No drip bed pan

Abstract

According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for collecting, disposing, and measuring liquids including a vessel with an inner surface and an absorption mechanism disposed on the inner surface of the vessel for absorbing and collecting liquids within the vessel. The present invention additionally provides for an absorption mechanism disposed on an inner surface of a vessel for preventing the spillage of any liquids, particularly those associated with excretory waste. Finally, the present invention provides for a method of using the apparatus claimed herein to collect, dispose, and measure liquid output from a bedridden individual.

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       11 . Absorption means disposed on an inner surface of a vessel for collecting liquids within said vessel.  
   
   
       12 . The absorption means according to  claim 11  that is made of material that absorbs, collects, and retains liquids including urine, water, liquid fecal matter, body fluids, and vomit.  
   
   
       13 . The absorption means according to  claim 12  that is made of material selected from the group consisting essentially of artificial and natural fibers, paper materials, sponge, cloth and cotton materials.  
   
   
       14 . The absorption means according to  claim 13  including super-absorbing means for absorbing, collecting, and retaining liquids including urine, water, liquid fecal material, body fluids, and vomit.  
   
   
       15 . The absorption means according to  claim 14 , wherein said super-absorbing means is made of material selected from the group consisting essentially of gel, silica, resins, powder, dessicating agents, chemical compounds, and crystals.  
   
   
       16 . The absorption means according to  claim 11  including attaching means for attaching said absorption means to said inner surface of said vessel.  
   
   
       17 . The absorption means according to  claim 11 , wherein said vessel is selected from the group consisting essentially of a disposable bedpan and reusable bedpan.  
   
   
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