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Urinary incontinence device
Assignee: Zedlani Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1993-07-09
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Granted: 1995-02-07
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Expires: 2013-07-09
Abstract
Abstract An intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device basically comprises a resilient base portion (31), and a bladder support portion (40) extending away from the base portion (31) and having two opposed projections having a support section (30) therebetween forming a cradle (32) which receives and supports the neck of the bladder. The base portion is flexible to allow insertion into the vagina and the size and position of the cradle can be varied for different patients. The two projections may extend from the base portion directly or be formed on the end of a stalk and the support section is preferably arranged above the plane of the base portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas Biswas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:04
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient circular base portion of a planar configuration defining a plane, an improvement wherein: said circular base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support portion forming a cradle for receiving and supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient in raised position, and the base portion being flexible so as to be insertable into a vagina of the patient, but resilient so that it returns to the planar configuration when in position in the vagina, wherein the cradle is formed by two projections having a bridge section therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient circular base portion of a planar configuration defining a plane, an improvement wherein: said circular base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support portion forming a cradle for receiving and supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient in raised position, and the base portion being flexible so as to be insertable into a vagina of the patient, but resilient so that it returns to the planar configuration when in position in the vagina, wherein the cradle is formed by two projections having a bridge section therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 1, wherein the projections extend directly from the base portion with the bridge section being integrally coupled to the base portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 1, wherein the projections extend directly from the base portion with the bridge section being provided at a distance from the base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 1, wherein the two projections are formed on an end of the bladder support portion away from the base portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support being provided with a support element located on one side of the plane of the base portion for supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient, wherein the support element comprises a cradle comprising two opposed projections having a bridge section therebetween, the bridge section being away from the plane of the base portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support being provided with a support element located on one side of the plane of the base portion for supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient, wherein the support element comprises a cradle comprising two opposed projections having a bridge section therebetween, the bridge section being away from the plane of the base portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 5, wherein the bridge section is integrally coupled to the base portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 5, wherein the bridge section is separate from the base portion, extending between the two projections at a distance from the plane of the base portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
95 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support being provided with a support element located on one side of the plane of the base portion for supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient, wherein the support element extends away from the base portion in directions within and out of the plane of the base portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
95 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support being provided with a support element located on one side of the plane of the base portion for supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient, wherein the support element extends away from the base portion in directions within and out of the plane of the base portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
96 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support being provided with a support element located on one side of the plane of the base portion for supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient, wherein the support element comprises a longitudinal stalk having a cradle at an end thereof away from the plane of the base portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
96 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support being provided with a support element located on one side of the plane of the base portion for supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient, wherein the support element comprises a longitudinal stalk having a cradle at an end thereof away from the plane of the base portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 9, wherein the cradle comprises two opposed projections extending away from the base portion in directions within and out of the plane of the base portion and a bridge section therebetween arranged away from the plane of the base portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
136 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar circular base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support portion forming a cradle for receiving and supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient in a raised portion; and the base portion being flexible so as to be insertable into a vagina of the patient, but resilient so that it returns to a substantially planar configuration when in position in the vagina, wherein the base portion is toroidal, thereby defining a central aperture which, in use, lies adjacent to a cervix of the patient; wherein the cradle is formed by two projections having a bridge section therebetween.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
136 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar circular base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder support portion forming a cradle for receiving and supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient in a raised portion; and the base portion being flexible so as to be insertable into a vagina of the patient, but resilient so that it returns to a substantially planar configuration when in position in the vagina, wherein the base portion is toroidal, thereby defining a central aperture which, in use, lies adjacent to a cervix of the patient; wherein the cradle is formed by two projections having a bridge section therebetween.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 11, wherein the projections extend directly from the base portion with the bridge section being formed by the base portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 11, wherein the projections extend directly from the base portion with the bridge section being provided at a distance from the base portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 11, wherein the two projections are formed on an end of the bladder support portion away from the base portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
115 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar circular base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending substantially perpendicularly away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder portion forming a cradle for receiving and supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient in a raised position, and the base portion being flexible so as to be insertable into a vagina of the patient, but resilient so that it returns to a substantially planar configuration when in position in the vagina, wherein the cradle is formed by two projections having a bridge section therebetween.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
115 words
In an entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device comprising a resilient substantially planar circular base portion defining a plane, an improvement wherein: the base portion has integrally formed thereupon a bladder support portion extending substantially perpendicularly away from the plane of the base portion, the bladder portion forming a cradle for receiving and supporting, at least indirectly, a neck of a bladder of a patient in a raised position, and the base portion being flexible so as to be insertable into a vagina of the patient, but resilient so that it returns to a substantially planar configuration when in position in the vagina, wherein the cradle is formed by two projections having a bridge section therebetween.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 15, wherein the projections extend directly from the base portion with the bridge section being formed by the base portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 15, wherein the projections extend directly from the base portion with the bridge section being provided at a distance from the base portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
An entirely intra-vaginal urinary incontinence device according to claim 15, wherein the two projections are formed on an end of the bladder support portion away from the base portion.
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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) | 1998-02-06 | 1998-08-08 | 1999-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-02-06 | 2002-08-08 | 2003-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-02-06 | 2006-08-08 | 2007-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |