DISPOSABLE MALE HYGIENE PRODUCT FOR A USER DURING URINATION

Abstract

The present invention discloses a disposable male hygiene product for a user during urination includes an elongated strip bend at a middle position to form two side arms, a non-separable pocket at an outer portion of an open end of each of the two side arms to insert at least two fingers or a thumb and a finger inside the non-separable pocket of each of the two side arms, wherein the disposable hygiene product is made of a liquid absorbing material that absorbs urine residue after the urination and provides a human contactless support to a penis during urination when a user holds the penis using the disposable hygiene product by inserting at least two fingers or a thumb and a finger inside the non-separable pocket of the two side arms.

Claims

1. A disposable hygiene product for a user during urination, comprising: an elongated strip bend at a middle position to form two side arms; a non-separable pocket at an outer portion of an open end of each of the two side arms to insert at least two fingers inside the non-separable pocket of each of the two side arms, wherein the disposable hygiene product is made of a liquid absorbing material that absorbs urine residue after the urination and provides a human contactless support to a penis during urination when a user holds the penis using the disposable hygiene product by inserting the two fingers inside the non-separable pocket of the two side arms.

2. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the liquid absorbing material is a single layer paper.

3. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the liquid absorbing material is a multilayer paper.

4. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the liquid absorbing material comprises a sterilizing layer.

5. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein an inner side of the product comprises the absorbing material to provide support to hold the penis and wipe off the extra urine drops, and an outer side of the product comprises a water-resistant layer to keep the hands clean from the wet absorbing layer.

6. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the non-separable pocket is a U-shaped pocket having the U-shape at the open end of each of the two side arms.

7. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the non-separable pocket is a square pocket.

8. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the non-separable pocket is a V-shaped pocket having the V-shape at the open end of each of the two side arms.

9. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the non-separable pocket is a trapezoidal shape at the open end of each of the two side arms.

10. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein an internal surface of non-separable pocket has a rough texture to provide a grip.

11. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 5, wherein a surface of the inner side of non-separable pocket comprises grooves to provide a grip.

12. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 5, wherein a surface of the outer side of non-separable pocket comprises grooves to provide a grip.

13. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the non-separable pocket comprises an elastic strip around the rims.

14. The disposable hygiene product as claimed in claim 1, wherein the product is used in at least one of a pathology lab or a science lab for the handling of scientific and medical equipment, and samples, hospitals, archeological surveys for precaution while handling a specimen, jewelry industry, or tattoo artists.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only of selected embodiments and not all possible implementations and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 1 represents the present disposable male hygienic product for a user during urination to maintain the proper hygiene standards.

[0016] FIGS. 2a to 2l represent the steps to form the present disposable male hygienic product with non-separable pockets for the insertion of a thumb and index finger of the user.

[0017] FIG. 3 represents one variation of FIG. 1 product as described.

[0018] FIG. 4 represents another variation of FIGS. 1 and 3 as described.

[0019] FIG. 5 represents another variation of FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 as described.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The following is a detailed description of the exemplary embodiments to illustrate the principles of the invention. The embodiments are provided to illustrate aspects of the invention, but the invention is not limited to any embodiment. The scope of the present invention encompasses numerous alternatives, modifications, and equivalent; it is limited only by the claims. Numerous specific details are outlined in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, the invention may be practiced according to the claims without some or all of these specific details.

[0021] In reference of FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention provides a disposable male hygiene product for a user to use during urination that includes an elongated strip bend at a middle position to form two side arms, a non-separable pocket at an outer portion of an open end of each of the two side arms to insert at least two fingers or a thumb and a finger inside the non-separable pocket of each of the two side arms, wherein the disposable hygiene product is made of a liquid absorbing material that absorbs urine residue after the urination and provides a human contactless support to a penis during urination when a user holds the penis using the disposable hygiene product by inserting at least two fingers or a thumb and a finger inside the non-separable pocket of the two side arms. The formation includes various cuts and folds which are specific to provide the non-separable pockets as shown in FIG. 2 as an exemplary.

[0022] Preferably, the liquid absorbing material is a tissue paper or wipe which may vary in thickness. The absorbing material is selected from biodegradable material, non-biodegradable material, recycled paper or non-recycled paper based on industry availability.

[0023] The present invention has an impact on productivity in the industry. The machines and plants for the same can be installed for a large scale to provide high productivity in a short time. However, the product is also handmade and can be produced on a small scale. The present invention has a major advantage to be used in the medical industry for the urine samples. Tests can be done to detect the diseases or urine infections using the drops of urine absorbed by the disposable male hygienic product during the use by the user.

[0024] Additionally, the product either comprises a single layer or multiple layers of the absorbing material attach such that to act as a single layer. Further, an additional layer of a sterilizing agent is added to the absorbing material to sanitize the penis from contamination presence while wiping the penis after urination. The sterilizing agent is selected from the groups of the compound, which are available conventionally. The non-separable pocket is a square-shaped pocket as shown in FIG. 1. The non-separable pocket can be made in different shapes and sizes. In reference to FIG. 4, the shape of the non-separable pocket is U-shaped at the open end of each of the two side arms. In reference to FIGS. 3 and 5, the shape of the non-separable pocket is trapezoidal-shaped at the open end of each of the two side arms. In another example, the non-separable pocket is a V-shaped pocket having the V-shape at the open end of each of the two side arms. These are the examples, but are not limited to the shapes illustrated in the figures of the present invention.

[0025] In another embodiment, the non-separable pocket comprises a rough texture from an internal surface to provide a grip to hold the disposable male hygiene product by the user. This rough texture either is formed on the absorbing material or may be created later on the final product.

[0026] In another embodiment, the disposable male hygiene product comprises a groove in an open side of each of the non-separable pockets or at the ends of the products. In another variation, the disposable male hygiene product has a finger/thumb expression inside the area of the non-separable pocket to provide a better and comfortable grip. Further, the shape of the product is a concave shape to allow better ergonomic fitting for the fingers. Also, the product is chemically treated which is used to detect the color change when in contact with urine, this ensures that a used product is not used again by the user accidentally. The product may also have patterns, drawings, or text written over it.

[0027] In another embodiment, the disposable male hygiene product includes an elongated strip bend at a middle position to form two side arms, a non-separable pocket at an outer portion of an open end of each of the two side arms to insert at least two fingers or a thumb and a finger inside the non-separable pocket of each of the two side arms, and an elastic strip arranged around the rims of the pocket for better fitting as well as to support different finger thicknesses.

[0028] In another embodiment, the disposable male hygiene product includes an elongated strip bend at a middle position to form two side arms, a non-separable pocket at an outer portion of an open end of each of the two side arms to insert at least two fingers or a thumb and a finger inside the non-separable pocket of each of the two side arms, and water-resistant layer either arranged as a top layer or an outer layer. It avoids accidental leaks to keep the hands dry during the process of wiping. In a variation of any of the above-mentioned embodiments, the product of the present invention comprises a u-shaped material, preferably made of plastic which is attached to the bent side of the product or to the ends of the non-separable pocket to keep the product holding its shape.

[0029] In reference of FIGS. 2a to 2l represent the steps of the cuts and folds to form the present disposable male hygienic product manually with non-separable pockets for the insertion of fingers or a thumb and a finger by the user: FIG. 2a: Take a piece of liquid absorbing material, preferably in a rectangular shape as shown in the figure.

[0030] FIG. 2b: Cut along dotted lines forming a broad T-like shape.

[0031] FIG. 2c: Crease and fold the thin lines and cut the dotted lines. FIG. 2d:

[0032] Further cut the dotted lines as shown in the figure.

[0033] FIG. 2e: Folding inwards as arrows represented in the figure.

[0034] FIG. 2f: Flip the flap on the opposite side outwards.

[0035] FIG. 2g: Flip it over and fold the bottom third.

[0036] FIG. 2h: Fold the upper part. FIG. 2i: Fold the lips in lock towards both the sides.

[0037] FIG. 2j: Fold the dotted region of the top flap inside the shaded flap from both sides. FIG. 2k: Bend from the middle to get the final product.

[0038] FIG. 2l: Final Product to act as a disposable male hygiene article. Further, the present invention provides a method to use a male hygienic product for the use by the user during urination comprising the steps of: [0039] 1. access a disposable male hygienic product from a dispenser through one hand, [0040] 2. holding the product by inserting the fingers or a thumb and a finger in the non-separable pockets of the product, 3. holding the penis with the product, [0041] 4. dabbing/pressing or wiping the penis with the product, preferably holding through the thumb and the index finger, and [0042] 5. disposing of the product after use. In the preferred embodiment described in FIG. 1, the product is accessed from the dispenser which is fitted on the walls of the washrooms/restrooms. The product is stacked in plurality in the dispenser in such a way that the product is easily taken out using the fingers. Further, the product can be stacked in a medium of storage or a tray to be accessed by the user.

[0043] The advantages and uses of the present invention are further extended to the pathology labs or science labs for the handling of scientific and medical equipment and samples, in hospitals, in archeological surveys for precaution while handling a specimen, in the jewelry industry while working and by tattoo artists during tattoo making. These are only some examples of uses and can be used in other industries as well where hands or products need to keep clean and contamination-free to act as hand gloves.

[0044] Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it will at once be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention includes advantages and features over and beyond the specific illustrated construction. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the invention be limited solely by the scope of the hereinafter appended claims, and not by the foregoing specification, when interpreted in light of the relevant prior art.

[0045] The foregoing method descriptions and diagrams/figures are provided merely as illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that the operations of various aspects must be performed in the order presented. As will be appreciated by one of skill in the art, the order of operations in the aspects described herein may be performed in any order. Words such as “thereafter,” “then,” “next,” etc. are not intended to limit the order of the operations; such words are used to guide the reader through the description of the methods and systems described herein. Further, any reference to claim elements in the singular, for example, using the articles “a,” “an,” or “the” is not to be construed as limiting the element to the singular.

[0046] The preceding description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make, implement, or use the claims. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the claims. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the aspects illustrated herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the claims disclosed herein.