Microgravity urine collection and storage
US10687676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/44
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microgravity urine collection apparatus may include a bellows defining an internal chamber having a selectively adjustable volume. The bellows may include an inlet and an outlet. The microgravity urine collection apparatus may further include a first valve coupled to the bellows and configured to selectively control fluid flow through the inlet. The microgravity urine collection apparatus may also include a second valve coupled to the bellows and configured to allow fluid flow out of the bellows via the outlet and prevent fluid flow into the bellows via the outlet.
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