US3641999A
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Standup container adapted for the administration of enemas
Assignee: EZEM CO
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Filing: 1970-04-06
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Granted: 1972-02-15
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Expires: 1990-04-06
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a standup container adapted for the administration of enemas, as well as the administration or reception of other fluids and/or compounds. The container consists of a stiffened bottom and flexible, collapsible sidewalls so joined and formed that the container can be made to stand, and such that it assumes a tapered shape, when partially or completely filled. The tapering results in great stability and considerable rigidity of the container when in use, while still preserving the desirable features of flexibility, malleability when filled, and collapsibility when emptied. A simple means for achieving the tapered shape of this container is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin R Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0245; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
An improved standup device adapted for the administration of enemas, comprising: a container having first and second collapsible side walls and a stiff flat base, the up-standing edges of said first sidewall being sealed to only the up-standing edges of said second sidewall to provide first and second seal lines along said sidewalls, said first and second seal lines extending upwardly from said flat base and extending inwardly toward each other, the horizontal distance between said seal lines decreasing over most of the length of said seal lines as a function of the distance above said flat base, said sidewalls extending upwardly from said flat base and extending inwardly toward each other and, when said container is substantially full, the horizontal distance between the upwaRd medial line of each sidewall decreasing over most of the length of said medial lines as a function of the distance above said flat base, thereby providing a container that tapers inwardly along most of the intersection between any vertical plane and the container walls as the distance from the base increases, the base edge of each of said sidewalls being sealed to only said stiff flat base, and an outlet tube sealed to the lower portion of one of said sidewalls of said container and communicating with the interior thereof, said container being completely closed except for access to the interior thereof through said outlet tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
An improved standup device adapted for the administration of enemas, comprising: a container having first and second collapsible side walls and a stiff flat base, the up-standing edges of said first sidewall being sealed to only the up-standing edges of said second sidewall to provide first and second seal lines along said sidewalls, said first and second seal lines extending upwardly from said flat base and extending inwardly toward each other, the horizontal distance between said seal lines decreasing over most of the length of said seal lines as a function of the distance above said flat base, said sidewalls extending upwardly from said flat base and extending inwardly toward each other and, when said container is substantially full, the horizontal distance between the upwaRd medial line of each sidewall decreasing over most of the length of said medial lines as a function of the distance above said flat base, thereby providing a container that tapers inwardly along most of the intersection between any vertical plane and the container walls as the distance from the base increases, the base edge of each of said sidewalls being sealed to only said stiff flat base, and an outlet tube sealed to the lower portion of one of said sidewalls of said container and communicating with the interior thereof, said container being completely closed except for access to the interior thereof through said outlet tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 1 further characterized by: an opening in one of said sidewalls, and an openable cap sealed therein, said cap when closed sealing the container, except for said outlet tube, said cap when open allowing the introduction of the desired fluids and compounds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 1 further characterized by: a continuation of the sidewall material at the top beyond the junction where the material is joined, thus forming outwardly extending flaps which serve as an alternate means of grasping the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 3 further characterized by: a continuation of the sidewall material at the top beyond the junction where the material is joined, thus forming outwardly extending flaps which serve as an alternate means of grasping the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 further characterized by: a clamp located on the outlet tube, openable by finger pressure, and capable of closing said tube when so desired.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 2 further characterized by: a clamp located on the outlet tube, openable by finger pressure, and capable of closing said tube when so desired.
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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) | 1975-02-14 | 1975-08-16 | 1976-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-14 | 1979-08-16 | 1980-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-14 | 1983-08-16 | 1984-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |