Multi-functional valve for use in the urethra

Claim 1

A valving device adapted for placement in the channel of the urethra of a female for use in controlling the flow of urine from a bladder to the atmosphere by way of such channel, consisting essentially of: a. a first flexible tube having solid sidewalls, an exterior surface and an interior surface of open-end construction, b. a second flexible tube having sidewalls provided with an exterior surface and an interior surface of open-end construction, 1. said sidewalls of said second tube being hollow between the latter surfaces, 2. said second tube inserted into said first tube and extending beyond both ends of said first tube, 3. said second tube secured in position in said first tube, and c. means provided on the portion of said second tube which extends beyond the end of said first tube for the inflation of the hollow area of such second tube, Whereby, (1) said second tube when inflated substantially closes the area circumscribed by the interior surface of said second tube except for a relatively thin longitudinal passageway formed by the abutting surface of said interioral surface of said second tube, and Whereby, (2) said second tube when inflated forming a circular collar surrounding each end of said first tube, said collars adapted to maintain said first tube in position in said urethra.