US-20260124079-A1 - REUSABLE URINARY INCONTINENCE SYSTEM

Abstract

A urinary incontinence system that includes reusable mesh underwear configured to be worn by a patient. An absorption pad may rest in an opening in the underwear to collect urinary leakage. The system may further contain a suction tube connected to the absorption pad on its proximate end and to a suction cannister on the tube's distal end so as to direct the wearer's leakage from the absorption pad into the cannister. This cannister may then be emptied by the wearer at any time.

Inventors

• Marie Julianne Orr

Assignees

• Marie Julianne Orr

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241107

Claims (8)

1. 1 . A urinary incontinence system, comprising: a reusable mesh underwear configured to be worn by a patient, the underwear comprising an opening for placement of a liquid absorption pad; the liquid absorption pad configured to fit into the opening; a suction tube configured to have a proximate end to be positioned within the liquid absorption pad; and a liquid collection cannister attached to a distal end of the suction tube for fluid collection.
2. 2 . The urinary incontinence system of claim 1 , wherein the reusable mesh underwear is connected at a waist via adhesive-based connections, allowing adjustment for a patient's waist size.
3. 3 . The urinary incontinence system of claim 1 , wherein the reusable mesh underwear comprises a port located below a waistband of the reusable mesh underwear configured to accommodate a passage of the suction tube for a connection within the liquid absorption pad.
4. 4 . The urinary incontinence system of claim 1 , wherein a suction regulator is attached to a distal end of a suction tube having a proximate end to attached to the liquid collection cannister for liquid suction into the liquid collection cannister.
5. 5 . The urinary incontinence system of claim 1 , wherein the liquid collection cannister is detachably connected to the distal end of the suction tube for disposal of a collected fluid.
6. 6 . The urinary incontinence system of claim 3 , wherein the port is configured to allow for angle adjustment of the suction tube for patient manipulation.
7. 7 . A method for assisting urinary incontinence in patients via a urinary incontinence system, comprising: obtaining the reusable mesh underwear configured to be worn by a patient, comprising: an opening for placement of a liquid absorption pad; the liquid absorption pad configured to fit into the opening; a suction tube configured to have a proximate end to be positioned within the liquid absorption pad; and a liquid collection cannister attached to a distal end of the suction tube for fluid collection; and placing the disposable mesh underwear on the patient.
8. 8 . The method of claim 9 , further comprising activating a suction of the fluid from the liquid absorption pad through the suction tube.

Description

BACKGROUND Urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine, affects millions of individuals worldwide and can significantly impact their quality of life. It is a common condition, especially among older adults, women who have given birth, and individuals with certain medical conditions or surgeries. Various factors can contribute to incontinence, including weakened pelvic floor muscles, overactive bladder, and neurological disorders. To manage urinary incontinence, a variety of products have been developed, such as absorbent pads, adult diapers, protective underwear, and external collection devices. These products aim to offer users discretion and protection against leakage, enabling them to carry out their daily activities with confidence. However, many of these solutions present challenges and limitations. For instance, The Weisner Publication, DE Patent Application No. 2020/06,003,740, discloses an incontinence cloth has a liquid-tight outer covering, which has liquid permeable bags for retaining suction filters that is made up of an absorptive material. One of the filters is relocatably supported within the bags in such a manner that it is shifted from a reserve position which is provided in a hip area to a contact position by a strap or a string. This product offers a system where an absorbent pad must be replaced or repositioned on the wearer repeatedly after leakage incidents. The Guangdong Patent, CN Patent No. 214,967,462, discloses medical equipment, namely, a male sex incontinence drainage device is disclosed, male sex incontinence drainage device includes man's pants and urethral catheterization cover, the anterior of man's pants is equipped with the elasticity guiding hole that supplies the male sex organ to pass with the corresponding position of patient's male sex organ, be equipped with the holding chamber in the urethral cover, the urethral cover on be equipped with the entrance point that the holding chamber is linked together, be equipped with all around of entrance point and paste the dish, be equipped with all around the elasticity guiding hole of man's pants and paste the installation position of dish cooperation location, urethral cover with the bottom of the relative one side of entrance point is equipped with the leakage fluid dram, the leakage fluid dram is connected with a catheter, the end-to-end connection of catheter has urine collection device. Adopt the utility model discloses technical scheme's male sex urinary incontinence drainage device can collect the urine of urinary incontinence patient's various positions, avoids lou urine, urine pollution clothing or the phenomenon that urine pollutes patient's skin to take place. However, the Guangdong Patent provides a cumbersome solution for male urinary incontinence, requiring the user's urethra to be in direct contact with a drainage tube. Additionally, many existing products necessitate assistance from another person, are single-use and disposable, or require the wearer to carry a filled urinary bag in their clothing until they can find a place to dispose of the urine. Conventional urinary incontinence devices fall short in delivering effective urinary leakage management while ensuring comfort, mobility, and versatility for active users. Many require assistance for removal or disposal, which compromises the wearer's dignity. Additionally, these “solutions” can be indiscreet, cumbersome, and unhygienic, promoting prolonged contact between urine and skin. Moreover, many products are only compatible with wearers of a sedentary lifestyle, rendering them ineffective the moment the wearer attempts any physical activity. This often results in embarrassment, irritation, and skin degradation, significantly detracting from the user's quality of life. Accordingly, improved method and system for assisting urinary incontinence in patients are desired. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. One embodiment of the present disclosure provides a urinary incontinence system, including a reusable mesh underwear configured to be worn by a patient. The underwear may have an opening for placement of a liquid absorption pad configured to fit into the opening. The liquid absorption pad may include a suction tube configured to have a proximate end to be positioned within the liquid absorption pad. The disclosed urinary incontinence system may include a suction cannister attached to a distal end of the suction tube for fluid collection. Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for assisting urinary incontinence in patients via a urinary incontinence system. The disclosed method may include: obtaining a reusable mesh underwear configured to be worn by a patient including an opening for placement of a liq