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Implantable urinary control apparatus
Assignee: Fairchild Space and Defense Corp
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Filing: 1973-04-06
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1993-04-06
Abstract
Abstract An implantable urinary control apparatus for controlling the flow of urine from the bladder including a pump adapted to be connected to the bladder for pumping urine out of the bladder and into a natural or artificial channel so that it can be from the fromthe body. The apparatus also includes a sensor adapted to be connected to the natural or to an artificial urinary bladder for detecting the pressure in the bladder as it fills with urine, and an alarm unit connected to the sensor for giving warning that the bladder is filling with urine when the sensor detects the pressure caused by urine in the bladder.
Inventors
- 👤 G Summers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/042; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/0036; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
An implantable urinary control apparatus for controlling the discharge of urine from the urinary bladder in a body comprising implantable pump means for pumping urine from said urinary bladder out of the body, implantable inlet means connected to said implantable pump means for connecting said urinary bladder to said implantable pump means for permitting urine to flow from said bladder to said implantable pump means, implantable outlet means connected to said imPlantable pump means for connecting said implantable pump means to an artificial or natural body channel that leads out of the body to permit urine to flow from said implantable pump means to said artificial or natural body channel, means capable of being operatively coupled to said implantable pump means for causing the operation thereof, implantable sensing means adapted to be operatively associated with said bladder for sensing pressure in said bladder as said bladder is filling with urine, implantable alarm means operatively connected to said implantable sensing means for providing an alarm when said sensing means senses pressure in said bladder as said bladder is filling with urine, and implantable power source means operatively connected to said alarm means for supplying power to said implantable alarm means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
An implantable urinary control apparatus for controlling the discharge of urine from the urinary bladder in a body comprising implantable pump means for pumping urine from said urinary bladder out of the body, implantable inlet means connected to said implantable pump means for connecting said urinary bladder to said implantable pump means for permitting urine to flow from said bladder to said implantable pump means, implantable outlet means connected to said imPlantable pump means for connecting said implantable pump means to an artificial or natural body channel that leads out of the body to permit urine to flow from said implantable pump means to said artificial or natural body channel, means capable of being operatively coupled to said implantable pump means for causing the operation thereof, implantable sensing means adapted to be operatively associated with said bladder for sensing pressure in said bladder as said bladder is filling with urine, implantable alarm means operatively connected to said implantable sensing means for providing an alarm when said sensing means senses pressure in said bladder as said bladder is filling with urine, and implantable power source means operatively connected to said alarm means for supplying power to said implantable alarm means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The implantable urinary control apparatus of claim 1 wherein said alarm means comprises a resistive heating element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implantable urinary control apparatus of claim 1 wherein said sensing means is connected to said implantable inlet means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The implantable urinary control apparatus of claim 1 further comprising implantable recharging means operatively connected to said implantable power source means and means locatable outside the body for transmitting energy into the body to cause said implantable recharging means to recharge said implantable power source means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The implantable urinary control apparatus of claim 1 further comprising securing means connected to said sensing means for securing said sensing means to said urinary bladder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The implantable urinary control apparatus of claim 5 wherein said securing means comprises a strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
An implantable urinary control apparatus for controlling the discharge of urine from a body comprising an artificial implantable urinary bladder, implantable pump means for pumping urine from said implantable bladder out of the body, implantable inlet means connected to said implantable pump means and to said implantable bladder for permitting urine to flow from said implantable bladder to said implantable pump means, implantable outlet means connected to said implantable pump means for connecting said implantable pump means to an artificial or natural body channel that leads out of the body for permitting urine to flow from said implantable pump means to said artificial or natural body channel, and means capable of being operatively coupled to said pump means for operating said implantable pump means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
124 words
An implantable urinary control apparatus for controlling the discharge of urine from a body comprising an artificial implantable urinary bladder, implantable pump means for pumping urine from said implantable bladder out of the body, implantable inlet means connected to said implantable pump means and to said implantable bladder for permitting urine to flow from said implantable bladder to said implantable pump means, implantable outlet means connected to said implantable pump means for connecting said implantable pump means to an artificial or natural body channel that leads out of the body for permitting urine to flow from said implantable pump means to said artificial or natural body channel, and means capable of being operatively coupled to said pump means for operating said implantable pump means.
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) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |