MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641080228 A) filed by Renjith Thomas; St. Joseph'S College Of Engineering And Technology; Seenia P. Simon; Lijo Paul; and Jayan James on June 30, 2026, for Automated Sequential Multi-Chamber Infant Urine Collection Device For Sterile Midstream Specimen Isolation.
Inventor includes Renjith Thomas.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated sequential multi-chamber urine collection device for non-invasive collection and isolation of a sterile midstream urine specimen from infants, neonates, and other non-toilet-trained patients. The device comprises an anatomically adapted urine-guiding funnel, a connector, an initial flush collection chamber, a sterile diagnostic collection chamber, a high-capacity overflow collection chamber, and automatic flow-control valves arranged to sequentially direct urine through the collection chambers. A skin-safe adhesive and adhesive sealing flange secure the device to the patient's perineal region, while a leak barrier minimizes urine leakage during collection. A sterile sampling port associated with the diagnostic chamber enables aseptic withdrawal of the isolated urine specimen without exposing it to the external environment. During operation, the initial urine flush is automatically collected and isolated within the first chamber, following which the urine flow is redirected to the sterile diagnostic chamber for collection of a predetermined midstream urine specimen. Upon completion of specimen collection, the diagnostic chamber is automatically sealed, and the remaining urine is directed into the overflow chamber, thereby preventing backflow, cross- contamination, and mixing of the collected urine fractions. The invention provides a simple, disposable, sterile, and cost-effective urine collection device that improves specimen quality, enhances diagnostic accuracy, reduces dependence on invasive urine collection procedures, and is suitable for use in hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, pediatric clinics, diagnostic laboratories, emergency care settings, and home healthcare environments.
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