Patent · US Expired

Everting incontinence plug

US5662582A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1995
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/25
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An incontinence treatment plug includes a plug member which is sized to extend in an extended position into a urethra in sealing engagement. The plug member is originally everted. A force is applied to the plug member to force the plug member from an everted position into an extended position.

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