US3776231A
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Urinary drainage apparatus
Assignee: MEDICAL DEV CORP
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Filing: 1972-05-22
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A urinary drainage system and structure providing an initial or receiving container and also a sump or storage container. The two containers are inter-connected, with the first being pivotal relative to the second so that the contents of the receiving container may be emptied into the storage container. Pivotal structure cooperating with the containers serves as journaling means and also inter-communication means to accommodate fluid flow, whether the receiving container is in its normal or tilted condition. Self-adjusting securement means is provided so the structure may be leveled regardless of the supporting structure. Independent drainage means for the containers are provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Grand Holbrook Le
- 👤 R Rowley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A urinary drainage structure including, in combination, a tiltable receiving container having an inlet port for receiving external incoming liquid, a storage container, pivot means for pivoting said receiving container to said storage container whereby said receiving container may be pivoted to a tilting position for drainage purposes, said pivot means having a through aperture providing communication from said receiving container through said pivot means and into the interior of said storage container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A urinary drainage structure including, in combination, a tiltable receiving container having an inlet port for receiving external incoming liquid, a storage container, pivot means for pivoting said receiving container to said storage container whereby said receiving container may be pivoted to a tilting position for drainage purposes, said pivot means having a through aperture providing communication from said receiving container through said pivot means and into the interior of said storage container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said storage container has a U-configurement, as to its horizontal cross-section, such as to define a medial side opening, said pivot means being horizontally disposed across said side opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said storage container is configured with an end indentation, said pivot means extending transversely, relative to said storage container, into said indention.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said pivot means is rigidly secured to said storage container, said receiving container including aligned apertures circumscribing said pivot means, said pivot means including O-ring seals disposed proximate said apertures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said pivot means includes side wall aperture means and an open end communicating with the interior of said storage container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said receiving container includes means for draining liquid therefrom, said storage container also including drainage means for draining liquid therefrom as well.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein the storage container includes depending leg means disposed at opposite ends of the structure, one of said leg means including a bar having a slot, said storage container including a compressible drain constructed for pinchable disposition through said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said inlet port includes a self-closing valve, and an air filter disposed proximate said valve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
Structure according to claim 2 wherein said inlet port is contiguous with said pivot means and is sealingly attached thereto, said pivot means including a downwardly facing wall aperture and also an open-end cOmmunicating with the interior of said storage container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
71 words
A portable urinary drainage liquid container constructed for suspension in horizontal dis-position from an external object, of whatever orientation, and including a handle having an upper smooth contour and a medial, integral, planar, depending leg, and a flexible elongate connector connected at its ends to said handle on opposite sides of said leg and constructed to be looped around said ex-ternal object and be medially looped over and around said leg.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
A portable urinary drainage liquid container constructed for suspension in horizontal dis-position from an external object, of whatever orientation, and including a handle having an upper smooth contour and a medial, integral, planar, depending leg, and a flexible elongate connector connected at its ends to said handle on opposite sides of said leg and constructed to be looped around said ex-ternal object and be medially looped over and around said leg.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |