Enhanced comfort device for male incontinence
a comfort device and incontinence technology, applied in the field of enhanced comfort devices for male incontinence, can solve the problems of loss of privacy or embarrassment, need to carry a supply of large bulky replacements, etc., and achieve the effect of without embarrassment for the user
Inactive Publication Date: 2017-11-09
LEE ERIC
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The invention is a male comfort device for incontinence that can be easily mounted onto a user's penis. It has a tip that absorbs any discharges, such as urine, to provide comfort without embarrassment. The device can be secured to the penis using an elastic material or a folded-over portion of the sleeve material. The tip may also have a color indicator to test for different medical conditions. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a comfortable and easy-to-use device for male incontinence.
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For example, these products can be uncomfortable and can generate noises during routine activities that can lead to loss of privacy or embarrassment.
Further, those who use these product may need to carry a supply of large bulky replacements because at least some of these products must be changed (e.g., to avoid the potential for leakage, odor, etc.).
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[0046]In the following detailed description of the invention, reference is made to the drawings in which reference numerals refer to like elements, and which are intended to show by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.
[0047]The present disclosure describes various embodiments of a enhanced comfort device for male incontinence that is designed to contain and manage urine or other secretions that may be emitted from the urethra of a penis (discharges). The enhanced comfort device for male incontinence can also contain and manage secretions from other sources on the structure of the penis as well. For example, the enhanced comfort device for male incontinence can provide a user with a sanitary and discrete method for managing discharges without the user having to alter the user's attire...
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An enhanced comfort device for male incontinence has an open end and a distal tip portion. A securing portion is disposed along the open end and provides a securing force to removably and comfortable secure the device on a user's penis. The distal tip portion covers the glans of the user's penis and an absorbent is placed on an inner surface of the tip portion and absorbs any discharges such as urine to provide comfort without embarrassment to the user. The absorbent may be replaceable or the entire device may be discarded in a disposable embodiment. The securing portion may be made of an elastic material or the securing portion may a folded over portion of the sleeve material. A color indicator may be placed on the tip portion to indicate a medical condition. The color indicator may test for one condition or more medical conditions.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 456,936, filed Aug. 11, 2014, which in turn claims priority to Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 865,108, filed on Aug. 12, 2013, the complete disclosures of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A wide variety of medical conditions may contribute to a male experiencing uncontrolled or unintentional leakage of fluids from the penis. These causes may be acute or may be chronic in duration. Typical causes can include, infections of the genital or urinary tract, side effects from medications, physiological responses to medical procedures, medical procedures involving the penis, aging, disease of genital or urinary glands or organs or recent sexual activity.[0003]Some products specifically deal with urinary incontinence, from indwelling devices (e.g., catheters) to gross absorbents (e.g., diapers and pads), and these products ...
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IPC IPC(8): A61F5/44A61F5/453A61F5/48A61F13/471
CPCA61F5/4408A61F5/4401A61F5/453A61F13/471A61F5/48A61F2005/4402
Inventor LEE, ERIC
Owner LEE ERIC