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Urine collection system for females

US4690677A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1985
Grant dateSep 1, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/455
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A urine collection system for females comprised of a soft, flexible, sealing member forming a seal around the external urethral ostium, by conformation to and adhesion to the tissue surface. A conduit, or drain, passes through the sealing member leading to collection and storage means for the urine. A positioning or orientation member is provided to achieve alignment of the conduit lumen through the sealing member with the urethral orifice.

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