Patents by Inventor Joan H. Humphreys

Joan H. Humphreys has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Female external catheter
    Patent number: 4563183
    Abstract: Disclosed is a female external catheter which includes an intralabial flange with an adhesive body on one side and an outwardly extending urinary tube on the other side. The adhesive body is adapted to adhere to and seal with the tissue of the vestibule of a female patient around the urethral meatus and vaginal introitus and occlude the introitus. The urinary tube has a bore that extends through the flange and adhesive body to surround the urethral meatus and isolate it from the introitus. A vent is provided for venting the vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1986
    Inventors: Patricia M. Barrodale, Mary A. Young, Joan H. Humphreys, James M. Lowrey, Jr.