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Portable urinal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-11
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1991-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A portable urinal consists of a container having an inlet means near its top, and an extendable and retractable hose with one end attached to the inlet. A funnel-type application, designed to be held in the hand and having a forward portion shaped to fit the body against which it is applied, is connected to the other end of the hose for draining the urine into the container. A closure is provided at the applicator end. Also, a carrying case is provided in which pivot means in its bottom permits rotation of the container and winding of the hose therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Florence E Leiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:23
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K11/00; A47K11/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A portable urinal, comprising: a hollow container having a top, a bottom and sides, and having an inlet means projecting from the center of the top of said container, an extendable and retractable hose having one end connected to said inlet means and disposed as a coil around said inlet means, a funnel-type applicator designed to be held in the hand and having a forward portion shaped to fit the body against which it is to be applied, and connected to the other end of said hose for draining urine into said container, closure means at the applicator end of said hose for insuring retention of the urine in said container, a close-fitting openable carrying case in which said urinal may be stored, said case having a top, a bottom, sides and a handle, a centrally disposed pivot extending upwardly from the inner bottom surface of said case, and a centrally disposed pivot engaging means disposed on the outer bottom surface of said container, in a manner such as to enable rotation of said container in said case as said hose is reeled in or out of said case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A portable urinal, comprising: a hollow container having a top, a bottom and sides, and having an inlet means projecting from the center of the top of said container, an extendable and retractable hose having one end connected to said inlet means and disposed as a coil around said inlet means, a funnel-type applicator designed to be held in the hand and having a forward portion shaped to fit the body against which it is to be applied, and connected to the other end of said hose for draining urine into said container, closure means at the applicator end of said hose for insuring retention of the urine in said container, a close-fitting openable carrying case in which said urinal may be stored, said case having a top, a bottom, sides and a handle, a centrally disposed pivot extending upwardly from the inner bottom surface of said case, and a centrally disposed pivot engaging means disposed on the outer bottom surface of said container, in a manner such as to enable rotation of said container in said case as said hose is reeled in or out of said case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A portable urinal, according to claim 1, in which the hose is of accordion-like construction.
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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) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |