US3794031A
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Electric douche
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-28
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-03-28
Abstract
Abstract An electric douche has a generally cylindrical housing that may be quickly coupled to the neck portion of a douche bag. The housing contains a motor-driven pump for drawing the douching fluid out of the bag and discharging the same through a hose having a nozzle on its other end. A low-voltage switch is located substantially on the end of the hose, adjacent to the nozzle, for remote control of the electric douche.
Inventors
- 👤 L Bloom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0254; A61M3/0258; A61M3/0204; A61M3/0208; A61M3/022; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/35; A61M2205/3546; A61M2205/3569; A61M2205/82; A61M2205/8206; A61M3/0202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
An electric douche for feminine hygienic usage comprising a collapsible douche bag constituting a reservoir of douching fluid, the bag being substantially closed and having a central opening formed therein, a substantially cylindrical housing adapted to be attached directly to the bag, quick-disconnect means between the bag and the housing and forming a substantially water-tight seal therebetween, whereby the housing may be quickly and conveniently connected to the bag, pumping means in the housing for drawing the douching fluid out of the bag, a lowvoltage electric motor in the housing for driving the pumping means, a battery for energizing the motor, a hose connected to the pumping means, a nozzle on the end of the hose remote from the bag and housing, and means adjacent to the nozzle for controlling the flow of douching fluid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
An electric douche for feminine hygienic usage comprising a collapsible douche bag constituting a reservoir of douching fluid, the bag being substantially closed and having a central opening formed therein, a substantially cylindrical housing adapted to be attached directly to the bag, quick-disconnect means between the bag and the housing and forming a substantially water-tight seal therebetween, whereby the housing may be quickly and conveniently connected to the bag, pumping means in the housing for drawing the douching fluid out of the bag, a lowvoltage electric motor in the housing for driving the pumping means, a battery for energizing the motor, a hose connected to the pumping means, a nozzle on the end of the hose remote from the bag and housing, and means adjacent to the nozzle for controlling the flow of douching fluid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electric douche of claim 1, wherein the quick-disconnect means between the bag and housing comprises an interference fit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electric douche of claim 1, wherein the quick-disconnect means between the bag and housing comprises a threaded connection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The electric douche of claim 1, wherein the pumping means includes a tube extending past the quick-disconnect means and into the bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electric douche of claim 1, further including shield means associated with the nozzle, the shield means comprising a cup-shaped element slidably mounted on the shank portion of the nozzle and adjustable along the axial length thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The electric douche of claim 1, wherein the means for controlling the flow of douching fluid comprises a low-voltage switch located substantially on the end of the hose adjacent to the nozzle, and adapted to remotely control the energization of the electric motor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electric douche of claim 6, further including low-voltage electric wires running along the length of the hose to the switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electric douche of claim 7, wherein the wires are integrally molded within the hose.
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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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |