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WO2007050716A1 - Entonnoir d'urination pour femmes - Google Patents

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WO2007050716A1
WO2007050716A1 PCT/US2006/041703 US2006041703W WO2007050716A1 WO 2007050716 A1 WO2007050716 A1 WO 2007050716A1 US 2006041703 W US2006041703 W US 2006041703W WO 2007050716 A1 WO2007050716 A1 WO 2007050716A1
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Teodoro Lopez
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/44—Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices
    • A61F5/451—Genital or anal receptacles
    • A61F5/455—Genital or anal receptacles for collecting urine or discharge from female member
    • A61F5/4556—Portable urination aids, e.g. to allow females to urinate from a standing position

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  • the present invention generally relates to personal appliances. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to a device that permits a female to urinate while standing in an erect position.
  • the disclosure is directed to a urination funnel for women.
  • the urination funnel is comprised of a tapering member with an open distal end and an open proximal end and a pair of edges with respective exterior surfaces that define the open proximal end.
  • a finger insert is positioned at the edge of each of the respective exterior surfaces. Each of the finger inserts extends approximately half the length of each of the respective edges.
  • the disclosure is also directed to a urination funnel for women that has an accordion- type spout.
  • the urination funnel comprises a tapered member with an open distal end, an open proximal end.
  • An array of fold lines are disposed on the undersurface of the tapered member.
  • a pair of edges with respective exterior surfaces define the open proximal end of the funnel.
  • Finger inserts are positioned on the exterior surfaces of the proximal end of the urination funnel. Each of the finger inserts extends approximately half the length of each of the respective edges.
  • the disclosure is further directed to a urination funnel for women that is fabricated from liquid impermeable material and has an open proximal end that is configured to cover a female's vaginal area.
  • An array of fold lines are disposed on the undersurface of the funnel, and a pair of edges with respective exterior surfaces define the open proximal end of the funnel. Finger inserts are positioned at the edge of each of the respective exterior surfaces so that each of the finger inserts extends approximately half the length of each of the respective edges.
  • Fig. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a first embodiment of a urination funnel for women according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a urination funnel for women according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a bottom view of the first embodiment of a urination funnel for women according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a top view of a third embodiment of a urination funnel for women according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a side view of a packaged first embodiment of a urination funnel for women according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a side view of a packaged third embodiment of a urination funnel for women according to the present invention. Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
  • the present invention is drawn to a disposable urination funnel for women that facilitates urination by a female from an erect or upright position.
  • the device employs soft, rounded edges and incorporates finger inserts to permit the user to hold the device against her body with sufficient pressure to form a seal without discomfort and without the unpleasant feel of an adhesive.
  • the device can be folded or collapsed for convenient, individual packaging and can easily be carried in a purse, pocket or fanny pack.
  • the device is folded in a manner that requires only finger manipulation to unfold it for use. A choice of a long or short spout will be available. The advantages of choosing one or the other will be explained below.
  • Another embodiment utilizes an accordion design.
  • the device is contoured to conform to the vaginal region of the female anatomy. While flexible to a degree, the material must have enough rigidity to insure that the spout can be maintained in a direction away from the user.
  • the instant invention presents a disposable, compact device, which device will facilitate urination by a female in a standing position.
  • the invention provides for improved elements and arrangements thereof for the purposes described which are inexpensive, dependable and folly effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
  • FIGs. 1 and 2 show a first and second embodiment of a urination funnel for women of the present invention, generally indicated at 10.
  • the device comprises a funnel-shaped member 12 having a spout portion 12a.
  • Spout portion 12a terminates in a smaller, open distal end 14.
  • Proximal end 16 is larger than distal end 14 and is fashioned to open into a funnel bowl with an opening 19 configured to cover a woman's vaginal area.
  • a pair of finger inserts 18 is positioned on the exterior surfaces along opposite edges of opening 19.
  • the inserts 18 extend at least approximately half of the length of the edges.
  • Member 12 and inserts 18 are fabricated from liquid impervious material, which material is rigid enough to insure that the spout 12a remains pointed in the desired direction.
  • the device In its pre-use state, the device is folded along fold lines 17 (Fig. 3) disposed on the undersurface of member 12 and spout 12a. Only finger manipulation is required to unfold the device for use. When opened for use, fold lines 17 are manipulated to create an inclined floor, which floor functions to direct urine toward spout 12a and prevent overflow.
  • Inserts 18 are attached to the funnel 10 in a manner to allow insertion of the middle and index fingers so that the fingers apply pressure to the vaginal area to seal the device thereagainst and also direct the distal end 14 downward toward the desired direction.
  • the device of Fig. 1 has a longer spout 12a than that of Fig. 2, thereby allowing a user to stand further from the toilet, if desired.
  • a third embodiment of the invention employs an accordion-type runnel 20 having an accordion-type spout 20a Spout 20a terminates in an opening 22.
  • Funnel 20 and spout 20a can be quickly and easily pulled from a collapsible position to assume a use position, as illustrated.
  • all embodiments are adaptable, when folded, for individual packaging, as indicated at 24 in Figs. 5 and 6.
  • the packages may be obtained from vending machines or the like.

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Abstract

Cet entonnoir d'urination jetable (10) est conçu pour faciliter l'urination chez la femme dans une position redressée ou debout. Ce dispositif comporte un organe conique (12) qui se termine par un bec s'étendant vers le bas (12) et présentant une extrémité ouverte (14). Une ouverture supérieure (19) est configurée pour couvrir la zone vaginale de la femme. Le dispositif comporte des inserts pour les doigts (18) permettant à l'utilisatrice de tenir le dispositif contre son corps avec une pression suffisante pour former un joint sans causer d'inconfort. Le dispositif peut être plié ou rabattu pour permettre un emballage pratique et individuel, et peut être aisément transporté dans un sac à main, une poche ou un sac banane.
PCT/US2006/041703 2005-10-27 2006-10-26 Entonnoir d'urination pour femmes Ceased WO2007050716A1 (fr)

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Cited By (7)

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WO2009114952A1 (fr) * 2008-03-18 2009-09-24 Marco Nett Dispositif urinaire en forme d'entonnoir
CN102048488A (zh) * 2009-11-06 2011-05-11 杨国煌 携带型排泄袋
US8663181B2 (en) 2009-10-09 2014-03-04 Kuo-Huang Yang Disposable urine bag device
JP2014506155A (ja) * 2010-12-20 2014-03-13 楊国煌 携帯式導尿器
US9456937B2 (en) 2011-12-01 2016-10-04 Ann Marie Ellis Hand-held female urine collector
GB2575055A (en) * 2018-06-27 2020-01-01 Beambridge Medical Ltd Collapsible urine-directing device
US12433783B2 (en) 2021-07-14 2025-10-07 C. R. Bard, Inc. External female gravity-based drainage

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US2690568A (en) * 1953-03-02 1954-10-05 Russell Leo Willis Urinating device

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Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2009114952A1 (fr) * 2008-03-18 2009-09-24 Marco Nett Dispositif urinaire en forme d'entonnoir
US8663181B2 (en) 2009-10-09 2014-03-04 Kuo-Huang Yang Disposable urine bag device
CN102048488A (zh) * 2009-11-06 2011-05-11 杨国煌 携带型排泄袋
WO2011054170A1 (fr) * 2009-11-06 2011-05-12 Yang Kuohuang Poche à excréments portative
JP2013509897A (ja) * 2009-11-06 2013-03-21 楊国煌 携帯式排泄袋
CN102048488B (zh) * 2009-11-06 2015-05-20 杨国煌 携带型排泄袋
JP2014506155A (ja) * 2010-12-20 2014-03-13 楊国煌 携帯式導尿器
US9456937B2 (en) 2011-12-01 2016-10-04 Ann Marie Ellis Hand-held female urine collector
GB2575055A (en) * 2018-06-27 2020-01-01 Beambridge Medical Ltd Collapsible urine-directing device
US12433783B2 (en) 2021-07-14 2025-10-07 C. R. Bard, Inc. External female gravity-based drainage

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