particularly suitable for spinal injury patients as well as for others who have difficulty keeping the external urine collection device firmly in place due to the size and shape of the penis or the overweight of the user. It is a further object and advantage of the present invention to provide a male-like urinary assist device in one piece that can be inexpensively manufactured from inelastic plastics such as vinyl that are smaller than latex or similar non-elastic flexible materials that are likely to cause allergic reactions.

Another object and advantage of the present invention is to provide a positive means for preventing the catheter from slipping from the penis. Optimally, the attachment can be easily and quickly joined and removed as well as securely fixed regardless of the shape, size and condition of the penis. This means is simple to manufacture and inexpensive.

Another object and advantage of the present invention is to provide a means for mounting a catheter that is incompetent and used by spinal cord injured patients, and is not easily pulled by the elderly or psychiatrists.

Another object and advantage of the present invention is to provide a velcro hook and loop which can be easily adjusted to the desired stress already achieved without having to repeat the guess.

The present invention is designed to prevent stiffness, a pleated surface of a male incontinence aid, in particular a pleated surface of the inner surface of the condom-shaped sheath that improves the adhesion of the urinary catheter, integrally reinforced to prevent leakage of urine, Another flexible non-reflow, non-reversible two-valve assembly, and associated means for storing the catheter on the wearer's penis without the use of adhesives.

1 is a schematic diagram of a first embodiment of the condom-type catheter of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a condom shaped view of the open end of the condom shaped sheath portion shown partially cut and threaded to show a finely spaced inner corrugation, and cut to show a non-reverse, non-reversible flexible valve. Schematic diagram of the catheter.

3 is a schematic diagram partially taken in line 3-3 of FIG.

4 is a cut away view of the open end of the condom-shaped outer portion showing another safety structure and shown to show a non-return valve.

5 illustrates another safety structure within the condom sheath.

FIG. 6 is a view of the non-return valve shown in FIG. 4. FIG.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view taken on line 7-7 of FIG.

8 shows the valve of FIG. 7 when pressure is applied in the direction of arrow "K".

9 is a schematic representation of a prior art screwed on-off valve.

10 is a plan view of an assembly having two valveless valves coupled to a skin shield inside a one-piece catheter, which also has a ball-tight drain valve coupled to the urine collection compartment (US patent) 5,009,649).

FIG. 11 is a view taken along line 11-11 of FIG. 10.

12 is a view taken at line 12-12 of FIG.

13 is a schematic representation of a single part in which a non-return, non-reverse valve is inserted and sealed inside the catheter.

14 is a schematic of the mandrel and removable floating edge blades used to make non-reflow, non-reversible valves and skin shields.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a region taken along line 15-15 of FIG.

16 is a view taken on line 16-16 of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a schematic illustration of the mandrel shown in FIG. 14 with a dual edge blade embedded in a liquid latex and a fine thread wound around the blade.

18 is a schematic representation of a wearable member that can be used to fix a catheter of the present invention by a spinal cord injury patient.

19 is a schematic of a male urinary urine external catheter made of an inelastic material.

20 is a plan view of two sheets of vinyl cut and welded according to the pattern for making the catheter shown in FIG. 19.

FIG. 21 is a view taken along line 21-21 of FIG. 20 as shown welded at its edge.

FIG. 22 is a view taken at lines 22-22 of FIG. 19.

FIG. 23 is a side view of a casing supporting the duck bill non-return valve of FIG. 19 of the prior art. FIG.

24 is a schematic diagram of a penis combined with a prior art condom catheter.

25 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment illustrating the combination of a support strap and an improved elastic velcro band.

26 is a schematic diagram of a Velcro band and support strap attached to the penis.

FIG. 27 is an enlarged view taken along line 27-27 of FIG. 26 illustrating a snap button coupled to the support strap and lower waist band.

FIG. 28 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment, including a mount having a circular groove that is attached to be worn by the user to the wearing member.

29 is a schematic diagram of a grooved mounter attached to the wearing member.

30 is a schematic of an improved applicator ring.

FIG. 31 is a schematic diagram of the catheter adapted to conveniently spread on the applicator ring. FIG.

32 is a schematic view of the catheter of FIG. 29 extending around and above the end of the applicator ring.

33 is a schematic view of a wearing member having a mount with grooves surrounding the penis formed to conveniently receive a catheter using an applicator ring.

FIG. 34 is a schematic diagram of the catheter as shown in FIG. 33 coupled to the penis to reach a position where it is convenient to disengage the binding ring of the catheter in a grooved lower mount groove.

FIG. 35 is a schematic view of the catheter of FIG. 34 with the applicator ring removed and the binding ring released from the applicator and in the annular groove of the mount;

Figure 1 shows a male urine urine condom type device 30 according to the present invention. It may be made of an elastic material such as latex, silicone or polyisoprene or any other suitable material. The device consists of two main parts. The first portion includes an inner condom-like sheath 32, which includes a flexible non-reversible non-return valve 38 at the distal end or closed end 40 at the end adjacent to the opening. It is equipped with a combined skin shield 36. The second portion has a urine collection reservoir 42 with an open end 44, which is impermeably sealed and blocked at 46 against the cylindrical portion 48 of the inner condom shaped sheath 33. The distal end 50 is engaged with the twist drain valve 52 of the prior art.

Figure 2-8 Internal Condom-Type Sheath

The inner condom sheath 32 can be manufactured in several sizes to accommodate the user's needs. The diameter of the penis in most adults ranges from 20 mm (.83 ") to 40 mm (1.66"), with the majority of measurements ranging from 23 mm (.875 ") to 32 mm (1.25"). The catheter needs to be manufactured in several sizes, as a suitable coupling not only secures the device in place but also prevents the outflow of urine. Each size is indicated in mm or inches depending on the diameter range of the penis to be accommodated.

Means for attaching the catheter on the penis

Subsequent tests and experiments showed that the continuous fine circular grooves and raised safety ribs 54 (FIGS. 2 and 3) inscribed on the inner surface of the catheter at adjacent ends have a positive effect on securing the device on the penis. Found. This behavior can be further improved by applying some pressure using the elastic hook and loop bands 56 (FIG. 1).

When urinary conduits are used, the inner ribs 54 are about .5 mm (0.020 ") deep and are joined around the inner surface of the outer shell starting adjacent to the open end, which are spaced about .5 mm (0.020") apart and fine between them. Form a groove. The width of the pleats is approximately matched to the size of the device, allowing ribs of about 28 mm to be formed in the device having a diameter of 28 mm, while the width of the pleats of approximately 31 mm is molded into a 31 mm diameter device. Less or larger number of wrinkles per centimeter or inch may be used, for example, the depth of the wrinkles is 1 mm and is 1 mm apart. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the corrugations are very closely spaced apart. In addition, the length of the corrugated area can be increased or decreased.

This form of wrinkles can add adhesion, for example, the inwardly bent wrinkles at 58 (as shown in FIG. 3) adhere to the penis rather than the wrinkles similar to the round shape of the screw thread (not shown). Sex is better. In order to obtain the bent corrugation 58 (FIG. 3), a continuous groove is machined around the adjacent end of the mandrel (described above) to produce the intended corrugation form. Wrinkles in the catheter are made integral with the sheath when the mandrel is immersed in liquid latex to cure. It may be designed in various other groove shapes and angles in addition to those shown in 58 of FIG. Other depths or gaps may also be used to obtain different degrees of adhesion of the catheter.

Optionally, fine screw threads (not shown) are machined into the mandrel instead of the continuous series of separation grooves shown at 54 in FIG. 2. Another design is shown in FIG. 4 where the rows of circular grooves can be combined to create the shape of the corrugated line 60 within the raised relief. A design other than the pleats shown in FIG. 2 can be used in the relief to form the binding means. These are arcuate members arranged as 'face-to-face' and 'face-to-back', as shown by 62, or mounds 64 protruding at small distances, or 'S-shaped protrusions'. 66 '. There are an unlimited number of possible variations of this form.

Integral non-return, non-reverse valve-FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 6-8

1, 2, 4 and 6 show non-return valves 38, which allow urine to pass through without being restricted from skin shield internal reservoir 36 to urine collection reservoir 42. FIG. The valve is formed around a double edged double convex blade (illustrated and illustrated in Figures 10-14), which blade is from the lower end of the mandrel which makes the skin shield 36 during the dip process during the dip process. It protrudes. As shown enlarged in FIG. 6, it consists of two flaps 68. The two flaps are joined at their edges 70 (FIG. 7). Due to the double edged blade in the form of a double convex cross section, the partially open slit 72 remains between the flaps 68 (FIG. 7).

When in use, if the user continues to send urine to the device and does not empty the urine from the collection reservoir at the appropriate time, when hydraulic or compressed air is applied to the outer surface of the flap 68 in the direction of arrow "K" (Figure 8) have. This pressure exerts water pressure in the direction of arrow "K" and together forms a seal directly as shown in FIG. This seal is effective to prevent the excreted urine from flowing through the slit 72 to the opposite side of the skin shield.

Non-return, non-reverse valve structure

As described above, flexible non-return valves are preferred for rigid non-return valves in condom-type catheter for reasons described in the field of the present invention described above. However, there is a need to produce a non-reversible flexible catheter to prevent inadvertent leakage of urine from the penis. At the same time, the valve is also equipped with inherent flexibility so that when low pressure is applied from the collection reservoir, the excreted urine is prevented from flowing back from the urine collection reservoir to the glans behind the skin shield. In order to produce a non-reflow valve, “non-reversible” is also achieved by reinforcing the latex in the valve itself with the tablet polyester or other suitable thread embedded in the latex during manufacture. This is

The double edged, double convex blade 74 (FIGS. 10 and 13) is removably inserted in the corresponding cavity 81 (FIGS. 10 and 12) at the lower end of the mandrel 76. After immersed in liquid latex and cured, the fine polyester yarn 78 is wound 7 to 10 times around the latex cover blade 74 starting from the base 80 and spiraling towards the distal end of the blade about 15 mm (.5 "). The mandrel and blade are then immersed in the latex, which seals the polyester seal and reinforces the non-reflow valve. Furthermore, the thermosetting and soaking process is performed until the latex is approximately 1 mm (0.040 ") thick. Is done. After recovering the hardening blade 74, the valve 38 is cut to a length of about 9 mm (.375 "), as shown by arrow CC. The resulting non-return valve is not simply reversed. This is because the reinforcement seal prevents the slit 72 (FIGS. 4, 6-8) of the valve from opening sufficiently for the rest of the valve to pass through to the opposite side of the skin shield.

Optionally, the valve 38 may be made non-reversible using latex rubber, in which certain chemical components are added to make the rubber stronger and less elastic. However, these valves are merely seal-reinforced valves that are unresponsive and inflexible when the hydraulic back pressure from the urine in the collection reservoir becomes very low.

One part urinary catheter with non-return valve inserted

14 shows a one-piece urinary catheter 79 in which the mandrel 76 is inserted in the direction of arrow " J " together with the skin shield 36 and the non-return, non-reverse valve 38. Welded to a position as shown at 82). The condom-shaped sheath portion 77 is opened in the direction of arrow "L" to open so that the mandrel 76 enters the catheter 79 when the skin shield 35 and its non-return valve 38 are fitted. Promote

Technical Example of Draining Drained Urine in an Male External Catheter

FIG. 15 shows a urine urine condom-type catheter 84 in one piece coupled to the deceased urine dispensing means. This means comprises two non-return, non-reverse flexible valves 86, 88 positioned stratified on skin shield 36 (FIGS. 15, 16, and 17). 15 shows a top schematic view of a condom-type catheter 84, in which one wide valve 86 is positioned across the lower face of the skin shield 36 and a small valve 88 is near the top face. The fracture zone 85 is shown vertically positioned at. FIG. 17 shows an end view taken along line 17-17 of FIG. 15, which is a transverse valve 86 located in the lower part of the skin shield 36 and a horizontal valve 88 located in the upper part of the shield. Is clearly shown. FIG. 16 is a side view taken along lines 16-16 of FIG. 15, showing the deceased urine 90 between the penis glans 92 and the skin shield 36.

Description of the drainage technique of the deceased urine

When the user urinates, pressure from the urine bag forces urine and flows through the non-return valve to the urine collection reservoir. However, when stopping urine, a small amount of urine may remain between the glans and the skin shield. This is well known as urine urine.

The device is then designed to drain the decayed urine into the collection reservoir so that the glans remain as dry as possible under these circumstances. Urinary patients excrete urine almost continuously, frequently, or frequently, or occasionally, and the glans of the penis will not be completely dry under these circumstances.

A device for draining deceased urine is similar to the one used to empty liquid (soap) cans, with two holes on either side of the lid, one for which air enters the can while the other is for liquid to empty. Until the liquid is discharged.

A small upper vertical valve 88 (which is always slightly open even when no pressure is applied) is provided for air from the urine collection reservoir 85 to flow to the top of the deceased over the deceased urine and flow out of the lower valve. To replace Without this, the urine will not flow freely through the lower valve 86 even if it is partially open. However, if there is a small upper vertical valve, air flows through the valve and causes urine to flow out through the lower valve until the urine 92 is discharged.

After a certain amount of urine has been collected, even if the catheter is inadvertently stripped, the valve will shut off sufficiently, indicating that hydraulic pressure is applied to the valve to prevent leakage of urine excreted by the elastic material in the catheter. Can be.

Ball sealed valve

15 also shows a ball closure valve 94, which is described in patent number 5,009,649 and can be used in any catheter made of an elastic material. The advantage of this valve over a drain valve is generally a flexible valve, which can be manufactured integrally with the collection reservoir, so that only the plastic ball 95 and the compression spring 96 are inserted to complete the valve.

The ball closure valve merely squeezes the thumb and index finger of the hand in the direction of arrow "P" to drain urine from the collection reservoir. This action pushes the ball out of its sheet, causing urine to flow. It is manufactured integrally with the collection reservoir and is provided with an elongated nozzle 99 to prevent urine from getting into the user's hands when operating the valve. The nozzle may be connected to an elongated tube (not shown) using a prior art connector and then to a bed bag or leg bag.

Prior Art Torsion Drain Valve-Fig. 9

9, a torsional drain valve 52 of the prior art is shown, which is attached to a condom-type catheter in any embodiment in this application and is impermeably sealed. When the catheter is made of latex or elastic material, the material is preferably made such that the valve is inserted and sealed. When made of inelastic material, the valve is preferably attached to the catheter material by an adhesive, impermeably sealed and further wound around the outer circumference with an appropriate seal cord or tape.

`Other means of attaching the catheter to the wearer- FIG. 18

A harness or wearing member 94 is shown in FIG. 18, which is the central forearm portion 96 supported at its upper end by the elastic waist band 98 and at its lower end by the leg strap 100. ). The wearer is provided with an annular hole 102 where the penis is placed when the brace is engaged. Several hooks are positioned in the wearing member 94 in a circular manner around the hole 102 such that when the catheter is engaged to the user, the ring 106 is attached on the hook 104 to place the catheter in place. To be mounted on the The ring 106 may be of the split link type clamped around the binding rim 34.

Alternatively, other means, such as Velcro hooks and loop strips (not shown), may be applied to secure the urinary catheter to the wearing member, with one component attached to the catheter and the other attached to the wearing member.

Description of inelastic catheter- Figure 19-24

19, a one-part male urine urinary catheter 110 is shown, which includes a condom-like sheath 112 and urine collection reservoir 114 in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is made of an inelastic material, such as vinyl, with desirable properties such as flexibility, flexibility, water resistance, burst resistance non-allergy and fit to the wearer's torso and clothes. It can also be made of any similar and strong flexible material, which can preferably be subjected to instantaneous thermal cutting and fusion using the methods of the prior art in a suitable pattern, as shown in FIG. 20.

20 and 21 include two layers 117 and 119 of a plastic material such as vinyl, which is instantaneously thermally cut and fused along edges 118 and 120. Edges 124 and 122 are cut but not fused and provide an open adjacent distal end. The open adjacent end 124 is integrally joined with a deformable plastic sleeve 126 such as a foamed plastic or the like whose inner diameter is slightly larger than the size of the penis to be joined.

The narrow portion 130 (FIGS. 19 and 20) of the catheter pattern 116 provides a cylindrical bore to engage, impermeately seal and engage the non-return valve 132 of the prior art as shown in FIG. . 19 shows a non-return valve 132 impermeably sealed to the inner surface of the narrow portion 130 and coupled outwardly in place.

The screwed drain valve 128 is impermeably sealed in the hole 121 of the catheter 110 to allow the user to drain the urine to the male urinal in a natural way. It is also securely fixed on the outer surface with any suitable type of tape or cord. Velcro hook and loop bands (discussed below) are used to block the condom-shaped sheath 112 along the deformable plastic sleeve 126 to fit snugly on the penis.

When the user is a spinal injury patient who feels pain beneath the waistline, and also is allergic to latex material and needs to use a vinyl catheter, the wearing member 94 (FIG. 18) is removably attached to the user. It can be used in combination with a vinyl catheter to make it possible. The catheter can be attached to a wear member ring as shown in FIG. 18 or can be attached using Velcro hook and loop strips or using adhesive strips of the prior art.

Since the inelastic material is used in embodiments of the condom-type catheter of the present invention, the urine collection reservoir does not stretch under pressure and this pressure causes the catheter to be pushed out of the penis even if the reservoir is not properly emptied. This is a realistic problem for users, especially patients with spinal cord injuries.

This problem is overcome by using a sound generating buzzer that generates sound when the collection reservoir needs to be filled and discharged and is described next.

Prior art pressure sensitive electrical switch 134 is impermeably sealed to edge 120 (FIGS. 19 and 20). The switch 134 includes two parts, which are a small sealing elastic chamber 138 located on the inner surface of the urine collection reservoir 114 and an electrical connector pin 136 on the outer surface of the reservoir. The pin 136 may be attached by a lead to a buzzer (not shown) installed on the belt worn by the user. When the pressure inside the reservoir 114 rises due to continuous excretion, the pressure sensing switch 134 switches to an 'on' state to connect the electrical circuit to generate a buzzer sound to warn the user to empty the reservoir. Send it.

Detailed Description- Fig. 24-27

FIG. 24 shows a male urinary condom 210 in one piece of US Pat. No. 5,380,312, incorporated herein by reference, coupled to a relaxed penis 212. Previously, condom-like catheter is typically mounted in place by prior art elastic velcro bands 214. The weight of excreted urine collected in the collection reservoir 216 of the condom 210 is supported by the unfolded bladder 217 of the modified undergarment as shown in this application or in FIG. 27 of US Pat. No. 5,009,649. . However, since these embodiments are successful in maintaining the goulter condom-like catheter on a tapered penis, the object of the present invention is to secure the device more firmly.

The present invention achieves this using a support strap 218 (best shown in FIG. 25), which is preferably sewn or as shown in 222 in FIG. 25, the strap 218 and the band ( By fastening together 220 together with the velcro band 220. The support strap 218 is of sufficient length to attach to the waist band 230 (FIG. 26) of the undergarment deformed by any suitable means, such as a snap or press stud or the like.

Velcro band 220 (FIGS. 25 and 26) also shows a number of six indicator marks 221 permanently marked or fabricated within loop area 223. The marks 221 are spaced about 5 mm (.187 ") apart. A single combination mark 225 is fabricated on the hook area 227 so that when the user wears the velcro band 220, the mark 225 Is aligned with or adjacent to one of the six marks 221, allowing the user to visually read that the hook area mark corresponds in relation to one of the loop area marks. When deciding, the user can achieve precisely and quickly with the same mating position for future reuse, and if the user feels the need to change the adjustment, the user can record the change and usage to guide future use. Appropriate settings can also be recorded by the caregiver and can also be explained and directed to other caregivers. It is particularly useful to families caring for the patient's care.

An enlarged inner pocket of this application and FIG. 27 of US Pat. No. 5,009,649 may also be used with this and other embodiments of the present invention, wherein a snap or similar adjustable fastening means is attached to the waist band of the wear member to support straps. Can be fixed. The use of such a wearing member supports the device by means of a pocket 217 from below and a support strap 218 from above.

In order to conveniently and securely attach the support strap to the waistband 230 of the deformed undergarment, the support strap 218 (FIGS. 25-27) is coupled to the multi-male part snap or press stud 224 while one or two. Two female component snap or press studs 224 ′ are attached to the catheter at their lower ends, with the upper ends secured to the waist band 230 by snaps to positively secure the condom 210 to the penis 212. And prevent slipping from the penis.

It should be noted that the mountability no longer exerts great pressure on the velcro band. Only the band needs to be sufficiently fitted to form a seal so that it does not slip beyond the binding ring 226, which ring is integral with the catheter during manufacture.

FIG. 27 is a view taken along break lines 27-27 of FIG. 26, with a portion of the user body 232, a portion of the waist band 230 coupled to the female snap 225, and a support coupled to the male snap. A portion of the strap 218 is shown. Multiple engagements of the male snap along the strap 218 adjust the length of the strip 218 according to the height and body of the user to obtain the optimal length of the strap to adjust the catheter 210.

Optionally, the snap can be replaced with buttons and button holes, hooks and eyes, velcro hooks and loops, and the support straps can be secured to the waistband with safety pins.

The support strap 218 may be made of any suitable inelastic flexible fiber and may be made in whole or in part of an elastic material such as an elastic band or latex strip. Testing has shown that the fibrous, elastic and combination support straps achieve similarly satisfactory results. The support strap can also be attached to the elastic velcro band around the penis by the tabs of the hook side velcro, which is tilted at the lower end of the strap. However, this method risks detachment of the strap and band, so that positive attachment (stitch) of the strap and band is desirable.

In use, the weight of urine accumulates in the collection reservoir 216 of the urinary catheter 210 and is supported by a support strap and waist band tied from the top by an inner pocket from the bottom. They promote the catheterization of the catheter regardless of the shape of the penis. Rather than pulling down on the wearer's penis, the present invention uses the device until the amount of excreted urine is sufficiently increased so that the user acts to excrete the remaining urine from the excreted urine. Wearing sense is supported so that you can not feel. The discharge in turn lowers the zipper in the fly's fleece, pulls the end of the device through the fleece's fleece, and opens the discharge valve, allowing the user to use a conventional toilet or urinal.

Yet another embodiment- FIGS. 28-35

FIG. 28 shows a simple wearing member, which is a front portion 236 to which a mount 238 with a circular groove is formed, an elastic waist band 240 at the top, and the front portion 236 of FIG. Two leg straps 242 that guide the waist band from the bottom to the side. The mount 238 (FIG. 29), which is formed with a circular annular groove, hereafter referred to as a 'mounter', can be manufactured in two sizes, one having a larger inner diameter than most penis thickness and the other diameter. This is smaller.

Mounters of any size may be made of a suitable material for plastic, polyurethane, laminated wood, metal, fiberglass, or any other skin. Mounter 246 has a circular groove 244 facing outwardly, which projects toward the front of the mounting flange 246. The flange 246 is provided with multiple holes 248 to patch the flange 246 in the front region 236 (FIG. 28). The front portion 236 is preferably made of flexible thick fiber, which acts as a protective buffer between the mounter 238 and the user body.

Preferably, waist band 240 is made of a wide material with various waist sizes to fit the individual user. It can also be manufactured in adjustable sizes in a manner known for the individual user. Leg strap 242 may be made of either fiber or elastic material.

30 shows an improved applicator ring 250 for use in conjunction with a grooved mount, which is tapered to provide a large end 252 and a small end 253. Individual ends can be effectively used to join large and small sized urinary tracts on the penis and mount.

FIG. 31 shows the catheter coupled on the large sized end 252 of the applicator ring, and FIG. 32 shows the large end 252 to facilitate coupling of the catheter onto the penis 254, as shown in FIG. 33. Shows the binding ring of the catheter firmly disposed.

FIG. 34 illustrates fitting the catheter to the reachable position on the penis 254 with the large end 252 of the applicator relative to the front portion 236 of the wearing member. In this position, the engagement ring 226 is released from the end of the applicator to the groove 244 of the mounter in the direction of arrow "K".

35 shows the catheter that is coupled on penis 254, where the engagement ring is securely locked and placed in annular groove 244. In this position, the catheter is firmly fixed to the wearing member and cannot slide out of the penis. The pressure exerted between the penis shaft and the catheter portion of the catheter by the improved velcro band can be reapplied in the correct position to prevent leakage of urine. It can be seen that the mark 225 on the hook portion (FIG. 35) can be aligned with the third mark 221 on the loop portion 227 of the band. Even a very large catheter can be sealed against leakage by adding an elastic velcro band 256 attached around the sheath as shown in FIG. 35, which is sufficiently tightened to act as a liquid tight seal.

A modified undergarment with an expanded pocket described more clearly in FIG. 26 of the present invention and in US Pat. No. 5,009,649 referenced herein is used in combination with a wear member as shown in FIG. 35 of this embodiment. Appropriate support is provided for the accumulation of urine collected in condom catheterization. This arrangement is suitable for both experienced users and patients lying only.

Summary, Variants and Ranges

Accordingly, one of ordinary skill in the art appreciates that the present invention has many advantages over prior art urination devices. Users who are not capable of disassembly may be able to perform normal activities such as social activities and terrestrial activities, such as walking, swimming, aerobics, driving, running, skiing, dancing, or riding or riding a motorcycle, without worrying about the catheter being unexpectedly peeled off. You can enjoy freedom in relation to your lifestyle. The user may wear casual clothes and the user may not notice the symptoms of urination even when standing side by side with other people when excreting urine. Patients and hospital personnel can ensure that the catheter will not come off unless it is intentionally dismantled from the mount device. These advantages are achieved not only by achieving excellent adhesion by providing integral flexibility, non-return, non-reversing valves, but also by those who are allergic to latex materials. In addition, caregivers and users will be able to rely on the use of elastic velcro straps due to the number of pointing marks associated with the tension of the band.

Although the foregoing description includes many embodiments, only preferred embodiments are exemplified, and those skilled in the art should not limit the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many various other embodiments are within the scope of the present invention. For example, those skilled in the art will be able to easily change the shape of the folds, shape and angle of the groove. The possible arrangement of the relief is not limited and the depth can also be changed and the extension of the relief structure on the inner surface of the length of the skin part. In addition, other forms of the wearing member may be designed to attach the support strap, or a fixed patch may be adhesively attached to the exposed skin of the user to attach the support strap, or only the waist band may attach the support strap. Can be used to attach.

The shape, width, and length of the non-return valve may vary or the number of turns of the yarn used or the type of seal material may change. In addition, the size, shape and method of attaching the twisted valve can be modified. It is also possible to change the size, position or angle of the horizontally wide and vertically small valves or the type of valve used to reduce stagnant urine.

Other types of harnesses or braces may be contemplated for spinal injury patients to attach to the catheter. Other attachment means may be provided for attaching the catheter to the brace in addition to the ring hook of the present invention, for example hooks and loop tabs and attachment strips applied to the catheter and forearm portions.

Accordingly, those skilled in the art will determine the scope of the invention by the appended claims and are not limited by the examples of the invention given.

Claims (40)

a) a first isolation member sized to fit on the penis of the wearer; b) a second containment member for collecting urine, and c) including soft non-return, non-reverse valve means, The first isolation member and the second isolation member are configured such that fluid flows from the first isolation member to the second isolation member while preventing flow of fluid from the second isolation member to the first isolation member. Men's urine device. 2. The male urine device of claim 1, wherein the first isolation member has a friction increasing surface on at least a portion of an inner surface on the member. 3. The male urine device of claim 2, wherein the friction increasing surface comprises a relief pattern on the inner surface of the first isolation member. 4. The male urine device of claim 3, wherein the relief pattern includes alternating circumferential pleats and groove patterns on the inner surface of the first isolation member. 4. The male urination device as recited in claim 3, wherein said relief pattern comprises a pattern of protruding relief structures. 6. The male urination device according to claim 5, wherein said relief pattern is selected from the group consisting of mounds, arc-shaped protruding relief structures, and S-shaped protruding relief structures. 2. The flexible, non-return, non-reverse valve means of claim 1, comprising a flexible tubular member, which member is disposed between the body proximal end attached to the skin shield and the second isolation member and the slit lumen. Having an extended distal end such that a pressure gradient from the first isolation member to the second isolation member causes the slit-like lumen to open, allowing fluid to flow from the first isolation member to the second isolation member A pressure gradient from the second isolation member to the first isolation member causes the slit-like lumen to close, thereby preventing fluid from flowing from the second isolation member to the first isolation member. 8. A male urinary device according to claim 7, wherein said flexible non-return, non-reverse valve means further comprises peripheral reinforcing fibers in the wall of said flexible, tubular member. 2. The male urine device according to claim 1, further comprising a drain valve connected to said urine collecting second isolating member for discharging fluid from said urine collecting second isolating member. 10. The male urinary valve of claim 9, wherein the drain valve is a torsion valve that is selectively rotatable from a closed position to an open position. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first isolating member and the second isolating member for urine collection are formed of a single continuous outer wall, the interior having the first isolating member and the second member for urine collection. And the skin shield is adhered within the inner chamber to separate the first isolation member from the second isolation member. 2. The urine collecting device of claim 1, wherein the first isolating member has an open body proximal end and a distal end and the urine collecting second sequestering member has an open body proximal end and a distal end closed. A urine device for males is adhered to the distal end of the first isolation member. The male urination device according to claim 1, further comprising a binding rim on the body proximal end of the first isolation member. 2. The male urine device of claim 1, further comprising means for attaching the wear member to be worn by the wearer and the body proximal end of the first isolation member to the wear member. 2. The body of the first isolation member according to claim 1, wherein the attachment means comprises at least one hook attached to the wearing member and at least one ring attached to the body proximal end of the first isolation portion. Urinary device for men, the adjacent end is attached to the wearing member by engaging the at least one hook and the at least one ring. 2. The male urination device as recited in claim 1, wherein said first isolation member is made of an elastic material that conforms to a wearer's penis. The urinary device of claim 1, wherein the second isolation member is made of an elastic material, which material is expanded to increase the capacity of the second isolation member as the fluid is filled. a) a condom-type catheter sized to fit on the wearer's penis, b) a wearing member worn by the wearer, and c) means for attaching the body proximal end of the condom-type catheter to the wearing member, And the condom-type catheter is fixed to the wearer by attaching the body proximal end of the catheter to the wearing member. a) a condom sheath sized to fit on the wearer's penis, and b) a friction increasing surface on at least a portion of the inner surface of the condom-like sheath, And a condom type device fixed to the wearer by friction between the friction increasing surface and the skin of the wearer's penis. 20. The condom-like device of claim 19 wherein the friction increasing surface comprises a relief pattern on the inner surface of the condom-like shell. A device for mounting an external urinary catheter on a wearer's penis, the external urine catheter having an adjacent end surrounding the wearer's penis, a band surrounding said adjacent end of said outer urinary urinary catheter, b) a support strap having a first end and a second end, said support strap having said first end of said support attached to said band, and c) attachment means for attaching the second end of the support strap to a wearer. 22. The catheter according to claim 21, wherein said band is made of an elastic material and said band is secured around said adjacent end of said outer urinary catheter by a hook and a loop fastener. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the band includes adjustable fastening means for connecting the first end portion and the second end portion and the first end portion in an overlapping manner with the first end portion; The degree of overlap between the second end portion determines the tension of the external urinary catheter and the wearer's penis, and the band includes an indicator mark, the indicator mark between the first end portion and the second end portion. A catheter-mounted device indicative of the degree of overlap and thus the tension of the band around the body's penis adjacent to the body's proximal end of the outer urinary catheter. 22. A catheter according to claim 21, wherein said attachment means comprises means for attaching said second end of said support strap to an inner waist band having an inflatable bladder supporting said external urinary catheter. 22. A catheter according to claim 21, wherein said attachment means comprises a releasable means selected from the group consisting of snaps, press studs, safety pins, buttons, hooks and eyes, and hooks and loop fasteners. 22. The catheter according to claim 21, further comprising adjusting means for adjusting the length of the support strap. 22. A catheter according to claim 21, wherein said adjusting means comprises a plurality of attachment means located at different locations along the length of said support strap. a) an external urinary catheter with a proximal end of the body surrounding the penis of the wearer; b) wearing members with waist bands, and c) iii) a band surrounding said body proximal end of said external urinary catheter; Ii) a support strap having a first end and a second end, the first end of the support strap being a support strap attached to the band, and Iii) mounting means having attachment means for attaching said second end of said support strap to said waist band of said wearing member. 29. The assembly of claim 28, wherein said band is made of elastic material and said band is secured around said adjacent end of said outer urinary catheter by a hook and loop fastener. 29. The assembly of claim 28, wherein said wearing member is an undergarment with an inflatable pouch supporting said outer urinary catheter. 29. The assembly of claim 28, wherein said attachment means comprises releasable means selected from the group consisting of snaps, press studs, safety pins, buttons, hooks and eyes, and hooks and loop fasteners. 29. The assembly of claim 28, further comprising adjustment means for adjusting the length of the support strap. A device for mounting an external urinary catheter on a wearer's penis, the external urinary catheter having a body proximal end surrounding the wearer's penis, a) a wearing member with a front panel, and b) a mounter attached to said front panel of said wearing member, said mount having a groove to attach said body proximal end of said outer urinary catheter. 34. The device of claim 33, wherein the mount includes a circular ring having an inner diameter sized to engage the penis of the wearer and an installation flange for attaching the circular ring to the front panel of the wear member. A catheter-mounted device adapted to enclose an outer surface of the circular ring. a) an external urinary catheter with a proximal end of the body surrounding the penis of the wearer; and b) iii) a wearing member with a front panel, and Ii) a mount attached to the front panel of the wear member, the mount comprising a mount having a groove to attach the body proximal end of the outer urinary catheter. 36. The device of claim 35, wherein the mount includes a circular ring having an inner diameter sized to engage the penis of the wearer and an installation flange for attaching the circular ring to the front panel of the wear member. An assembly adapted to enclose an outer surface of the circular ring. 37. The assembly of claim 36, wherein said body proximal end of said outer urinary catheter is equipped with a binding ring to be sized within said groove of said mounting ring. 37. The apparatus of claim 36, further comprising an applicator ring having a tapered body having a first end and a second end, the first end having a larger first diameter than the first size mount ring. Wherein the second end has a second diameter that is larger than a mount ring of a second size different from the first size, such that the external urinary catheter passes through the applicator ring to the body proximal end of the outer urine catheter Is applied to the selected mount by extending the body proximal end on the outer surface of the selected end from the first and second ends corresponding to the size of the selected mount ring, thereby positioning the applicator ring around the selected mount ring. And the body adjacent end of the outer urinary catheter from the applicator ring to the groove of the selected mount ring. The assembly to be closed. 37. The assembly of claim 36, further comprising a band surrounding the outer urine catheter to seal the outer urine catheter around the wearer's penis. A method of attaching an external urine catheter to a wearer's penis, Passing the proximal end of the outer urinary catheter through an applicator ring and extending the proximal end of the body over the outer surface of the applicator, around an applicator ring attached to the front panel of the wear member worn by the wearer; Positioning the applicator ring so that the applicator ring surrounds the penis of the wearer, and winding the body proximal end of the outer urinary catheter with a groove from the applicator ring on an outer surface of the applicator ring; A catheter mounting method comprising.