| Catheter Valve To Prevent Bladder Atrophy |
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U.S. Patent : # 6,902,146
Inventors : Steven A. Elliott
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As attorney for the inventor of the innovative Catheter Valve To Prevent Bladder Atrophy we are currently seeking manufacturing companies to license, purchase patent rights or enter into a royalty agreement for this timely invention. Interested parties can reach the attorney at the contact numbers listed at the bottom of this page.
The present invention is designed to prevent the atrophication of the bladder of patients using a catheter device. The Catheter Valve eliminates the need for a urinary bag and allows the user to relieve themselves as desired.
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Objects of the present invention:
- to provide a valve for a catheter that is in-line to the catheter which eliminates the need for a urinary bag and allows the user to relieve themselves as desired
- to provide a urinary catheter valve that will contribute greatly to the health of the bladder during the period of time a urinary catheter is being worn by the patient
- to provide a urinary catheter valve that mimics the natural expansion and contraction of the bladder, which will shorten the convalescence and rehabilitation of the user wearing the device for an extended period of time by preventing the atrophication of the bladder
- to provide a valve for a catheter having a rotational means for releasing a restrained fluid
- to provide a valve for a catheter having a spout that releases fluid therethrough in a directable stream
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The following pictures are meant to display possible physical characteristics of the present invention and are not to be taken in a limiting sense. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention.
| LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS |
| 10 present invention |
32 fluid |
| 12 catheter | 34 conduit |
| 14 receptacle |
36 centerpost supports |
| 16 forward assembly | 38 O-ring like flange |
| 18 attachment assembly |
40 centerpost |
| 20 dust cap | 42 threads |
| 22 flange |
44 gasket |
| 24 gripping surface | 46 aperture of attachment assembly |
| 26 inlet |
48 stop ring |
| 28 outlet | 50 flange |
| 30 descending attachment flanges |
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| PATENT DRAWINGS |
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| FIGURE 1 Figure 1 is an illustrative view of the present invention. |
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| FIGURE 2 Figure 2 is a front view of the present invention.
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| FIGURE 3 Figure 3 is a side view of the present invention. |
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| FIGURE 4 Figure 4 is a side view of the present invention. |
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| FIGURE 5 Figure 5 is a side sectional view of the present invention in use. |
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| FIGURE 6 Figure 6 is a perspective view of the present invention. |
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| FIGURE 7 Figure 7 is a back perspective view of the present invention. |
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| FIGURE 8 Figure 8 is an exploded view of the present invention. |
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| FIGURE 9 Figure 9 is a sectional view of the present invention in the closed position. |
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| FIGURE 10 Figure 10 is a sectional view of the present invention in the open position. |
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| FIGURE 11 Figure 11 is a detailed side sectional view of the present invention in the closed position. |
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| FIGURE 12 Figure 12 is a flow chart demonstrating the method of operation of the present invention. |
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If you are interested in licensing, purchasing the rights to the above invention or entering into a royalty
agreement please contact the office of Michael I. Kroll as follows:
Michael I. Kroll
171 Stillwell Lane
Syosset, New York 11791
Tel. #: 800-367-7774
Tel. #: 516-367-7777
Fax #: 800-367-7704
Fax #: 516-692-2787
