US4771484A
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Women's urine conducting apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-10
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Granted: 1988-09-20
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Expires: 2006-10-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for aiding a women while urinating in a standing position that includes a container having a rigid inner cup surrounded by a soft protective blanket. The blanket has a radially extended lip that is designed to contact the user's body to form a comfortable protection seal thereagainst. A liner made of water soluable gelatine is removably positioned in the container which consists of a collector for receiving urine and a tube extending from the lower part of the collector. The tube passes out of the container and is provided with sufficient length so that discharge urine can be directed away from the user's clothing.
Inventors
- 👤 Maxwell M. Mozell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455; A61F5/4556
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
248 words
Apparatus for aiding a woman in urinating while in a standing position that includes a conical shaped container formed of a rigid internal cup having an oval shaped top opening and a smaller bottom opening that is situated toward the front of the cup, the central axis of said bottom opening being inclined at an angle with regard to the central axis of said top opening to point in a forward direction of said cup, a soft pliable blanket encapsulating the cup, said blanket having a lip that radially extends from and surrounds the top opening of the cup and ends in an upturned flange for sealing against the vulva region of the user, said blanket having a neck that extends outwardly from the bottom opening along said central axis of said bottom opening, said neck having an opening in its bottom portion, a disposable liner formed of a hardened water soluble gelatine having a conical shaped collector that fits snugly inside said container said liner conforming generally to the interior of said container and having an elongated discharge tube depending from the collector that is inclined at the same angle as the bottom opening in the cup, said tube passing out of the neck to form an extended spout for directing urine discharged by the user into the collector forwardly away from the user whereby the liner can be removed from the container after use and disposed of by dissolving it in a water filled sanitary drain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
248 words
Apparatus for aiding a woman in urinating while in a standing position that includes a conical shaped container formed of a rigid internal cup having an oval shaped top opening and a smaller bottom opening that is situated toward the front of the cup, the central axis of said bottom opening being inclined at an angle with regard to the central axis of said top opening to point in a forward direction of said cup, a soft pliable blanket encapsulating the cup, said blanket having a lip that radially extends from and surrounds the top opening of the cup and ends in an upturned flange for sealing against the vulva region of the user, said blanket having a neck that extends outwardly from the bottom opening along said central axis of said bottom opening, said neck having an opening in its bottom portion, a disposable liner formed of a hardened water soluble gelatine having a conical shaped collector that fits snugly inside said container said liner conforming generally to the interior of said container and having an elongated discharge tube depending from the collector that is inclined at the same angle as the bottom opening in the cup, said tube passing out of the neck to form an extended spout for directing urine discharged by the user into the collector forwardly away from the user whereby the liner can be removed from the container after use and disposed of by dissolving it in a water filled sanitary drain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the liner further contains glycerin for controlling the rate at which the liner dissolves in water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 whereby the cup is formed of plastic and the blanket is formed of a non-toxic latex material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said lip of the blanket further includes a raised outer flange which extends about the outer periphery of the lip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 that further includes a flexible hose that is slidably received over the distal end of the liner tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the neck of the container and the tube of the liner both lie in a plane described by the major axis of the oval shaped top opening of said cup.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the cup opening measures about three inches along its major axis and about two inches along its minor axis and is about two inches deep.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the side wall of the cup is convex so as to direct incoming urine downwardly toward the bottom opening in a stabilized flow.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the lip of said blanket has a pair of opposed arcuate shaped cutouts formed therein which are centered along the minor axis of the top opening of the cup.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the top rim of the collector is recessed below the top opening in the cup so that the liner does not contact the user's body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the tube of the liner is inclined at an angle of about 50 degrees with regard to the central axis of the cup.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the cup measures about 3 inches across the major axis of the top opening, 11/2 inches across the minor axis of the top opening and is about 2 inches deep along the central axis.
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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) | 1991-09-20 | 1992-03-21 | 1992-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-20 | 1996-03-21 | 1996-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-20 | 2000-03-21 | 2000-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |