US4955879A
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Urinary drainage device
Assignee: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
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Filing: 1988-12-07
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Granted: 1990-09-11
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Expires: 2008-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A urinary drainage device that can be used as both a nighttime drainage container and a daytime, ambulatory drainage device. The device is flexible and can be folded and strapped to a patient's leg for ambulatory use or hung on the side of a patient's bed for stationary use.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeanne A. Mervine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A urinary drainage device adapted for wear by male or female patients with indwelling or external catheters, said device comprising: a flexible container having a first end and a second end connected along a transverse line, said container being foldable along said transverse line into a pair of chambers of substantially equal size along said transverse line; means for connecting said container to an indwelling or external catheter, said means being connected to said first end on said container, said means being fluidwise connected to only one of said chambers when said container is folded along said transverse line; and means for draining said container, said means being fluidwise connected to only the same chamber as the means for connecting when said container is folded along said transverse line, wherein when folded and in use the first and second ends and the means for connecting are at an uppermost position and the means for draining is at a lowermost position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A urinary drainage device adapted for wear by male or female patients with indwelling or external catheters, said device comprising: a flexible container having a first end and a second end connected along a transverse line, said container being foldable along said transverse line into a pair of chambers of substantially equal size along said transverse line; means for connecting said container to an indwelling or external catheter, said means being connected to said first end on said container, said means being fluidwise connected to only one of said chambers when said container is folded along said transverse line; and means for draining said container, said means being fluidwise connected to only the same chamber as the means for connecting when said container is folded along said transverse line, wherein when folded and in use the first and second ends and the means for connecting are at an uppermost position and the means for draining is at a lowermost position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A urinary drainage device as described in claim 1, wherein said container has a plurality of slots or strap holders.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A urinary drainage device as described in claim 1, wherein said container has a flexible strap connected to it.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A urinary drainage device as described in claim 1, wherein said container has a plurality of hooks connected to it.
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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) | 1993-09-10 | 1994-03-12 | 1994-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-09-10 | 1998-03-12 | 1998-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-09-10 | 2002-03-12 | 2002-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |