US3343542A
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Urine collection bag
Assignee: Kendall Co
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Filing: 1964-07-30
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1984-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E Ericson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/4404; A61F5/4405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A URINE COLLECTION BAG COMPRISING A URINE RETENTION CHAMBER, A FLEXIBLE WALL OF SAID CHAMBER, AN APERTURE IN SAID WALL, SAID CHAMBER BEING WATERTIGHT EXCEPT FOR SAID APERTURE, A DRIP CHAMBER ATTACHED TO SAID FLEXIBLE WALL AND FORMING A WATERTIGHT SEAL WITH SAID WALL AROUND SAID APERTURE AND MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID DRIP CHAMBER FOR ATTACHMENT THERETO OF A TUBE WHEREBY URINE MAY FLOW OUT OF SAID TUBE INTO AND THROUGH A PORTION OF SAID DRIP CHAMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID TUBE AND THEN INTO SAID RETENTION CHAMBER, SAID DRIP CHAMBER HAVING A PORTION THROUGH WHICH THE PROGRESS OF URINE THERETHROUGH MAY BE VIEWED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A URINE COLLECTION BAG COMPRISING A URINE RETENTION CHAMBER, A FLEXIBLE WALL OF SAID CHAMBER, AN APERTURE IN SAID WALL, SAID CHAMBER BEING WATERTIGHT EXCEPT FOR SAID APERTURE, A DRIP CHAMBER ATTACHED TO SAID FLEXIBLE WALL AND FORMING A WATERTIGHT SEAL WITH SAID WALL AROUND SAID APERTURE AND MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID DRIP CHAMBER FOR ATTACHMENT THERETO OF A TUBE WHEREBY URINE MAY FLOW OUT OF SAID TUBE INTO AND THROUGH A PORTION OF SAID DRIP CHAMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID TUBE AND THEN INTO SAID RETENTION CHAMBER, SAID DRIP CHAMBER HAVING A PORTION THROUGH WHICH THE PROGRESS OF URINE THERETHROUGH MAY BE VIEWED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |