Collection Devices for Catheter Assemblies

Abstract

A collection device for a catheter assembly is disclosed providing for an easier catheterization process and fluid collection with the device capable of being folded from a larger form into a smaller, more mobile form. The collection device may have attached to its top portion a connecting tube capable of being stretched and compressed, thereby allowing the user more flexibility and convenience while catheterized. Additionally, the collection device may contain antiseptic agents, fold lines, a drainage tube, fastening mechanisms, and leg strap holders in order to make the device more convenient to use.

1 . A urine collection device comprising:
 a collection receptacle including a drainage port and a urine inlet adapted to receive urine;   wherein the collection receptacle is adapted to reversibly fold into a smaller collection receptacle having a decreased volume of no more than one-fifth of a volume of the collection receptacle, the collection receptacle including a graduated visual measurement scale adapted for measurement of a volume of urine in the collection receptacle and the smaller collection receptacle.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the collection receptacle includes a plurality of fasteners adapted to reversibly mate with a plurality of receiving bodies to facilitate the fold into the smaller collection receptacle. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the collection receptacle includes a pull ring adapted to release the plurality of fasteners when the pull ring is pulled. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the pull ring is located on the outside of the center of the smaller collection receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of fasteners include a magnetic fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of fasteners include a hook-and-loop fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the collection receptacle includes a zipper locking mechanism adapted to facilitate the fold into the smaller collection receptacle. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a urinary catheter attached to the urine inlet. 
     
     
         9 . A urine collection device comprising:
 a large collection receptacle including a urine outlet and a urine inlet adapted to receive urine;   wherein the large collection receptacle is manipulated into a small collection receptacle having a decreased volume of no more than one-fifth of a volume of the large collection receptacle, the large collection receptacle including a graduated visual measurement scale adapted for measurement of a volume of urine in the large collection receptacle and the small collection receptacle.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the large collection receptacle includes a plurality of fasteners adapted to reversibly mate with a plurality of receiving bodies to facilitate the manipulation into the small collection receptacle. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the large collection receptacle includes a pull ring adapted to release the plurality of fasteners when the pull ring is pulled. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of fasteners include a magnetic fastener. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of fasteners include a hook-and-loop fastener. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the collection receptacle includes a zipper locking mechanism adapted to facilitate the manipulation into the small collection receptacle. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 9 , further comprising a tube attached to the urine inlet. 
     
     
         16 . A method of folding a collection receptacle including a drainage port and a urine inlet adapted to receive urine, the method comprising:
 folding the collection receptacle into a smaller collection receptacle having a decreased volume of no more than one-fifth of a volume of the collection receptacle;   wherein the collection receptacle includes a graduated visual measurement scale adapted for measurement of a volume of urine in the collection receptacle and the smaller collection receptacle.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the folding includes reversibly mating a plurality of fasteners on the collection receptacle with a plurality of receiving bodies. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising releasing the plurality of fasteners to manipulate the collection receptacle from the smaller collection receptacle into the collection receptacle. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the releasing includes pulling a pull ring on the smaller collection receptacle. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the folding includes sealing a zipper locking mechanism in the collection receptacle.