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Female incontinence device
Assignee: NAT RES DEV
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Filing: 1969-12-09
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1989-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A female incontinence device comprising a support adapted for insertion into and stable retention in the vagina, a flexible diaphragm engaged at its periphery with the support, and remotely operable means carried by the support to elevate the diaphragm relative to the support and thereby upwardly displace both the urethra and bladder neck, while slightly elongating the urethra.
Inventors
- 👤 John Bonnar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A female incontinence device comprising: a. a vaginal insert body having: a first generally triangular shape in side view, said shape including a base, a first side, and a second side, for respective longitudinal, inferior, and superior disposition in the vagina, the insert body also having a second generally triangular Shape in plan view, with a first upper surface portion, including said first side, converging towards the inferior end of said body, and a second upper surface portion, including said second side, diverging towards the superior end of said body, and a cavity opening into an aperture in said first upper surface portion; b. a flexible resilient diaphragm located across said aperture; and c. expandable inflation means located in said cavity and remotely operable to elevate said diaphragm from said first upper surface portion to an expanded position wherein said diaphragm can apply pressure to the urethra, said means also being operable to permit return of said diaphragm to its initial position whereby pressure on the urethra is relieved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A female incontinence device comprising: a. a vaginal insert body having: a first generally triangular shape in side view, said shape including a base, a first side, and a second side, for respective longitudinal, inferior, and superior disposition in the vagina, the insert body also having a second generally triangular Shape in plan view, with a first upper surface portion, including said first side, converging towards the inferior end of said body, and a second upper surface portion, including said second side, diverging towards the superior end of said body, and a cavity opening into an aperture in said first upper surface portion; b. a flexible resilient diaphragm located across said aperture; and c. expandable inflation means located in said cavity and remotely operable to elevate said diaphragm from said first upper surface portion to an expanded position wherein said diaphragm can apply pressure to the urethra, said means also being operable to permit return of said diaphragm to its initial position whereby pressure on the urethra is relieved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said body has an undersurface, including said base, which is concave in the lateral direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said cavity has opposed sidewall portions in the longitudinal sides of said second shape which overhang said undersurface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the part of said body defining the rim of said aperture is turned over into said cavity to form an annular groove, and said device comprises a spring seated in said groove to retain said diaphragm located across said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said inflation means comprises a balloon located in said cavity, a collapsible fluid reservoir located externally of said body, a flexible tube communicating said balloon and reservoir to form a sealed fluid system, and means for mutually isolating the interiors of said balloon and said reservoir.
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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |