Patent Application
20170014283
The present invention relates to a device for male incontinence.
Incontinence affects men for many reasons, for example, age and medical conditions. Whatever the cause, many men experience uncontrolled urine discharge from the penis. This urine discharge often proves uncomfortable and embarrassing.
Commonly, medical providers prescribe the use of a standard adult diaper to absorb the urine discharge and thus prevent discomfort for the patient. These diapers often come in various shapes and sizes to provide additional comfort to the wearer.
Although these prior art solutions are available, many men are uncomfortable wearing a diaper to collect the urine discharge. Some of this discomfort comes from wearing an item that a man might think is not masculine.
What is needed is a male incontinence device that provides adequate absorbance and is comfortable to wear.
Provided herein is an incontinence sack. The incontinence sack according to the present disclosure it both functional in that is provides adequate absorbance for incontinence discharge and is also comfortable to wear.
According to the present disclosure, an incontinence sack is provided. The incontinence sack includes an undergarment having a pouch and an absorbent sack included in the pouch.
According to the present disclosure, an incontinence sack includes an undergarment configured to fit about a waist and legs of a male person, the undergarment defining an inside front portion; a pouch defining a pouch pocket and attached to the undergarment and positioned on the inside front portion of the undergarment; and an absorbent sack defining an absorbent sack pocket and positionable within the pouch, wherein the absorbent sack pocket is configured to accept a distal end of a penis of the male person.
According to the present disclosure, an absorbent sack for use in an incontinence sack includes a posterior part; and an anterior part attached to the posterior part, wherein the posterior part of the absorbent sack and anterior part of the absorbent sack define an absorbent sack pocket, wherein the absorbent sack pocket is configured to accept a distal end of a penis of a male person.
According to the present disclosure, an incontinence kit includes an undergarment configured to fit about a waist and legs of a male person, the undergarment having an inside front portion; a pouch defining a pouch pocket and attached to the undergarment and positioned on the inside front portion of the undergarment; and a plurality of absorbent sacks, each absorbent sack defining an absorbent sack pocket and positionable within the pouch, wherein the absorbent sack pocket is configured to accept a distal end of a penis of the male person.
Various embodiments are described below with reference to the drawings wherein:
Like reference numerals indicate similar parts throughout the figures.
The present disclosure may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of the disclosure taken in connection with the accompanying figures, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and/or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed disclosure.
Also, as used in the specification and including the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and/or to “about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.
Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The present invention is an incontinence sack 100. Incontinence sack 100 includes an undergarment 200 and an absorbent sack 300. Although the incontinence sack according to the present disclosure is described as utilizing a harness, other configurations are contemplated. For example, the incontinence sack according to the present disclosure can, in place of the harness, include undershorts that include the pouch for accepting the absorbent sack. The undershorts can be of the sports variety for a close and tight fit.
Harness 200 includes a waist strap 201, leg straps 202 and a pouch 203. Waist strap 201 and leg straps 202 are configured to fit about a lower part of a male torso 401. (See
Pouch 203 includes a pouch posterior portion 204 and a pouch anterior portion 205. Pouch posterior portion 204 defines a pouch posterior upper edge 207 and pouch anterior portion 205 defines a pouch anterior upper edge 208. Pouch 203 is affixed to waist strap 201 and leg straps 202 as shown with pouch anterior portion 205 affixed to waist strap 201. Pouch 203 is affixed to leg straps 202 at or about a lower point where pouch posterior portion 204 joins with pouch anterior portion 205. Pouch posterior upper edge 207 is configured lower than pouch anterior upper edge 208. Pouch posterior portion 204 and pouch anterior portion 205 define a pouch pocket 210. This configuration of pouch posterior upper edge 207 and pouch anterior upper edge 208 provide for a comfortable fit of pouch 203 on to the penis in contrast to prior art incontinence devices. (See,
Harness 200 can include a Velcro strip 206 as an optional means for securing absorbent sack 300 to harness 200. Other means are contemplated, including, but not limited to, snaps, clips, tape, etc. In addition, the means for securing absorbent sack 300 to harness 200 can be positioned on absorbent sack 300, or may be a configuration of two parts, one of which is on harness 200 and another on absorbent sack 300.
Absorbent sack 300 includes an absorbent sack posterior portion 301 and an absorbent sack anterior portion 302. Absorbent sack posterior portion 301 defines an absorbent sack posterior upper edge 303 and absorbent sack anterior portion 302 defines an absorbent sack anterior upper edge 304. Absorbent sack posterior upper edge 303 is configured lower than absorbent sack anterior upper edge 304. Absorbent sack posterior portion 301 and absorbent sack anterior portion 302 define an absorbent sack pocket 310. This configuration of absorbent sack posterior upper edge 303 and absorbent sack anterior upper edge 304 provide for a comfortable fit of absorbent sack 300 on to the penis in contrast to prior art incontinence de ices. (See,
Absorbent sack 300 is manufactured from materials that absorb liquid, in particular, urine, and prevent leakage through the outside of the absorbent sack 300. These materials are well known in the child and adult diaper industries. Generally, absorbent sack 300 includes an outer layer 1102 preferably made from moisture impermeable or liquid resistant material (e.g. a polypropylene film) and an inner layer 1103 preferably formed from liquid absorbent materials, fluff materials, cellulose wading, absorbent cotton fibers, polyester of polyolefin mixed combination, or combinations thereof. Other materials for the outer and inner layers are contemplated. Additional layers of materials are also contemplated, for example an outer layer 1101 of soft material for comfort and/or an inner layer 1104 of soft and moisture permeable material also for comfort.
As described above, pouch 203 and absorbent sack 300 are each designed to create a respective pocket 210/310. Pouch posterior upper edge 207 is configured lower than pouch anterior upper edge 208 and absorbent sack posterior upper edge 303 is configured lower than absorbent sack anterior upper edge 304. Pouch anterior portion 205 defines an overall length d1 of pouch 203, a length d2 is defined from pouch anterior upper edge 208 and pouch posterior upper edge 207, and a length d3 defines a depth of pouch pocket 210. Absorbent sack anterior portion 302 defines an overall length d4 of absorbent sack 300, a length d5 is defined from absorbent sack anterior upper edge 304 and absorbent sack posterior upper edge 303, and length d6 defines a depth of absorbent sack pocket 310. When absorbent sack 300 is inserted into pouch 203 (see, e.g.,
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Absorbent sack 300 is a removable and replaceable component of incontinence sack 100. After a use, absorbent sack 300 is removed from pouch 203 and replaced with a new and dry absorbent sack 300. It is contemplated that harness 200 is made from washable materials and can be used over and over again with only the need to replace absorbent sack 300 as necessary.
An incontinence sack kit is also contemplated. The kit can include a harness 200 and a plurality of absorbent sacks 300.
While the above description contains many specifics, these specifics should not be construed as limitations of the invention, but merely as exemplifications of preferred embodiments thereof. Those skilled in the art will envision many other embodiments within the scope and spirit of the invention as defined by the claims appended hereto.
