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Portable female urinal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract The device for female incontinence comprises a collection and funneling container, a retaining member fixed to said container and adapted for removable vaginal insertion. The retaining member is positioned with respect to said container in a manner such that when the member is inserted into the vagina, the container is disposed at the urethral orifice so as not to contact said orifice. The container serves to collect and funnel urine discharged from said orifice.
Inventors
- 👤 E Ratcliffe
- 👤 H Ratcliffe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An incontinence appliance for females including a urethral cap, a retaining member attached to said urethral cap and adapted for removable vaginal insertion, said urethral cap being so disposed with respect to said retaining member that when the latter is inserted into the vagina, the cap is disposed adjacent the urethral orifice and surrounds the latter without being in contact therewith, said cap being of such a size and shape as to be contained in use substantially within the labial folds and capable of insertion therein without deformation of the cap; two drain outlets in said cap, at least one of which is open to urine flow, one of said outlets being adapted to receive high pressure urine discharge and the other being adapted to receive a lower pressure urine discharge, each of said drain outlets forming an intra-labial funnel and being disposed directly in the path of urine as it is discharged from the urethral orifice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
An incontinence appliance for females including a urethral cap, a retaining member attached to said urethral cap and adapted for removable vaginal insertion, said urethral cap being so disposed with respect to said retaining member that when the latter is inserted into the vagina, the cap is disposed adjacent the urethral orifice and surrounds the latter without being in contact therewith, said cap being of such a size and shape as to be contained in use substantially within the labial folds and capable of insertion therein without deformation of the cap; two drain outlets in said cap, at least one of which is open to urine flow, one of said outlets being adapted to receive high pressure urine discharge and the other being adapted to receive a lower pressure urine discharge, each of said drain outlets forming an intra-labial funnel and being disposed directly in the path of urine as it is discharged from the urethral orifice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An incontinence appliance according to claim 1, further comprising an internal aperture in said retaining member which communicates with said funnel whereby any fluid collecting in the region of said retaining member can be transferred to said funnel for disposal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
An incontinence appliance according to claim 1, further comprising a cut-away channel portion in said retaining member, said cut-away channel portion being adapted to said funnel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An incontinence appliance according to claim 1, wherein said retaining member is hollow and tapered towards one end, its wider end being remote from said urethral cap, whereby the appliance is arranged to be at least substantially self-retaining within the vagina.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
An incontinence appliance as claimed in claim 1, being integrally moulded from plastics.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An incontinence appliance as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a resilient ring capable of being medicated, said resilient ring being located around the urethral cap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
An incontinence appliance as claimed in claim 6 wherein said resilient ring is made of foamed polyurethane.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |