US4189789A
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Urine collection container with coupling for suspension line
Assignee: Allegiance Corp
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Filing: 1978-08-25
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A urine collection bag with a rigid handle connected to the bag, and this handle has a pair of spaced apart openings with lead-in slots oriented relative to the openings for easy nonthreading insertion of a flexible suspension line which is retained in the opening for hanging the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack H. Hofstetter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G7/00; A61G7/05; A61G7/0503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A urine collection container, wherein the improvement comprises: a rigid handle with a grasping bar and two spaced apart depending legs which have lower end portions pivotally connected to the container; each leg having an opening adjacent to a lower end of the leg and a slot leading to this opening from an edge of the handle, and each slot being peripherally oriented relative to such opening and having a shape for nonthreaded insertion of a suspension line adapted to suspend the container without pulling out of the handle opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A urine collection container, wherein the improvement comprises: a rigid handle with a grasping bar and two spaced apart depending legs which have lower end portions pivotally connected to the container; each leg having an opening adjacent to a lower end of the leg and a slot leading to this opening from an edge of the handle, and each slot being peripherally oriented relative to such opening and having a shape for nonthreaded insertion of a suspension line adapted to suspend the container without pulling out of the handle opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A urine collection container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the slots extend downwardly from the openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A urine collection container as set forth in claim 2, wherein the container has a distortable wall adjacent an outer end of the slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A urine collection container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the slots are defined by sides that converge inwardly toward the opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A urine collection container as set forth in claim 1, wherein the opening is defined by an inner surface that is generally C-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A urine collection container as set forth in claim 1, wherein there is a suspension line loop preconnected to the handle's opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2230951A
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US4093169A
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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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |