Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Dry closets – Urinal
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-24
2001-12-04
Maust, Timothy L. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Dry closets
Urinal
C004S144300, C604S349000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06324704
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to flexible containers and bags for receiving and retaining human waste fluid such as urine. There exist many situations in which a person needs to eliminate urine, yet does not have access to appropriate toilet facilities. Hunters are especially familiar with this situation, as they typically spend many hours out in the woods, oftentimes in the same spot. While relieving oneself on the ground in the great outdoors presents a tempting solution, it is unwise to do so. Besides being unsanitary, the deposited urine leaves a lingering, distinct scent which may alert prey to the hunter's presence. Therefore, the hunter must either leave his blind or stand in search of a remote area to urinate to avoid compromising his hunting spot, or, instead, must sit still and bear the discomfort.
Another option is for the hunter to urinate into a container which can safely retain the fluid waste for later disposal. There exist many devices that provide such a container, ranging from flasks or jugs to flexible plastic bags. For any such type of device, however, it is important that it be made convenient to carry and simple to use. Hunters do not like to carry a lot of excess items out to the field, therefore rigid containers are not usually favored. Weather conditions may be cold and a hunter's hands may be chilled and cramped, therefore the device should be easily opened and closed to minimize spillage or leakage. The device should also be easy to hold and manipulate so that the hunter does not drop the device during usage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
By means of the instant invention there is provided a container for receiving and retaining human fluid waste, such as urine.. The container is comprised of an elongated flexible bag having a containment chamber and a passage chamber. The containment chamber is designed to receive and hold the deposited urine and has a sealing element at a top thereof. The passage chamber is positioned above and connected to the containment chamber. It is designed to act as a sheath to receive the male's penis to ensure that deposited urine is directed down to the containment chamber. A second sealing element is placed at the top of the passage chamber. Thus there exist two sealing elements to seal off the container to prevent spillage or leakage of stored urine. The sealing elements are adapted to be opened and closed, so that the container can be used repeatedly. Handles are provided at the sides of the passage chamber so that the user can securely grasp the container. The handles are formed as gaps at the edges of the bag to allow the user's fingers to pass through for an enhanced grip. Another embodiment of the container comprises a single compartment bag in which a liquid absorbing agent is deposited to soak up the deposited fluid.
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Greensfelder Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Maust Timothy L.
Prunner Kathleen J.
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