US3847149A
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Hygenic douche system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-31
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A hygenic douche apparatus wherein a nozzle adapted for insertion into a vaginal passage and a cooperating fluid holding container are provided. The container includes a separate compartment therein to hold a compound which is soluble in a fluid such as water and, when dissolved, forms a hygienic douching fluid. The compound includes an ingredient which reacts with water to evolve a gas to pressurize the container and dispel the hygienic douching fluid through the nozzle. The compartment includes means operable from outside the container to initiate contact between the liquid and the compound. The apparatus is also adaptable to be used with an enema-type nozzle to provide a convenient readily dispensible enema and with a bidet nozzle to provide a convenient bidet apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 J Murray
- 👤 F Gardiner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0233; A61M3/0237
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
A hygienic douche apparatus comprising: a container open at one end adapted to hold a quantity of liquid, a closure member for sealing said open end of said container, means defining a chamber within said container when said closure member is in sealing relationship on said container comprising a housing slidably disposed with respect to said closure member and movable between a first sealed position and an unsealed second position, said chamber adapted to hold a predetermined quantity of a compound capable of generating gas pressure to dispel completely the said quantity of liquid from said container when said compound is contacted by said liquid, means cooperable with said housing for sealing said chamber to preclude liquid contacting said compound in said chamber comprising cooperable means on said closure and said housing to effectively seal said chamber when said housing is in said first position, means operable from the exterior of said chamber to move said housing from said first position to said second position to cause liquid within said container to enter said chamber and to contact said compound and generate sufficient gas pressure within said container to dispel the quantity of liquid from said container, and means affording fluid communication between the interior of said container and the exterior for the passage of said quantity of liquid from said container after said compound is contacted by said liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
A hygienic douche apparatus comprising: a container open at one end adapted to hold a quantity of liquid, a closure member for sealing said open end of said container, means defining a chamber within said container when said closure member is in sealing relationship on said container comprising a housing slidably disposed with respect to said closure member and movable between a first sealed position and an unsealed second position, said chamber adapted to hold a predetermined quantity of a compound capable of generating gas pressure to dispel completely the said quantity of liquid from said container when said compound is contacted by said liquid, means cooperable with said housing for sealing said chamber to preclude liquid contacting said compound in said chamber comprising cooperable means on said closure and said housing to effectively seal said chamber when said housing is in said first position, means operable from the exterior of said chamber to move said housing from said first position to said second position to cause liquid within said container to enter said chamber and to contact said compound and generate sufficient gas pressure within said container to dispel the quantity of liquid from said container, and means affording fluid communication between the interior of said container and the exterior for the passage of said quantity of liquid from said container after said compound is contacted by said liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing includes a plurality of fluid access ports in one wall therein, said access ports oriented within said means cooperable with said housing for sealing said chamber whereby said access ports are sealed against fluid flow when said housing is in said first position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said means cooperable with said housing for sealing said chamber comprises a continuous protuberance extending from one wall of said housing to sealingly engage a mating protuberance extending from said closure member when said housing is in said first position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said means operable from the exterior of said chamber to move said housing from said first position to said second position comprises a rod member fixed to said housing and slidably disposed through said closure member and extending beyond said closure member whereby the end of said rod member may be depressed to move said housing from said first position to said second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing includes means forming a shoulder thereon, an aperture disposed through said shoulder and said means cooperable with said housing for sealing said chamber comprises a fixed sealing rod extending from said closure member having its end disposed in sealing relationship on said shoulder over said aperture when said housing is in said first position whereby when said housing is moved to said second position said aperture is open to allow fluid communication into said chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
68 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said housing is open at one end and is provided with a removable end cap member to afford access to said chamber when said end cap is removed to place said compound therein and to effectively seal said housing open end against fluid communication between the interior and exteriOr of said chamber when said cap is placed thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said compound comprises a first ingredient soluble in water to form a physiologically inert cleansing solution and a second ingredient soluble in water which generates a gas as it dissolves in a liquid in the presence of said first ingredient and wherein said first and second ingredients are packaged in predetermined quantities in a liquid-porous envelope and said envelope is sealed within said chamber to preclude contact of said envelope by said liquid prior to activation of said apparatus.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A hygienic douche apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein said envelope is provided with means to segregate said first ingredient from said second ingredient to preclude intermixing of said ingredients.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |