Anti-reflux mechanism for urine collection systems
US8790277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/4404
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A urine collection system includes an anti-flux mechanism to reduce the amount of urine that may flow from within the collection bag back into the urine meter. The urine collection system includes a urine meter, a collection member defining at least a first opening for receiving urine from the urine meter and a shield positioned adjacent the opening of the collection member. The shield is affixed to the collection member at predetermined connection points along a periphery of the shield whereby urine flows between the connection points from the urine meter to the collection member. The shield may be affixed to an internal surface of the bag. The shield may be spot welded to the collection member at the connection points. The shield may include at least a first slot configured to permit the passage of fluid therethrough.
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