Cover for a fluid collection device
US8348914B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D65/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cover (100) having one or more openings (106,107) and one or more complementary closure devices (112,113) fits about a fluid drain bag, such as a urinary catheter drain bag (301). The cover (100) can be configured to be both partially transparent and partially opaque. Accordingly, a health services provider (401) can instantly perform rudimentary analyses of the fluid level (401) with a quick glance, yet can perform more in-depth analyses by lifting a front panel (102) at the lower opening (107). The in-depth analysis can be done without removing the cover (100). The cover 100 is also semiopaque, thereby protecting patient dignity by obfuscating the cover's contents.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.