NL1039286A - Portable non-invasive urinary aids for women. - Google Patents

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NL1039286A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS 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
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/44—Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Portable urination aids; Colostomy devices
    • A61F5/451—Genital or anal receptacles
    • A61F5/455—Genital or anal receptacles for collecting urine or discharge from female member
    • A61F5/4556—Portable urination aids, e.g. to allow females to urinate from a standing position

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Non-invasive inlet opening for urinary aids for women applied in portable urinary aids for urinating in a standing, in a sitting or in a supine position
Field of invention
The here disclosed invention relates to the field of urinary aids for women, in particular to portable devices that facilitate urination in a standing, a sitting or a supine position. Special attention is given to the features and the secure engagement of the inlet opening with the body-tissues in the region of the vulva and to the closure of the urinary aids.
Background of the invention
The direction and place of the outflow of urine from the female member are determined by the natural shape of the vulva and the position of the flexible tissue of the labia majora pudent and labia minora pudent. Urine outflow can occur along the edges of said labia before leaving the vulva. Also, usually a residue of urine remains between said labia, which makes the drying of the vulva after urination desirable to prevent soiling of clothes. The most effective and natural position for women to urinate is to be sitting on a sanitary device (toilet) with an opening below the body or in a crouching position. In said positions the vulva has a natural downward direction and is somewhat spread open which facilitates the outflow of urine in the desired direction.
However it is not always possible or desirable for women to urinate in the above mentioned positions, for instance when physical conditions make it difficult to crouch or sit down or in situations that sanitary conditions are absent or not suitable due to unhygienic conditions. Bedridden women or women confined to a wheelchair are usually dependent on the availability of adapted sanitary facilities as well as on assistance of a caretaker to be able to urinate. It is known that women in said situation often reduce their fluid consumption in order to avoid unpleasant situations when assistance is not available in time.This not only places the women concerned in a dependent position for a frequent normal necessity, it also consumes a lot of the caretakers time. This is an undesirable situation in terms of health and wellbeing.
In order to prevent spilling of urine when urinating in a standing, sitting or supine position an adequate urinary aid is required to control the outflow of urine and it is obvious that reliable, easy to use urinary aids are desirable in all above mentioned situations for the women concerned and when relevant also for caretakers in order to reduce their workload.
Many urinary aids for women of different shapes, materials and sizes have been disclosed in the past. Many devices, often used in hospitalized situations derive their working from absorbing material or are inserted in the urinary tract. These may cause an increased risk of irritation or infections of the urinary tract and therefore are considered to be uncomfortable or undesirable for the user and fall outside the focus of this invention. Devices typically designed to be applied by nurses or other caregivers like bedpans with a large inlet opening are difficult to be handled by the user without assistance and therefore also fall outside the focus of this invention. Urinary devices designed to be placed in direct contact with the tissue around the urethra for example the devices disclosed in US2001/0049520, US4626249 and US3613122 are placed between the delicate tissues of the labia and must be handled carefully and precisely. And, although usually equipped with a specially adapted inlet opening, they are considered uncomfortable and not easy to use and therefore also fall outside the focus of this invention.
The present invention focuses on portable, non-evasive, easy to handle urinary aids for women in a standing, a sitting or a supine position that lead the urine away from the body without spilling.
Non-invasive urinary devices for a standing position intended for single use only (for example W00238089, US2009089919 and W09311691) are fabricated of disposable materials that are rather flexible in order to allow folding to facilitate portability. These devices can not withstand much pressure so some disrobing is required to create sufficient space between garment and body to place the device in the correct position without deformation and careful handling is required. The inlet opening is large and designed to be held under or against the whole region of the vulva. Since these devices have to be disposed of after use it is not an ideal solution for travelling for a longer period as it is unknown on forehand how many will be required.
Non-invasive urinary devices for a standing position fabricated of flexible or more rigid durable materials that are designed to be placed on, under or against the vulva typically display a funnel-like shape and are equipped with a large predominantly oval inlet opening, usually curved to have a better fit on the outer periphery of the vulva, (for example US2007169253, US20090056003, W003070131). When in use some disrobing is required as the outlet opening usually is directed predominantly downward.
The urinary device disclosed in US4528703 presents a slender urinary device for a standing position made of a rigid material suitable to be placed between body and clothing without the need for disrobing. The device is equipped with a cup-shaped receiving part holding an inlet opening with curved recessed sidewalls with flexible membranes in order to create a better fit on the vulva. In addition to this the backside is equipped with a projection in the centre that is used to position the device against the forward rim of the vagina and spread out the labia in order to facilitate outflow of urine. Projection and membranes may be used to wipe the vulva dry. However the rather pointed shape will cause the projection to slip between the labia and touch delicate parts of the vulva when wiping dry which causes discomfort and may be painful.
In the above mentioned urinary devices no provisions are taken for appropriate closure of the device which is considered essential for easy and hygienic transportation. In GB2356818 a portable device is presented with an inlet opening that can be closed in combination with the handle of the accompanying collection vessel. The device has a slender receiving funnel with an elongated inlet opening which has a projection at the front to cover the whole region of the vulva. However the combination of funnel and closing handle of the collection vessel makes the device rather bulky.
Bedridden or women confined to a wheelchair that can not reach easily a suitable place to urinate may use urinary devices of the ’bottle-like’ type for example US2009036848 and DE102005039004 that collect urine in a reservoir. Urinary aids of this type and are usually equipped with a round or oval inlet opening that covers the whole genital area. Some inventions of this type have special handles to hold on to or other adaptations to improve positioning and prevent leakage of urine.
Devices of this type are often, like the above mentioned examples, equipped with a lid and can be closed in order to prevent leaking or escaping odours. However the 'bottle-like' urine devices are rather bulky and, when used repeatedly without emptying become more cumbersome to handle by the user because of the urine stored inside. The problem of the accumulating urine is addressed to by providing urinary aids that are connected with an external collecting device via a hose.
For seated use in US5956782 an example is given that shows a flat scoop like receiving part connected to a hose with an elongated handle. For supine use an example is given in W02004087035, presenting a funnel like device with a wide inlet opening. In CA2488296 a device is presented with a specially shaped inlet opening for air and urine that may be connected to a source of low pressure to remove the urine which makes the device less suitable for home use or when travelling.
In the above mentioned urinary aids the shape of the inlet opening allows urine to flow between the flexible tissues of the labia which causes dripping after urination which makes wiping the vulva dry after use desirable in order to avoid soiling of clothes or body. This is a disadvantage specially when using a urinary device without substantially disrobing. Also, with the exception of some devices that are designed to store urine inside there are no provisions taken for closure of both the inlet and outlet opening which makes additional bags or boxes needed for hygienic transportation.
The above mentioned limitations of urinary aids for women will be addressed in the here presented three models of small, easy and discreet to handle portable urinary aids for women suitable for urinating in a standing, in a sitting or in a supine position.
The descriptions in connection with apparent drawings are intended as a presentation of presently preferred embodiments of the inventions and are not intended to represent the only forms in which the present inventions may be constructed or utilized.
Brief description of the figures
In all figures visible parts are displayed in uninterrupted lines while dashed lines show parts that are not visible from the outside in order to present a clear view on the various parts and their position in the devices. Figures are numbered with the annotations a, b, c, d to display the same device from a different perspective in order to provide a clear view on the embodiment as described. Figures 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 2a, 2b, 2c, 4a, 4b, 4c are full size displays of the devices. In figures 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d and 4d the size is reduced by 1/3 Fig. 1a is a perspective top view of the Inlet-Opening placed in a urinary device (partially shown)
Fig. 1b is a perspective side view of the Inlet-Opening shown in Fig. 1a
Fig. 1c is a side plan view of a urinary device equipped with the Inlet-
Opening shown in Fig. 1a
Fig. 1d is a back plan view of a urinary device equipped with the Inlet-Opening shown in Fig. 1a
Fig. 2a is a perspective top view of a pocket sized urinary aid for a standing position, the extension is shown separately Fig. 2b is a perspective side view of the device showed in Fig. 2a showing the extension placed on the device in an open position Fig. 2c is a perspective side view of the device showed in Fig. 2a when fully closed. The cap and the extension are placed on the device in a closed position, the cap is also shown separately Fig. 3a is a perspective top view of a urinary aid for a sitting position with the extension shown separately
Fig. 3b is a perspective side view of the device showed in Fig. 3a showing the extension placed on the device in an open position Fig. 3c is a perspective bottom view of the device showed in Fig. 3a showing the extension placed on the device in a fully closed position, the cap is shown separately Fig. 3d is a perspective side view of the device showed in Fig. 3a
Fig. 4a is a perspective front view of a urinary aid for a supine position
Fig. 4b is a perspective side view of the device showed in Fig. 4a
Fig. 4c is a perspective back view of the device showed in Fig. 4a
Fig. 4d is a perspective side view of the cap/holder and of the cap/holder holding the device showed in Fig. 4a
Summary of the invention
It is the objective of this invention to provide improved urinary aids for women, hereinafter referred to as ‘urinary aid’, that are reliable, easy to use and can be handled by the user without any assistance in order to increase freedom of move and independency of said user.
It is another objective of this invention to provide affordable urinary aids that can be used repeatedly without cleaning, that are small and portable and can be closed easily. A proper closure of the device, preventing odours or droplets to exit the device and preventing objects to enter the device when stored in a purse of pocket is considered an important feature for a hygienic storage and transportation.
The present invention discloses an improved non-invasive inlet opening that engages in a sealing manner with the vulva and can be closed with a cap. The side edges of the inlet opening prevent urine to flow between the labia and the back edge provides a comfortable means for wiping the vulva dry.
In order to achieve the above objectives the improved inlet opening as well as the urinary aids in which said inlet opening is applied are presented below.
All urinary aids here presented are preferably made of a high quality rigid material with water resistant characteristics, suitable for long-term use that can be cleaned easily. In this document will be disclosed successively the features of the improved inlet opening and the features of the urinary aids for a standing, a sitting and a supine position in which said inlet opening is applied.
Description of the use and the preferred embodiment of the Inlet-Opening for urinary aids for women
When in use the protruding, comfortably rounded edge at the backside of the inlet opening is positioned between the start of the buttocks just behind the vagina and carefully placed on the region of the posterior commissure of the labia majora while the side edges fit on a narrow elongated strip of both the labia majora. The rear edge prevents urine to flow backwards between the buttocks and causes an aperture between the body tissues thus creating a free passage for the urine to flow into the urinary aid.
Pressure on the side edges causes a small strip of the labia majora to enter inside the inlet opening and the elongated narrow shape combined with the tapered course of the side edges towards the rounded tip cause a compression of the flexible tissue of the affected parts of the labia in such a way that urine is prevented to flow between said labia. All edges can be pressed evenly against the body tissues and due to the applied pressure will become slightly enveloped by said tissues thus creating a watertight connection. When the inlet opening is placed correctly urine is prevented to flow backwards or forwards and will only exit the vulva through the created free passage. Only small traces of urine may remain in the vulva after urination and can be removed with the backside of the inlet opening which makes the use of toilet paper after urinating unnecessary.
The above described inlet opening for urinary aids for women is illustrated in figures 1a, 1b, 1c and 1d.
In Fig. 1a and Fig. 1b is shown that the inlet opening 1 has a triangular shape with two tapered elongated side edges that connect in a rounded tip 5 pointing towards the front of the urinary aid and a comfortable rounded and thickened rear edge 2. The rear edge protrudes with a semicircular course above the connection points 4 with the side edges. The rear edge has a rounded notch 6 in the middle which prevents the hindering of urine outflow from the urethra that may be caused by pressure applied to body tissue near the urethra with said edge. The central notch of the protruding rear edge makes the backside very suitable for effectively wiping away traces of urine from the labia without discomfort. In Fig. 1c a side plan view shows the predominantly straight side edges 3 that have a descending slope from the tip towards the back edge 2 with an angle of approximately 10°. In Fig 1d a back plan view shows the inlet opening as it is placed in a urinary aid. No parts or edges extend outside the outlines of the urinary aid which facilitates the closure of the inlet opening with a simple cap.
The above described characteristics of the inlet opening hereafter referred to as ‘Inlet-Opening’ allow the manufacturing of reliable urinary aids for women to urinate in a standing position, in a sitting position or in a supine position all of which will be described in detail below.
Description of the use and the preferred embodiment of a pocket sized urinary aid for women urinating in a standing position
The present urinary aid for women to urinate in a standing position hereinafter referred to as 'UA-stand' is a small, portable urinary aid for women that directs the urine away from the body to a lower positioned place without soiling clothes or body.
When in use the Inlet-Opening of the UA-stand is pressed with one hand upon the vulva of the user while the outlet opening is directed to a suitable place for discharge of the urine. Due to the construction with a rigid material the UA-stand can be used without removing clothes as it can be placed between the body and clothing and held firmly in position without deformation even if clothing is tight-fitting. The backside can be used for comfortable removal of traces of urine by sliding it forward over the labia which makes additional use of paper to prevent soiling of clothing unnecessary. In order to decrease the size of the device, facilitating a discreet transportation in a pocket of a jeans the here presented urinary aid is equipped with a movable extension. The Inlet-Opening can be closed with a tight fitting cap that encloses the entire area that is pressed upon the vulva.
The preferred embodiment of a pocket sized UA-stand is illustrated in figures 2a, 2b and 2c.
In Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b is shown that the UA-stand is a small elongated tubular device comprising a predominantly straight input section 8 and a straight output section 9 which are connected with an angle of approximately 30° in order to facilitate the flow of urine towards the outlet opening when used in a normal standing position. The back of the input section is closed by the predominantly flat backside 7. The rear edge 2 of Inlet-Opening 1 coincides with the top of backside 7 which in combination with the features of the Inlet-Opening prevents urine to flow backwards when in use. In the present embodiment of the UA-stand the output section holds at front an outlet opening 10a at the lower side and is partially closed at the upper side by closing piece 11a that may vary in shape. The outlet opening is large enough to allow air to enter the device while urine flows out in order to obtain a stable flow. The output section is accommodated with a tight fitting extension 14 in order to allow lengthening of the UA-stand for comfortable use and shortening for comfortable transportation in a (jeans) pocket. At front said extension holds an outlet opening 10b and is partially closed by closing piece 11b which is shaped in such a way that in combination with closing piece 11a the outlet opening of the device can be closed completely. The tubular shape of both the front-section and the extension enables the extension to be moved along and rotated about said front-section. The inside of the front-section is smooth and without interruptions while the outside is equipped with groove 12 which ensures the correct guidance of the extension about and along the front-section by leading pin 15 that protrudes inside the extension. The extension is guided in the groove in such a way that the outlet opening is completely closed when said extension is fully retracted and the outlet opening is correctly opened when said extension is extended. The guiding groove contains a part 13a that enables the extension to be removed from the UA-stand for cleaning purposes and a part 13b that holds the extension in a closed position. In the here presented embodiment the shape of both closing piece 11a and closing piece 11b is semicircular but it should be noted that other dimensions or shapes may be applied if desired.
In Fig. 2b is shown the UA-stand is shown ready for use with the extension placed on the output section in an open position. In Fig 2c is shown that the Inlet-Opening is closed by cap 16 which is also shown separately. The front of the device is completely closed by both closing piece 11a of the output section and by closing piece 11 b of the extension that fit together when the extension is in a retracted position.
The method to close the front side presented here however is not essential for a proper functioning of the device. It should also be noted that the course of the guiding groove is related with and adjusted to both the shape of the closing pieces and the shape of the output section of the device. In particular when the output section is not of a circular tubular shape, for instance a shape with multiple ridges, a more oval or triangular shape the extension can not be rotated about the device but only moved in a straight forward and backward direction which requires a different (straight) course of the guiding groove. The guiding groove may also be located at the inside of the extension while the output section of the urinary device is equipped with a protruding pin that is guided through said groove. It is anticipated that there are various other options for a proper closure of the outlet opening, for example with a movable lid attached to the extension or with a cap. It is also envisioned that, for example elderly or sick women who may use the device to overcome physical problems prefer a larger sized urinary aid then the very small embodiment for travelling purposes that is presently disclosed. If the device is of a larger size there may be no need for a retractable extension and supporting components and closing of the outlet opening can be done with a simple cap. Said options also should be considered included in the present invention.
Description of the use and the preferred embodiment of the urinary aid for women urinating in a sitting position
The present urinary aid for women to urinate in a sitting position hereafter referred to as 'UA-sit' is an elongated portable urinary aid with a tubular shape for women to urinate in a sitting position, for example in a wheelchair. The UA-sit directs urine away from the body to a lower positioned place without soiling clothes or body. When in use the UA-sit is placed flat on the chair seat between the legs of the user and the Inlet-Opening is carefully placed under the body against the vulva as described before. The front of the UA-sit sticks out beyond the front of the chair seat and when in use the front is pushed downward by the user directed at a suitable place, for example a toilet. This causes the backside of the device to be tilted upward, pushing the Inlet-Opening against the vulva of the user while the outlet opening is moved downward facilitating the outflow of urine. The output section of the UA-sit is equipped with an extension that can be used to extend the reachable distance for discharge of urine and, in a retracted state, closes the device facilitating the portability.
Due to the slender shape and the construction with suitable rigid material the user can sit down normally on the UA-sit and handle it as required for a proper functioning without deforming it. The UA-sit may be used without removing clothes if said clothing is sufficiently loose to enable the UA-sit to be placed in the underwear and flat on the chair seat when in use. For example when a skirt is worn or when clothing is adapted with an extended fly. If the required flat positioning on the chair seat can not be achieved relevant clothing should be removed for a proper functioning of the device. The backside of the UA-sit can be used for comfortable removal of traces of urine by sliding it forward over the labia which makes additional use of paper to prevent soiling of clothing unnecessary. The Inlet-Opening can be closed with a tight fitting cap that encloses the entire area that is pressed upon the vulva.
The preferred embodiment of the UA-sit is illustrated in figures 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d.
The UA-sit is an elongated tubular device as is shown in Fig. 3a. The elongated output section 9 is as long as needed to allow the device to protrude beyond the seat of a chair while in use and is connected in a straight line with the input section which gives the device a length of about 30 cm. The back of the input section is closed by the predominantly flat backside 7. The rear edge 2 of Inlet-Opening 1 coincides with the top of backside 7 which in combination with the features of the Inlet-Opening prevents urine to flow backwards when in use. Inside the UA-sit bottom 17 slopes down from about halfway up in the device at the rear end to the bottom at the front end in order to facilitate the flow of urine towards the outlet opening. The enclosed part below said bottom is not important for proper functioning of the device and may be hollow or solid. The front-side is partially closed at the top by closing piece 111a that may vary in shape. In the present embodiment is chosen for a closing piece that leaves open an arch-wise outlet opening 110a of about 1/3 of the front at the lower side of the device but it should be noted that other dimensions or shapes may be applied if desired. The outlet opening is large enough to allow inflow of air during urination in order to enable a stable urine outflow. The front of the UA-sit is accommodated with an elongated tight fitting extension 114 in order to allow lengthening of the UA-sit for comfortable use and shortening for easy transportation. The front of said extension holds outlet opening 110b and is partially closed by closing piece 111b that is shaped in such a way that in combination with closing piece 111a the front of the device can be closed completely. In Fig. 3b the UA-sit is shown with the extension placed on the device in a partially extracted open position. The circular tubular shape of both the front-section and the extension enables the extension to be moved along and rotated about said front-section. The inside of the UA-sit is smooth while the outside is equipped with groove 112 which ensures the correct guidance of the extension about and along the front of the device by leading pin 15 that protrudes inside the extension. The extension is guided by the groove which ensures the outlet opening is completely closed when said extension is fully retracted and the outlet opening is correctly opened when said extension is in a more extended state. The guiding groove contains a part 113a that enables the extension to be removed from the UA-stand for cleaning purposes and a part 113b that holds the extension in a closed position. In the here presented embodiment of the UA-sit the outlet opening is shaped in such a way that it can be opened or closed by rotating the extension approximately 120°. In order to facilitate the correct upward orientation of the Inlet-Opening during use the bottom opposite to the Inlet-Opening contains a flat area 18 as shown in Fig. 3c. In Fig 3d is shown that the front of the device is closed completely by both closing piece 111a of the device and by closing piece 111b of the extension when the extension is in a fully retracted state. The Inlet-Opening can be closed by cap 116 which is shown separately. Cap 116 contains gap 19, which allows flat bottom 18 to protrude outside the cap when placed on the device.
The here presented method to close the front side however is not essential for a proper functioning of the device. It should also be noted that the course of the guiding groove is related with and adjusted to both the shape of the closing pieces and the shape of the output section of the device. In particular when the front part is not of a circular tubular shape, for instance a shape with multiple ridges, a more oval or triangular shape, the extension can not be rotated about the device but only moved in a straightforward and backward direction. The guiding groove may also be located at the inside of the extension while the front of the urinary device is equipped with a protruding pin that can be guided through said groove. It is anticipated that there are various other options for a proper closure of the outlet opening, for example a movable lid attached to the extension or with a cap. It is also anticipated that the UA-sit may be equipped with another type of extension to guide the urine to a suitable place. For example an extension containing a hose connection with a hose in which case there is no need for a movable extension with supporting components. Closing of the outlet opening may be accomplished with said attachment that may be placed vice versa on the device holding the hose inside. Said options also should be considered as included in the present invention.
Description of the use and the preferred embodiment of the urinary aid for women urinating in a supine position
The present urinary aid for a supine position hereinafter referred to as 'UA-bed' is a small elongated urinary aid for women to urinate in a supine position that directs the urine via a hose away from the body to a lower positioned collection device without soiling clothes or body. The UA-bed can be placed on the vulva easily and is held intuitively in the correct position. When in use the UA-bed is held with one hand in a vertical position and the Inlet-Opening is carefully placed and pressed upon the vulva by the user. The attached hose should be led below the leg and placed flat on the mattress in order to facilitate a correct outflow of urine to a lower placed collection device for example a bottle, a bucket or a plastic bag to which the hose is attached. The backside edge of the Inlet-Opening may be used for comfortable removal of traces of urine by sliding upward over the labia which makes additional use of paper unnecessary. The UA-bed can be stored in a tight fitting cap equipped with a handle that closes the Inlet-Opening and encloses the entire area that is pressed upon the vulva. It offers a perfect solution for women to urinate in a supine position without any assistance, provided it is stored at a place that is in easy reach of the user.
The preferred embodiment of the UA-bed is illustrated in the figures 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d. Fig. 4a and Fig. 4b show the UA-bed is a small tubular device with Inlet-Opening 1 located at the lower end of the front side. An outlet opening, consisting of hose-connection 23 is located at the backside of the funnel-shaped bottom 20 that closes the lower end of the device. Topside 21 of the UA-bed is closed but may contain a small hole 22 to allow air entering the device to facilitate the outflow of urine especially when a thin hose is used to guide the urine to the collection device.
Rear edge 2 of the Inlet-Opening coincides with the top edge of bottom 20 and, in combination with said bottom, prevents urine to flow downwards between the buttocks. In order to hold on to and to facilitate the correct forward orientation of the Inlet-Opening the UA-bed has a flattened backside 24 as is shown in Fig. 4b and Fig. 4c. The bottom of the UA-bed is funnel-shaped to facilitate the downward outflow of urine and holds at the lower backside a hose-connection 23. The hose connection has an angle of approximately 45° with the longitudinal axis of the device which prevents deformation of the hose that may cause obstruction of urine outflow when in use. Fig. 4d shows cap/holder 216 that closes the Inlet-Opening when the UA-bed is stored inside. Cap/holder 216 contains gap 19 allowing flat backside 24 and hose-connection 23 to protrude outside when the device is placed in the cap/holder. The cap/holder is equipped with handle 25 that also forms a flat side at the outside of the cap facilitating easy storage of the device for example at a bedside.
It is anticipated that there are more options to facilitate the correct orientation of the device, for instance a handle or a recessed part at the backside. Said options also should be considered as included in the present invention.

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1. Invoeropening voor plashulpmiddelen voor vrouwen die afsluitbaar is en die is voorzien van randen welke indien geduwd tegen de labia majora en de commissura posterior, een zodanig goede aansluiting vormen met genoemde weefsels dat genoemde invoeropening geschikt is om toe te passen in plashulpmiddelen voor vrouwen om te urineren in een staande positie, in plashulpmiddelen om te urineren in een zittende positie en in plashulpmiddelen om te urineren in een liggende positie met het kenmerk dat, de invoeropening een overwegend driehoekige vorm heeft omvattende twee zijranden die aan de voorzijde met elkaar verbonden zijn door een afgeronde punt alsmede een achterrand die korter is dan de zijranden en over zijn gehele lengte boven de verbindingen met de zijranden uitsteekt.1. Aperture for peeing aids for women which is lockable and which is provided with edges which, when pushed against the labia majora and the commissura posterior, form such a good connection with said tissues that said inlet is suitable for use in peeing aids for women for to urinate in a standing position, in urinating means for urinating in a sitting position and in urinating means for urinating in a horizontal position, characterized in that the inlet opening has a predominantly triangular shape comprising two side edges connected at the front by a rounded point and a rear edge that is shorter than the side edges and protrudes over its entire length above the connections with the side edges. 2. Invoeropening volgens conclusie 1 met het kenmerk dat, de achterrand boogvormig of half-cirkelvormig is.2. Input opening as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the rear edge is arcuate or semi-circular. 3. Invoeropening volgens conclusie 1 of 2 met het kenmerk dat, de achterrand in het midden is voorzien van vlak, bij gebruik overwegend horizontaal liggend gedeelte.3. Input opening as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rear edge is provided in the middle with a flat portion, which is predominantly horizontal for use. 4. Invoeropening volgens conclusie 1 of 2 met het kenmerk dat, de achterrand (2) in het midden is voorzien van een glooiende inkeping (6).Entry opening according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rear edge (2) is provided with a sloping notch (6) in the middle. 5. Invoeropening volgens één der voorgaande conclusies met het kenmerk dat, de zijranden zodanig ver uit elkaar staan dat deze op een langwerpige strook in de lengterichting van beide labia majora kunnen worden geplaatst waarbij een smalle strook van genoemde labia tussen de zijranden valt.A feed opening according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side edges are so far apart that they can be placed on an elongated strip in the longitudinal direction of both labia majora, wherein a narrow strip of said labia falls between the side edges. 6. Invoeropening volgens één der voorgaande conclusies met het kenmerk dat, de zijranden taps toelopen in de richting van de voorzijde van de invoeropening.6. Entry opening as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, characterized in that the side edges are tapered in the direction of the front side of the entry opening. 7. Invoeropening volgens één der voorgaande conclusies met het kenmerk dat de achterrand zodanig boven de verbindingen met de zijranden uitsteekt dat bij plaatsing van genoemde achterrand op de commissura posterior een vrije doorgang voor urine over de gehele lengte van de achterrand wordt gecreëerd terwijl de zijranden over de gehele lengte tegen de labia majora zijn geplaatst.An entry opening as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear edge protrudes above the connections to the side edges such that when said rear edge is placed on the posterior posterior a free passage for urine is created over the entire length of the rear edge while the side edges are over the entire length are placed against the labia majora. 8. Invoeropening volgens één der voorgaande conclusies met het kenmerk dat, de zijranden (3) overwegend recht zijn en met een hellingshoek <15° aflopen vanaf de verbindingspunt (5) aan de voorzijde van de invoeropening tot de verbindingen (4) met de achterrand.Entry hole according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the side edges (3) are predominantly straight and run with an angle of inclination <15 ° from the connection point (5) at the front of the entry opening to the connections (4) with the rear edge . 9. Afsluitingsmiddel om de invoeropening van een plashulpmiddel af te sluiten welke zodanig van vorm en grootte is dat ten minste het gedeelte van het plashulpmiddel dat tijdens gebruik in nauw contact komt met het weefsel rond de vulva kan worden omsloten.9. Closure means to close off the inlet opening of a pee aid that is of such shape and size that at least the portion of the pee aid that comes into close contact with the tissue around the vulva during use can be enclosed. 10. Plashulpmiddel voor vrouwen om urine af te voeren naar een lager gelegen plaats zonder kleding of lichaam te bevuilen dat makkelijk kan worden vervoerd en is vervaardigd van een stevig, onbuigzaam materiaal omvattende een hol langwerpig invoergedeelte dat aan de achterzijde gedeeltelijk is afgesloten en aan de bovenzijde een invoeropening bevat om urine te ontvangen alsmede een hol langwerpig afvoergedeelte dat aan de voorzijde een afvoeropening bevat om urine af te voeren waarbij het afvoergedeelte zodanig met het invoergedeelte is verbonden dat het hulpmiddel in een ontspannen houding kan worden gebruikt met het kenmerk dat, zowel de invoeropening als de afvoeropening kan worden afgesloten.10. Peeing aid for women for discharging urine to a lower location without contaminating clothing or body that can be easily transported and is made of a sturdy, rigid material comprising a hollow elongated input portion which is partially closed at the rear and on the top has an inlet opening for receiving urine as well as a hollow elongated drainage section which has a drainage opening at the front for discharging urine, the drainage section being connected to the inlet section in such a way that the aid can be used in a relaxed position, characterized in that, the inlet opening if the outlet opening can be closed. 11. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 10 omvattende een overwegend buisvormig invoergedeelte en een overwegend buisvormig afvoergedeelte met het kenmerk dat, het plashulpmiddel aan de achterzijde gedeeltelijk is afgesloten door een bij gebruik overwegend vertikaal staande rechte achterwand waarvan de bovenrand wordt gevormd door de achterrand van de invoeropening.11. A peeing aid as claimed in claim 10, comprising a predominantly tubular inlet portion and a predominantly tubular outlet portion, characterized in that, at the rear, the pee aid is partially closed by a straight rear wall, which is predominantly vertical, the upper edge of which is formed by the rear edge of the inlet opening. 12. Piashulpmiddel voor vrouwen volgens conclusie 10 of 11 met het kenmerk dat, het hulpmiddel is voorzien van een invoeropening volgens een of meer van de conclusies 1-8.12. Women's pin aid according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the aid is provided with an inlet opening according to one or more of claims 1-8. 13. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 10-12, met het kenmerk dat, de invoeropening zodanig in het hulpmiddel is geplaatst dat genoemde invoeropening kan worden afgesloten met een afsluitingsmiddel volgens conclusie 9.Pee aid according to one of claims 10-12, characterized in that the inlet opening is placed in the aid such that said inlet opening can be closed with a closure means according to claim 9. 14. Piashulpmiddel volgens volgens één der conclusies 10-13 met het kenmerk dat, de voorzijde van het hulpmiddel aan de bovenzijde gedeeltelijk is afgesloten met een afsluitstuk.Paste aid as claimed in any of the claims 10-13, characterized in that the front of the aid is partially closed at the top with a closure piece. 15. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 10-14 met het kenmerk dat, het afvoergedeelte van het hulpmiddel is voorzien van verlengstuk volgens één der conclusies 19-21.Pee aid according to one of claims 10-14, characterized in that the discharge part of the aid is provided with an extension piece according to one of claims 19-21. 16. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 10-15 met het kenmerk dat, de buitenkant van het afvoergedeelte van het hulpmiddel ten minste gedeeltelijk is voorzien van een geleidingsvoorziening welke een verlengstuk zodanig langs en/of om het afvoergedeelte van het hulpmiddel geleidt dat genoemd hulpmiddel kan worden verlengd en geopend en dat genoemd hulpmiddel kan worden verkort en gesloten door het in de juiste positie plaatsen, draaien en of schuiven van genoemd verlengstuk.Peeing aid according to one of claims 10-15, characterized in that the outside of the discharge part of the device is provided at least partially with a guide device which guides an extension piece along and / or around the discharge part of the device that said device can be extended and opened and that said aid can be shortened and closed by placing, rotating and or sliding said extension in the correct position. 17. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 16 met het kenmerk dat, de geleidingsvoorziening een geleidingsgroef is welke een verlengstuk vólgens conclusie 19 door middel van een in de geleidingsgroef vallende pin zodanig om en langs het hulpmiddel geleidt dat het verlengstuk in een uitgeschoven toestand stevig met het hulpmiddel is verbonden waarbij de afvoeropening is geopend en dat het verlengstuk in een ingeschoven toestand de voorzijde van het afvoergedeelte afsluit door middel van een afsluitvoorziening en dat de geleidingsgroef tevens een gedeelte bevat om het verlengstuk van het hulpmiddel te verwijderen.17. A plasma aid as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that the guide arrangement is a guide groove which guides an extension piece according to claim 19 around and along the aid by means of a pin falling into the guide groove such that the extension piece is firm with the aid in an extended position. connected wherein the discharge opening is open and that the extension piece closes the front side of the discharge part in a retracted state by means of a closing device and that the guide groove also comprises a part for removing the extension piece from the aid. 18. Piashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 16 met het kenmerk dat, de geleidingsvoorziening een pin is ten bate van de geleiding van een verlengstuk volgens conclusie 20.The pin tool according to claim 16, characterized in that the guide means is a pin for guiding an extension piece according to claim 20. 19. Verlengstuk voor een piashulpmiddel dat nauwsluitend past op of om het afvoergedeelte van het plashulpmiddel dat een langwerpige holle vorm heeft en aan de voorzijde is voorzien van een afvoeropening alsmede van een afsluitvoorziening met het kenmerk dat, het verlengstuk is voorzien van een naar de binnenzijde uitstekende pin (15) ten bate van geleiding door een geleidingsgroef.19. An extension piece for a pin aid that fits snugly onto or around the discharge portion of the pee aid that has an elongated hollow shape and is provided with a discharge opening on the front side and with a closure feature characterized in that the extension piece is provided with an inner side protruding pin (15) for guiding through a guide groove. 20. Verlengstuk voor een piashulpmiddel dat nauwsluitend past op of om het afvoergedeelte van het piashulpmiddel dat een langwerpige holle vorm heeft en aan de voorzijde is voorzien van een afvoeropening alsmede van een afsluitvoorziening met het kenmerk dat, de binnenzijde is voorzien van een geleidingsgroef welke het verlengstuk zodanig langs en/of om het afvoergedeelte van het plashulpmiddel geleidt dat genoemd hulpmiddel kan worden verlengd en geopend en dat genoemd hulpmiddel kan worden verkort en gesloten door het in de juiste positie plaatsen, draaien en of schuiven van het verlengstuk waarbij genoemde geleidinggroef tevens een voorziening bevat om het verlengstuk van het hulpmiddel te verwijderen.20. An extension piece for a pin tool that fits snugly onto or around the discharge portion of the pin tool that has an elongated hollow shape and is provided on the front with a discharge opening and with a closure feature characterized in that the inside is provided with a guide groove which guide an extension piece along and / or around the discharge portion of the peeing aid such that said aid can be extended and opened and that said aid can be shortened and closed by placing, rotating and sliding the extension piece in the correct position, said guide groove also being a includes a device to remove the extension from the device. 21. Verlengstuk volgens conclusie 19 of 20 met het kenmerk dat, de afsluitvoorziening een afsluitstuk is dat in combinatie met een afsluitstuk van het plashulpmiddel de voorkant van het hulpmiddel volledig afsluit.An extension piece according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the closure device is a closure piece which, in combination with a closure piece of the peeing aid, completely closes the front side of the aid. 22. Plashulpmiddel voor vrouwen om te urineren in een staande positie volgens één der conclusies 10-18 omvattende een invoergedeelte dat aan de achterzijde is afgesloten en aan de bovenzijde een invoeropening bevat alsmede een afvoergedeelte dat aan de voorzijde een afvoeropening bevat waarbij het afvoergedeelte onder een zodanige hoek met het invoergedeelte is verbonden dat het hulpmiddel in een ontspannen staande houding kan worden gebruikt met het kenmerk dat, het afvoergedeelte (9) met een hoek van ongeveer 30° met het invoergedeelte (8) is verbonden.A peeing aid for women to urinate in a standing position according to any of claims 10-18 comprising an inlet portion which is closed at the rear and includes an inlet opening at the top and an outlet portion which includes an outlet opening at the front with the outlet portion below a such an angle is connected to the inlet section that the aid can be used in a relaxed standing position, characterized in that the outlet section (9) is connected to the inlet section (8) at an angle of approximately 30 °. 23. Piashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 22 met het kenmerk dat, het afvoergedeelte is voorzien van een verlengstuk volgens één der conclusies 19-21.The pilling aid according to claim 22, characterized in that the discharge section is provided with an extension piece according to any one of claims 19-21. 24. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 23 met het kenmerk dat, het afvoergedeelte aan de voorzijde is voorzien van een afsluitstuk (11a) en aan de buitenzijde is voorzien van een geleidingssgroef (12) welke een verlengstuk (14) door middel van een pin (15) zodanig om en langs het hulpmiddel geleidt dat genoemd verlengstuk in een uitgeschoven toestand stevig met het hulpmiddel is verbonden waarbij de afvoeropening (10b) van het verlengstuk zich in geopende toestand aan de onderzijde bevindt en dat genoemd verlengstuk in een ingeschoven toestand door middel van een afsluitstuk (11b) de afvoeropening (10a) van het hulpmiddel afsluit waarbij de afvoeropening (10b) van het verlengstuk wordt afgesloten door het afsluitstuk (11a) van het hulpmiddel.Peeing aid according to claim 23, characterized in that the discharge part is provided with a closing piece (11a) on the front side and with a guide groove (12) on the outside which an extension piece (14) by means of a pin (15) is guided around and along the aid such that said extension is firmly connected to the aid in an extended state, wherein the outlet opening (10b) of the extension is located on the underside in the open position and that said extension in a pushed-in state by means of a closure (11b) closes the outlet opening (10a) of the aid, the outlet opening (10b) of the extension being closed by the closure (11a) of the aid. 25. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 22 of 23 met het kenmerk dat, de buitenzijde van het afvoergedeelte aan de voorkant is voorzien van een geleidingsvoorziening in de vorm van een een uitstekende pin ten bate van de geleiding van een verlengstuk volgens conclusie 20 of 21.A plasma aid as claimed in claim 22 or 23, characterized in that the outside of the discharge section is provided at the front with a guide arrangement in the form of a protruding pin for guiding an extension piece according to claim 20 or 21. 26. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 22-25, met het kenmerk dat de invoeropening (1) zodanig in het hulpmiddel is geplaatst dat genoemde invoeropening kan worden afgesloten met een afsluitingsmiddel volgens conclusie 9 in de vorm van een buisvormige dop (16).A plasma aid according to any one of claims 22-25, characterized in that the inlet opening (1) is placed in the aid such that said inlet opening can be closed with a closure means according to claim 9 in the form of a tubular cap (16). 27. Plashulpmiddel voor vrouwen om te urineren in een zittende positie volgens één der conclusies 10-18 omvattende een invoergedeelte dat aan de bovenzijde een invoeropening bevat en aan de achterzijde is afgesloten, een buisvormig afvoergedeelte dat aan de voorzijde een uitvoeropening bevat alsmede een verlengstuk dat nauwsluitend om het afvoergedeelte past met het kenmerk dat, het afvoergedeelte (9) in een rechte lijn is verbonden met het invoergedeelte (8) en zodanig lang is dat het bij gebruik uitsteekt buiten de voorzijde van een stoelzitting.A urinary urge for women to urinate in a sitting position as claimed in any one of claims 10-18 comprising an inlet portion that includes an inlet opening at the top and is sealed at the rear, a tubular outlet portion that includes an outlet opening at the front and an extension that fits snugly around the drainage section, characterized in that the drainage section (9) is connected in a straight line to the entry section (8) and is such that it protrudes outside the front of a chair seat when used. 28. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 27, met het kenmerk dat, in het hulpmiddel over de gehele lengte een vlakke bodem (17) is geplaatst welke afloopt vanaf ongeveer de helft van de hoogte van het hulpmiddel aan de achterzijde tot aan de onderkant van de voorzijde van het hulpmiddel.Pee aid according to claim 27, characterized in that a flat bottom (17) is placed in the device over its entire length, which bottom extends from approximately half the height of the device at the rear to the bottom of the front of the aid. 29. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 27 of 28 met het kenmerk dat, ten minste een gedeelte van de onderzijde recht tegenover de invoeropening een vlak deel (18) bevat.Peeing aid according to claim 27 or 28, characterized in that at least a part of the underside opposite to the inlet opening comprises a flat part (18). 30. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 27-29 met het kenmerk dat, het afvoergedeelte is voorzien van een verlengstuk volgens één der conclusies 19-21.A plasma aid according to any one of claims 27-29, characterized in that the discharge section is provided with an extension piece according to one of claims 19-21. 31. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 27-30 met het kenmerk dat, het afvoergedeelte aan de voorzijde is voorzien van een afsluitstuk (111a) en aan de buitenzijde is voorzien van een geleidingssgroef (112) welke een verlengstuk (114) door middel van een pin (15) zodanig om en langs het hulpmiddel geleidt dat het verlengstuk (114) in een uitgeschoven toestand stevig met het hulpmiddel is verbonden waarbij de afvoeropening (110b) van het verlengstuk zich aan de onderkant van het hulpmiddel bevindt en dat het verlengstuk in een ingeschoven toestand door middel van het afsluitstuk (111b) de afvoeropening (110a) van het hulpmiddel afsluit waarbij de afvoeropening (110b) van het verlengstuk wordt afgesloten door het afsluitstuk (111a) van het hulpmiddel.Pee aid according to one of claims 27-30, characterized in that the discharge section is provided with a closing piece (111a) on the front side and with a guide groove (112) on the outside which an extension piece (114) by means of a guide pin (15) around and along the device such that the extension (114) is securely connected to the device in an extended state with the outlet opening (110b) of the extension located at the bottom of the device and that the extension is in a retracted state closes the outlet opening (110a) of the aid by means of the closure piece (111b), the outlet opening (110b) of the extension piece being closed off by the closure piece (111a) of the aid. 32. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 27-30 met het kenmerk dat, de voorzijde van het afvoergedeelte aan de buitenzijde is voorzien van een geleidingsvoorziening in de vorm van een uitstekende pin ten bate van de geleiding van een verlengstuk volgens conclusie 20 of 21.A plasma aid according to any one of claims 27-30, characterized in that the front side of the discharge section is provided on the outside with a guide arrangement in the form of a protruding pin for the guidance of an extension piece according to claim 20 or 21. 33. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 27-32 met het kenmerk dat, de invoeropening (1) zodanig in het hulpmiddel is geplaatst dat genoemde invoeropening kan worden afgesloten met een afsluitingsmiddel volgens conclusie 9 in de vorm van een buisvormige dop (116) die is voorzien van een uitsparing (19) welke ruimte biedt om de vlakke onderkant (18) door te laten.A pee aid according to any one of claims 27-32, characterized in that the inlet opening (1) is placed in the tool such that said inlet opening can be closed with a closure means according to claim 9 in the form of a tubular cap (116) which is provided with a recess (19) which provides space for the flat bottom (18) to pass. 34. Plashulpmiddel voor vrouwen om te urineren in een liggende positie dat makkelijk kan worden vervoerd, dat is vervaardigd van een stevig materiaal en dat urine afvoert via een slang naar een lager gelegen plaats omvattende een hol, overwegend buisvormig invoergedeelte dat aan de bovenzijde is afgesloten, dat aan de voorzijde een invoeropening bevat en dat aan de onderzijde een afvoeropening bevat in de vorm van een slangaansluiting die geschikt is voor slangen van verschillende diameters, met het kenmerk dat, het plashulpmiddel aan de onderzijde is afgesloten door een overwegend trechtervormige bodem waarin een slangaansluiting aan de achterzijde van de onderkant is geplaatst.34. Pee aid for women to urinate in a lying position that can be easily transported, which is made of a sturdy material and which drains urine via a hose to a lower location comprising a hollow, predominantly tubular inlet portion closed at the top , which has an inlet opening at the front and which has a drainage opening at the bottom in the form of a hose connection suitable for hoses of different diameters, characterized in that the peeing aid is closed at the bottom by a predominantly funnel-shaped bottom in which hose connection is placed at the rear of the bottom. 35. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 34 met het kenmerk dat, de slangaansluiting (23) een hoek van ongeveer 45° met de lengteas van het hulpmiddel maakt.A plasma aid according to claim 34, characterized in that the hose connection (23) forms an angle of approximately 45 ° with the longitudinal axis of the aid. 36. Plashulpmiddel volgens conclusie 34 of 35 met het kenmerk dat, de bovenrand van de trechtervormige bodem (20) aan de voorzijde wordt gevormd door de achterrand (2) van een invoeropening volgens één of meer van de conclusies 1-8.A pee aid according to claim 34 or 35, characterized in that the upper edge of the funnel-shaped bottom (20) is formed at the front by the rear edge (2) of an inlet opening according to one or more of claims 1-8. 37. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 34-36, met het kenmerk dat, het hulpmiddel aan de achterzijde ten minste gedeeltelijk is voorzien van een vlakke achterkant.A pee aid according to any one of claims 34-36, characterized in that the aid is at least partially provided with a flat rear at the rear. 38. Plashulpmiddel volgens één der conclusies 34-37, met het kenmerk dat de invoeropening (1) zodanig in het hulpmiddel is geplaatst dat genoemde invoeropening kan worden afgesloten met een afsluitingsmiddel volgens conclusie 9 in de vorm van een buisvormige dop (216) die is voorzien van een ophangvoorziening (25) en tevens van een uitsparing (19) welke ruimte biedt om de slangaansluiting (23) en de vlakke achterkant (24) door te laten.Pee aid according to one of claims 34-37, characterized in that the inlet opening (1) is placed in the tool such that said inlet opening can be closed with a closure means according to claim 9 in the form of a tubular cap (216) that is provided with a suspension provision (25) and also with a recess (19) which provides space for the hose connection (23) and the flat rear (24) to pass.
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