MX2012004645A - Collector container. - Google Patents

Abstract

A collecting bag for a catheter, which comprises a first receptacle and a second receptacle selectively adjustable therebetween. The first receptacle acts as a temporal deposit for fluids while the second receptacle is separated for the elimination of the content. The first receptacle has an upper end portion with a through hole that forms a flush catheter port while the end portion includes a mobile valve between an open and close position, thus controlling the flow of fluids therebetween. The second receptacle works like the primary receptacle for collecting fluids with a collar working as a receptor in the first end portion of the receptacle, which once the rotation of a member is introduced with regard to another member in a predetermined direction, the two receptacles are fastened. Once the receptacle is attached, the valve may be opened for enabling the fluid to pass between the first and second receptacle. The valve may be closed and the second receptacle rotated at a predetermined distance from the first receptacle, so that this first receptacle, with the valve closed, works as a temporal receptacle for the fluids while the contents of the second receptacle are being disposed.

Description

COLLECTOR CONTAINER BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the invention The present invention relates generally to collecting containers and more specifically, to a collecting bag for a catheter. comprising a first container and a second container selectively clamped together. The first container functions as a temporary reservoir for fluids while the second container separates for the elimination of its contents. The first has an upper end with a through hole that forms a port of catheter attachment while the lower end incorporates a valve movable between an open and closed position, thus controlling the flow of fluids between them. The second container functions as the primary container for collecting fluids with a collar that functions as a receiver for the first lower end of the container that once inserted the rotation of one member relative to the other in a predetermined direction secures the two containers. Once attached thereto, the valve can be opened to provide passage to the fluid between the first and second containers. As required, the valve can be closed and the second container rotated to a point of separation from the first, whereby the first, with the valve closed, functions as a temporary container for the fluids while the contents of the second are eliminated. Additionally, the first container can be used as a leg bag and as a means to eliminate the scent of urine in a room during the disposal of collected urine. 2. Description of previous art There are other container devices designed for collection or collection. Typical of these, are published in the patent of E.U.A. No. 3,186,409 published by Bartz on June 1, 1965.

Another patent was published by Hinman, Jr. Et al. on December 10, 1968 as the patent of E.U.A. No. 3,415,299. Another patent is the patent of E.U.A. No. 3, 529, 599 which was published by Folkman on September 22, 1970 and another patent was published on December 4, 1973 by Holbrook et al. as the patent of E.U.A. No. 3,776,231.

Another patent was published by Meisch et al. on January 26, 1982, as the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,312, 352. Yet another is the patent of E.U.A. 4,743,236 published by Manschot on May 10, 1988. Another was published by Villari, et al., On April 3, 1990 as the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,913,161 and another one was published on November 25, 2003 by Walker as the patent of E.U.A. No. 6,652,495.

Another patent was published by Jurisich on August 23, 1992 as the Canadian patent No. CA 2,036,950. Another was the international patent application No. WO03 / 02043 published January 9, 2003 by Tanghoj. | Patent of E.U.A. No. 3,186,409 Inventor: Frank J. Bartz Published: June 1, 1965 A drainage bag formed of super-imposed sheets of flexible plastic material secured together around the edges, one of the sheets has an opening in the upper portion to receive a drainage tube, a sealing tape disposed over the opening and secured To the surrounding portions of the sheet, the tape is adapted to be peeled from the sheet to expose the opening, and to be added to the sheet and allow it to retain a 'drain tube in position in the opening, the sheets are also secured in set along a transverse support seal liner separated below the top edge at a distance that is a relatively small proportion of the total height of the bag, and adhesive attachment means disposed on one of the sheets, the attachment means adhesives are transversely disposed on and secured to the portion of the sheet that includes the transverse support sealing liner and is also disposed and secured to the portion of the sheet disposed above the seal liner, whereby when the adhesive attachment means is added to a support, the down forces applied to the sheets are transmitted through the transverse support seal liner to the support. support and substantially no peeling force is applied to the adhesive attachment means in the highest portion thereof.

Patent of E.U.A. .Do not. 3,415,299 Inventor: Frank Hinman, Jr., et al.

Published: December 10, 1968 A combination for handling urine comprises: a container with an inlet for connecting to a conduit leading from a patient and with an outlet in its lower to drain urine from the container; a draining tube with a longitudinal passage therethrough, the tube connected to the outlet of the container and extending downward from the outlet of the container to the lower end of the tube; a rigid housing connected to the tube, which housing has a wall supported separately at a distance from the lower end of the tube, the housing has a mouth of greater cross-sectional area than the cross-sectional area of the tube passage at its lower end; a removable closure that closes the mouth of the housing; and manually manipulated means for opening and closing the passage through the tube.

Patent of E.U.A. No. 3,529,599 Inventor: Bern D. Folkman Published: September 22, 1970 To collect urine from a patient a container with a housing with dripper that fits inside its tubular neck. The housing with dripper has a one-way disc valve on its outlet and includes a double ventilation system to protect the patient. The leaky housing provides a rupture for air in the urine column from the patient and prevents urine from recurring in the patient's bladder from the container. When the container is full, it can be emptied through a slide valve to its bottom while the container is still attached to a flexible collection tube that leads from the patient.

Patent of E.U.A. No. 3,776,231 Inventor: Le Grand K. Holbrook Published: December 4, 1973 A urinary drainage system and a structure that provides an initial or receiving container and also a storage container or container. The two containers are interconnected, with the first being pivotal relative to the second so that the contents of the receiving container can be emptied into the storage container. The pivotal structure cooperating with the containers functions as bearing means and also intercommunication means for receiving fluid flow, if the receiving container is in its normal or inclined condition. Self-adjusting securing means are provided so that the structure can be indented independently of the support structure. Separate drainage means for the container are provided.

Patent of E.U.A. No. 4,312,352 Inventor: Meisch, et al.

Published: January 26, 1982 A hook assembly with a unitary transport support sleeve for urine drainage bags molded from a single piece of plastic and includes a pair of hanger hooks connected by a support hinge to a main frame which is provided with receiving openings. finger. The hooks can be stored and closed in a non-use position. The assembly includes opposing arm members that can be received in pockets adjacent to the top of the drainage bag.

Patent of E.U.A. No. 4,743,236" Inventor: James G. Manschot Published: May 10, 1988 A urine collecting device having a meter and a collecting chamber formed by a heat sealing portion that separates the two chambers. A passage formed by the heat seal portion and a sealed edge allow the collected urine to pass from one chamber to the other and: be distributed from a discharge port when the urine coelctor device is selectively hung from either of the two hangers located on the edges of the device.

Patent of E.U.A. No. 4,913,161 Inventor: Frank Villari, et al.

Published: April 3, 1990 The present invention comprises a urine collection bag with a bag tilt indicator on the front wall thereof. The indicator comprises a transparent patch or housing disposed next to the inlet duct of the containment bag. A hole is disposed through the front wall to provide communication between the chamber of the collection bag and the chamber defined by the transparent patch and the front wall of the bag. If the bag is tilted, the urine will escape to the collecting bag chamber and go to the indicating chamber, and it is trapped there. This will adequately alert the medical staff that a reflux of urine is above the intake passage, thus allowing any corrective action to be taken, as necessary.

Patent of E.U.A. No. 6,652,495 Inventor: Kenneth Gordon Walker Published: November 25, 2003 A system for removing bodily fluids collected during surgery comprises a container and an apparatus for emptying and cleaning the container. The container has a lid having an inlet port for receiving bodily fluids during surgery and for inserting a cleaning fluid nebulizer during service, an outlet port with a suction tube extending into the container to remove the fluids thereof, and a vacuum port for the application of vacuum to the container. The service unit is an apparatus having a receiving compartment in which the container is placed. A connecting head in the service unit connects the container to a source of cleaning fluid and to a conduit for evacuating the fluids in the container through the suction tube and to a decontamination chamber, where they are brought into contact with a disinfectant fluid , and subsequently drained.

Canadian patent number CA 2,036,950 Inventor: Dragoslav Jurisich Published: August 23, 1992 My invention is an improvement on all open-end ostomy devices used to collect feces or urine that remove food and water waste through an opening created surgically, usually called a stoma. My ostomy bag will not be opened at the end, since all ostomy devices do it. Instead, it will be opened on the left or upper right side of it. This improvement will eliminate one problem and greatly reduce another, (a) Eliminate the rub caused by the tail end closure of - a variety of hooks usually made of plastic materials - that pinch, prick, and hurt the crotches and parts sensitive of the body next to them. (b) will greatly reduce the risk of spills, which occur very frequently due to the pressure of secretion collected on a hook - any hook used to close an ostomy appliance. When this happens, the contents of the bag are released into the user's underwear and under his legs, causing some very embarrassing and uncomfortable situations. These hooks also open frequently, even if the amount of waste collected in the device is rather small. It can open when people with an ostomy work in a squat, or during physical exercises, because a > a movable part of the body -. which is the upper part of the leg - will often cause the hook to lose its grip. Also a hook can be weakened sooner than expected. But if the opening of a device is in its upper part, the spill will be much smaller even if the hook stops working. In addition, the hook will be located above the crotch, near a part of the body that is less active, and therefore less likely to cause the opening of the hook. But more important, the pressure of the feces and urine collected on the hook will be considerably lower at the top location .: International patent application number WO03 / 002043 Inventor: Alian Tanghoj Published: January 9, 2003 The present invention relates to a collection bag of body fluids such as urine. The bag is adapted for use in connection with a catheter and is provided with support means that allow handling a bag filled with liquid without squeezing the bag and therefore without the risk of contaminating the surroundings. The bag is provided with a drain jet that allows the bag filled with liquid to be emptied without spilling.

While these collector devices may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as described below.

SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION A primary objective of the present invention is to provide an improved drainage container for a catheter.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a drainage container comprised of a pair of containers.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a drainage container, wherein the containers are in communication with each other, having flow control means placed between them.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a drainage vessel wherein the containers are selectively separable from one another.

Additional objects of the present invention will be apparent as the description proceeds.

The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a collecting bag for a catheter comprising a first container and a second container that are selectively held together. The first container functions as a temporary reservoir for the fluids while the second container is separated for the elimination of its contents. The first has an upper end with a through hole that forms a port of catheter attachment while the bottom end incorporates a valve movable between an open and closed position, thus controlling the flow of fluids therebetween. The second container functions as the primary container for collecting fluids with a co that functions as a receiver for the first container bottom end that once inserted, the rotation of one member relative to the other in a predetermined direction secures the two containers. Once attached thereto, the valve can be opened to provide passage to the flow between the first and second containers. As required, the valve can be closed and the second container rotated at a point of separation from the first, whereby the first, with the closed valve, functions as a temporary container for the fluids while the contents of the second are discarded. Additionally, the first container can be used as a leg bag and as a means to remove the essence of the urine in a room during the disposal of collected urine.

The above and other objectives and advantages will be apparent from the following description. In the description, reference is made to the accompanying figures, which form a part thereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration of specific modalities in which, the invention can be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it will be understood that other embodiments may be used and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying figures, the reference characters designate the same or similar parts in the various panoramas.

The following detailed description, therefore, is not taken into account in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is better defined by the appended claims.

Brief description of the figures In order that the invention can be fully understood, it will now be described, by means of examples, with reference to the accompanying figures in which: Figure 1 is an illustrative view of the present invention in use; Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 3 is a front view of the present invention; 1 Figure 4 is a front view of the present invention; Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the shut-off valve; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the closure element of the present invention; Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the lower portion of the closure element of the present invention; Figure 8 is a detailed view of the present invention; Y Figure 9 is a perspective view of the securing device of the present invention.

Description of the reference numbers Now returning descriptively to the figures, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements in all different scenarios, the figures illustrate the spill-proof catheter collection bag of the present invention. With respect to the reference numbers used, the following numbering is used during the various figures. 10 present invention 12 first container 14 second container 16 catheter attachment port 18 valve 19 perforation hole 20 twist lock coupling means 22 twist lock collar 24 catheter tube 26 back support 28 urine 30 cuff 32 assurance element | 34 securing flange 36 notches 38 tips 40 gasket 42 internal walls 44 securing device 46 reduction lip 48 open slot 50 hook and loop strips.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and several variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be constructed, however, as limiting the invention to meet particular modalities, those skilled in the art will also recognize numerous other modalities. By definition of the full scope of the invention, the reader is referred to the appended claims.

Figure 1 is an illustrative view of the present invention 10 in use. The present invention is a collector device or drainage bag with improved catheter 10 comprising a first container 12 and second container 14 selectively clamped together. The first container 12 functions as a temporary reservoir for fluids while the second container 14 is separated for removal of its contents. The first container 12 has an upper end with a through hole that forms a port 16 annexation port while the bottom end incorporates a valve 18 movable between an open and closed position to thereby control the flow of fluids therebetween. The second container 14 functions as the primary drainage bag for collecting fluids with a twist lock collar 22 that functions as a receiver for the first container 12 of the bottom end which, once inserted, rotates a member relative to the another in a predetermined direction secures the two containers. Once fastened thereto, the valve 18 can be opened to provide passage of the fluid between the first container 12 and the second container. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the present invention. 10. A perspective view of the bag is shown. drainage with spill-proof head catheter 10 having a first container 12 and a second container 14 with flow control means 18 disposed therebetween, and twist closure coupling means 20 with which each is separable from another . The flow control means is a spherical valve 18 to prevent the flow from the first container 12 to the second 14 with each having twist closure components 20 for coupling. The design in the form will allow the elimination of urine without the use of other utilities and facilities within the capacity of a nurse to take urine samples. The second container 14 is easily removable from the first container 12 without disturbing the patient using the device. Additionally, the first container 12 can be used as a leg bag and as a means to eliminate the scent of urine in a room during the disposal of collected urine.

Figure 3 is a front view of the present invention 10 comprising first 12 and second 14 separable containers in a separate state with the first container 12 incorporating means to prevent flow to the second container 14 through the use of a shut-off valve 18 thus provided means for removing the second container 14 without compromising the collection capacity of the apparatus because the first container 12 functions as a temporary reservoir until a second container 14 is connected thereto and the first container 12 opens the valve 18 It is shown that the catheter tube 24 is inserted through the catheter port 16 and in communication with a plastic back support 26. Additionally, the first container 12 can be used as a leg bag and as a means to eliminate the scent of the urine in a room during the disposal of collected urine 28. The first container 12 is separated from the second container 14 through the use of a twist lock coupling means 20 including a twist lock collar 22.

Figure 4 is a front view of the present invention 10. A front view of the present invention 10 is shown comprising first 12 and second 12 separable containers in a state of union by coupling a twist lock coupling means. which forms an integral part of each container. Once coupled, the flow between the containers is controlled through the open or closed state of the shut-off valve 18 which forms an integral part of the first container 12. Additionally, the first container 12 can be used as a leg bag and as a means to eliminate the aroma of urine in a room during the elimination of collected urine.

Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the shut-off valve 18 forming an integral part of the first container 12. The valve 18 functions to prevent flow between the first 12 and second container. While several valves will operate to cut the flow, preferably a simple spherical valve would be sufficient with the outer sleeve 30 co-parallel with the through hole 19 and positioned such that vertical flow is provided while the horizontal flow is obstructed.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the securing element 32 disposed at the bottom of the first container 12. An securing flange 34 is shown internally disposed along the circumference of the securing element 32 of the first container 12. The closure collar by torsion it has assurance tips that depend on it while the securing flange 34 has reciprocal notches 36 shaped to align with the tips and communicates with the channels by means of which one is rotary relative to the other.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the twist lock collar 22 disposed in the upper portion of the second container 1. A top view of the securing collar 22 is shown having a plurality of tips 38 which are shaped to align with the notches in the securing flange of the closure element of the first container. The tips 38 are inserted therein and the collar 22 is rotated to secure the tips 38 behind the closure flange and releasably couple the first container with the second 14. To prevent leakage around the coupling members, a compressible joint 40 is provided.

Figure 8 is a detailed view of the twist lock collar 22 of the second container 14. A front view of the twist lock collar 20 and the closure tips 38 are shown for engaging the twist closure element of the first container. To prevent leakage around the coupling members, a compressible gasket 40 is provided. In addition, three main components of the second container 14 comprise the compressible gasket 40, the twist lock collar 22 and the inclined inner walls 42 of the lower bag provide means for securing the spill-proof collection and facilitating the fluid from the first. container to the second container 14. The twist lock collar 22 is provided with a reduction lip 46.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the securing device 44 of the present invention 10. A perspective view of the spill-proof header drainage bag system 10 and the securing device 44 is described in this figure. A reduction lip in the twist lock collar 22 and an open slot 48 in the The securing device 44 provides means for securing the header collection device therein.

| I while allowing easy removal when lifting and sliding the bag away from the open slot surface. The hook and loop strips 50 provide means.! to secure the securing device 44 to the frame of the bed or other structure.

It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together can also find a useful application in other types of methods' that differ from the type described above.

While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are set forth in the appended claims, it is not intended to be limited by the foregoing details, because it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the illustrated device and in its operation may be performed by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.

Without further analysis, the foregoing will fully disclose the essentials of the present invention that others can, apply to current knowledge, for easily i adapt it for several applications without omitting characteristics that, from a previous art point of view, just constitute the essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

It is noted that in relation to this date the best method known by the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

Claims (20)

CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property:

1. A head drainage bag system with improved catheter, characterized in that it comprises: a) a first container having a catheter attachment port disposed in the upper portion thereof to receive a catheter tube; b) a second container; c) a twist-lock coupling means for selectively joining and separating the second container to the first container; Y d) a spherical valve with a central through hole for selectively allowing the passage of fluid from the first container to the second container, the valve having a sleeve arranged externally to allow the user to selectively allow and restrict fluid flow between the first container and the second container.

2. The improved catheter head drainage bag system according to claim 1, characterized in that the ton closure coupling means comprise a closure element disposed in the bottom portion of the first container and a coupling closure collar arranged in the upper portion of the second container.

3. The improved catheter head drainage bag system according to claim 2, characterized in that the closure element has a peripheral flange extending medially therefrom with a plurality of notches disposed therein.

4. The improved head catheter drainage bag system according to claim 3, characterized in that the closure collar includes a plurality of tips extending therefrom corresponding to the notches in the flange and sized to facilitate the insertion of the tips. points in it when they align with it.

5. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 4, characterized in that the tonal locking collar is partially rotated once the tips are inserted into the notches thus creating the misalignment thereof and ensuring effective the second container to the first container.

6. The head drainage bag system 1 'with improved catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that the valve member is disposed in the bottom portion of the first container next to the closure element.

7. The bag-drainage system of bedside with improved catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that the sleeve is co-parallel with the through hole and when placed in a vertical orientation allows fluid flow therethrough from the first container to the second container and when placed in a substantially horizontal orientation restricts the flow "through it.

8. The improved catheter head drainage bag system according to claim 7, characterized in that the twist lock collar includes a leak-proof seal that prevents fluid from escaping through the coupling as the fluid passes through the seal. same.

9. The head drain system with improved catheter according to claim 8, characterized in that the leak-proof seal is a compression seal.

10. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 9, characterized in that one end of the catheter is connected to the patient and the other is inserted into the catheter attachment port in the first container.

11. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 10, characterized in that the second container is connected to the first container using the first twist-lock coupling means.

. 12. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 11, characterized in that the valve is disposed in the open position thus facilitating the flow of fluid from the first container in the second container.

13. The improved head catheter drainage bag system according to claim 12, characterized in that the valve remains open until the second container is substantially filled whereupon the valve is closed and the second container is removed to empty and replace while any subsequent fluid introduced to the first container during. that time is retained within the first container due to the closed ball valve.

14. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 13, characterized in that a second empty container is secured to the first container via the twist lock coupling means and the ball valve is rotated to the open position, thus allowing any fluid retained within the first container to pass therethrough, as well as any fluid subsequently introduced therein.

15. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that it also includes an assurance device for releasably attaching the catheter drainage bag to a bed frame or structure. Similary .

16. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 15, characterized in that the closing coupling means: by torsion includes a reduction lip disposed toward the lower side of the first container.

17. The head drainage bag system 1 with improved catheter according to claim 16, characterized in that the securing device includes an open slot for receiving the reduction lip therein.

18. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 17, characterized in that the securing device further includes at least one strip for securing a structure.

19. The system of head drainage bag with improved catheter according to claim 18, characterized in that the catheter drainage bag is removed by the securing device when lifting and sliding the bag away from the open slot.

20. The head drainage bag system with improved catheter according to claim 1, characterized in that the first container also includes a plastic rear support arranged centrally therein.