External male catheter

Abstract

A new and improved external male catheter includes a waistband and a sheath support member attached to the waistband. A sheath member is attached to the sheath support member. The sheath support member includes a first aperture through which a penis is inserted into the sheath member. The sheath support member also includes a first attachment assembly positioned circumferentially around the aperture. A removable and replaceable sheath assembly includes a second attachment assembly which is complementary to the first attachment assembly and is attachable thereto. The sheath member includes a extension portion, located at one end of the sheath member. The extension portion includes a second aperture for draining urine from the sheath assembly. Straps, connected between the waistband and the sheath support member, stabilize the sheath support member with respect to the waistband. The waistband, the sheath support member, and the straps are sewn together to form a unified structure. A urine receptacle assembly, which includes a flexible bag containing a solid absorbent material, may be attached to the sheath support member by snap connectors. A urine conveying tubing is connected between the tubing connector and the extension portion of the sheath member. The urine conveying tubing conveys urine from the sheath member to the flexible bag member of the urine receptacle assembly. The closure assembly is comprised of a flexible, zipper-like closure. A heater assembly for heating the urine receptacle assembly may be provided.

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