US3604424A
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Bladder release tube
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-12
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-06-12
Abstract
Abstract An appliance for collecting urine from a male patient, the appliance comprising a rubber tube fitted over the penis of a male patient, the tube being connected to a receiving container at the upper end of the outlet tube secured by straps to the person''s body, and the lower end of the outlet tube being connected to a collection container which can be periodically emptied.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin L Windom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/451; A61F5/453
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In a bladder release tube assembly, the combination of a device for securement to a male penis for gathering urine therefrom, and a device for collecting said urine in a relatively larger amount, and means for securement to a male patient, said device comprising a tube of relatively thin flexible material, one end of said tube being rollable on said penis, the opposite end of said tube having an opening to allow said urine to drip outwardly thereof, the latter said end of said tube being contained within a receiving container, one end of said container receiving a screw cap, said screw cap being connected to an intermediate portion of said tube, and the opposite end of said receiving container being threadingly engaged to an adapter at one end of an outlet tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a bladder release tube assembly, the combination of a device for securement to a male penis for gathering urine therefrom, and a device for collecting said urine in a relatively larger amount, and means for securement to a male patient, said device comprising a tube of relatively thin flexible material, one end of said tube being rollable on said penis, the opposite end of said tube having an opening to allow said urine to drip outwardly thereof, the latter said end of said tube being contained within a receiving container, one end of said container receiving a screw cap, said screw cap being connected to an intermediate portion of said tube, and the opposite end of said receiving container being threadingly engaged to an adapter at one end of an outlet tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein the opposite end of said outlet is connected to a fitting, said fitting being threadingly engageable over a neck of a collection container, said collection container being remotely positioned of said patient.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein a clamp is removably secured around said outlet tube so to hold said urine within said tube and receiving container when said collection container is removed from the end of said outlet tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3, wherein a body strap is secured to said receiving container for attachment around the body of said patient, and said strap having self-contained means for being securable around the thighs of said patient.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |