Patent ID: 7500968
Filing Date: 2009-03-10
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for collecting and dispensing urine received via a male catheter, said apparatus comprising: an adaptable reservoir sized and shaped for being transported by a user, said reservoir including a top portion comprising an intake valve in fluid communication with said reservoir, said intake valve being provided with an opening such that the male catheter can be selectively biased in fluid communication with an interior of said reservoir, said valve having a threaded screw cap directly and adjustably coupled thereto for allowing a selected quantity of air to continuously flow into and out of said reservoir wherein the quantity of air is commensurate with a quantity of fluid discharging and entering said reservoir respectively, said reservoir further comprising a first handle for hanging said reservoir on a bed or chair, said first handle being pivotal between raised and lowered positions for conforming to an outer contour of said reservoir as desired by the user, said reservoir being formed from flexible and non-corrosive material wherein said reservoir has an outer surface provided with surface indicia for assisting a care giver to visually detect a volume of urine collected therein, said reservoir further including an exit valve in fluid communication with a lower portion of said reservoir and being situated subjacent said intake valve, said exit valve protruding outwardly from said reservoir outer surface; wherein said exit valve is provided with an a spherical ball valve nested between said first and second sections, said ball valve prohibiting fluid from passing beyond said first bore when said ball valve maintain continuous medial contact between said first and second sections; wherein said exit valve includes first, second and third sections removably attachable to each other in such a manner that fluid is allowed to exit through said exit valve while said second and third sections are directly coupled to each other and said second section is separated from said ball valve, said exit valve being provided with first and second linear bores axially channeled therethrough wherein the bores extends along a longitudinal length of said exit valve.