System, methods and apparatus for urine collection and storage
US10479536B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B31/042
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for collecting and storing urine comprises a collecting funnel and collection tank. The funnel has a valve that opens flow of urine begins and closes once the flow stops based on a flow sensor. The flow time of urine is recorded and used to regulate the evacuation and inert gas filling of a head space in the collection container once the urine is collected. The inert gas protects the urine from oxidation so that degradation is minimized while in the collection container. A similar control can be exercised when a bottle is filled with urine from the collection container, wherein head space in the bottle is filled with inert gas for oxidation protection to form a finished package. The head space of finished package can be evacuated to minimize degradation of the urine once the urine is accessed an initial time in the finished package.
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