US3554184A
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Pubo-vaginal incontinence device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-04-17
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A pubo-vaginal device for females afflicted with urinary incontinence. The device consists of a silicone rubber unit provided with an element adapted to be removably inserted in the vagina and an exterior member integral with the element and designed to lie against the pubic region of the wearer. A supporting belt having straps secured to the member engaging the pubic area maintains the unit in a location so that the element is normally held in a position causing the same to exert an upward thrust against the anterior wall of the vagina of sufficient magnitude to block flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the urethral opening.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry N Habib
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A pubo-vaginal device for controlling female urinary incontinence comprising: an elongated resilient element adapted to be inserted in the vagina of the incontinent female and removable therefrom at will; a member connected to said element and cooperating therewith to present a generally U-shaped monolithic unit with the element disposed at an acute angle relative to the member, and adapted to lie against the pubic region of the wearer of the device when the element is fully inserted in the vagina, said element and the member being resiliently interconnected and located in relative dispositions prior to insertion of the element in the vagina of the wearer causing the angle between the element and said member to be less than the angle between the anterior wall of the vagina and said pubic region of said wearer, said member being of a length that upon full insertion thereof in the vagina, the member is operable to hold the element in a position causing the same to exert an upward thrust against the anterior wall of the vagina of sufficient magnitude to block flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the urethral opening; and means joined to said member for normally holding the latter firmly against the pubic region to retain the element in said position thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A pubo-vaginal device for controlling female urinary incontinence comprising: an elongated resilient element adapted to be inserted in the vagina of the incontinent female and removable therefrom at will; a member connected to said element and cooperating therewith to present a generally U-shaped monolithic unit with the element disposed at an acute angle relative to the member, and adapted to lie against the pubic region of the wearer of the device when the element is fully inserted in the vagina, said element and the member being resiliently interconnected and located in relative dispositions prior to insertion of the element in the vagina of the wearer causing the angle between the element and said member to be less than the angle between the anterior wall of the vagina and said pubic region of said wearer, said member being of a length that upon full insertion thereof in the vagina, the member is operable to hold the element in a position causing the same to exert an upward thrust against the anterior wall of the vagina of sufficient magnitude to block flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the urethral opening; and means joined to said member for normally holding the latter firmly against the pubic region to retain the element in said position thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said element is positioned at an angle of about 60* relative to the member prior to insertion of the element in the vagina of the wearer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said member is of generally L-shaped configuration and has an elongated primary leg adapted to lie against the pubic region and a secondary leg shorter than said primary leg joined to the normally outermost extremity of the element for connecting the latter to said primary leg of the member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as set forth in claim 3, wherein said secondary leg is of a length substantially equal to the length of the pubic symphysis of the wearer of said device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said means for holding the member comprises a belt for encircling the body above the member and a series of straps suspended from the belt and joined to said member to hold the latter against said pubic region.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device as set forth in claim 5, wherein is provided front straps secured to the normally uppermost end portion of the member and to the front section of the belt, and rear straps secured to the normally lowermost portion of the member and to the rear section of the belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as set forth in claim 6, wherein said rear straps are longitudinally elastic to facilitate removal of the element from the vagina for voiding of urine without the necessity of removing the device from the wearer''s body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as set forth in claim 6, wherein said member is provided with holes therein for receiving the front and rear straps respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
186 words
A pubo-vaginal device for controlling female urinary incontinence comprising: an elongated resilient element adapted to be inserted in the vagina of the incontinent female and removable therefrom at will; a member connected to said element in supporting relationship thereto and adapted to be against the pubic region of the wearer of the device when the element is fully inserted in the vagina, said element and the member being of pliable synthetic resin Material and the element being of a length that upon insertion thereof in the vagina and the member is in engagement with said pubic region, the terminal end portion of the element is located to press against the anterior wall of the vagina adjacent the junction of the urethra and the bladder to push the base portion of the bladder upwardly and forwardly toward the pubic bone in conjunction with compression of the urethra to block flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the urethral opening; and means joined to said member for normally holding the latter against the pubic region to retain the element in the urethra blocking position thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
186 words
A pubo-vaginal device for controlling female urinary incontinence comprising: an elongated resilient element adapted to be inserted in the vagina of the incontinent female and removable therefrom at will; a member connected to said element in supporting relationship thereto and adapted to be against the pubic region of the wearer of the device when the element is fully inserted in the vagina, said element and the member being of pliable synthetic resin Material and the element being of a length that upon insertion thereof in the vagina and the member is in engagement with said pubic region, the terminal end portion of the element is located to press against the anterior wall of the vagina adjacent the junction of the urethra and the bladder to push the base portion of the bladder upwardly and forwardly toward the pubic bone in conjunction with compression of the urethra to block flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the urethral opening; and means joined to said member for normally holding the latter against the pubic region to retain the element in the urethra blocking position thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as set forth in claim 9, wherein said material is silicone rubber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
131 words
A pubo-vaginal device for controlling female urinary incontinence comprising: an elongated resilient J-shaped element adapted to be inserted in the vagina of the incontinent female and removable therefrom at will; a member connected to said element in supporting relationship thereto and adapted to lie against the pubic region of the wearer of the device when the element is fully inserted in the vagina, said member being operable to hold the element in a position causing the same to exert an upward thrust against the anterior wall of the vagina of sufficient magnitude to block flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the urethral opening; and means joined to said member for normally holding the latter firmly against the pubic region to retain the element in said position thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
131 words
A pubo-vaginal device for controlling female urinary incontinence comprising: an elongated resilient J-shaped element adapted to be inserted in the vagina of the incontinent female and removable therefrom at will; a member connected to said element in supporting relationship thereto and adapted to lie against the pubic region of the wearer of the device when the element is fully inserted in the vagina, said member being operable to hold the element in a position causing the same to exert an upward thrust against the anterior wall of the vagina of sufficient magnitude to block flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra to the urethral opening; and means joined to said member for normally holding the latter firmly against the pubic region to retain the element in said position thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device as set forth in claim 11, wherein said element is disposed with the opening to the loop thereof facing toward the member and constructed and arranged to the terminal end portion thereof to press against the anterior wall of the vagina at a location to compress the urethra and prevent flow of urine therethrough from the wearer''s bladder.
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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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |