US3601125A
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Body-worn urinal for females
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-23
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A body-worn urinal for females having an open pouch with a cylindrical member lined along its upper circumference with adjustable straps secured to the ends of the pouch and extending to a belt for positioning the pouch snugly against the flesh of the groins. The pouch having a drain pipe connected thereto and extending to a nozzle inserted into a funnel-shaped sheath and flutter valve forming the inlet of a disposable plastic bag. The nozzle is provided with an enlarged shoulder limiting the positioning of the nozzle in the flutter valve and upon wrapping the sheath about the nozzle with an O-ring slipped thereon against the shoulder a leakproof connection is effected. The plastic bag being placed in a pocket positioned on a garment worn by the person whereby a person may utilize the urinal while walking, sitting and standing as well as reclining.
Inventors
- 👤 David H Moss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A body-worn urinal for women comprising a substantially elongated pouch having a resilient cylindrical member extending circumferentially about the open portion thereof with walls extending downwardly in a direction toward each other to a bottom wall, adjustable strap means secured at one end to the front and rear wall of said pouch and at the other end to a belt for securing said pouch in position at the groins with said cylindrical member being in snug engagement with the soft tissue of the groins, said pouch having a drain opening at one end of said bottom wall, drain pipe means connected at one end to said drain opening, a nozzle secured at the other end of said drain pipe means substantially remote from said one end, a plastic bag having an inlet, a flutter valve, mounted in said inlet, a plastic funnel-shaped sheath extending outwardly of said inlet, said nozzle received by said inlet, shoulder means mounted on said nozzle engaging said plastic bag at said inlet, said sheath being wrapped around said nozzle at said shoulder and an O-ring mounted about said nozzle at said shoulder rendering said connection leakproof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A body-worn urinal for women comprising a substantially elongated pouch having a resilient cylindrical member extending circumferentially about the open portion thereof with walls extending downwardly in a direction toward each other to a bottom wall, adjustable strap means secured at one end to the front and rear wall of said pouch and at the other end to a belt for securing said pouch in position at the groins with said cylindrical member being in snug engagement with the soft tissue of the groins, said pouch having a drain opening at one end of said bottom wall, drain pipe means connected at one end to said drain opening, a nozzle secured at the other end of said drain pipe means substantially remote from said one end, a plastic bag having an inlet, a flutter valve, mounted in said inlet, a plastic funnel-shaped sheath extending outwardly of said inlet, said nozzle received by said inlet, shoulder means mounted on said nozzle engaging said plastic bag at said inlet, said sheath being wrapped around said nozzle at said shoulder and an O-ring mounted about said nozzle at said shoulder rendering said connection leakproof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 wherein said adjustable strap means comprise a plurality of straps having a loop at one end and secured to the front and rear of said pouch at the other end, an S-type clip having a leg portion engaging each of said loops, an adjustable strap engaging the other leg portion of said S-type clip and extending to said belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 wherein said disposable plastic bag consists of a pair of sheets of plastic material heat sealed along their edge portions forming and enclosed chamber, an outlet opening positioned at the upper side edge of said plastic bag, an outlet pipe connected to said outlet opening, said outlet pipe being folded on itself and a clip slidably positioned on said folded outlet pipe preventing the discharge of liquid therethrough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 taken in combination with a garment adapted to be worn by said female, a pocket in said garment and means mounted on said pocket and said garment and engaging said plastic bag for maintaining said plastic bag in an upright position.
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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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |