Female urinary device

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-12
LEIMKUHLER BRETT
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[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 fe

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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 engende

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[0023] Attention is directed to FIGS. 1-3 of the drawings wherein the urinary device of the present invention is generally indicated at 10. Device 10 consists of two separable parts, a funnel 12 and a flow tube 14. A wall 12a of funnel 12 is contoured to conform to the labia region L of a female's anatomy. The lower end of the funnel is configured as a hemisphere. The funnel is provided with a nipple portion 16. Nipple 16 opens into the funnel at the lower end 12a. Funnel 12 is compact having a length of approximately 1¾ inches. The nipple has a length of ½ of an inch. At its widest point the funnel's diameter is approximately 0.96 of an inch. These dimensions permit the funnel to be easily carried as noted above and yet large enough to contain and direct urine flow. Funnel 12 and nipple 16 are integral and are fabricated from a flexible plastic material. All funnel walls and edges are rounded to enhance comfort. Though flexible, the component is durable, reusable and is designed to...

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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.

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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...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F5/455
CPCA61F5/4556
Inventor LEIMKUHLER, BRETT
Owner LEIMKUHLER BRETT
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