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US4243037A
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Fecal impaction remover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-02
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A device for breaking up impacted fecal from the rectum comprising an outer hollow tube having an opening at one end for introducing an enema solution into the tube cavity and having an opening at the other end for allowing the enema solution to pass from the tube cavity into the rectum, and a plunger assembly shaped to slidingly fit in the tube cavity and having prongs attached at one end which can be used to digitally break up the impacted fecal.
Inventors
- 👤 Norma J. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:08
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0279; A61F; A61F5/00; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B2017/22037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for breaking up impacted fecal in a rectum comprising an outer hollow tube having a cavity extending therethrough into which is located a plunger assembly having a rod means slidingly extending through said cavity and shaped to form a passageway between said tube and said rod, said plunger assembly having prong means attached at one end of said rod to break up said impacted fecal, said tube comprises a connecting means located at one end of said tube opposite prong means for receiving an enema solution, said connecting means having a channel connecting to said passageway to allow said enema solution to flow into said passageway and wherein said tube comprises openings connected to said passageway and located at another end section opposite said connecting means allowing said enema solution to flow from said passageway to said rectum.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for breaking up impacted fecal in a rectum comprising an outer hollow tube having a cavity extending therethrough into which is located a plunger assembly having a rod means slidingly extending through said cavity and shaped to form a passageway between said tube and said rod, said plunger assembly having prong means attached at one end of said rod to break up said impacted fecal, said tube comprises a connecting means located at one end of said tube opposite prong means for receiving an enema solution, said connecting means having a channel connecting to said passageway to allow said enema solution to flow into said passageway and wherein said tube comprises openings connected to said passageway and located at another end section opposite said connecting means allowing said enema solution to flow from said passageway to said rectum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said openings are spaced about the circumference of said tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said tube comprises a plunger guide lip section attached at the lower end of said tube adjacent said prong means, said lip section having an opening shaped similarly to that of the cross-section of said rod, but of sufficient size to allow said rod to slidingly pass through said lip section opening, said tube comprising a second guide lip section attached to the opposite end of said tube, said second lip section having a second lip section opening having a cross-section similar to that of the cross-section of said rod, but of sufficient size to allow said rod to slidingly pass through said second lip section opening.
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) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |