Apparel – Nether garments – Bifurcated
Patent
1999-06-15
2000-08-22
Hale, Gloria M.
Apparel
Nether garments
Bifurcated
2400, 604349, 6043851, A41B 900, A61F 544
Patent
active
061051748
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a male incontinence pouch intended to give the user an optimally designed product where freedom of choice is conferred to determine for himself whether he desires an applicable pouch around the penis alone or the penis and scrotum, specifically insofar that the depth of the pouch, i.e., the Y-axis in a 3-dimensional view can thus be adapted. For example, the incontinence pouch in both application versions is equally wide in its 3-dimensional X-axis.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The purpose of the present invention is the eliminate the known drawbacks that impair existing incontinence pouches. In an incontinence pouch known from patent SE-8303663-2 there is as patent criterion a recess around the scrotum in order to accommodate both penis and scrotum. In other words, one has optimized the incontinence pouch for men with what is termed a retracted penis. And in another incontinence pouch known from patent SE-8400056-1 it is stated with regard in its male version that the incontinence pouch is characterized by being used for the opposite purpose, namely solely for penile application. It is also so with the other incontinence pouches commercially available on the market. This is also confirmed by the fact that there is today no form of incontinence pouch that basically functions well for these two means of application.
This is achieved in accordance with the invention by means of a specific 2-stage pleat in its 3-dimensional X-axis, which upon application is optimally adapted when the Y-axis can thus be used in two stages, for the penis only or for penis and scrotum since a downwards hanging, somewhat flared, angled natural U-shape is formed, that is anatomically suitable for enclosing the scrotum.
This differs from SE-8303663-2 which version with its recess implies that men with what is termed a normal penis can more easily slide out of the recess in the incontinence pouch and that overfilling definitely occurs more easily with this relatively deeper recess, especially in what are termed sitting postures.
The SE-8400056-1 version excludes men with a retracted penis for scrotal application as it is too narrow, for which reason this incontinence pouch is now sold to for normal penile application solely. Should the pouch be used for men with a retracted penis, the penis will easily slide out, whereby the small available overlapping absorbent surface in the incontinence pouch will imply a guaranteed major risk of leakage. Under the existing patent criteria there is no means of generating a functioning pouch intend to enclose both penis and scrotum.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the male incontinence pouch of the present invention in a flat position;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the male incontinence pouch of the present invention in a partially folded position; and
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the male incontinence pouch of the present invention in a fully operational position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The incontinence pouch shown in FIGS. 1-3 comprises an outer liquid-proof layer (1), such as a polyethylene film layer that may be provided with a soft fibrous material (2), such as a nonwoven material, on its exterior surface. The material (2) may be used to avoid having the polyethylene film layer to be applied directly against the body. The incontinence pouch also has an inner liquid-permeable material (3). The pouch also has an absorption body (4) that is applied directly between the liquid-proof layer (1) and the liquid-permeable material (3) so as to form a bag shape by folding and sealing the material (3) against another portion of the material (3). The area where the material (3) is folded and sealed against the same material (3) forms a short side surface (5) intended to face the body and that is 40%-60% shorter than the long side surface (6) that is intended to be placed against underwear or the like.
A side portion (7) is delineated by a main folding line (8) and may be folded inwardly towards the
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Karlsten Dan
Mattsson Lars
Nygren Lars
Stromberg Lars
Fasth Rolf
Hale Gloria M.
Sorbinco Maskin AB
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