US3881485A
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Rectal appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-16
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A device for insertion through the anus into the upper rectum for the purpose of wiping the walls of the rectum clean of feces, and for the purpose of stopping and retaining feces in the colon and rectum at a distance from the anus. The device is preferably formed of a fiber material. A sealed package containing lubricant and the device is provided for sterile storage and use of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Hal M Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/551; A61F13/55175; A61F13/20; A61F13/2002; A61F13/2011; A61F13/2022; A61M; A61M31/00; A61F2013/15008; A61F2013/15113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
Method for cleaning the anus and rectum of a person, and for preventing drainage from the colon into the rectum and anus of the person until the person subsequently defecates, comprising pressing wiper plug means through the pressure sensitive anus and rectum of the person to a non-pressure sensitive portion of the rectum at or near the sigmoid flexure, and leaving said wiper plug means in place at said position at or near the sigmoid flexure until same is expelled by defecation by the person, the anus and rectum of the person being wiped and cleaned by insertion of the wiper plug means and the wiper plug means preventing drainage therepast as long as it remains in place at said position.
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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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |