Disposable urine control device

Abstract

A disposable urine control device for females during urination when in a crouched position. The control device is provided preferably folded flat and preferably packaged in a stack, each including an elongated flexible folded panel formed of disposable material and having side margins preferably narrowing toward a central portion from enlarged end portions thereof. A perimeter sealing bead extends upwardly from, and substantially continuously around the panel perimeter to provide stiffness and sealing against the labia majora of a female to contain urine within the perimeter sealing bead during urination. A flexible elongated conduit is connected at one end thereof in alignment with a urine drainage aperture formed into a central portion of the panel. When the panel and conduit are unfolded for use from a substantially flat folded orientation of the panel and a folded orientation of the conduit, urine is directed through the conduit into a toilet bowl. An inner sealing bead and urine impermeable layers may also be provided.

1 . A disposable urine control device for females during urination in a crouched position comprising: 
 an elongated flexible folded panel formed of disposable material and having inwardly profiled side margins and enlarged end portions thereof to define a perimeter of said panel;    a perimeter sealing bead formed as a part of said panel and extending upwardly from, and substantially continuously around said perimeter, said perimeter sealing bead providing stiffness and sealing against the labia majora to contain urine within said perimeter sealing bead during urination;    a flexible elongated folded conduit formed into a one-piece unit connected in alignment with a urine drainage aperture formed into, and laterally extendable from, a central portion of said panel to convey urine from an open lower end of said conduit;    said panel and said conduit being unfolded for use from a substantially flat folded orientation of said panel and a folded orientation of said conduit.    
   
   
       2 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said panel includes a urine absorbent layer and a substantially coextensive urine impermeable layer.    
   
   
       3 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein: 
 said urine absorbent layer is oriented in said panel for positioning against the labia majora.    
   
   
       4 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein: 
 said urine impermeable layer is oriented in said panel for positioning against the labia majora.    
   
   
       5 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said conduit includes an inner urine absorbent layer and an outer urine impermeable layer.    
   
   
       6 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said aperture is elongated lengthwise of said panel to facilitate folding said panel and said conduit.    
   
   
       7 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a urine resistant spray applied to one surface of said panel which renders said panel substantially urine impermeable.    
   
   
       8 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a heat transfer resistant layer substantially coextensive with said panel to minimize the hand-felt sensation of elevated urine temperature.    
   
   
       9 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 said panel is thrice folded and said conduit is twice folded.    
   
   
       10 . A disposable urine control device for females during urination in a crouched position comprising: 
 an elongated flexible folded panel formed of disposable material and having inwardly profiled side margins and enlarged end portions thereof to define a perimeter of said panel;    a perimeter sealing bead formed as a part of said panel and raised upwardly from, and substantially continuously around said perimeter, said perimeter sealing bead providing stiffness and establishing sealing contact around the labia majora to substantially contain urine within said perimeter sealing bead during urination;    an inner sealing bead formed as a part of said panel and raised upwardly from and extending substantially continuously between said outer sealing bead and said drainage aperture, said inner sealing bead establishing sealing contact around the labia minora and cooperating with said perimeter sealing bead to more completely contain urine during urination;    a flexible elongated folded conduit connected in alignment with a urine drainage aperture formed into a central portion of said panel;    said panel and said conduit being unfolded for use from a substantially flat folded orientation of said panel and said conduit.    
   
   
       11 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein: 
 said panel includes a urine absorbent layer and a substantially coextensive urine impermeable layer.    
   
   
       12 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein: 
 said urine absorbent layer is oriented in said panel for positioning against the labia majora.    
   
   
       13 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein: 
 said urine impermeable layer is oriented in said panel for positioning against the labia majora.    
   
   
       14 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein: 
 said conduit includes an inner urine absorbent layer and an outer urine impermeable layer.    
   
   
       15 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein: 
 said aperture is elongated lengthwise of said panel to facilitate folding said panel and said conduit.    
   
   
       16 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a urine resistant spray applied to one surface of said panel which renders said panel substantially urine impermeable.    
   
   
       17 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a heat transfer resistant layer substantially coextensive with said panel to minimize the hand-felt sensation of elevated urine temperature.    
   
   
       18 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein: 
 said panel is thrice folded and said conduit is twice folded.    
   
   
       19 . A disposable folded urine control device for females during urination in a crouched position comprising: 
 an elongated flexible folded panel formed of disposable material and having narrow side margins and enlarged end portions thereof to define a perimeter of said panel which is compliantly hand-positionable between the legs and covering the labia majora area;    a perimeter sealing bead formed extending upwardly from, and substantially continuously around said perimeter, said perimeter sealing bead providing a seal against the labia majora to substantially contain urine within said perimeter sealing bead;    an inner sealing bead formed as a part of said panel and raised upwardly from and extending substantially continuously between said outer sealing bead and said drainage aperture, said inner sealing bead establishing sealing contact around the labia minora and cooperating with said perimeter sealing bead to more completely contain urine during urination;    a flexible elongated folded conduit connected at one end thereof in alignment with a urine drainage aperture formed into a central portion of said panel and positioned on, and laterally extendable from, the downwardly facing surface of said panel;    said panel and said conduit being unfolded for use from a substantially flat thrice folded orientation of said panel and a twice folded orientation of said conduit.    
   
   
       20 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 19 , wherein: 
 said panel includes a urine absorbent layer and a substantially coextensive urine impermeable layer.    
   
   
       21 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein: 
 said urine absorbent layer is oriented in said panel for positioning against the labia majora.    
   
   
       22 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein: 
 said urine impermeable layer is oriented in said panel for positioning against the labia majora.    
   
   
       23 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 19 , wherein: 
 said conduit includes an inner urine absorbent layer and an outer urine impermeable layer.    
   
   
       24 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 19 , wherein: 
 said aperture is elongated lengthwise of said panel to facilitate folding said panel and said conduit.    
   
   
       25 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 19 , further comprising: 
 a urine resistant spray applied to one surface of said panel which renders said panel substantially urine impermeable.    
   
   
       26 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 19 , further comprising: 
 a heat transfer resistant layer substantially coextensive with said panel to minimize the hand-felt sensation of elevated urine temperature.    
   
   
       27 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 19 , wherein: 
 said panel is thrice folded and said conduit is twice folded.    
   
   
       28 . A disposable urine control device for females during urination in a crouched position comprising: 
 an elongated flexible panel formed of disposable material and having inwardly profiled side margins and enlarged end portions thereof to define a perimeter of said panel;    a perimeter sealing bead formed as a part of said panel and raised upwardly from, and substantially continuously around said perimeter, said perimeter sealing bead providing stiffness and establishing sealing contact around the labia majora and cooperating with said inner sealing bead to substantially contain urine within said perimeter sealing bead during urination;    an inner sealing bead formed as a part of said panel and raised upwardly from and extending substantially continuously between said perimeter and said drainage aperture, said inner sealing bead establishing sealing contact around the labia minora to more completely contain urine during urination;    a flexible elongated conduit connected in alignment with a urine drainage aperture formed into a central portion of said panel;    said panel and said conduit being positioned for use from a substantially flat folded orientation of said panel and said conduit.    
   
   
       29 . A disposable urine control device as set forth in  claim 28 , further comprising: 
 a perimeter sealing bead formed as a part of said panel and raised upwardly from, and substantially continuously around said perimeter, said perimeter sealing bead providing stiffness and establishing sealing contact around the labia majora and cooperating with said inner sealing bead to substantially contain urine within said perimeter sealing bead during urination.