Anti-kink device for a flexible urine collector
US4634437A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for preventing or hindering obturation of an inlet valve of a urine collector bag, the device being a trifurcate member of unitary construction being generally planar and incorporated in the bag. The central limb of the device is curved in cross-section and seats the valve so that even when the bag or valve is crushed, twisted or shortened, the valve remains open, being supported and strengthened by the device. The limbs of the device are situated at the sides of the bag in use.
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