公开(公告)号：US20210301322A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17217797

申请日：2021-03-30

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  K. Jeffrey Campbell ,  Anthony E. Pullen ,  Jeffery Duncan

IPC: C12Q1/686 ,  A47K11/02 ,  C12Q1/04

Abstract: The invention is an analytical toilet and a method. The toilet, includes a bowl adapted to receive urine. A passage is provided for transferring a sample of the urine to a detection system. The detection system is configured to receive the sample and detect a virus. When the sample is brought into contact with the detection system, the detection system indicates the presence of a virus by generating a distinct signal. Preferably, the detection system makes use of a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), such as a quantitative PCR instrument. The method makes use of the analytical toilet and is designed to detect the presence or absence of targeted genetic material, preferably genetic material from a virus, such as SARS-CoV-2.

公开(公告)号：US20210293775A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-23

申请号：US17195600

申请日：2021-03-08

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  K. Jeffrey Campbell ,  Anthony E. Pullen

IPC: G01N33/483 ,  E03D11/13 ,  A47K13/24 ,  G16H10/60 ,  G16H50/30 ,  G01N33/68

Abstract: An analytical toilet is disclosed. The analytical toilet includes a bowl adapted to receive excreta and a sensor comprising a component functionalized to interact with an analyte, such as a biomarker. The analytical toilet presents a sample extracted from urine or feces to the component and the component creates an electronic signal indicating whether or not the analyte is present in the sample.

公开(公告)号：US11877731B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-23

申请号：US17195569

申请日：2021-03-08

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Jared Reynolds ,  Jared Blake ,  Joshua Larsen

IPC: A61B10/00 ,  A47K13/24 ,  G01N33/487

CPC classification number: A61B10/007 ,  A47K13/24 ,  A61B10/0038 ,  G01N33/4875

Abstract: An analytical toilet comprising a bowl adapted to receive excreta; a channel in fluid communication with the bowl for extracting a sample of excreta from the bowl; an imaging section in the channel, comprising a transparent window; and a movable wall capable of moving between a first and a second position; wherein the channel is open when the movable wall is in a first position; and wherein the channel is nearly closed when the movable wall is in a second position; a first actuator adapted to move the movable wall between its first and second position; an imaging sensor positioned to image the contents of the channel at the point of the movable wall through the transparent window is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11747239B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US16812019

申请日：2020-03-06

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  David Crismon ,  Joshua Larsen ,  Jared Reynolds ,  Kevin Jeffrey Campbell

IPC: G01N1/20 ,  E03D11/13 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N33/493 ,  G01N33/483 ,  G01N1/18 ,  B01L3/00 ,  A61B10/00 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01N1/38 ,  A61B5/02 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/20 ,  A61B5/024 ,  A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/318 ,  E03D9/08 ,  G01N33/48 ,  E03D11/00

CPC classification number: G01N1/2035 ,  A61B5/02055 ,  A61B5/6891 ,  A61B10/0038 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  B01L3/50273 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  E03D11/13 ,  G01N1/18 ,  G01N1/38 ,  G01N21/255 ,  G01N33/4833 ,  G01N33/493 ,  A61B5/021 ,  A61B5/0245 ,  A61B5/02444 ,  A61B5/14542 ,  A61B5/208 ,  A61B5/318 ,  A61B10/007 ,  A61B10/0012 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/0257 ,  A61B2562/0271 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2200/16 ,  B01L2300/023 ,  B01L2300/025 ,  B01L2300/047 ,  B01L2300/0627 ,  B01L2300/0819 ,  B01L2400/0415 ,  B01L2400/0605 ,  E03D9/08 ,  E03D11/00 ,  G01N33/48 ,  G01N2001/205 ,  E03D11/12 ,  E03D11/13

Abstract: An analytical toilet comprising a bowl for receiving excreta from a user; a flush mechanism for cleaning the bowl after use; at least one analytical test device wherein a sample of excreta is analyzed; a manifold comprising conduits and valves for distributing one or more fluids to and from the at least one receptacle; and a digital control device controlling the valves to distribute the sample to the analytical test device for analysis; and distribute fluid to remove the sample from the analytical test device after analysis and to clean the analytical test device is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20220163407A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-26

申请号：US17535426

申请日：2021-11-24

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Joshua Larsen ,  John W. Christiansen

IPC: G01K13/02 ,  G01K1/14 ,  E03D11/13

Abstract: A urine temperature measuring apparatus comprising a receptacle adapted to fit into a front area of a toilet bowl for receiving urine; a channel positioned below the receptacle such that urine in the receptacle may flow into the channel; a temperature sensor in the channel; and an outlet from the channel draining into the toilet bowl is disclosed. An analytical toilet comprising a bowl adapted to receive excreta; a receptacle in a front area of a toilet bowl for receiving urine; a channel positioned below the receptacle such that urine in the receptacle may flow into the channel; a temperature sensor in the channel; and an outlet from the channel draining into the toilet bowl is also disclosed. A method of measuring body temperature using a toilet including the step of providing a receptacle adapted for placement in the front of a toilet bowl to receive urine. The receptacle includes a channel positioned below the receptacle such that urine in the receptacle may flow into the channel; a temperature sensor in the channel; and an outlet from the channel draining into the toilet bowl is also disclosed. The method further includes the steps of depositing urine in the toilet bowl so as to flow into the channel and sensing the temperature of the urine by the temperature sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20220028559A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-27

申请号：US17383852

申请日：2021-07-23

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  K. Jeffrey Campbell

IPC: G16H50/30 ,  G16H10/20 ,  G16H40/67 ,  G16H20/00 ,  E03D5/014 ,  G01N33/483

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for obtaining health and wellness information about individuals and systems for implementing the method. In one embodiment, a method for obtaining health and wellness information about an individual comprising providing an analytical toilet comprising a bowl adapted to receive excreta from the individual and a sensor for measuring at least one characteristic of the individual or the excreta; a controller receiving data from the sensor and using that data to determine what additional information is needed to evaluate that data; the controller sending a prompt to the individual to solicit the additional information from the individual; the processor receiving the information from the device; and processing the data from the sensor and from the device to determine the health and wellness information is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20210290205A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-23

申请号：US17210474

申请日：2021-03-23

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  K. Jeffrey Campbell ,  Anthony E. Pullen ,  Jeffery Duncan

IPC: A61B10/00 ,  C12Q1/686 ,  C12Q1/70 ,  B01L3/00 ,  E03D9/00 ,  G01N33/483

Abstract: An analytical toilet is disclosed. The analytical toilet includes a bowl adapted to receive excreta and a detection system to detect a virus, such as a coronavirus. The analytical toilet presents a sample extracted from feces to the detection system and the detection system creates a signal indicating whether or not a coronavirus is present in the sample. Preferably, the detection system comprises a quantitative PCR instrument and a fluorimeter.

公开(公告)号：US20210278358A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-09

申请号：US17195582

申请日：2021-03-08

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  K. Jeffrey Campbell ,  Anthony E. Pullen ,  Monte Johnson

IPC: G01N27/12 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N33/569 ,  B01L3/00 ,  E03D9/00 ,  G16H10/40 ,  G16H50/70 ,  G16H15/00 ,  G16H40/67

Abstract: Described is a method to detect an analyte in an analytical toilet that includes the steps of receiving excreta in a bowl, transporting a measured sample of the excreta through a passage and bringing the sample into contact with a sensor. The sensor comprises a FET configured to interact with an analyte in the excreta. When the sample is brought into contact with the sensor, the sensor indicates the presence of the analyte by a distinct electric signal.

公开(公告)号：US20200319159A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-08

申请号：US16904315

申请日：2020-06-17

Applicant: Medic, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Hall ,  Dan Allen ,  Conrad Rosenbrock ,  Daniel Hendricks ,  Andrew Nguyen ,  Steven J.M. Butala ,  Travis Niederhauser ,  Terrece Pearman ,  Joe Fox

IPC: G01N33/493 ,  G01N33/487 ,  G01N33/543 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/78 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/20 ,  A61B10/00 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/1468

Abstract: We disclose an in-toilet urinalysis system which includes a system for collection urine and for analysis of urine components using aptamer technology. Urine collection system may dispense urine into cuvettes, channels, or other containers that include aptamers. The aptamers may detect target molecules in urine. The aptamers may measure urine analytes, detect excreted drugs or drug metabolites, or disease markers. Upon binding to the target molecule, the aptamers may produce a signal which a sensor in the toilet may detect. In some embodiments, the signal may be electrochemical, fluorescent, or colorimetric. The measurements obtained from analysis of the urine may be used to assess a user's health or diagnose disease. In some embodiments, the measurements are stored in a controller which may transmit the measurements to a healthcare provider for assessment.