Float tube urinal
US5741240A · kind A · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/453
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A float tube urinal of the present invention includes a urine inflow mechanism which is typically formed by a condom catheter formed of a condom (or other urinal) with an elongate tube extending therefrom. The condom catheter is connected to a housing with substantially rigid side walls, or sidewalls which, though flexible, are held apart by substantially rigid support structures, to prevent a compressive force from compacting a containment volume defined by the housing. A vent tube is attached to the housing to vent air in the housing as urine is received from the condom catheter.
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