CA2275083A1 - Male shield - Google Patents

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CA2275083A1
CA2275083A1 CA 2275083 CA2275083A CA2275083A1 CA 2275083 A1 CA2275083 A1 CA 2275083A1 CA 2275083 CA2275083 CA 2275083 CA 2275083 A CA2275083 A CA 2275083A CA 2275083 A1 CA2275083 A1 CA 2275083A1
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Martha Jean Kennedy
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/45Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the shape
    • A61F13/47Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins
    • A61F13/471Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for male use
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/15Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators
    • A61F13/51Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the outer layers
    • A61F2013/51078Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators characterised by the outer layers being embossed

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Abstract

A male shield designed primarily for the purpose of placement over the male genital area and deflecting and absorbing urine spray which is often experienced when changing a small male child's diaper or bathing the child. The male shield may be flat or curved and in a preferred embodiment, is shaped in the configuration of a medieval shield having embossed indicia thereon. The shield is typically constructed of an absorbent material and may have a waterproof layer on one side and adhesive applied to the other side for removable attachment to the child.

Description

Backaround of the Invention Cross-Reference To Related Patent Applications This application is a continuation of my U.S. Patent Application No. 08/802,994 filed February 21, 1997.
field of the Invention This, invention relates to devices for aiding such activities as changing diapers and bathing babies and fore particularly, to a male shield designed for deflecting and absorbing urine from a male child during the bathing and diaper changing procedures. In a preferred embodiment the male shield is constructed of an absorbent material which may have a waterproof layer on one side and adhesive on the opposite side for removable attachment to the child: The male shield may be of substantially any size, flat or curved, and may also include embossed indicia on one or both sides thereof, as desired.
D~scriotion of the Prior Art One of the problems which exists in handling, changing diapers and bathing male babies is that,of urine spray directed upwardly toward the handler. The male shield of this invention is designed to deflect or absorb this stream of urine and is typically constructed of absorbent cotton or other compressed absorbent material, optionally having a waterproof layer thereon for gripping. In a preferred embodiment the male shield may also be fitted with adhesive material on the side opposite from the waterproof layer to facilitate removable attachment to the child at the genital area, to further deflect and absorb urine spray.
It is an object of this invention to provide a male shield designed to prevent or minimize the effect of unexpected urine spray from male children during handling of the children.
Another object of this invention is to deflect and absorb a urine stream or spray from a male child during diaper changing, bathing or other handling, by means of a male shield which is shaped in either a flat or curved configuration and is characterized by an absorbent layer and a non-absorbent layer, for handling purposes.
Still another object of this invention is to provide a new and improved male shield for positioning between a handler of a male baby for deflecting and absorbing urine from the male baby.
Yet another object of this invention is to provide a urine shield and absorption device for shielding a handler from the unexpected urine spray of a male child and absorbing the urine, which shield is characterized by one or more layers of absorbent cotton or other material, a waterproof layer provided on the absorbent material for handling purposes and an adhesive for removably adhering to the male child in the genital area.
~ummarv of the Invention These and other objects of the invention are provided in a new and improved male shield for deflecting and absorbing urine from a male child during bathing, diaper changing and other handling, which male shield is characterized by a flat or curved absorbent, preferably shield-shaped body, a waterproof layer provided on one side, of the male shield for handling the shield, embossed indicia provided on the waterproof layer for decorative purposes and adhesive provided on the opposite side of the male shield from the handling layer, for removable placement over the genital area of the male child.
Brief Description of the Drawing The invention will be better understood by reference to the accompanying drawing wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a front view of a first preferred embodiment of the male shield of this invention, illustrating an absorbent body;
FIGURE 2 is a side view of the male shield illustrated in FIGURE 1;
FIGURE 3 is a top view of the male shield illustrated in FIGURES 1 and 2;
FIGURE 4 is a top view of the male shield illustrated in FIGURES 1-3, wherein the shield is shaped in a curved configuration from top to bottom;
FIGURE 5 is a front view, partially in section, of a second preferred embodiment of the male shield of this invention;
FIGURE 6 is a side view of the male shield illustrated in FIGURE S, more particularly illustrating a waterproof film on an absorbent body;
FIGURE 7 is a top view of the male shield illustrated in ' FIGURES 5 and 6;
FIGURE 8 is a top view of the male shield illustrated in FIGURES 5-7, wherein the shield is disposed in a curved configuration;
FIGURE 9 is a rear view of a third preferred embodiment of the male shield of this invention, illustrating a waterproof film and adhesive on an absorbent body;
FIGURE 10 is a sectional view, taken along line 10-10 of the male shield illustrated in FIGURE 9;
FIGURE 11 is a top view of the male shield illustrated in FIGURE 9;
FIGURE 12 is a top view of the male shield illustrated in . FIGURE 9, wherein the shield is curved from top to bottom;
FIGURE 13 is a front view, partially in section, of yet another preferred embodiment of the male shield of this invention, more particularly illustrating an embossed waterproof film thereon; and FIGURE 14 is a sectional view taken along line 14-14, of the male shield illustrated in FIGURE 13.
Description of the Preferred Embodiments Referring initially to FIGURES 1-3 of the drawing, the male shield of this invention is generally illustrated by reference numeral 1. The male shield 1 is typically characterized by an absorbent body 2, constructed of compressed cotton, gauze or other water and urine-absorbing material or materials and having a front face 2a and a rear face 2b. In a most preferred embodiment the male shield 1 is characterized by a flat top 3, from which curved edges 4 extend, to join at an apex 4a.
Accordingly, the male shield 1 is typically shaped in the configuration of a medieval shield and may be either flat, as illustrated in FIGURE 3, or curved from~the edges 4, extending from the flat top 3 to the apex 4a, as illustrated in FIGURE 4.
Referring now to FIGURES 5-7 of the drawings, in a second preferred embodiment of the invention the male shield la is also typically shaped in the configuration of a medieval shield and is fitted with a waterproof film 5, glued or otherwise attached to the front face 2a of the absorbent body 2 of the male,shield la.
As further illustrated in FIGURE 7, the absorbent body 2 may be flat. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIGURE 8, the absorbent body 2 of the male shield lb may be curved from the edges 4, extending from the flat top 3 to the apex 4a, when the male shield 1b is shaped as in FIGURE 5.
Referring now to FIGURES 9-11 of the drawing, in yet another preferred embodiment of the invention the male shield lc is characterized by an absorbent body 2, having adhesive strips or areas 6 on the rear side of the absorbent body 2. Furthermore, the front face 2a of the absorbent body 2 is further fitted with a waterproof film 5, as in FIGURES 5-8 of the drawing. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the adhesive strips 6 may be of substantially any size and may cover any desired area of the rear face 2b of the absorbent body 2, for attachment to a male child (not illustrated) at the genital area (also not illustratedl', to prevent unexpected urine spray from the child from.striking the handler. As illustrated in FIGURE 11 and as described above with respect to FIGURES 3 and 7, the absorbent body 2 may be flat, or in the alternative, as illustrated in FIGURE 12, the male shield ld may be curved from the edges 4, extending from the flat top 3 to the apex 4a, when the male shield ld is shaped as in FIGURE 9.
Referring now to FIGURES 13 and 14 of the drawings, in yet another preferred embodiment of the invention the waterproof film may be provided with embossed indicia 7, typically in the configuration of a knights helmet. It will be appreciated that alternative indicia may be applied to or shaped in the waterproof film 5 or in the alternative, applied directly to or shaped in the absorbent body 2, under circumstances where no waterproof film 5 is utilized in the male shield le, as in the embodiment illustrated in FIGURES 1-4. Embossed indicia 7 may also be provided on the waterproof film 5 when the absorbent body 2 and waterproof film 5 are curved and have adhesive strips 6, as illustrated in FIGURE 12. ' It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that the male shield of this invention can be constructed of a wide variety of materials and may be configured in substantially any shape or size, according to the desires of the user. Further-more, the absorbent body 2 element of the male shields 1-le, can be flat or curved, as indicated above with respect to the drawing. However, the male shields 1-1e are most preferably constructed in the shape of a medieval shield as illustrated in the drawing and may include embossed indicia 7, as illustrated in FIGURES 13 and 14, for a decorative effect, as desired.
Various materials of construction can be used to.construct the absorbent body 2 of the male shields 1-1e. Included are toilet tissue, kleenex, sanitary napkin material, nursing pads, paper towels, paper napkins, disposable diapers and the like.
Furthermore, the absorbent body 2 can be of any desired thickness: for example, from about 1/8 to about 1/4 of an inch thick, and while the preferred embodiment includes the use of an adhesive strip 6, various other techniques for attaching the male shields 1-le to the genital area of a male child can be utilized.
For example, straps, or strips of tape or the like can be utilized in connection with the male shields 1-le for this purpose, according to the knowledge of those skilled in the art.
Moreover, the male shields 1-le of this invention can be used not only for newborns and infants, but also in appropriate sizes for adult males having incontinent problems and may be utilized in hospitals, convalescent homes, nursing homes as well as private residences, as deemed necessary.
While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been described above, it will be recognized and understood that various modifications may be made in the invention and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications which may fall within the scope and spirit of the invention.
Having described my invention with the'particularity set forth above, what is claimed is:

Claims (20)

1. A urine shield for shielding a user from urine issuing from a male baby, said urine shield comprising an absorbent pad of selected size and thickness for disposition between the user and the male baby and deflecting and absorbing the urine.
2. The urine shield of claim 1 comprising adhesive means provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering said absorbent pad to the male baby.
3. The urine shield of claim 1 wherein said absorbent pad is curved.
4. The urine shield of claim 1 wherein said absorbent pad is curved and comprising adhesive means provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering said absorbent pad to the male baby.
5. The urine shield of claim 1 comprising indicia means provided on said absorbent pad.
6. The urine shield of claim 5 comprising adhesive means provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering said absorbent pad to the male baby.
7. The urine shield of claim 5 wherein said absorbent pad is curved.
8. The urine shield of claim 5 wherein said absorbent pad is curved and comprising adhesive means provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering said absorbent pad to the male baby.
9. The urine shield of claim 8 wherein said indicia means is embossed on said absorbent pad.
10. The urine shield of claim 1 comprising a substantially non-absorbent layer provided on said absorbent pad.
11. The urine shield of claim 10 comprising adhesive means provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering said absorbent pad to the male baby.
12. The urine shield of claim 10 wherein said absorbent pad is curved to define a convex surface at said non-absorbent layer and a concave surface facing the male baby.
13. The urine shield of claim 10 comprising an adhesive surface provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering said adhesive surface to the male baby and wherein said absorbent pad is curved to define a convex surface at said non-absorbent layer and a concave surface facing the male baby.
14. The urine shield of claim 10 comprising indicia provided on said non-absorbent layer.
15. The urine shield of claim 14 comprising an adhesive surface provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering said absorbent pad to the male baby and wherein:
(a) said absorbent pad is curved to define a convex surface at said non-absorbent layer and a concave surface facing the male baby; and (b) said indicia is embossed on said non-absorbent layer.
16. A urine shield for placement over the genital area of a male child and shielding a handler from urine issuing from the male child, said urine shield comprising a urine-absorbent pad having at least one layer of absorbent material and a substantially non-absorbent layer provided on said pad for grasping by the handler, whereby said urine shield is positioned over the genital area for absorbing and deflecting the urine.
17. The urine shield of claim 16 comprising adhesive provided on said absorbent pad for removably adhering to the male baby.
18. The urine shield of claim 17 wherein said adhesive pad is curved to define a convex surface at said non-absorbent layer and a concave surface facing the male baby.
19. The urine shield of claim 18 comprising indicia provided on said non-absorbent layer.
20. The urine shield of claim 19 wherein said indicia is embossed on said non-absorbent layer.
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GB2485980A (en) * 2010-11-27 2012-06-06 Angela Davidson Urine shield
USD934416S1 (en) 2019-04-28 2021-10-26 Joshua Shaw Slepkow Infant urination shield

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2485980A (en) * 2010-11-27 2012-06-06 Angela Davidson Urine shield
USD934416S1 (en) 2019-04-28 2021-10-26 Joshua Shaw Slepkow Infant urination shield

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