US4197849A
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Flexible manipulative incontinent aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-03
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1997-10-03
Abstract
Abstract An incontinent aid primarily for male patients including an outer receptacle of pliable liquid-impervious material. The front panel of the receptacle is provided with an adhesive section for attachment to the pubic area. A portion of the receptacle bounded by the adhesive portion is formed having tabular projections which can be inwardly deflected and secured about the male penis. The rear side of the receptacle has a closable opening for access during the fitting procedure. The interior of the receptacle is lined with an absorbent material. In another embodiment, the receptacle may include a viewable chemically reactive strip for giving a visual indication of the pH or other characteristics of the patients urine.
Inventors
- 👤 Emma T. Bostick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/45; A61F13/47; A61F13/471; A61F13/51; A61F13/511; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/4401; A61F13/56; A61F13/58; A61F13/42; A61F2013/427; A61F13/514; A61F13/51401; A61F2013/51409; A61F2013/583; A61F13/84; A61F2013/8473
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A male incontinent device comprising: (a) A receptacle of pliable, liquid-impervious material having a front panel, a rear panel, said panels connected to each other to define a liquidtight compartment therebetween; (b) said front panel having means for securement about the male penis including projection means adapted to extend inwardly into the compartment and further adapted to be engaged about the shaft of penis to provide a seal thereabout; (c) a sealable access opening leading into the compartment and positioned on the rear panel opposite to said projection means, said access opening being sized so an attendant may reach therethrough into the compartment to seal the projection means to the penis; (d) liquid absorbent means within said compartment in unobstructing relation to the portion of the compartment between the access opening and the projection means, and; (e) means on the rear panel adjacent the sealable opening to provide a means for sealing said access opening after the device has been positioned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A male incontinent device comprising: (a) A receptacle of pliable, liquid-impervious material having a front panel, a rear panel, said panels connected to each other to define a liquidtight compartment therebetween; (b) said front panel having means for securement about the male penis including projection means adapted to extend inwardly into the compartment and further adapted to be engaged about the shaft of penis to provide a seal thereabout; (c) a sealable access opening leading into the compartment and positioned on the rear panel opposite to said projection means, said access opening being sized so an attendant may reach therethrough into the compartment to seal the projection means to the penis; (d) liquid absorbent means within said compartment in unobstructing relation to the portion of the compartment between the access opening and the projection means, and; (e) means on the rear panel adjacent the sealable opening to provide a means for sealing said access opening after the device has been positioned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The incontinent device of claim 1 further including an adhesive portion positioned adjacent said projection means and adapted to secure the incontinent aid to the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The incontinent aid of claim 2 wherein said projection means comprise tabs formed in the front panel of said receptacle which are adapted to be secured to the penis by adhesive means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The incontinent aid of claim 2 wherein one of said panels includes a viewable chemically reactive material for giving an indication of a characteristic of the patient's urine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The incontinent aid of claim 2 wherein said panels are provided with an insulative covering.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The incontinent aid of claim 2 wherein said projection means comprises an elastomeric sheath secured to said panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The incontinet aid of claim 6 wherein said receptacle is of a shape to conform to the anatomy of the wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The incontinent aid of claim 7 further including tie means for securing incontinent aid to the body of the user.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |