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摘要

The present invention is a solution for continence problems. A supporting structure can be in the form of a modified jock strap or biker's shorts. It includes a male version and a unisex version. The male version comprises a urine-collecting bag having a top opening to receive the genitalia of the user, whereas the unisex version comprises a breathable pad configured to be positioned in a crotch area of the user. Both versions utilize micro channels for guiding urine away from the user.

主权项

1. An apparatus for keeping a male user's underwear and lower garment free of urine from urinary incontinence, comprising:
a breathable jock strap (28) having a front portion and a back portion, wherein the front portion comprises a first connection area; a urine-collecting bag (12) comprising:
(i) a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the top portion comprises a top opening and the bottom portion comprises a bottom opening, the top opening configured to receive a genitalia of the male user;(ii) a plurality of vertical micro channels (15) on an inside of the urine-collecting bag, the plurality of vertical micro channels configured to wick urine toward the bottom portion of the urine-collecting bag;(iii) a trigger zone (19) made of porous hydrophilic material located below the plurality of vertical micro channels and above the bottom opening, configured to suck urine from within the urine-collecting bag to outside of the urine-collecting bag; and(iv) a second connection area (20) at a circumference of the top opening, the second connection area configured to fasten directly to the first connection area; an adjustable band (18) configured to secure the genitalia of the male user to the apparatus; and a fitting (16) provided at said bottom opening for transporting urine away from the urine-collecting bag.