Incontinent shield for males
US6565548B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/5611
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable absorbent shield for men which arranged to be worn in an undergarment to trap and collect small amounts of leaking urine. The shield has a flexible chassis and a pair of side-by-side adhesive stripes on it to releasably mount it within the undergarment. The adhesive stripes are initially covered by a removable release strip until the shield is ready for use. The chassis includes a front portion arranged to be located over the penis and contiguous lower abdominal region and a crotch portion arranged to be located in the crotch and between the legs. The chassis is made up of an outer cover, an inner liner and a liquid absorbent core interposed therebetween. The chassis is a very thin planar flexible structure having a modified T-shaped periphery including an upper transverse portion forming the upper portion of the chassis and a downwardly extending longitudinal portion forming the crotch portion of the chassis. The upper portion merges with the crotch portion in a pair of gently curved sides which are shaped to readily accommodate the legs of the wearer. The chassis is arranged to be readily bent into a desired shape to fit within the undergarment and to conform to the …
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