US4568339A
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Female incontinence device
Assignee: ER Squibb and Sons LLC
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Filing: 1983-10-28
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2003-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A female incontinence device having a pair of deflectable walls defining a groove at the periphery of the device intended to contact the wearer. The device as seen in plan has a waisted or 8-shaped configuration and the deflectable walls as seen in side elevation have sealing edges each of which is constituted by a pair of continuous curves, one on each side of the central longitudinal axis of the device and which extend from a high point at the front of the device to a high point at the rear of the device. An undercut region is located beneath the deflectable walls to limit any splashing of discharged urine. A gasket or adhesive material can be disposed within the groove.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter L. Steer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A female incontinence device having a front and rear and a central longitudinal axis therebetween formed principally of a single unitary piece of flexible body compatible material which has a pair of parallel longitudinally upwardly extending deflectable walls which define a groove means for retaining a body adhesive material at the periphery of said device to contact the wearer in the perineal area, a laterally extending flange means for connection of the device to a user's undergarment, said device as seen in plan having a waisted configuration and said deflectable walls as seen in side elevation having sealing top and side edges, each edge of which is constituted by a pair of continuous curves on each side of said axis such that, on each side of the central longitudinal axis of said device, the curves extend from a high point at the front of said device through a low point to a high point at the rear of said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A female incontinence device having a front and rear and a central longitudinal axis therebetween formed principally of a single unitary piece of flexible body compatible material which has a pair of parallel longitudinally upwardly extending deflectable walls which define a groove means for retaining a body adhesive material at the periphery of said device to contact the wearer in the perineal area, a laterally extending flange means for connection of the device to a user's undergarment, said device as seen in plan having a waisted configuration and said deflectable walls as seen in side elevation having sealing top and side edges, each edge of which is constituted by a pair of continuous curves on each side of said axis such that, on each side of the central longitudinal axis of said device, the curves extend from a high point at the front of said device through a low point to a high point at the rear of said device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said deflectable walls define a saddle configuration located at the rear zone of said device designed to contact the wearer between the vaginal and anal openings in order to minimize leakage at this area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 2 including an undercut region located beneath said deflectable walls intended to limit splash back.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 3 which includes a basin or chamber shaped to conduct urine directly to an outlet pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1 including a layer of adhesive material in said channel or groove to enhance the peripheral sealing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A female incontinence device according to claim 1 characterized by said device also having an undercut region located beneath said deflectable walls intended to limit any splashing of discharged urine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 6 in which said deflectable walls define a saddle configuration located at the rear zone of said device designed to contact the wearer between the vaginal and anal openings in order to minimize leakage at this area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 which includes a basin or chamber shaped to conduct urine directly to an outlet pipe.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 6 including a layer of adhesive material in said groove to enhance the peripheral sealing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
165 words
A female incontinence device having a front and rear and a central longitudinal axis therebetween formed principally of a single unitary piece of flexible body compatible material having a pair of parallel longitudinally upwardly extending deflectable walls which define a groove at the periphery of said device to contact the wearer in the perineal area, a laterally extending flange means for connection of the device to a user's undergarment, a layer of adhesive material within said groove to enhance peripheral sealing, said device as seen in plan having a waisted configuration and said deflectable sealing walls as seen in side elevation having sealing top and side edges, each edge of which is constituted by a pair of continuous curves on each side of said axis such that, on each side of the central longitudinal axis of said device, the curves extend from a high point at the front of said device through a low point to a high point at the rear of said device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
165 words
A female incontinence device having a front and rear and a central longitudinal axis therebetween formed principally of a single unitary piece of flexible body compatible material having a pair of parallel longitudinally upwardly extending deflectable walls which define a groove at the periphery of said device to contact the wearer in the perineal area, a laterally extending flange means for connection of the device to a user's undergarment, a layer of adhesive material within said groove to enhance peripheral sealing, said device as seen in plan having a waisted configuration and said deflectable sealing walls as seen in side elevation having sealing top and side edges, each edge of which is constituted by a pair of continuous curves on each side of said axis such that, on each side of the central longitudinal axis of said device, the curves extend from a high point at the front of said device through a low point to a high point at the rear of said device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 10 in which said deflectable walls define a saddle configuration located at the rear zone of said device designed to contact the wearer between the vaginal and anal openings in order to minimize leakage at this area.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 11 including an undercut region located beneath said deflectable walls intended to limit splash back.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 12 which includes a basin or chamber shaped to conduct urine directly to an outlet pipe.
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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) | 1989-02-03 | 1989-08-05 | 1990-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-03 | 1993-08-05 | 1994-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-03 | 1997-08-05 | 1998-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |