US5065459A
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Disposable portable urinal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-05-03
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Granted: 1991-11-19
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Expires: 2010-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A disposable portable urinal for males comprising a collapsible cylindrical collar having the perimeter of one end sealably attached to a receptacle for deposit of fluilds therein. The collar has handle tabs attached to its exterior surface to facilitate gripping. An adhesive strip is attached to the exterior of the collar. Score lines located on the surface of the collar allow the collar to be laterally collapsed and longitudinally folded and sealed upon itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Surja Tjahaja
- 👤 Robert L. Nodvik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/4404; A61F5/4407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A disposable portable urinal to accommodate a penis, comprising: a pliable receptacle having an interior space and provided with a closed end and an opposing open end; a pliable, collapsible cylindrical collar with the perimeter of one end thereof being sealably attached to the open end of the receptacle, and with the opposing end of the collar having a slot extending axially therefrom to a point intermediate the length of the collar; and a pair of handle tabs for gripping the collar attached to opposing edges of the slot such that the handle tabs can be used to separate the collar along the slot allowing the penis to be placed within the collar whereupon the handles are used to compress the collar around the penis to prevent leakage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A disposable portable urinal to accommodate a penis, comprising: a pliable receptacle having an interior space and provided with a closed end and an opposing open end; a pliable, collapsible cylindrical collar with the perimeter of one end thereof being sealably attached to the open end of the receptacle, and with the opposing end of the collar having a slot extending axially therefrom to a point intermediate the length of the collar; and a pair of handle tabs for gripping the collar attached to opposing edges of the slot such that the handle tabs can be used to separate the collar along the slot allowing the penis to be placed within the collar whereupon the handles are used to compress the collar around the penis to prevent leakage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device as described by claim 1, wherein the collar is formed from paper material having a plurality of score lines to add flexibility.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as described in claim 1, wherein an absorbent strip is affixed to the interior of the collar along the perimeter of the opposing end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device as described by claim 1, wherein the handle tabs are arcuate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device as described in claim 1, including a means for sealing the collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device as described by claim 5, wherein the means for sealing the collar includes an adhesive material attached to the exterior surface of the collar, such that the collar can be folded upon itself and into sealing contact with the adhesive material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device as described by claim 6, wherein the means for sealing the collar further includes at least one score line in the surface of the collar positioned so as to expedite folding the collar into sealing contact with the adhesive material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as described by claim 6, wherein the adhesive material is covered by a removable protective sheet.
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