Method and apparatus for self-draining of urine
US7041090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for the drainage of the bladder through the body's own urethra opening outside of the human body, comprising a tube-shaped body (10). The 5 tube-shaped body is comprised: to assume a first contracted position and for taken up within the bladder as well as a to assume a second partially extended position. At least one thread (14) extends between the bladder and an opening so that the tube-shaped body can be extended from the first position to the second position during 10 the application of a pulling force upon the thread. The tube-shaped body will return to the first position upon the release of the pulling force on the thread.
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