Female incontinence prevention device
USRE39626E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The disclosure provides an incontinence prevention device provided with a loop type retention structure. The retention structure is in the form of a closed loop attached to the distal end of a shaft. The shaft is configured to function as an incontinence prevention device. The retention structure projecting laterally from and configured non-concentrically along the longitudinal axis of the shaft retains the incontinence prevention device within the patient. The retention structure may additionally include a protuberance extending therefrom. There is further provided a method for using the urethral catheter.
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