US4904248A
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Female incontinent urine collection device
Assignee: Covidien AG
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Filing: 1987-02-11
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Granted: 1990-02-27
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Expires: 2007-02-11
Abstract
Abstract This invention pertains to both an apparatus and a method for constructing and using an incontinent female urine collection device. A molding of a partly resilient material and having a cup-shape and a stepped bore in said receptacle, is provided. Several attachment configurations to receive and retain a resilient, soft, compliant outer-rim portion are shown. This rim portion is secured to a lip edge of the molding by adhesive and the like to provide a fluid-tight seal when this device is mounted in the folds of the user's labia. A first length of tubing is secured in a formed stepped bore as by adhesive and/or the like. The discharge end of this tubing is connected to a second tubing conductor leading to a urine collection receiver. A vent in this conductor is provided to prevent air binding. A panty garment having elasticized properties is made with a reinforced aperture sized to accept and retain the first length of discharge tubing. This reinforcement is adapted for resisting wear, raveling and enlargement. The resilient, compliant rim provides a soft, non-irritating fluid-tight seal of the worn collection device to the skin area of the female labia. The receptacle and rim portion thereof may be integrally formed of closed cell silicone foam.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent L. Vaillancourt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:21
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An incontinent female collection device including a receptacle of a generally ovoid and open cup-shaped configuration providing a cavity with an open bore from and through a wall portion of said cavity; an outer lip-edge formed on said open cup-shaped receptacle, said lip-edge providing a generally ovoid saddle-shape configuration; a resilient, soft, compliant outer-rim portion extending around the full perimeter of said lip-edge, said rim portion being comprised of a material which provides for deflection and compression of said rim portion so as to accommodate individual female anatomical differences in and of the skin area of the folds of the user's labia and in a wet environment; means for securing said rim portion to said lip-edge of said receptacle so that a fluid-tight seal therebetween is established and maintained; a very thin liner of very flexible plastic film secured to the outer surfaces of said rim portion and lying adjacent at least the upper portion of the inner surface of said cup-shaped receptacle; and means for attaching said collection device to a conduit and collection container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
An incontinent female collection device including a receptacle of a generally ovoid and open cup-shaped configuration providing a cavity with an open bore from and through a wall portion of said cavity; an outer lip-edge formed on said open cup-shaped receptacle, said lip-edge providing a generally ovoid saddle-shape configuration; a resilient, soft, compliant outer-rim portion extending around the full perimeter of said lip-edge, said rim portion being comprised of a material which provides for deflection and compression of said rim portion so as to accommodate individual female anatomical differences in and of the skin area of the folds of the user's labia and in a wet environment; means for securing said rim portion to said lip-edge of said receptacle so that a fluid-tight seal therebetween is established and maintained; a very thin liner of very flexible plastic film secured to the outer surfaces of said rim portion and lying adjacent at least the upper portion of the inner surface of said cup-shaped receptacle; and means for attaching said collection device to a conduit and collection container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
An incontinent female collection device as in claim 1 in which the very thin liner is attached by adhesive means to the resilient, soft, compliant rim portion to provide protection of said rim from contact by urine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
An incontinent female collection device comprising a receptacle having a generally ovoid and open cup-shaped configuration to provide a cavity, said receptacle including an outer edge portion having a saddle-shape to conform to a female user's anatomy and an outlet stem portion; a resilient compliant rim portion affixed to said outer edge portion of said receptacle for placement in the folds of a female user's labia, said rim portion having a softness which permits deflection to an instant contact with the labia folds of a female user; and a liner of plastic film secured over said rim portion to protect said rim portion from contact with urine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
107 words
An incontinent female collection device comprising a receptacle having a generally ovoid and open cup-shaped configuration to provide a cavity, said receptacle including an outer edge portion having a saddle-shape to conform to a female user's anatomy and an outlet stem portion; a resilient compliant rim portion affixed to said outer edge portion of said receptacle for placement in the folds of a female user's labia, said rim portion having a softness which permits deflection to an instant contact with the labia folds of a female user; and a liner of plastic film secured over said rim portion to protect said rim portion from contact with urine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
An incontinent female collection device comprising a receptacle having a generally ovoid and open cup-shaped configuration to provide a cavity, said receptacle including an outer edge portion having a saddle-shape to conform to a female user's anatomy and an outlet stem portion; a resilient compliant rim portion affixed to said outer edge portion of said receptacle for placement in the folds of a female user's labia, said rim portion having a softness which permits deflection to an instant contact with the labia folds of a female user and being sufficiently narrow to provide comfortable engagement with the folds of the labia of the user; and said receptacle and rim portion being of a closed-cell foam silicone material having a durometer of about 35 on the A-Shore scale.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
127 words
An incontinent female collection device comprising a receptacle having a generally ovoid and open cup-shaped configuration to provide a cavity, said receptacle including an outer edge portion having a saddle-shape to conform to a female user's anatomy and an outlet stem portion; a resilient compliant rim portion affixed to said outer edge portion of said receptacle for placement in the folds of a female user's labia, said rim portion having a softness which permits deflection to an instant contact with the labia folds of a female user and being sufficiently narrow to provide comfortable engagement with the folds of the labia of the user; and said receptacle and rim portion being of a closed-cell foam silicone material having a durometer of about 35 on the A-Shore scale.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 which further comprises a discharge tube secured within said outlet stem portion and having inwardly extending ribs to prevent a shut-off of said tube when bent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as set forth in claim 5 further comprising a container in communication with said tube to receive discharged urine and a vent means between said tube and said container for preventing blockage of the fluid flow to said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said receptacle is a unitary molding of slightly deformable material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 further comprising a layer of adhesive securing said rim portion to said outer edge portion of said receptacle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said outer edge portion has a protrusion and said rim portion has a mating groove receiving said protrusion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 which further comprises a mortise and tenon arrangement for affixing said rim portion to said outer edge portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said outer edge portion has a groove of circular shape and said rim portion has a protruding bead received in said groove.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as set forth in claim 11 wherein said rim portion has a hollow outer portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said outer edge portion has a protruding bead and said rim portion has a circular groove receiving said bead.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said receptacle has an upwardly extending forward portion to conform to the front of the female anatomy.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as set forth in claim 4 in which said receptacle is integrally molded, with said rim portion sufficiently narrow to be deformed easily, and with said receptacle having thicker cross-sectioned walls than said rim portion to provide a stiffer portion.
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