Coloplast has been granted a patent for a urinary collecting bag that can be collapsed for storage and unfolded for use. The bag has two attachment parts with coupling means that connect them in the storage configuration but disconnect in the use configuration. The bag also includes a fluid conduit and a cavity for collecting urine. A urinary catheter assembly is also provided. GlobalData’s report on Coloplast gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A collapsible urinary collecting bag with detachable attachment parts
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11771584B2) describes a urinary collecting bag with innovative features. The bag is made of a collapsible sheet material and can be unfolded into an unfolded use configuration to collect urine. The bag includes a first attachment part and a second attachment part, which are connected in the collapsed storage configuration but disconnected in the unfolded use configuration. The first attachment part has a fluid conduit between the exterior of the bag and the urine cavity. Additionally, the bag has a lower edge and at least one wall extending upwards from the lower edge. The first and second attachment parts can be located in either the upper or lower portion of the bag.
The patent also mentions various coupling means for the attachment parts, including friction coupling, bayonet coupling, break-off coupling, and threaded coupling. The bag can stand freely on a horizontal surface due to its lower edge forming a base. It may also include a support element in the lower portion to enhance stability. Furthermore, the bag can have a handle and hanging means in the upper portion for easy handling and storage.
The patent also describes a urinary catheter assembly that includes the urinary collecting bag. The assembly consists of a urinary catheter with a hydrophilic surface, an insertion tip, and an outlet. It also includes a handle, a sleeve covering the catheter, and a connector attached to the first attachment part of the bag. The handle is releasably attached to the second attachment part. In the collapsed storage configuration, the connector and handle are coupled together, but in the unfolded use configuration, the attachment parts are disconnected.
Overall, this patent introduces a urinary collecting bag with collapsible and unfoldable features, allowing for easy storage and use. The inclusion of attachment parts, fluid conduits, and various coupling means enhances the bag's functionality. The addition of a urinary catheter assembly further expands the bag's utility in medical settings.
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