WO2012054011A1

WO2012054011A1 - Male urinary incontinence device

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Publication number: WO2012054011A1
Application number: PCT/US2010/002786
Authority: WO
Inventors: Mark Miskie
Original assignee: Arcus Medical, Llc
Priority date: 2010-10-19
Filing date: 2010-10-19
Publication date: 2012-04-26

Abstract

A male incontinence device includes a fluid transfer receptacle incorporating an arcuately cylindrical outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port. The outer shell has a longitudinal dimension formed along an arcuate notional axis from the first end to the second end of the shell. An elongated, longitudinally arcuate inner tongue is spaced apart from the outer shell, and extends between the first and second ends adjacent a longitudinally arcuate interior surface of the outer shell. At least one longitudinally arcuate spacer is located between the inner tongue and the interior surface of the outer shell.

Description

MALE URINARY INCONTINENCE DEVICE

Technical Field and Background of the Invention

This invention relates generally to male incontinence, and more specifically to a receptacle adapted for use in a male incontinence device. The invention fits securely and comfortably on the user without adhesives, tape, glue, or other constricting elements which may irritate and injure the skin. The invention is relatively inconspicuous under clothing, and provides a freedom of movement often sacrificed with commercially available male incontinence devices and catheters. Users can wear the present invention with confidence and without a feeling of self-consciousness.

Incontinence is a growing problem, particularly in those adults ages 65 and older. Approximately four million males in the United States suffer from varying degrees of incontinence. Common causes forthis condition include an enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, pelvic trauma, spinal cord injury, and medication side-effects. Over $16 billion is spent annually on incontinence related care.

Summary of Exemplary Embodiments

Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described below. Use of the term "exemplary" means illustrative or by way of example only, and any reference herein to "the invention" is not intended to restrict or limit the invention to exact features or steps of any one or more of the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the present specification. References to "exemplary embodiment," "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "various embodiments," and the like, may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase "in one embodiment," or "in an exemplary embodiment," do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

It is also noted that terms like "preferably", "commonly", and "typically" are not utilized herein to limit the scope of the claimed invention or to imply that certain features are critical, essential, or even important to the structure or function of the claimed invention. Rather, these terms are merely intended to highlight alternative or additional features that may or may not be utilized in a particular embodiment of the present invention.

According to one exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure comprises a male incontinence device including (or consisting essentially of) a fluid transfer receptacle used primarily by itself or in combination with other components, such as flexible tubing, flow control valve, collection bag, support garment, and the like. The exemplary receptacle comprises an arcuately cylindrical outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port. The second end extends beyond the first end a distance sufficient to cover a head of the penis, whereby urine is transferred forwardly from the penis and outwardly from the receptacle through the discharge port. The outer shell has a longitudinal dimension formed along an arcuate notional axis from the first end to the second end of the shell. An elongated, longitudinally arcuate inner tongue is spaced apart from the outer shell, and extends between the first and second ends adjacent a longitudinally arcuate interior surface of the outer shell. At least one longitudinally arcuate spacer is located between the inner tongue and the interior surface of the outer shell.

The term "arcuately cylindrical" refers to a cylindrical structure which is generally longitudinally curved from end to another, as opposed to longitudinally straight (such as a right circular cylinder), such that the open ends of the cylinder are not directly aligned one above the other.

The term "longitudinally arcuate" refers to elongated structure which is at least partially curved from one end to the other along a lengthwise dimension or direction.

The exemplary fluid transfer receptacle may comprise a multi-piece structure. The term "multi-piece" refers to pieces which are either separately formed and subsequently assembled, or which are integrally-formed together as a single operative unit.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the longitudinally arcuate spacer is integrally formed with the interior surface of the outer shell. Alternatively, the spacer may be formed with an underside of the inner tongue, or may be unattached to both the outer shell and inner tongue.

According to another exemplary embodiment, a plurality of cylindrically-spaced, longitudinally arcuate raised spacers are integrally formed with the interior surface of the outer shell. The term "cylindrically-spaced" refers to structure, elements, or features which are separated from one another about or around a generally cylindrical structure. In reference to the outer shell, this term is not intended to infer any particular cylindrical structure (whether right circular cylindrical, circular cylindrical, obliquely cylindrical, or otherwise).

According to another exemplary embodiment, the inner tongue has opposing contoured peripheral edges adapted to only partially surround a length of the penis during use.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the inner tongue comprises a generally cylindrical solid wall base spaced-apart from the interior surface of the outer shell adjacent the first end to capture urine flowing backward towards the user and away from the discharge port. The term "generally cylindrical" is used broadly herein to mean cylindrical, or having an oval or elliptical shaped cross-section.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the inner tongue has a perforated free end extending outwardly from the solid wall base towards the second end of the outer shell.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the outer shell is formed of a shape-retaining material. The shape-retaining material may be rigid, semi-rigid, pliable, or semi-pliable.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the second end of the outer shell comprises a reduced-diameter neck adjacent the fluid discharge port.

According to another exemplary embodiment, the reduced-diameter neck is offset from a notional centerline of the outer shell. The notional centerline refers to an imaginary arcuate line which follows substantially along a longitudinal dimension of the outer shell (as shown in Figures 7 and 11).

In another exemplary embodiment, the present male incontinence device comprises a fluid transfer receptacle incorporating a shape-retaining outer shell having first and second open ends. An elastic size adapter is located at the first open end of the outer shell, and defines an elastic reduced-diameter opening adapted for receiving the penis of a user. The second open end of the outer shell defines a fluid discharge port. The second end extends beyond the first end a distance sufficient to cover a head of the penis, whereby urine is transferred forwardly from the penis and outwardly from the receptacle through the discharge port. An elongated inner tongue is spaced apart from the outer shell, and extends between the first and second ends adjacent an interior surface of the outer shell. At least one spacer is located between the inner tongue and the interior surface of the outer shell.

In yet another exemplary embodiment, the present male incontinence device comprises a fluid transfer receptacle incorporating an outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port. The second end extends beyond the first end a distance sufficient to cover a head of the penis, whereby urine is transferred forwardly from the penis and outwardly from the receptacle through the discharge port. A bellowed extender is located at the first open end of the outer shell. An elongated inner tongue is spaced apart from the outer shell, and extends between the first and second ends adjacent an interior surface of the outer shell. At least one spacer is located between the inner tongue and the interior surface of the outer shell.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Some of the objects of the invention have been set forth above. Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear as the description proceeds when taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an incontinence management system with components of the system exploded away;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary view of the undergarment showing the neck of the fluid transfer receptacle exposed for attachment to the urine collection bag;

Figure 3 is a fragmentary sectional view of the undergarment illustrating the location of the receptacle;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the receptacle showing the one-way flap valve exploded away;

Figure 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary perspective view of the receptacle and collection bag exploded away to illustrate the sealed, threaded connection of these components;

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the fluid-management insert;

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the receptacle showing the outer shell and insert in an assembled condition;

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the receptacle showing the passage of urine through drain holes in the tongue and downwardly towards the discharge port of the outer shell;

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the receptacle showing the passage of urine through drain holes and flowing backwardly towards the user;

Figure 10 is a perspective view of a fluid transfer receptacle according to an alternative exemplary embodiment, and showing pieces of the receptacle exploded away and in partial cross-section;

Figure 1 1 is a cross-sectional view of the exemplary assembled receptacle shown in Figure 10;

Figures 12 and 13 are side views of the exemplary assembled receptacle showing the bellowed extender in substantially extended and collapsed conditions, respectively;

Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of a multi-piece fluid transfer receptacle according to yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 15 is a perspective view of the exemplary receptacle shown in Figure 14 with various pieces of the receptacle exploded away; and Figure 16 is an assembled perspective view of the exemplary receptacle.

Description of Exemplary Embodiments and Best Mode

The present invention is described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which one or more exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. Like numbers used herein referto like elements throughout. 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 so that this disclosure will be operative, enabling, and complete. Accordingly, the particular arrangements disclosed are meant to be illustrative only and not limiting as to the scope of the invention, which is to be given the full breadth of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present invention.

Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Unless otherwise expressly defined herein, such terms are intended to be given their broad ordinary and customary meaning not inconsistent with that applicable in the relevant industry and without restriction to any specific embodiment hereinafter described. As used herein, the article "a" is intended to include one or more items. Where only one item is intended, the term "one", "single", or similar language is used. When used herein to join a list of items, the term "or" denotes at least one of the items, but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list.

For exemplary methods or processes of the invention, the sequence and/or arrangement of steps described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence ortemporal arrangement, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or arrangement, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and arrangements while still falling within the scope of the present invention.

Additionally, any references to advantages, benefits, unexpected results, or operability of the present invention are not intended as an affirmation that the invention has been previously reduced to practice or that any testing has been performed. Likewise, unless stated otherwise, use of verbs in the past tense (present perfect or preterit) is not intended to indicate or imply that the invention has been previously reduced to practice or that any testing has been performed.

Referring now specifically to the drawings, a multi-piece fluid transfer receptacle for a male incontinence device according to the present invention is illustrated in Figure 1 , and shown generally at reference numeral 10. The multi-piece receptacle 10 is especially adapted for use in an incontinence management system including a supporting undergarment 1 1 and collection bag 12. The receptacle 10 comprises an ergonomically-designed, shape-retaining outer shell 14 and a detachable fluid- management insert 15. The outer shell 14 and insert 15 are preferably formed of a lightweight, flexible, soft, resilient, antimicrobial plastic.

The outer shell 14 has a relatively large diameter open end 16 adapted for receiving the penis of a user, and an opposite end defining an elongated reduced- diameter neck 17. The neck 7 is designed to penetrate a crotch panel 18 of the undergarment 1 1 through a receptacle slit 19, shown in Figures 1 , 2, and 3. An end wall 21 of the neck 17 defines a fluid discharge port 22 through which urine passes outwardly from the receptacle 10 and into the collection bag 12. The collection bag 12 attaches to the neck 17, as described below, and fits loosely within a leg pocket 24 formed with the undergarment 1 1. The collection bag 12 is releasably retained inside the pocket using complementary patches of hook and loop fasteners 25A and 25B. When the collection bag 12 is full, urine is drained through an outlet valve 12A.

As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the neck 17 of the outer shell 14 has an external screw thread 26 and locking detent 27. The screw thread 26 and detent 27 mate with a complementary internal thread 28 and dimple 29 (Figure 5) formed with a cap 31 of the collection bag 12. Mating alignment of the detent 27 and dimple 29 indicates a properly sealed, interlocking connection between the receptacle 10 and bag 12.

A disk-shaped, one-way flap valve 32 is located between the discharge port 22 of the outer shell 14 and the collection bag 12 to control the flow of urine from the receptacle 10 to the bag 12. The flap valve 32 sits adjacent the neck 17, and includes a resilient attachment post 33 which fits within a small opening 34 formed in the end wall 21 of the outer shell 14 adjacent the discharge port 22. The post 33 creates a hinge which urges the valve 32 into a normally closed condition seated against the end wall 21 and covering the discharge port 22 to prevent any backflow of urine from the collection bag 12 into the receptacle 10. With the occurrence of slight fluid pressure inside the receptacle 10, the flap valve 32 swings outwardly to an open condition allowing urine to flow outwardly from the receptacle 10 and into the collection bag 12. Preferably, the discharge port 22 is a series of strategically formed and spaced-apart openings designed to promote effective one-way operation and sealing of the flap valve 32.

Referring to Figures 1 , 6, and 7, the fluid-management insert 15 carries the penis of the user inside the receptacle 10 and is detachably received within the open end 16 of the outer shell 14. The fluid-management insert 15 includes a perforated tongue 35, a generally cylindrical base 36, and a rounded attachment ring 37. The attachment ring 37 has an outwardly-turned annular lip 38, best shown in Figure 7, which snap fits over a complementary annular shoulder 39 formed with the open end 16 of the outer shell 14. The convenient snap-attachment of the outer shell 14 and insert 15 allows ready assembly and disassembly of the receptacle 10 for cleaning and/or parts replacement. The cylindrical base 36 is integrally-formed with the attachment ring 37 and slightly spaced-apart from the interior surface of the outer shell 14. The perforated tongue 35 is integrally-formed with the cylindrical base 36, and extends inwardly adjacent the contours of the outer shell 14. The perforations promote ventilation inside the receptacle 10 and form drain holes 41 in the tongue 35 to permit the passage of urine away from the penis. Preferably, the combined length of the tongue 35 and base 36 is greater than 50% of the length of the outer shell 14. Post spacers 42 are formed with an underside of the tongue 35 and engage the interior surface of the outer shell 14 to create a backflow passage between the tongue 35 and the outer shell 14.

When in a normal standing position, the receptacle 10 is generally oriented inside the undergarment as shown in Figure 8. In this position, urine flows downwardly from the penis "P" through the drain holes 41 in the tongue 35, and outwardly through the discharge port 22 in the outer shell 14 of the receptacle 10 to the attached collection bag (not shown). Alternatively, for hospital patients or other individuals confined to a bed or wheelchair, an elongated drain tube may be fixed to the neck 17 of the outer shell 14. In order to prevent or limit puddling of urine inside the receptacle 10, the neck 17 of the outer shell 14 extends along an axis 45 offset from a notional center axis 46 of the receptacle 10, as shown in Figure 7. When seated or in a supine position, the receptacle 10 is generally oriented in a more horizontal position. In this position, shown in Figure 9, some amount of urine "U" may flow through the drain holes 41 in the tongue 35 and backwardly towards the user. The tongue 35 provides a backflow barrier between the penis "P" and outer shell 14. In this case, urine "U" is shielded from the penis "P" and captured between the solid-wall cylindrical base 36 and outer shell 14. The cylindrical base 36 extends 360 degrees around an inner margin of the open end 16 of the outer shell 14, and cooperates with the raised walls of the tongue 35, integrally-formed attachment ring 37, and multiple drain openings 41 to provide complete protection against any backflow leakage of urine from the receptacle 10.

For convenient access to the receptacle 10 and to enable normal urination outside of the receptacle 10, the undergarment 11 preferably includes a horizontal fly 47 which is opened and closed using snap fasteners 48 shown in Figure 1. In addition, the receptacle 10 may be further retained inside the undergarment 11 by an inside elastic strap 49.

A further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated in Figures 10-13. The fluid transfer receptacle 50 is designed for use alone or in combination with some or all of the components and features discussed above. As best shown in Figure 10, the exemplary receptacle 50 comprises an ergonomically-designed, shape-retaining outer shell 51 and a detachable (or permanently attached) fluid-management insert 52. The outer shell 51 and insert 52 are preferably formed of a lightweight, flexible, soft, resilient, antimicrobial plastic. The exemplary outer shell 51 is arcuately cylindrical, and has a relatively large diameter open end 54 adapted for receiving the penis of a user and an opposite end defining an elongated reduced-diameter neck 55. The neck 55 is designed to penetrate a crotch panel of a support undergarment (See Figure 1) in a manner previously described. An end wall of the neck 55 defines a fluid discharge port 56 through which urine passes outwardly from the receptacle 50 and into a collection bag, or through a drain tube or other fluid management system (not shown).

Referring to Figures 10 and 1 1 , the fluid-management insert 52 carries the penis of the user inside the receptacle 50 and may be detachably received within the open end 54 of the outer shell 51. The fluid-management insert 52 includes a perforated longitudinally-arcuate inner tongue 57, a generally cylindrical solid wall base 58, and an attachment ring 59. The attachment ring 59 has an outwardly-turned annular lip 61 , best shown in Figure 1 1 , which snap fits over a complementary annular shoulder 62 formed with the open end 54 of the outer shell 51. The convenient snap-attachment of the outer shell 51 and insert 52 allows ready assembly and disassembly of the receptacle 50 for cleaning and/or parts replacement. Alternatively, the outer shell 51 and fluid-management insert 52 may be permanently formed together by gluing, heat or ultrasonic welding, or the like. The cylindrical solid wall base 58 is integrally-formed with the attachment ring 59 and slightly spaced-apart from the interior surface of the outer shell 51. The perforated inner tongue 57 is integrally-formed with the cylindrical base 58, and extends outwardly from the base 58 adjacent interior contours of the outer shell 51 . The exemplary inner tongue 57 has a longitudinally arcuate bottom integrally- formed with opposing raised contoured side walls designed to only partially surround a length of the penis during use. The perforations promote ventilation inside the receptacle 50, and form drain holes 63 in the inner tongue 57 to permit the passage of urine away from the penis. As best shown in Figures 1 1 and 12, cylindrically-spaced, raised longitudinal spacers 65 are formed with the interior of the outer shell 51 and engage an underside of the perforated tongue 57 to create a substantially unobstructed backflow passage between the inner tongue 57 and the outer shell 51.

The exemplary receptacle 50 operates in a manner described above to transfer urine leakage through the drain holes 63 in the inner tongue 57, and outwardly through the discharge port 56 in the outer shell 51 of the receptacle 50 to the attached collection bag or drain tube (not shown). Like receptacle 10, the neck 55 of the outer shell 51 may extend along an axis "A" offset from a notional center axis "AA" of the receptacle 50. In the exemplary embodiment, the cylindrical base 58 of the fluid-management insert 52 extends 360 degrees around an inner margin of the open end 54 of the outer shell 51 , and cooperates with the raised walls of the inner tongue 57, integrally-formed attachment ring 59, and multiple drain openings 63 to provide protection against any backflow leakage of urine from the receptacle 50.

For enhanced fit and comfort, the exemplary receptacle 50 may further comprise a flexible bellowed (or accordion-shaped) extender 70 formed with the attachment end of fluid-management insert 52, and extending outwardly from the outer shell 51 opposite the perforated inner tongue 57. The bellowed extender 70 is designed to reside closely adjacent the user and is substantially resiliently flexible and compressible, as demonstrated in Figures 12 and 13.

Figure 14, 15, and 16 illustrate yet another exemplary embodiment of the present fluid transfer receptacle 80. Like receptacles 10 and 50 previously described, the exemplary receptacle 80 comprises an ergonomically-designed, shape-retaining outer shell 81 and a fluid-management insert 82. The exemplary outer shell 81 is arcuately cylindrical, and has a relatively large diameter open end 84 and an opposite end defining an elongated reduced-diameter neck 85. As best shown in Figures 14 and 15, an elastic size adapter 90 is located at the open end 84 of the outer shell 81 , and defines an elastic reduced-diameter opening 91 designed for receiving the penis of a user. The size adapter 90 may be secured to the outer shell 81 by friction alone, or using an elastic band, or other suitable means. The exemplary size adapter 90 may be constructed of a latex or latex-free rubber or other elastic material.

The fluid-management insert 82 cooperates with the size adapter 90 to carry the penis of the user inside the receptacle 80. As previously described, the exemplary insert 82 includes a perforated longitudinally-arcuate inner tongue 93, a generally cylindrical solid wall base 94, and an attachment ring 95. The attachment ring 95 has an outwardly-turned annular lip 96 which snap fits over a complementary annular shoulder 97 formed with the open end 84 of the outer shell 81. The cylindrical solid wall base 94 is integrally-formed with the attachment ring 95 and slightly spaced-apart from the interior surface of the outer shell 81 . The perforated inner tongue 93 is integrally- formed with the cylindrical base 94, and extends outwardly from the base 94 adjacent interior contours of the outer shell 81. The exemplary perforated tongue 93 has a longitudinally arcuate bottom integrally-formed with opposing raised contoured side walls designed to only partially surround a length of the penis during use. As shown in Figure 14, cylindrically-spaced, raised longitudinal spacers 98 are formed with the interior of the outer shell 81 and engage an underside of the perforated tongue 93 to create a substantially unobstructed backflow passage between the tongue 93 and the outer shell 81.

For the purposes of describing and defining the present invention it is noted that the use of relative terms, such as "substantially", "generally", "approximately", and the like, are utilized herein to represent an inherent degree of uncertainty that may be attributed to any quantitative comparison, value, measurement, or other representation. These terms are also utilized herein to represent the degree by which a quantitative representation may vary from a stated reference without resulting in a change in the basic function of the subject matter at issue.

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described above. No element, act, or instruction used in this description should be construed as important, necessary, critical, or essential to the invention unless explicitly described as such. Although only a few of the exemplary embodiments have been described in detail herein, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in these exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of this invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention as defined in the appended claims.

In the claims, any means-plus-function clauses are intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents, but also equivalent structures. Thus, although a nail and a screw may not be structural equivalents in that a nail employs a cylindrical surface to secure wooden parts together, whereas a screw employs a helical surface, in the environment of fastening wooden parts, a nail and a screw may be equivalent structures. Unless the exact language "means for" (performing a particular function or step) is recited in the claims, a construction under §1 12, 6th paragraph is not intended. Additionally, it is not intended that the scope of patent protection afforded the present invention be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

Claims

What is Claimed:

1 . A male incontinence device comprising a fluid transfer receptacle, said receptacle comprising:

an arcuately cylindrical outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port, the second end extending beyond the first end a distance sufficient to cover a head of the penis, whereby urine is transferred forwardly from the penis and outwardly from said receptacle through said discharge port;

said outer shell having a longitudinal dimension formed along an arcuate notional axis from the first end to the second end thereof;

an elongated longitudinally arcuate inner tongue spaced apart from said outer shell, and extending between the first and second ends adjacent a longitudinally arcuate interior surface of said outer shell; and

at least one longitudinally arcuate spacer located between said innertongue and the interior surface of said outer shell.

2. A male incontinence device according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one longitudinally arcuate spacer is integrally formed with the interior surface of said outer shell.

3. A male incontinence device according to claim 1 , and comprising a plurality of cylindrically-spaced, longitudinally arcuate spacers integrally formed with the interior surface of said outer shell.

4. A male incontinence device according to claim 1 , wherein said inner tongue has opposing contoured peripheral edges adapted to only partially surround a length of the penis during use.

5. A male incontinence device according to claim 4, wherein said inner tongue comprises a generally cylindrical solid wall base spaced-apart from the interior surface of said outer shell adjacent the first end thereof to capture urine flowing backward towards the user and away from said discharge port.

6. A male incontinence device according to claim 5, wherein said inner tongue has a perforated free end extending outwardly from said solid wall base towards the second end of said outer shell.

7. A male incontinence device according to claim 1 , wherein said outer shell is formed of a shape-retaining material.

8. A male incontinence device according to claim 1 , wherein the second end of said outer shell comprises a reduced-diameter neck adjacent said fluid discharge port.

9. A male incontinence device according to claim 8, wherein said reduced-diameter neck is offset from a notional centerline of said outer shell.

10. A male incontinence device comprising a fluid transfer receptacle, said receptacle comprising:

a shape-retaining outer shell having first and second open ends;

an elastic size adapter located at the first open end of said outer shell, and defining an elastic reduced-diameter opening adapted for receiving the penis of a user; the second open end of said outer shell defining a fluid discharge port, and the second end extending beyond the first end a distance sufficient to cover a head of the penis, whereby urine is transferred forwardly from the penis and outwardly from said receptacle through said discharge port;

an elongated inner tongue spaced apart from said outer shell, and extending between the first and second ends adjacent an interior surface of said outer shell; and at least one spacer located between said inner tongue and the interior surface of said outer shell.

1 1. A male incontinence device according to claim 10, wherein said inner tongue comprises a generally cylindrical solid wall base spaced-apart from the interior surface of said outer shell adjacent the first end thereof to capture urine flowing backward towards the user and away from said discharge port.

12. A male incontinence device according to claim 10, wherein said innertongue has a perforated free end extending outwardly from said base towards the second end of said outer shell.

13. A male incontinence device according to claim 10, wherein said outer shell is arcuately cylindrical.

14. A male incontinence device according to claim 10, wherein the second end of said outer shell comprises a reduced-diameter neck adjacent the fluid discharge port.

15. A male incontinence device according to claim 14, wherein said reduced- diameter neck is offset from a notional centerline of said outer shell.

16. A male incontinence device comprising a fluid transfer receptacle, said receptacle comprising:

an outer shell having a first open end adapted for receiving the penis of a user and a second end defining a fluid discharge port, the second end extending beyond the first end a distance sufficient to cover a head of the penis, whereby urine is transferred forwardly from the penis and outwardly from said receptacle through said discharge port;

a bellowed extender located at the first open end of said outer shell;

an elongated inner tongue spaced apart from said outer shell, and extending between the first and second ends adjacent an interior surface of said outer shell; at least one spacer located between said inner tongue and the interior surface of said outer shell.

17. A male incontinence device according to claim 16, wherein said inner tongue comprises a generally cylindrical solid wall base spaced-apart from the interior surface of said outer shell adjacent the first end thereof to capture urine flowing backward towards the user and away from said discharge port.

18. A male incontinence device according to claim 16, wherein said outer shell is arcuately cylindrical and formed of a shape-retaining material.

19. A male incontinence device according to claim 18, wherein the second end of said outer shell comprises a reduced-diameter neck adjacent the fluid discharge port.

20. A male incontinence device according to claim 19, wherein said reduced- diameter neck is offset from a notional centerline of said outer shell.