US3976076A
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Medical apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-24
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1994-06-24
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to hospital apparatus, and in one embodiment comprises a urine collector comprising an elongated, substantially cylindrical tube of material which is impermeable to materials produced by the body, said tube being capable of being lapped into a lapped storage configuration, and being retained in open position by reinforcing means integral therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Janet Beach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61G; A61G9/00; A61G9/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
For use in collecting urine from bed-ridden humans, apparatus comprising a tube made from thin material that is impermeable to acqueous liquids, having one end closed by means of a flat seam, and the other end biased toward being retained open by a grommet-like resilient expander which is integral therewith, said tube other than in the region of said expander being so supple that it will collapse substantially entirely from its own weight when laid on its side, and may be lapped upon itself for storage, said tube being lapped into a fan-fold configuration and positioned within an associated container with said open end of said tube accessible for grasping, whereby desired lengths of said tube may be withdrawn from said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
For use in collecting urine from bed-ridden humans, apparatus comprising a tube made from thin material that is impermeable to acqueous liquids, having one end closed by means of a flat seam, and the other end biased toward being retained open by a grommet-like resilient expander which is integral therewith, said tube other than in the region of said expander being so supple that it will collapse substantially entirely from its own weight when laid on its side, and may be lapped upon itself for storage, said tube being lapped into a fan-fold configuration and positioned within an associated container with said open end of said tube accessible for grasping, whereby desired lengths of said tube may be withdrawn from said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus described in claim 1 wherein said material is an elastomer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus described in claim 2 wherein said material is latex.
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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) | 1979-08-24 | 1980-02-23 | 1980-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-24 | 1984-02-23 | 1984-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-24 | 1988-02-23 | 1988-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |