Patent ID: 7018366
Filing Date: 2006-03-28
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A Vacuum Assisted Relief System for collecting animal fluid, said system comprising: a garment, worn by the animal and contacting at least a portion of the animal where fluid is generated, the garment including at least one hose coupled to the garment, for collecting fluid from the animal; a pump, coupled to the hose, for creating a vacuum on the hose to draw fluid from the garment and outputting the fluid from the pump; and a receiver, coupled to the pump, for receiving fluid output from the pump, wherein the garment comprises a diaper and the at least one hose includes a manifold tube provided with a plurality of holes in the manifold tube, for receiving fluid from the garment, and wherein the manifold tube comprises a manifold loop provided with a plurality of holes in the manifold loop, for receiving fluid from the garment.