Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Urinary catheter or plug and method for managing urinary incontinence
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Application No.: US17397010Application Date: 2021-08-09
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Publication No.: US11406482B2Publication Date: 2022-08-09
- Inventor: James C. Block
- Applicant: James C. Block
- Applicant Address: US NC Raleigh
- Assignee: James C. Block
- Current Assignee: James C. Block
- Current Assignee Address: US NC Raleigh
- Agency: Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C.
- Main IPC: A61F2/00
- IPC: A61F2/00 ; A61M25/00 ; A61M25/10

Abstract:
The disclosure provides a device and method for managing urinary incontinence. The device includes a platform, a balloon, and a valve. The platform and balloon can include a silicone material, a thermoplastic material, and an adhesive and/or a cement for sealing the urethra. The thermoplastic and silicone materials can soften at the body temperature so that their shape can be adapted to fit the three-dimensional contour of surfaces of the urethra. The balloon seals the internal orifice of the urethra, and the platform can block the leakage associated with the balloon. The valve permits selective urine voiding. The method includes inserting the device into the urethra and the bladder. The method can also include inflating the balloon. The method can further include pulling the balloon so that the balloon is in sealing contact with the neck of the bladder and moving the platform to a suitable position for sealing the urethra.
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