US3815581A
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Urinary device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-06
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1993-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A urinary device to obtain a urine specimen from a female which is free of extraurethral contamination. The urinary device includes an extended trough member which is partially inserted into the vaginal passage and serves as a urine guide channel. A holding and placement member formed in one piece construction with the trough is positioned around the urethral meatus to direct urine flow into the urine guide channel. The device is geometrically molded to conform to the anatomy of the female when partially inserted into the vaginal passage and effectively separates as well as shields the structures around the urethral meatus while not imparting pressure on the urethra. A tampon may be attached to the trough to occlude the lower portion of the vagina without impinging on the urethral meatus.
Inventors
- 👤 S Levin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455; A61F5/4556; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A urine collecting device for a human female adapted to be manually held adjacent the urethral meatus for obtaining a voided urine specimen comprising: an elongated member having a longitudinally directed open top trough with side edges and opposing first and second ends, said first end adapted for partial insertion into the vaginal passage with said open top adapted to face the urethra, holding and placement means formed on said elongated member defining an arch above said trough having a bottom opening with said arch starting from said first end continuing along the trough side edges and sloping at an angle away from said first end, said holding and placement means includes a pair of wing members extending in a direction away from said arch, and said bottom opening of said arch joining said open top of said trough to form a combined opening adapted to be substantially larger in area than and to substantially surround the urethral meatus with the meatus lying freely in said combined opening with no compressive force thereon when the holding and placement means is manually pulled up into position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A urine collecting device for a human female adapted to be manually held adjacent the urethral meatus for obtaining a voided urine specimen comprising: an elongated member having a longitudinally directed open top trough with side edges and opposing first and second ends, said first end adapted for partial insertion into the vaginal passage with said open top adapted to face the urethra, holding and placement means formed on said elongated member defining an arch above said trough having a bottom opening with said arch starting from said first end continuing along the trough side edges and sloping at an angle away from said first end, said holding and placement means includes a pair of wing members extending in a direction away from said arch, and said bottom opening of said arch joining said open top of said trough to form a combined opening adapted to be substantially larger in area than and to substantially surround the urethral meatus with the meatus lying freely in said combined opening with no compressive force thereon when the holding and placement means is manually pulled up into position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The urine collecting device of claim 1 in which said arch is concave from one wing member to the other wing member and adapted to conform to the symphysis pubis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The urine collecting device of claim 1 in which said arch slopes at an acute angle with respect to said trough toward said second end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The urine collecting device of claim 1 in which said holding and placement means is formed with said elongated member in a one piece construction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The urine collecting device of claim 1 in which said arch is of a size and configuration adapted to partially fit within the vagina and adapted to separate the anterior and posterior vaginal surfaces when said combined opening is positioned to substantially surround said urethral meatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The urine collecting device as recited in claim 1 wherein the bottom of said trough has a curvature over its length adapted to substantially conform to the anotomy of the posterior vaginal wall and perineum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The urine collecting device as recited in claim 1 wherein said holding and placement means and continuing along said trough side edges to said first end is formed having a predetermined curvature adapted for substantially conforming to the anatomy of the pubic region between the labia minora and anterior vaginal wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The urine collecting device as recited in claim 1 including a tampon secured to said first end of said trough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The urine collecting device as recited in claim 1 in which said arch has a maximum transverse dimension substantially similar in value to the maximum transverse dimension of said trough.
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |