US4091476A
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Portable male urinal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-27
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1994-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A urinal is provided which includes an elongated container having concave sides that conform to the general shape of the user's thighs. The container includes a frontal orifice for receiving the male organ of the user and an internal tube, which slants downward from the frontal orifice, which serves to prevent spillage. The container also includes an outflow pipe and an associated valve used to empty the container. An undersheet is detachably secured to the bottom of the container and extends rearward of the container and outboard of the sides thereof, under the legs of the user, so as to secure the container in place while in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray DeBurgh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G9/00; A61G9/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A portable male urinal comprising an elongate container, said container including a front having an orifice therein for receiving the male organ of a user, a back, a top, a bottom, and two concave sides, each said side curving outwardly between the top and the bottom so as to form an outwardly extending flange with said bottom whereby the shape of the sides generally conforms to the shape of the thighs of a user, each said flange being tapered along the length thereof from said back to said front so that said container fits comfortably between the thighs of the user thereby permitting extended use of said urinal over long periods of time without discomfort and further comprising an outlet tube disposed in said back at a location adjacent to said bottom and in communication with the interior of said container; valve means in said outlet tube for controlling the discharge of said outlet tube, said outlet tube having a means at the end thereof for connection with a length of flexible tubing; and a handle located on said top, said handle including first and second spaced vertical support members and a horizontal cross bar member extending beyond said first and second support members whereby the length of flexible tubing connectable to said outlet tube can be wrapped about said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A portable male urinal comprising an elongate container, said container including a front having an orifice therein for receiving the male organ of a user, a back, a top, a bottom, and two concave sides, each said side curving outwardly between the top and the bottom so as to form an outwardly extending flange with said bottom whereby the shape of the sides generally conforms to the shape of the thighs of a user, each said flange being tapered along the length thereof from said back to said front so that said container fits comfortably between the thighs of the user thereby permitting extended use of said urinal over long periods of time without discomfort and further comprising an outlet tube disposed in said back at a location adjacent to said bottom and in communication with the interior of said container; valve means in said outlet tube for controlling the discharge of said outlet tube, said outlet tube having a means at the end thereof for connection with a length of flexible tubing; and a handle located on said top, said handle including first and second spaced vertical support members and a horizontal cross bar member extending beyond said first and second support members whereby the length of flexible tubing connectable to said outlet tube can be wrapped about said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
173 words
A portable male urinal comprising an elongate container, said container including a front having an orifice therein for receiving the male organ of a user, a back, a top, a bottom, and two concave sides, each said side curving outwardly between the top and bottom so as to form an outwardly extending flange with said bottom whereby the shape of the sides generally conforms to the shape of the thighs of a user, each said flange being tapered along the length thereof from said back to said front so that said container fits comfortably between the thighs of the user thereby permitting extended use of said urinal over long periods of time without discomfort, and further comprising in combination therewith a flexible sheet detachably secured to said bottom of said container, said sheet extending beyond said bottom at said sides and at said back length having dimensions so as to extend under the legs of the user, thereby permitting the legs of the user to secure said container in place while in use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
173 words
A portable male urinal comprising an elongate container, said container including a front having an orifice therein for receiving the male organ of a user, a back, a top, a bottom, and two concave sides, each said side curving outwardly between the top and bottom so as to form an outwardly extending flange with said bottom whereby the shape of the sides generally conforms to the shape of the thighs of a user, each said flange being tapered along the length thereof from said back to said front so that said container fits comfortably between the thighs of the user thereby permitting extended use of said urinal over long periods of time without discomfort, and further comprising in combination therewith a flexible sheet detachably secured to said bottom of said container, said sheet extending beyond said bottom at said sides and at said back length having dimensions so as to extend under the legs of the user, thereby permitting the legs of the user to secure said container in place while in use.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A portable male urinal as claimed in claim 2 and further comprising snap means for detachably securing said container to said flexible sheet.
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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) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |