US3756230A
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Hygienic douche system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-11
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-11-11
Abstract
Abstract A hygeinic douche wherein a nozzle adapted for insertion into a vaginal passage and a cooperating fluid holding container are provided. The container includes a separate compartment therein to hold either a tablet or loose powder which is soluble in a fluid such as water and, when dissolved, forms a hygienic douching fluid. The compartment includes a separable lid releasible from outside the container and the tablet or powder includes an ingredient which reacts with water to produce a gas to pressurize the container to eject the hygienic douching fluid through the nozzle. The apparatus is also adaptable to be used with an enema-type nozzle to provide a convenient readily dispensible enema.
Inventors
- 👤 J Murray
- 👤 F Gardiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0237
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A hygienic douche apparatus comprising: a container open at one end adapted to hold a quantity of liquid, a closure member for sealing said open end of said container, means defining a chamber open at one end within said container when said closure is in sealing relationship on said container, said chamber sized to hold a predetermined quantity of a compound capable of generating sufficient gas pressure to dispel the said quantity of liquid from said contaner, a cover member for sealing said chamber open end to preclude liquid contacting said compound in said chamber, means operable from the exterior of said chamber to move said cover member from said chamber and cause liquid within said container to contact said compound and generate sufficient gas pressure within said container to dispel said quantity of liquid from said container, a nozzle member adapted to be inserted within a passageway in said apparatus to direct the liquid dispelled from said container, said passageway comprising an open and unobstructed fluid passageway between the interior of said container and said nozzle and constituting a means for the continuous noninterruptable discharge of liquid from said container after said compound is contacted by said liquid to create gas pressure within said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A hygienic douche apparatus comprising: a container open at one end adapted to hold a quantity of liquid, a closure member for sealing said open end of said container, means defining a chamber open at one end within said container when said closure is in sealing relationship on said container, said chamber sized to hold a predetermined quantity of a compound capable of generating sufficient gas pressure to dispel the said quantity of liquid from said contaner, a cover member for sealing said chamber open end to preclude liquid contacting said compound in said chamber, means operable from the exterior of said chamber to move said cover member from said chamber and cause liquid within said container to contact said compound and generate sufficient gas pressure within said container to dispel said quantity of liquid from said container, a nozzle member adapted to be inserted within a passageway in said apparatus to direct the liquid dispelled from said container, said passageway comprising an open and unobstructed fluid passageway between the interior of said container and said nozzle and constituting a means for the continuous noninterruptable discharge of liquid from said container after said compound is contacted by said liquid to create gas pressure within said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said means defining a chamber open at one end comprises an upstanding wall member integral with said closure member and said cover member is pivotally mounted on said wall member pivotable by said operable means from a first position in sealing relationship over said open end and a second position affording fluid communication to said chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said means operable to release said cover member from said chamber includes a rod member slidably disposed along said chamber wall member having one end in contact with said cover member at an area opposite its pivotal mounting to said wall member and a second end disposed outside said closure member whereby when said rod member second end is depressed toward said closure said one end contacts said cover member and pivots said cover member away from said chamber open end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said closure member comprises an end wall adapted to seal said open end of said containEr, said end wall including said means affording a fluid communication between the interior of said container and the exterior and wherein said means defining a chamber open at one end comprises an upstanding wall member integral with said closure end wall and disposed within said container when said closure member is in sealing engagement on said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said means affording fluid communication between the interior and exterior of said container comprises a cylindrical tube segment extending through said end wall defining a fluid communication passage through said end wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A hygienic douche apparatus defined in claim 5 including a tubular member having one end telescoped over said cylindrical tube segment to define a fluid passage to direct said liquid from said container and wherein the other end of said first tubular member includes means to sealingly retain the tubular end of a douche nozzle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said compound is in the form of a compressed tablet and said chamber includes means to break up said tablet when said cover member is in sealing relationship on said chamber open end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said means to break up said tablet comprises extending spike members fixed to the bottom wall of said chamber and said cover whereby when said cover is in sealing relationship said spike members are adapted to pierce said tablet to break it up.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |