Partially disposable inflatable bedpan
Abstract
Abstract AN INFLATABLE PARTIALLY DISPOSABLE, BEDPAN COMPRISING A NON-DISOSABLE INFLATABLE U-SHAPED CUSHION AND A DISPOSABLE BODY WASTE RECEPTACLE REMOVABLY SECURED WITHIN THE EXTENSIONS OF THE U-SHAPED CUSHION. THE RECEPTACLE COMPRISES, IN ADDITION TO A WASTE BAG, A PERINEAL APRON AND AN EXTENDED OPPOSING FLAP OR APRON COVER WHICH, WHEN LAID ON THE TOP OF THE CUSHION, CONFROMS TO AND PROTECTS THE SURFACE OF THE CUSHION FROM PATIENT CONTACT. THE WASTE BAG MAY BE SEPARATED FROM THE PROTECTION FLAP AFTER USE BY BREAKING A PERFORATION MIDWAY BETWEEN THE BAG AND APRON COVER, THEREBY PERMITTING USE AND SAFE AND SANITARY DISPOSAL OF THE WASTE WITHOUT MOVING THE PATIENT OR CONTAMINATING THE CUSHION.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R Avoy
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |