BARRY FARKAS
Medical Practice in Pittsburgh, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MD021880E
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Physician and Surgeon
Address
Address
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Professional information
Independent Hospital &Amp; Health Care Professional
Location:
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Non-Invasive Female Urine Collection Device
US Patent:
5267988, Dec 7, 1993
Filed:
Nov 25, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/981786
Inventors:
Barry L. Farkas - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
A61F 544, A61B 500, B65D 8100, A47K 1100
US Classification:
604329
Abstract:
A non-invasive female urine collection device includes an elongated pad adapted to be positioned comfortably between the legs of a female patient and against the patient's perineal area. The pad includes a flat, planar base having an outlet extending between an inner surface and an outer surface thereof. A flexible membrane is positioned above the inner surface of the base and has an outer circumferential edge attached to the base, preferably along an outer edge of the base. The flexible membrane has an inner circumferential edge which defines an open area therein, with the inner circumferential edge of the flexible membrane surrounding the outlet, preferably immediately adjacent the outlet, and attached to the inner surface of the base. The inner circumferential edge and outer circumferential edge of the flexible membrane are spaced apart from each other that a chamber is formed between the flexible membrane and the base. The chamber can be inflated and form a comfortable cushion when the flexible membrane is positioned against a patient's perineal area.