Female urinary device

Abstract

A device to facilitate urination by a female from an erect or upright position. The device comprises only two separable parts, a funnel and a flexible tube and can easily be carried in purse, pocket or fanny pack. Fabricated from a flexible material, the funnel is contoured to conform to the labia region of the female anatomy. Soft, rounded edges, allows a user to hold the funnel against her body with sufficient pressure to form a seal without discomfort and without the feel of an adhesive. Since the material is flexible, the funnel can be manipulated to be wider or narrower as desired. A flexible tube is detachably mounted on the funnel to form a flow path directed away from the user.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to personal appliances. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to a device that permits a female to urinate without sitting. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Public toilets are often in such an unsanitary state that a female user is loath to sit. In such instances, layers of toilet paper are utilized to create a barrier between the user's bare skin and the toilet seat. This scenario, however, is not fool proof and thus, does engender confidence for the user. In these instances, a device that would permit a female user to stand while urinating without splattering and / or wetting her undergarments and clothes would certainly be a welcome addition to the art. Such a device would be of use out door enthusiasts such as hikers, campers, horsewomen, etc. Other potential users would include handicapped women, women who live in areas with inadequate bathroom fa...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0012] The present invention is drawn to a device to facilitate urination by a female from an erect or upright position. Compact and easy to use, the device comprises only two separable parts, a funnel and a flexible tube and can easily be carried in purse, pocket or fanny pack. Fabricated from a flexible material, the funnel is contoured to conform to the labia region of the female anatomy. Soft, rounded edges allow a user to hold the funnel against her body with sufficient pressure to form a seal without discomfort and without the icky feel of an adhesive. Since the material is flexible, the funnel can be manipulated to be wider or narrower as desired. A flexible tube is detachably mounted on the funnel to form a flow path directed away from the user.

[0014] It is another object of the invention to provide a device to facilitate urination by a female in a standing position, which device is compact and conveniently portable.

[0015] It is a further object of the invention to provide a device to facilitate urination by a female in a standing position, which device is separable into two parts for easy and thorough cleaning.

[0016] Still another object of the invention is to provide a device to facilitate urination by a female in a standing position, which device is comfortable and easy to use.

[0017] It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof for the purposes described which are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.

Problems solved by technology

Public toilets are often in such an unsanitary state that a female user is loath to sit.

This scenario, however, is not fool proof and thus, does engender confidence for the user.

Such design would add to manufacturing costs.

This arrangement presents difficulty when attempting to thoroughly clean the tube.

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