US3602923A
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Open-type urine receptacle
Assignee: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Filing: 1970-08-13
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-08-13
Abstract
Abstract An open-type urine receptacle comprising a tubular housing having an inlet end and an outlet end. Disposed within the housing is a honeycomb insert for polarizing the urine stream in order to eliminate splashback. Supported on the honeycomb insert and at one end thereof is a fine mesh screen insert adapted to serve as a wicking means upon completion of micturition. A receptacle cover is also provided for covering the open end of the housing and a vacuum removal tube is connected to the other end and in fluid communication with the interior thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony S Girala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/20; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/4404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
An open-type urine receptacle for receiving and conveying urine comprising: a vented housing having urine entry and exit ends, stream-polarizing means operatively associated with said housing for preventing splashback of a urine stream directed thereinto, said stream-polarizing means constitutes an elongated structure characterized by a plurality of adjacent longitudinal channels having the ends thereof being exposed at said entry end of the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
An open-type urine receptacle for receiving and conveying urine comprising: a vented housing having urine entry and exit ends, stream-polarizing means operatively associated with said housing for preventing splashback of a urine stream directed thereinto, said stream-polarizing means constitutes an elongated structure characterized by a plurality of adjacent longitudinal channels having the ends thereof being exposed at said entry end of the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The open-type urine receptacle of claim 1 wherein said housing-exit end is in fluid communication with a vacuum urine-withdrawal line for removing urine, said urine-entry end is adapted to receive in covering relation thereover a closure means, and closure means for covering the entry end of said housing when not in use so as to enhance withdrawal of urine from and drying of the housing interior.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The urine receptacle of claim 1 wherein said stream-polarizing means constitutes a honeycomb structure characterized by a plurality of adjacent honeycomb channels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The urine receptacle of claim 2 wherein wicking means are disposed adjacent to said polarizing means at the entry end of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The urine receptacle of claim 4 wherein said stream-polarizing means constitutes a honeycomb structure characterized by a plurality of adjacent honeycomb channels having the ends thereof being exposed at the entry end of said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The urine receptacle means of claim 2 wherein said closure means is characterized by a vent means for relieving the vacuum in the housing prior to use so as to facilitate removal of the closure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The urine receptacle of claim 1 wherein said urine exit end is of conical configuration so as to enhance removal of urine by drawing it to the apex thereof where a vacuum urine-withdrawal line is connected in fluid communication therewith.
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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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |