US 6,296,627 B1Granted

Urine collection system

OwnerRichard L. Edwardsinventor

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Abstract

A urine collection system for use by a person using a float tube comprises a flexible pouch housing a urine collection reservoir in fluid communication with the person. The pouch defines first and second openings, one for receiving a tube connected to the urine collection reservoir that is coupled to the user with a condom catheter and a second for receiving a drainage valve for conveniently emptying urine from the reservoir. A unidirectional valve is associated with the tube for preventing urine from exiting the reservoir while allowing urine to freely enter the reservoir. The pouch is preferably placed outside the float tube at or above the water level so that water pressure does not affect the operation of the urine collection system.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for receiving and containing urine configured for use by a person using a float tube, comprising:

a substantially flexible housing comprised of a first panel having an outer perimeter, a distal end and a proximal end, a second panel having an outer perimeter, a distal end and a proximal end, said first and second panels secured relative to one another along a substantial portion of said outer perimeters and defining a first opening at said distal ends and defining a second opening at a proximal end thereof, said first panel defining a third opening extending across a portion thereof;
a fastening device secured to said first panel proximate said third opening configured for selective opening and closing of said third opening;
a urine collection bag having a distal end and a proximal end positioned within said housing;
a first valve secured to said distal end of said bag and extending at least partially through said first opening;
a tube having a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end of said tube in fluid communication with and secured to a proximal end of said bag;
a second valve attached to said bag and in fluid communication with said tube for substantially preventing fluid in said bag from entering said tube while allowing fluid in said tube to enter said bag;
a urine receptacle secured to said proximal end of said tube configured to be coupling to a user for receiving urine of the user;
and
an attachment device secured to said housing for securing said housing to the gear of the user.

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An apparatus for collecting urine of a person using a float tube, comprising:

a pouch defining a first opening and a second opening;
a urine collection reservoir positioned within said pouch;
a unidirectional valve associated with said first opening, in fluid communication with said reservoir, and configured for allowing urine to enter said reservoir but substantially preventing urine from escaping from said reservoir;
a manually operable valve extending through said second opening and in fluid communication with said reservoir for selectively allowing urine contained within said reservoir to be drained therefrom;
a condom catheter;
and
an elongate tube having a first end and a second end, said first end connected to and in fluid communication with said unidirectional valve and said second end connected to and in fluid communication with said condom catheter.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.