Self-catheterization assistance apparatus
Inventors
Ritmiller, Michael • Golden, John H • Nichols, Eli B. • Foshee, David L.
Assignees
DRAGON'S LAIR DESIGN LLC • Hr Pharmaceuticals Inc • Wiesman Holdings LLC • GILERO LLC
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Publication Number
US-10029075-B2
Publication Date
2018-07-24
Expiration Date
Abstract
A self-catheterization assistance apparatus is presented. The apparatus has a base, a penis retention element coupled to the base and a catheter retention member coupled to the base. A penis is inserted into and securedly attached to the penis retention element. A catheter housing is inserted into and securedly attached to the catheter retention member. An optional advancer advances the catheter through the catheter housing and into the penis.
Core Innovation
The disclosure describes a self-catheterization assistance apparatus to assist a user of a urinary catheter in advancing the catheter into a penis of the user. The apparatus includes a base having an opposed upper surface configured to support at least a portion of the penis and at least a portion of the catheter thereon, and the base supports a penis retention element and a catheter retention member positioned to align longitudinally.
The penis retention element defines a penis opening configured for receipt of at least a portion of the penis and is coupled to the upper surface of the base so that it is configured to securedly attach the penis to the base. A catheter retention member defines a catheter opening configured for receipt of at least a portion of the catheter and is coupled to the upper surface of the base, aligned longitudinally with the penis retention element, and configured to securedly attach a portion of the catheter to the base.
The disclosure further includes a plurality of stabilizers extending away from the base a predetermined distance, where each stabilizer is sized and shaped to assist the user in positioning the apparatus relative to his body or with his legs. In one configuration, the penis retention member is spaced from the catheter retention member by a predetermined distance that is selectively adjustable by the user.
Claims Coverage
The independent claims identified in the partial content are clm-00001, clm-00018, clm-00019, and clm-00020. Across these independent claims, the main inventive features are the retention-based base for securely attaching a penis and a urinary catheter, the stabilizers for positioning the apparatus, and a user-selectively adjustable predetermined spacing between the penis and catheter retention members.
Base configured to support penis and catheter
A base having a proximal edge, an opposed distal edge, a lower surface and an opposed upper surface configured to support at least a portion of the penis and at least a portion of the catheter thereon, with the penis retention element and the catheter retention member coupled to the upper surface of the base.
Stabilizers extending away from the base to assist positioning
A plurality of stabilizers extending away from the base a predetermined distance, wherein each stabilizer is sized and shaped to assist the user in positioning the apparatus relative to his body or with his legs.
Penis retention element with penis opening coupled to the base
A penis retention element defining a penis opening configured for receipt of at least a portion of the penis, coupled to the upper surface of the base, and configured to securedly attach the penis to the base.
Catheter retention member aligned with the penis retention element
A catheter retention member defining a catheter opening configured for receipt of at least a portion of the catheter, coupled to the upper surface of the base and aligned longitudinally with the penis retention element, and configured to securedly attach a portion of the catheter to the base.
System including urinary catheter and the self-catheterization apparatus
A self-catheterization assistance system comprising a urinary catheter and a self-catheterization assistance apparatus comprising the base, the plurality of stabilizers, the penis retention element, and the catheter retention member aligned with the penis retention element.
Method sequence using retention openings and advancing the catheter
Providing a urinary catheter and a self-catheterization assistance apparatus with the base, stabilizers, penis retention element with a penis opening, and catheter retention member with a catheter opening; positioning the base on the legs of the user; inserting a penis through the penis opening; inserting a portion of the catheter into the catheter opening; and advancing a portion of the catheter into the penis.
Releasably securing penis and catheter with user-selectable spacing
A self-catheterization assistance apparatus comprising a penis retention member attached to the upper surface of the base and configured for releasably securing the user's penis thereto; and a catheter retention member attached to the upper surface of the base and configured for releasably securing a urinary catheter thereto, wherein the penis retention member is spaced from the catheter retention member by a predetermined distance that is selectively adjustable by the user.
Overall, the independent claims focus on a base-mounted retention arrangement that defines a penis opening and a catheter opening for securely attaching the penis and catheter to the base, aided by stabilizers for positioning. One independent method claim further recites a sequence of positioning, insertion through the openings, and advancing the catheter. Another independent apparatus claim recites releasable penis and catheter retention members with a user-selectively adjustable predetermined spacing between them.
Stated Advantages
Documented Applications
Assisting a user of a urinary catheter in advancing the catheter into a penis of the user (self-catheterization).
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