Male fluid collection assemblies and systems, methods of using, and methods of manufacturing the same

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2023248564-A1
Application number	US-202118003029-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Jun 30, 2021
Priority date	Jul 2, 2020
Publication date	Aug 10, 2023
Grant date	—

Abstract

An example fluid collection assembly (100) includes a sheath (102) and a base (104). The sheath includes a fluid impermeable barrier (106) formed from at least a first panel (108) and a second panel (110). The first panel and the second panel at least partially define a chamber (112) therebetween. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines a fluid outlet (118) at a distal end of the sheath and an opening (114) at a proximal end of the sheath. The sheath also includes at least one porous material (122) disposed in the chamber. The base is permanently secured or configured to be permanently secured to the sheath. The base defines an aperture (124) that is aligned with the opening when the base is permanently attached to the sheath. The base is configured to be secured to a region about a penis of an individual with the aperture positioned over the penis.

First claim

1 . A fluid collection assembly, comprising:
a sheath including:
at least one fluid impermeable barrier including a first panel and a second panel, the at least one fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber at least partially defined by the first panel and the second panel, the at least one fluid impermeable barrier defining an outlet at a distal end of the sheath and an opening at a proximal end of the sheath, the proximal end of the sheath including proximal edges opposite the distal end that are attached together; and
at least one porous material disposed in the chamber, the at least one porous material including a sheet, the sheet configured to lie flat and extend across the opening when the sheath is resting on a flat surface and a penis is not disposed in the chamber, at least a portion of the at least one porous material is hydrophobic;
a base permanently secured to or configured to be permanently secured to the proximal end of the sheath, the base configured to be attached to skin surrounding a penis, the base defining an aperture that corresponds to the opening of the sheath.

2 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the at least one fluid impermeable barrier is permeable to air.

3 . (canceled)

4 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second panel is at least partially transparent.

5 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 4 , wherein the second panel is configured to be positioned adjacent to an individual using the fluid collection assembly during use.

6 . (canceled)

7 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are formed from distinct sheets.

8 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are integrally formed.

9 . (canceled)

10 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein, when a penis is inserted into the chamber through the opening, the penis is positioned between at least a portion of the second panel and the at least one porous material.

11 . (canceled)

12 . (canceled)

13 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one porous material includes a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of fibers forming a layer between the first layer and the second layer.

14 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 14 , wherein the at least one porous material includes at least one of a hydrophobic foam or cotton.

15 . (canceled)

16 . (canceled)

17 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base includes:
a substrate defining a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein, during use, the top surface is configured to be closer to the sheath than the bottom surface and the bottom surface is configured to be closer to skin surrounding a penis than the top surface; and a first adhesive layer attached at least a portion of the bottom surface, the first adhesive layer configured to attach the base to the skin surrounding the penis.

18 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 17 , wherein the first adhesive layer includes at least one of a silicone-based adhesive, an acrylic gel adhesive, or a hydrogel.

19 . (canceled)

20 . (canceled)

21 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base exhibits a generally triangular shape.

22 . (canceled)

23 . The fluid collection assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sheath is free from at least one of one or more rings exhibiting a rigidity that is greater than the at least one fluid impermeable barrier and the at least one porous material, or a cap exhibiting a rigidity that is greater than the at least one fluid impermeable barrier and the at least one porous material.

24 . (canceled)

25 . (canceled)

26 . (canceled)

27 . A system, comprising:
the fluid collection assembly of claim 1 : a vacuum source configured to apply a suction force; a fluid storage container; and at least one conduit connected to the outlet and in fluid communication with the vacuum source and the fluid storage container.

28 . A method of manufacturing a fluid collection assembly, the method comprising:
attaching a first panel and a second panel of a fluid impermeable barrier together along at least a portion of edges thereof to form a sheath, the first and second panels at least partially defining a chamber therebetween, wherein the fluid impermeable barrier defines an opening and an outlet, wherein the proximal end of the sheath includes proximal edges opposite the distal end that are attached together; and disposing at least one porous material in the chamber, the at least one porous material including a sheet, the sheet configured to lie flat and extend across the opening when the sheath is resting on a flat surface and a penis is not disposed in the chamber, at least a portion of the at least one porous material is hydrophobic.

29 . (canceled)

30 . (canceled)

31 . The method of claim 28 , wherein the first panel and the second panel are formed from a thin walled tube.

32 . The method of claim 28 , wherein attaching the first panel and the second panel together includes at least one of heat sealing, RF welding, or ultrasonic welding the first panel to the second panel.

33 . The method of claim 28 , wherein disposing the at least one porous material in the chamber includes, before attaching the first panel and the second panel together, positioning the at least one porous material between the first panel and the second panel; and
wherein attaching the first panel and the second panel together includes attaching the at least one porous material to at least one of the first panel or the second panel.

34 . The method of claim 28 , further comprising permanently attaching a base to the sheath.

35 . (canceled)

36 . (canceled)

37 . (canceled)

38 . A method of using a system to collect bodily fluids from an individual, the method comprising:
attaching a base to skin surrounding a penis, the base permanently secured to or configured to be permanently secured to a sheath, the sheath comprising: at least one fluid impermeable barrier including a first panel and a second panel, the at least one fluid impermeable barrier defining a chamber at least partially defined by the first panel and the second panel, the at least one fluid impermeable barrier defining a fluid outlet at a proximal end of the sheath and an opening at a distal end of the sheath, the proximal end of the sheath including proximal edges opposite the distal end that are attached together; and at least one porous material disposed in the chamber, the at least one porous material including a sheet, the sheet configured to lie flat and extend across the opening when the sheath is resting on a flat surface and a penis is not disposed in the chamber, at least a portion of the at least one porous material is hydrophobic.

39 . (canceled)

40 . (canceled)

41 . (canceled)

Assignees

• Purewick Corp

Inventors

• Mann Gregory
• Esposito Anthony
• Davis Kathleen
• Whittome Samuel Edmund
• Triggs Emily Lucy
• Lim Sarrias Merissa
• Warren Jack
• Mitchell Martyn
• Dobson Barry
• Yu Karen X Z
• Hine Robert

Classifications

• A61F5/443

  having {adhesive seals for securing to the body, e.g. of} hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums · CPC title

• A61F5/4404

  Details or parts · CPC title

• A61F5/451

  Genital {or anal} receptacles (A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence {; other body securing means A61F5/4408; devices for taking faeces samples A61B10/0038; devices for taking urine samples A61B10/007}) · CPC title

• A61F5/453 Primary

  for collecting urine or other discharge from male member (A61F6/04 takes precedence {; devices for taking sperm samples A61B10/0058}) · CPC title