Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Dry closets – Urinal
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Huynh, Khoa D. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Dry closets
Urinal
C004S144100, C004S144300
Reexamination Certificate
active
10761813
ABSTRACT:
A disposable urine collection device for use by a person which includes an absorbent pad for the collection of urine and a glove attached to the absorbent pad. The glove design includes a mitt for insertion of the user's hand into the device under the absorbent pad through the sleeve of the glove. The absorbent pad is composed of a waterproof plastic liner, a hydrophilic gel and absorbent material layer, and panels of absorbent material. Various embodiments include additional layers in the absorbent pad such as a top protective layer and an absorbent rim. The hand of the user is inserted into the mitt of the glove prior to urination and removed after urination. The sleeve of the glove is inverted over the top of the absorbent pad upon removal from the user's hand. The apparatus may then be secured prior to disposal by various closure means.
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Ernest Theresa
Tomes Kimberly L.
Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated
Huynh Khoa D.
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