Method and apparatus for self-draining of urine

Details Method and apparatus for self-draining of urine Method and apparatus for self-draining of urine

2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

C604S544000, C604S095040, C604S530000

Reexamination Certificate

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07041090

ABSTRACT:
A device for the drainage of the bladder through the body's own urethra opening outside of the human body, comprising a tube-shaped body (10). The 5 tube-shaped body is comprised: to assume a first contracted position and for taken up within the bladder as well as a to assume a second partially extended position. At least one thread (14) extends between the bladder and an opening so that the tube-shaped body can be extended from the first position to the second position during10the application of a pulling force upon the thread. The tube-shaped body will return to the first position upon the release of the pulling force on the thread.

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