Fluid collection assemblies including at least one inflation device and methods and systems of using the same
US12251333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1092
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least one opening, a chamber, and at least one fluid outlet. The fluid collection assembly also includes at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The fluid collection assembly further includes at least one inflation device. The inflation device includes bladder having one or more walls defining an interior region. The inflation device also includes at least one valve configured to selectively permit fluid flow into and out of the interior region to switch the bladder between a first state and a second state. The inflation device may at least one of controllably change the length of the fluid collection assembly or controllably change a width of at least a portion of the fluid collection assembly to more comfortably fit the fluid collection assembly within the labia folds of an individual using the fluid collection assembly.
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