US3870045A
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Multipurpose hygienic kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-28
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose, personal use hygienic kit has a diverter valve which may be connected to the waterspout of a bathtub or to the spray head of a shower installation to direct water through such fixtures or to hand-held, interchangeable components of the kit. Such components may include a jet spray nozzle, a French shower head, or a medicated douche. The medicated douche is provided with a special foraminous disc within a suppository receptacle thereof for comminuting the medicated suppository as water is forced through the receptacle, thereby causing the stream issuing from the douche to be laden with particles of medication. The suppository may be extruded into the receptacle by virtue of a special insertion tube and plunger therefor.
Inventors
- 👤 Curtis M Vaughan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A medicated douche comprising: an elongated, tubular, perforated probe adapted for insertion into a body cavity, said probe having an inlet orifice at one end thereof and one or more outlet apertures at the opposite end thereof; a hollow receptacle ahead of said probe adjacent said inlet and having a compartment for receiving a medicinal suppository, said compartment having an entry spaced from said inlet and an exit adjacent the inlet whereby a fluid forced through the compartment and into the probe may carry medication therewith from said suppository; and structure for introducing the suppository into said compartment, said structure including an insertion tube coupled at one end thereof with said entry and adapted to freely receive the suppository, and a plunger received and shiftable within said tube toward said one end thereof for extruding the suppository into said compartment through said entry.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A medicated douche comprising: an elongated, tubular, perforated probe adapted for insertion into a body cavity, said probe having an inlet orifice at one end thereof and one or more outlet apertures at the opposite end thereof; a hollow receptacle ahead of said probe adjacent said inlet and having a compartment for receiving a medicinal suppository, said compartment having an entry spaced from said inlet and an exit adjacent the inlet whereby a fluid forced through the compartment and into the probe may carry medication therewith from said suppository; and structure for introducing the suppository into said compartment, said structure including an insertion tube coupled at one end thereof with said entry and adapted to freely receive the suppository, and a plunger received and shiftable within said tube toward said one end thereof for extruding the suppository into said compartment through said entry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
143 words
A medicated douche comprising: an elongated, tubular, perforated probe adapted for insertion into a body cavity, said probe having an inlet orifice at one end thereof and one or more outlet apertures at the opposite end thereof; a hollow receptacle ahead of said probe adjacent said inlet and having a compartment for receiving a medicinal suppository, said compartment having an entry spaced from said inlet and an exit adjacent the inlet whereby a fluid forced through the compartment and into the probe may carry medication therewith from said suppository; and structure for introducing the suppository into said compartment, said structure including an insertion tube coupled at one end thereof with said entry and adapted to freely receive the suppository, and a plunger received and shiftable within said tube toward said one end thereof for extruding the suppository into said compartment through said entry.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
143 words
A medicated douche comprising: an elongated, tubular, perforated probe adapted for insertion into a body cavity, said probe having an inlet orifice at one end thereof and one or more outlet apertures at the opposite end thereof; a hollow receptacle ahead of said probe adjacent said inlet and having a compartment for receiving a medicinal suppository, said compartment having an entry spaced from said inlet and an exit adjacent the inlet whereby a fluid forced through the compartment and into the probe may carry medication therewith from said suppository; and structure for introducing the suppository into said compartment, said structure including an insertion tube coupled at one end thereof with said entry and adapted to freely receive the suppository, and a plunger received and shiftable within said tube toward said one end thereof for extruding the suppository into said compartment through said entry.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A medicated douche as claimed in claim 1, wherein said compartment is provided with means for comminuting said suppository as fluid is forced through the compartment toward said probe.
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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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |