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Urinary incontinence device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-12-19
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Granted: 1999-12-07
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Expires: 2015-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A urinary incontinence device includes an occluding member, such as a tampon or plug, that is retained by magnetic forces acting between a support and magnetic inserts located adjacent the uretha. The inserts may be implanted or injected and hold the occluding member in place.
Inventors
- 👤 John G. Connolly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A urinary incontinence device comprising an occluding member having a body with an outer surface engagable with a urethral wall for occluding the urethra, a retainer a support member detachably secured to said body and having a pair of laterally extending legs to cooperate with said retainer adapted to be adjacent to said urethra, to maintain said body at an occluding location, said legs being malleable to permit adjustment of said body relative to said urethral wall, said retainer and said support member being maintained in operative relationship by application of magnetic force therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A urinary incontinence device comprising an occluding member having a body with an outer surface engagable with a urethral wall for occluding the urethra, a retainer a support member detachably secured to said body and having a pair of laterally extending legs to cooperate with said retainer adapted to be adjacent to said urethra, to maintain said body at an occluding location, said legs being malleable to permit adjustment of said body relative to said urethral wall, said retainer and said support member being maintained in operative relationship by application of magnetic force therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said body is curved to elevate a neck of a bladder when in said occluding location.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said retainer includes a subcutaneous magnetic insert.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-12-06 | 2003-06-07 | 2003-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-12-06 | 2007-06-07 | 2007-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-12-06 | 2011-06-07 | 2011-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |