Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Giacalone

Joseph J. Giacalone 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).

  • Patent number: 4615692
    Abstract: A portable catheter for use by females suffering from urinary incontinency. A short catheter is held in place extending a short distance into the urethra by means which permits the wearer substantially full freedom of movement. A relatively stiff shield is fastened to an undergarment in a manner holding the shield in position adjacent to the wearer's urethral and vaginal openings. A plug means is fastened to the shield in a manner permitting it to be inserted into the vagina to help hold the shield in position. The generally tubular catheter includes locking washer means riding in a slot in said shield allowing the spacing between the catheter and vaginal plug to be varied to accommodate varying physical dimensions. A drain plug extends from the external end of the catheter to drain urine to a conventional collection bag which may, for example, be secured to the user's leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Inventors: Joseph J. Giacalone, Joseph S. Giacalone
  • Patent number: 4588397
    Abstract: An improved external catheter for incontinent males. The external catheter consists of three interrelated components. A generally tubular sheath having a fluid drainage tube connection at one end and a reinforcing ring at the other is adapted to fit over the penis with the ring at the base of the penis. A frusto-conical seal of elastic material having a reinforcing ring at the base end is adapted to fit within the sheath with the ring at the base of the penis adjacent to the sheath ring. The wall of the frustom extends along the penis in snug engagement therewith. A nether garment to be worn by the patient has a penis-receiving hole surrounded by a pair of collars separated by a flange. A first collar extends exterior of the garment and a second collar is positioned adjacent the base of the penis. Each collar has a circular channel means with the channel opening extending outwardly away from the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Inventor: Joseph J. Giacalone
  • Patent number: 4568340
    Abstract: An improved external catheter for incontinent males. The external catheter consists of three interrelated components. A generally tubular sheath having a fluid drainage tube connection at one end and a reinforcing ring at the other is adapted to fit loosely over the penis with the ring at the base of the penis. A frusto-conical seal of elastic material having a reinforcing ring at the base end is adapted to fit within the sheath with the ring at the base of the penis adjacent to the sheath ring. The wall of the frustom extends along the penis in snug engagement therewith. A nether garment to be worn by the patient has a penis-receiving hole surrounded by a collar. The collar has a circular channel means with the channel opening extending outwardly away from the penis. With all three components in place, the two rings are extended slightly and snapped into the collar channel, sealing the ring and sheath together and using the nether garment to resist forces tending to remove the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Inventor: Joseph J. Giacalone