US 2021/0251799 A1Published application

Male genital discharge absorption and retention device

OwnerMichael Taylorinventor

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Abstract

A male genital discharge absorption and retention device is disclosed herein. The purpose of the device is to absorb any discharge from the male meatus, which may also be known as the external urethral orifice. The device aids in the prevention of spotting or staining on the clothing of a user wearing the device and affected by penile discharge. A fabric or other appropriate material is fitted over the glans penis and penile corona and may be held in place by an appropriate attachment mechanism. The anatomy of the male genitalia also aids in securing the male genital discharge absorption and retention device to the penis. Within the device, positioned against the meatus of the male genitalia, may be a thicker absorption mechanism intended to soak up any penile discharge. The device, or any component thereof, may further comprise an antibacterial material of constriction or an antibacterial layer of material.

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Dependent claims

A male genital discharge absorption and retention device, comprising:

a main body;
an attachment mechanism;
and
an absorption mechanism;
wherein said main body further comprises a vertical component, a horizontal component, and an enclosure component;
wherein said vertical component further comprises an upper edge, a lower edge, an outer side, and an inner side;
wherein said horizontal component further comprises a perimeter, an upper side, and a lower side;
wherein said enclosure component further comprises an upper edge and a lower edge;
wherein said upper edge of said vertical component is attached to said perimeter of said horizontal component;
wherein said lower edge of said vertical component is attached to said upper edge of said enclosure component;
wherein said lower edge of said enclosure component is attached to an area on said outer side of said vertical component to form a loop;
wherein said attachment mechanism is installed within said loop;
and
wherein said absorption mechanism is attached to said lower side of said horizontal component.

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Facts

Application: 16/792,811Filed 17 Feb 2020
Published: 19 Aug 2021
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification7 codes

A61F 5/453
Genital or anal receptacles: for collecting urine or other discharge from male member
A61F 5/441
Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge ; Colostomy devices: having venting or deodorant means,…
A61F 13/15268
Properties of the article, e.g. stiffness or absorbency: reusable
A61F 13/471
Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins: specially adapted for male use

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