Patent ID: 6926665
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A valve for a bladder control device, comprising: an elongate housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a valve lumen extending therethrough, said valve lumcn including a first lumen portion defining a first lumen diameter, a second lumen portion distal the first lumen portion defining a second lumen diameter greater than the first lumen diameter, and a third lumen portion distal the second lumen portion defining a third lumen diameter less than the second lumen diameter; a valve seat disposed within the housing; a stopper disposed within the housing and moveable between a first position engaging thc valve seat and a second position disposed distally of the valve seat, said stopper including a plunger portion configured to move longitudinally within the first lumen portion in response to fluidic pressure without allowing fluid to flow through the valve lumen; and a spring connected to the stopper to bias the stopper toward the valve seat.