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External male catheter and applicator

US4540409A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 1983
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/453
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An external male urinary drainage catheter combined with a tubular applicator for applying and adhesively securing the catheter to a user. The method of use of the applicator/catheter combination, and the method of adhesively coating the inner surface of the catheter sheath during manufacture, are also disclosed.

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