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  Flushable urination assisting deviceUSPTO Application #: 20070044213Title: Flushable urination assisting device Abstract: The present invention provides for sanitary use of public toilets. By using this device, women, children and disabled persons will no longer subject themselves to using unsanitary public toilets. The user holds the urination opening under the urine stream. The urine is collected in the device and flows through the neck of the device and out the exit port. This device, which is preferably funnel shaped, consists of a semi-rigid biodegradable layer sandwiched between a tissue layer and a semi-permanent water barrier layer, can be flushed down the toilet immediately after use. After use and prior to flushing the user can use the tissue layer to clean the user's genitalia. The device can also be used in the collection of urine samples without exposing the user hands to the urine stream or spray. (end of abstract) Agent: Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C. - Lansing, MI, US Inventor: William John Hall USPTO Applicaton #: 20070044213 - Class: 004144400 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, Dry Closets, Urinal, Spout Only The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070044213. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of earlier priority based upon the filing of a provisional application on Aug. 23, 2005. This earlier provisional application was issued Ser. No. 60/596,004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention relates generally to a flushable urination device that assists the user in urinating from the standing position. [0004] 2. Background [0005] Public toilets are a source of many commutable diseases and infections. Many individuals attempt, with varying degrees of success, to use public toilets without actually allowing any portion of their bodies to touch the toilet seat itself. This is particularly problematic for women and small children. Some individuals will attempt to use toilet paper to cover the seat, others will use toilet seat covers when they are available. Such attempts to insulate the user from coming into contact with a toilet seat are clumsy, awkward and inadequate. [0006] In the past there have been several attempts to provide a device capable of assisting users to urinate from a standing position. These previous devices suffer from a number of inadequacies, including that they are not flushable, they are bulky and their short lengths result in back splash out of the toilet and onto the user or the user's clothing. Therefore, what is needed is a flushable urination assisting device that does not suffer from the aforementioned problems, and which assists users in urinating from a standing position. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The present invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a flushable urination assisting device that assists users in urinating from a standing position. [0008] The present invention is flushable, compact and biodegradable. The present invention can fit into the users pocket or purse, and due to its length it also reduces backsplash from toilet water when used. Once the user is finished, the device can be thrown directly into the toilet bowl. The device will loose its rigidity, normally but not necessarily within 30 seconds, allowing it to be flushed without fear of plugging up the toilet or plumbing pipes. [0009] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device that assists users in urinating while standing so as to no have to sit on a public toilet to urinate. By using this device, women, in particular, will no longer subject themselves to using unsanitary public toilets. The device can also be used by children (both male and female), who when very small and learning to use a toilet often come into physical contact with the toilet bowl. Additionally, device can also be used by people with physical disabilities that may have difficulties urinating from a sitting or standing position. [0010] The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are intended to be read in conjunction with both this summary, the detailed description and any preferred and/or particular embodiments specifically discussed or otherwise disclosed. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided by way of illustration only and so that this disclosure will be thorough, complete and will fully convey the full scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] FIG. 1 depicts the invention in an opened position ready for use. [0012] FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the invention. [0013] FIG. 3 depicts the invention in a partially folded position. [0014] FIG. 4 depicts the invention folded. [0015] FIG. 5 depicts a cross sectional view of the invention. [0016] FIG. 6 depicts the invention folded and being taken out of a bag. [0017] FIG. 7 depicts the invention being disposed after use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0018] The present invention 10 is directed to a flushable urination assisting device, which can be more fully understood by reference to the below detailed description. [0019] FIG. 1 depicts the present invention 10 in an opened position ready for use. The overall invention provides a funnel shaped, one time use, flushable urination device 12. The device 12 need not always be funnel shaped, but a funnel shape is preferred. The device 12 allows women and/or small child (male or female) to urinate from a standing position. The device 12 allows the user to urinate without coming in physical contact with a toilet bowl. The user places the urination opening 20 directly in the path of the urine as it leaves the body. The urine is collected in the device 12 and funneled through the neck, which is elongated and narrowing in the preferred embodiment. After passing through the neck the urine ultimately exists the device 12 through exit port 22. The device 12 allows the user to direct the urine flow into a toilet bowl, or into other collection receptacles, such as a cup that might be given to a user by a medical professional for the purposes of collecting a urine sample. Continue reading... Full patent description for Flushable urination assisting device Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Flushable urination assisting device patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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