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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 06, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2001
Applicant:
Inventor:
Robert A. Latour, Jr., Clemson, SC (US);
Assignee:
Clemson University, Clemson, SC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/00 ; A61F 5/48 ; B29C 3/106 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/00 ; A61F 5/48 ; B29C 3/106 ;
Abstract
An intraurethral device that can be used to inhibit leakage of urine due to incontinence is provided. The intraurethral device can include a urethral plug made from a biocompatible, flexible material. The intraurethral device can also include a first insertion element in operative communication with a second insertion element to facilitate self-insertion of the urethral plug into the urethra. Furthermore, in some instances, various mechanisms can be provided to keep the intraurethral device substantially sterile and/or clean prior to and/or during the insertion process.