Male external catheters
US6805690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/453
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides male external catheters having kink-resistant drainage stems as well as methods for making male external catheters having kink-resistant drainage stems. Specifically, the invention provides male external catheters having a drainage stem designed to reduce or prevent kinking that can occur during use when a drainage hose fitting and drainage hose are attached to the catheter. The invention also provides male external catheters having skin-friendly compounds and methods for making male external catheters having skin-friendly compounds. Specifically, the invention provides male external catheters designed to have skin-friendly compounds that contact the user's skin when the catheter is being used.
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