KIM A FIGUERIDO
Nursing in Providence, RI
License number
Rhode Island RN25067
Issued Date
Mar 15, 1984
Expiration Date
Mar 1, 2019
Category
Nursing
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
593 Eddie St, Providence, RI 02904
Phone
(401) 444-6341 (Work)
Professional information
Male Hygenic Device
US Patent:
2008023, Sep 25, 2008
Filed:
Mar 22, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/077945
Inventors:
Frank V. Patterson - Exeter NH, US
Denis LaBombard - Georgetown MA, US
Kim A. Figuerido - Providence RI, US
Denis LaBombard - Georgetown MA, US
Kim A. Figuerido - Providence RI, US
International Classification:
A61M 1/00, A61F 5/44
US Classification:
604319, 604347, 604349
Abstract:
An improved device for male hygiene intended for collection of urine is described. An absorbent pad comprises a polymer that forms a gel upon contact with water, which is enclosed in a water-permeable, corrugated plastic pouch. The pouch is contained, optionally by adhesive, in a flexible stretchable water-impermeable sheath, which in use is placed over at least the glans of the penis. Because of the corrugations, the absorbent pad curls up into a cup shape when it swells upon absorption of urine, maintaining the device in a compact configuration for inconspicuous functioning. The absorbent pad may be supplied separately from the flexible sheath.