US4505707A
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Male sanitary device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-22
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Granted: 1985-03-19
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Expires: 2002-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A male sanitary device which accommodates the anal orifice and lies in the fold between the nates. It is held in the front by an annular member which encircles the external genitalia and it is supported in the back by an appendange or rear member which may be secured to an article of clothing or belt.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis T. Feeney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/64; A61F13/45; A61F13/47; A61F13/471; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/4401; A61F5/451; A61F5/453; A61F13/53; A61F13/531; A61F13/62; A61F13/622; A61F2013/15008; A61F2013/15113; A61F2013/1513; A61F13/505; A61F2013/5055; A61F2013/5694
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A contoured sanitary device for a man comprising: (1) an annular front member constituting the sole support for said device by encircling the scrotum and penis; (2) an elongated central portion for supporting a plurality of contoured absorbent pads superimposed one atop the other; and (3) a rear member equipped with means for detachably securing same to a garment and said rear member providing the sole support means for said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A contoured sanitary device for a man comprising: (1) an annular front member constituting the sole support for said device by encircling the scrotum and penis; (2) an elongated central portion for supporting a plurality of contoured absorbent pads superimposed one atop the other; and (3) a rear member equipped with means for detachably securing same to a garment and said rear member providing the sole support means for said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for securing said rear member consists of an adhesive area covered by one or more protective tabs which may be removed to expose portions of said adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said garment is a pair of undershorts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each of said pads is attached to a tab which may be used to separate one superimposed pad from an underlying pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said pads are contoured to fit the anal orifice and are of lesser dimension than the elongated central portion to which they are adjoined.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
22 words
The device of laim 1 wherein said annular front member includes a semi-circular recess to accommodate the raphe of the male user.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
22 words
The device of laim 1 wherein said annular front member includes a semi-circular recess to accommodate the raphe of the male user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said pads are impregnated with a medicinal agent or deodorant.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said garment is a belt which encircles the waist, said belt having a folddown tab on its inside face located at about its midpoint for detachably securing same to said rear member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said belt has a front portion equipped with means for adjustably securing the ends of said belt to one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 9 wherein the means for securing the ends of said belt to one another is an adhesive area covered by a protective tab which may be removed to expose said adhesive.
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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) | 1988-03-18 | 1988-09-17 | 1989-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-18 | 1992-09-17 | 1993-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-18 | 1996-09-17 | 1997-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |