US3716871A
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Disposable urinal
Assignee: Borse Plastic Products Corp
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Filing: 1971-09-01
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1991-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A disposable urinal made of plastic material which is blowmolded and includes an upstanding body with a neck portion at the upper end angularly related to the body and a handle portion integrally molded with the neck portion open at one end to facilitate hanging on a bed rail or the like. A cap that is separately molded is provided for locking relation to the handle and for closing the mouth of the neck selectively to form an odor shield.
Inventors
- 👤 A Borse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G9/00; A61G9/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A plastic blow-molded disposable urinal comprising an elongated hollow body substantially square in cross section, a neck extending from the body tapering to a mouth substantially circular in cross section, the axis of the neck extending angular to the axis of the body, an elongated hollow handle integral with the neck extending substantially parallel to the body and defining an open-ended handle to permit hooking the urinal onto a rail or the like, the connection between the handle and the neck forming a radial wall facing the open end of the handle, said pinched portion of the handle including a connecting link between the neck and handle of a thickness substantially less than the thickness of the handle, stiffening rib means on the connecting link between the handle and neck, tiny air hole means in said stiffening rib means to permit air to enter the handle during molding thereof, said hole means being too small to permit urine to pass therethrough, said handle being pinched and closed at the neck to define a splash deflector within the neck for preventing urine from entering the handle, and a cap including a locking plate coacting with the pinched portion of the handle and a closure portion for snap fit into the mouth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A plastic blow-molded disposable urinal comprising an elongated hollow body substantially square in cross section, a neck extending from the body tapering to a mouth substantially circular in cross section, the axis of the neck extending angular to the axis of the body, an elongated hollow handle integral with the neck extending substantially parallel to the body and defining an open-ended handle to permit hooking the urinal onto a rail or the like, the connection between the handle and the neck forming a radial wall facing the open end of the handle, said pinched portion of the handle including a connecting link between the neck and handle of a thickness substantially less than the thickness of the handle, stiffening rib means on the connecting link between the handle and neck, tiny air hole means in said stiffening rib means to permit air to enter the handle during molding thereof, said hole means being too small to permit urine to pass therethrough, said handle being pinched and closed at the neck to define a splash deflector within the neck for preventing urine from entering the handle, and a cap including a locking plate coacting with the pinched portion of the handle and a closure portion for snap fit into the mouth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
210 words
A plastic blow-molded disposable urinal comprising an elongated hollow body substantially square in cross section, a neck extending from the body tapering to a mouth substantially circular in cross section, the axis of the neck extending angular to the axis of the body, an elongated hollow handle integral with the neck extending substantially parallel to the body and defining an open-ended handle to permit hooking the urinal onto a rail or the like, the connection between the handle and the neck forming a radial wall facing the open end of the handle, said pinched portion of the handle including a connecting link between the neck and handle of a thickness substantially less than the thickness of the handle, stiffening rib means on the connecting link between the handle and neck, tiny air hole means in said stiffening rib means to permit air to enter the handle during molding thereof, said hole means being too small to permit urine to pass therethrough, said handle being pinched and closed at the neck to define a splash deflector within the neck for preventing urine from entering the handle, and a cap including a locking plate coacting with the pinched portion of the handle and a closure portion for snap fit into the mouth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
210 words
A plastic blow-molded disposable urinal comprising an elongated hollow body substantially square in cross section, a neck extending from the body tapering to a mouth substantially circular in cross section, the axis of the neck extending angular to the axis of the body, an elongated hollow handle integral with the neck extending substantially parallel to the body and defining an open-ended handle to permit hooking the urinal onto a rail or the like, the connection between the handle and the neck forming a radial wall facing the open end of the handle, said pinched portion of the handle including a connecting link between the neck and handle of a thickness substantially less than the thickness of the handle, stiffening rib means on the connecting link between the handle and neck, tiny air hole means in said stiffening rib means to permit air to enter the handle during molding thereof, said hole means being too small to permit urine to pass therethrough, said handle being pinched and closed at the neck to define a splash deflector within the neck for preventing urine from entering the handle, and a cap including a locking plate coacting with the pinched portion of the handle and a closure portion for snap fit into the mouth.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said locking plate includes a flexible gripping flange having an opening therethrough with a width less than that of said handle to grip at the pinched portion and lock the cap on the urinal, and a stiffening ridge surrounding the gripping flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 2, wherein said closure portion includes a shaped portion with an annular sealing ridge having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the mouth to provide a tight seal when in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 3, wherein the closure portion includes a lifting lip surrounding the cup-shaped portion stopping the insertion of the cup into the mouth and defining a hand engaging portion for facilitating removal of the closure portion from the mouth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 4, wherein the center of the shaped portion includes a dome-shaped button to facilitate proper seating of the closure portion in the mouth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 5, wherein the stock thickness of the cap is less than that of the body and neck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 6, wherein the urinal is made of polyethylene.
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |