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US4023216A
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Urinal device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-30
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1995-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A rigid device of plastic or other suitable material which will gather the poorly defined urinary efflux of a urinating human female in a normal standing position and direct it forwardly and downwardly in a defined stream to impinge on a chosen spot. The device comprises a trough open at the top and adapted to be positioned to register with outlet of the urethra. From the forward end of the trough, there is a forwardly and downwardly inclined discharge conduit and there is also an absorbent pad at the rear of the trough to remove residual urine from the internal and external vulvae which comprises material that has a blotting action. This material is replaceable. Another embodiment is of foldable material such as suitable paper with a waterproof lining.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurie Rhea Li
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455; A61F5/4556
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A gravity-operated urinary device for use by a woman in a standing position, comprising: means for forming an unconstrained stream of urine, and for projecting said unconstrained urine-stream through open space forwardly and away from the body of the standing woman; said forming means comprising non-storing funneling means for gathering urine from said standing woman, and for funneling said gathered urine to a discharge conduit; said forming means further comprising means for discharging the urine from said funneling means through open space in the form of an unconstrained urine-stream; said funneling means comprising a funnel-like, non-storing, hollow, elongated, generally-horizontal trough defined by upright walls and open at the top, the upper edges of the walls being free, and adapted for touching-contact with the external portion of the standing woman's vulva, the opening formed by the free tops of the walls being substantially horizontal during use; said discharging means comprising a substantially rigid discharge conduit connected to the trough at its forward end, said discharge conduit being proportioned for discharging the gathered urine as a urine-stream in the manner of a male-produced urine-stream, and for projecting the urine-stream a near-maximum distance from the standing woman.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A gravity-operated urinary device for use by a woman in a standing position, comprising: means for forming an unconstrained stream of urine, and for projecting said unconstrained urine-stream through open space forwardly and away from the body of the standing woman; said forming means comprising non-storing funneling means for gathering urine from said standing woman, and for funneling said gathered urine to a discharge conduit; said forming means further comprising means for discharging the urine from said funneling means through open space in the form of an unconstrained urine-stream; said funneling means comprising a funnel-like, non-storing, hollow, elongated, generally-horizontal trough defined by upright walls and open at the top, the upper edges of the walls being free, and adapted for touching-contact with the external portion of the standing woman's vulva, the opening formed by the free tops of the walls being substantially horizontal during use; said discharging means comprising a substantially rigid discharge conduit connected to the trough at its forward end, said discharge conduit being proportioned for discharging the gathered urine as a urine-stream in the manner of a male-produced urine-stream, and for projecting the urine-stream a near-maximum distance from the standing woman.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
The invention defined by claim 1, wherein said trough has a bottom wall sloping downwardly and forwardly, has a pair of substantially-planar and substantially-parallel side walls, and has a front wall and a rear wall--the walls defining a narrow, elongated, open-top trough adapted to be used by a standing woman; the front wall and side walls of said trough defining a funnel-like discharge configuration proportioned to produce a substantially-unrestricted urine-flow to said discharge conduit; and said discharge conduit is connected to the trough at its deepest end, and is inclined forwardly and downwardly so that drainage is by gravity, and is adapted to produce an unconstrained urine-stream that is directed through open space to a chosen spot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention defined by claim 1, including moisture absorbent material attached to a portion of the trough for absorbing residual moisture after the device has been used.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention defined by claim 3, wherein there is a thin layer of material for attaching said moisture-absorbent material, said attaching material maintaining its strength through brief exposure to moisture but dissolving upon prolonged exposure to moisture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
172 words
A urinary device comprising: a hollow, elongated generally horizontal trough open at the top; a tubular conduit connected to the trough at its forward end; said device being for use by a person in an upright position, said trough having a bottom wall sloping downwardly and forwardly, and said tubular conduit being connected to the trough at its deepest end and being inclined forwardly and downwardly; the device is self-shape retaining material and the opening at the top of the trough is elongated; absorbent material on the edge portion of the opening at the top of the trough and at the rear of said trough; the absorbent material being elongated and U-shaped with a groove in the underside, said groove being generally U-shaped in cross-section and removably attachable to the rear rim portion of the trough; and wherein the groove of the absorbent material is lined with a thin layer of casein or gelatine based material which maintains its strength through brief exposure to moisture but dissolves upon prolonged exposure to moisture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
172 words
A urinary device comprising: a hollow, elongated generally horizontal trough open at the top; a tubular conduit connected to the trough at its forward end; said device being for use by a person in an upright position, said trough having a bottom wall sloping downwardly and forwardly, and said tubular conduit being connected to the trough at its deepest end and being inclined forwardly and downwardly; the device is self-shape retaining material and the opening at the top of the trough is elongated; absorbent material on the edge portion of the opening at the top of the trough and at the rear of said trough; the absorbent material being elongated and U-shaped with a groove in the underside, said groove being generally U-shaped in cross-section and removably attachable to the rear rim portion of the trough; and wherein the groove of the absorbent material is lined with a thin layer of casein or gelatine based material which maintains its strength through brief exposure to moisture but dissolves upon prolonged exposure to moisture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined by claim 2, wherein the device is of foldable material at least temporarily impervious to liquid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
83 words
The invention defined by claim 6, wherein the device when in a folded condition, has the top flattened onto the bottom with a top portion and a back wall portion folded forwardly onto the adjacent flattened portion, and the conduit portion being folded rearwardly and downwardly, there being crease lines for folding the conduit portion into the flattened position and the back portion folded forwardly and downwardly, there also being a crease line for the bottom of the conduit and extending longitudinally thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention defined by claim 6, wherein the top has a pair of walls, a tab on the free edge of one of said walls and overlapping the other wall and sealed thereto and comprises means for securing the device together.
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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) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |