US4790328A
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Device for diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-16
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Granted: 1988-12-13
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Expires: 2007-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A cystometric device for use in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence caused by detrusor instability. The device includes an opaque, vertically-elongated, rigid body of substantially uniform cross section throughout its length having a vertically-extending channel along its front face and a pair of similar channels along its rear face. The channels are of incomplete circular cross section and receive flexible transparent tubing utilized in the circuitry of the cystometric system. Because of the configuration and opacity of the bady, the tubing retained in the front channel can be observed from the front of the device while the tubing received in the rear channels is concealed from view.
Inventors
- 👤 David E. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A cystometric device for diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence, comprising a straight, vertically-elongated body of substantially uniform cross section throughout its length having a front face and a rear face; a vertical front channel extending along the length of said front face and a pair of vertical rear channels extending the length of said rear face; at least said front channel being of C-shaped horizontal cross-sectional outline and having a forwardly-directed longitudinal opening of a width smaller than the maximum cross-sectional dimension of such channel; said body being opaque and concealing said rear channels from the view of a user facing the longitudinal opening of said front channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A cystometric device for diagnosing and treating urinary incontinence, comprising a straight, vertically-elongated body of substantially uniform cross section throughout its length having a front face and a rear face; a vertical front channel extending along the length of said front face and a pair of vertical rear channels extending the length of said rear face; at least said front channel being of C-shaped horizontal cross-sectional outline and having a forwardly-directed longitudinal opening of a width smaller than the maximum cross-sectional dimension of such channel; said body being opaque and concealing said rear channels from the view of a user facing the longitudinal opening of said front channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 in which all of said channels are of said C-shaped cross-sectional outline and have longitudinal openings therealong.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
30 words
The device of claims 1 or 2 in which tubing is received within each of said channels; at least said tubing in said front channel being formed of transparent material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 3 in which said tubing in at least said front channel is resilient and flexible and has an outside diameter in a relaxed state slightly larger than the inside diameter of said front channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 in which said body is generally V-shaped in horizontal cross section; said front channel extending along the apex of said V-shaped body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 in which said body is extruded of opaque material.
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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) | 1991-12-13 | 1992-06-13 | 1992-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-12-13 | 1996-06-13 | 1996-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-12-13 | 2000-06-13 | 2000-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |