# US 12,178,741 B2 · Compression bodysuit retractor for bowel movement > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,178,741 B2 - Document ID: US12178741B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/558,071 - Filed: 2021-12-21 - Published: 2023-09-21 - Granted: 2024-12-31 - Earliest claimed: 2021-12-21 - Applicants: Amy Duncan - Inventors: Amy Duncan - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12178741B2 ## CPC - A61F 5/451: Genital {or anal} receptacles (A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence {; other body securing means A61F5/4408; devices for taking faeces samples A61B10/0038; devices for taking urine samples A61B10/007}) - A61F 5/4405: {Valves or valve arrangements specially adapted therefor (A61F5/441 takes precedence); Fluid inlets or outlets (A61F5/4407 takes precedence)} - 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 (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract The present invention is directed to an apparatus used during a bowel movement while the user is wearing a compression bodysuit such that feces do not soil the compression bodysuit. The apparatus may include a seat that rests against the skin, a chute/shield to allow for passage of feces into the toilet, and a support that keeps the apparatus in place to facilitate pulling a compression bodysuit back and away from the anal area. The apparatus is designed to allow feces to fall into the toilet without getting on the compression bodysuit and without contacting the apparatus. In the occurrence of abnormal or watery stools the apparatus functions as a splatter shield to block feces from soiling the compression bodysuit. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A garment retractor for a garment worn by a person comprising: a wall member comprising a length, the wall member comprising a first wall member portion along the length of the wall member and a second wall member portion along the length of the wall member, the length of the wall member defining a chute or conduit to retract an anal portion of the garment, the proximal end of the first wall member defining a proximal opening of the chute or conduit, the distal end of the second wall member defining a distal opening of the chute or conduit, the distal opening being substantially the same size as the proximal opening, the first wall member defining a seat surface to receive the anal portion of the person; and a ring member, the ring member disposed along the length of the wall member, ring member extending away from the wall member substantially normal to the wall member, the first wall member extending proximally a first length away from the ring member terminating in the seat surface of the first wall member, and the second wall member extending distally a second length away from the ring member to an exit lip of the second wall member; and wherein a portion of the second length is substantially greater than the first length and is of sufficient length to extend beyond the anal portion of the garment to retract and maintain the anal portion of the garment away from the distal opening of the chute. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wall member is configured in a non-closed arch shape. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wall member is configured in a cylindrical shape. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the ring member is configured in a non-closed arch shape. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the ring member is configured in a circular shape. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the seat surface is substantially flat. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the seat surface conforms to the anal shape of human anatomy. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the wall member defines a retention wall to maintain a desired position of the garment in use. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the ring member extends a length or distance away from the wall member, the length of the ring defining a retention wall to maintain a desired position of the retractor when inserted between the anal portion of the person and the inside of the garment. ### Claim 10 A garment retractor for a garment worn by a person comprising: an elongate wall member comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the elongate wall member defining a chute or conduit, the proximal end of the wall member defining a proximal opening of the chute or conduit, the distal end of the wall member defining a distal opening of the chute or conduit, the distal opening being substantially the same size as the proximal opening, the proximal end of the elongate wall member defining a seat surface to receive the anal portion of the person; and a retention ring, the retention ring disposed along the elongate wall member, the retention ring extending away from the elongate wall member substantially normal to the elongate wall member; the wall member comprising a first wall member extending proximally a first length away from the retention ring terminating in the seat surface of the wall member, and a second wall member extending distally a second length away from the retention ring to an exit lip of the second wall member; and wherein a portion of the second length is substantially greater than the first length and is of sufficient length to extend beyond the anal portion of the garment to retract and maintain the anal portion of the garment away from the distal opening of the chute. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the elongate wall member is configured in a non-closed arch shape. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the elongate wall member is configured in a cylindrical shape. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the retention ring is configured in a non-closed arch shape. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the retention ring is configured in a circular shape. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the seat surface is substantially planar. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the seat surface is non-planar. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the elongate wall member defines a retention wall to maintain a desired position of the garment in use. ### Claim 18 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the retention ring extends a length or distance away from the elongate wall member, the length of the retention ring defining a retention wall to maintain a desired position of the retractor when inserted between the anal portion of the person and the inside of the garment.