Attachment for catheter tube
First Claim
1. An independent attachment for a catheter tube and comprising relatively rigid housing means having one open end and one closed end, said closed end being provided with aperture means for receiving the catheter tube therethrough, said housing means being movable longitudinally along the outer periphery of the catheter tube for receiving a male member through the open end thereof, means for securing the housing means directly to the male member for extended time periods for isolating movement of the catheter tube from the male member for comfort of the male member, wherein the aperture means comprises an aperture provided in the closed end of the housing, and a frusto-conical tubing means extending axially outwardly from said aperture for receiving the tube therethrough, and wherein suitable indicia is provided on the outer periphery of the frusto-conical tubing means corresponding to the internal diameter of the tubing means in alignment therewith for facilitating use of the attachment with catheter tubes of substantially any diametric size.
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Abstract
An attachment for catheter device for reducing discomfort for a male patient and comprising an open ended substantially cylindrical housing for receiving a male member therein, and having a closed end apertured for receiving a catheter tube therethrough, the open end of the housing being provided with axially extending fingers for facilitating securing of the housing thereon, the housing functioning for reducing relative movement between the catheter tube and the male member for relieving discomfort of the patient.
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1. An independent attachment for a catheter tube and comprising relatively rigid housing means having one open end and one closed end, said closed end being provided with aperture means for receiving the catheter tube therethrough, said housing means being movable longitudinally along the outer periphery of the catheter tube for receiving a male member through the open end thereof, means for securing the housing means directly to the male member for extended time periods for isolating movement of the catheter tube from the male member for comfort of the male member, wherein the aperture means comprises an aperture provided in the closed end of the housing, and a frusto-conical tubing means extending axially outwardly from said aperture for receiving the tube therethrough, and wherein suitable indicia is provided on the outer periphery of the frusto-conical tubing means corresponding to the internal diameter of the tubing means in alignment therewith for facilitating use of the attachment with catheter tubes of substantially any diametric size.
- 2. An independent attachment for a catheter tube and comprising relatively rigid housing means having one open end and one closed end, said closed end being provided with aperture means for receiving the catheter tube therethrough, said housing means being movable longitudinally along the outer periphery of the catheter tube for receiving a male member through the open end thereof, means for securing the housing means directly to the male member for extended time periods for isolating movement of the catheter tube from the male member for comfort of the male member, and including sleeve means disposed within the housing means in the proximity of the aperture means for receiving the catheter tube therethrough for movement therewith for precluding accidental withdrawal of the catheter tube from the housing means.
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