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The present invention features a device to facilitate female urination from a standing position. A collapsible structure is readily expanded by pressing on two opposing edges. Once expanded, the device is held in its open state by a unique locking mechanism. Because a user does not need to exert con

The present invention features a device to facilitate female urination from a standing position. A collapsible structure is readily expanded by pressing on two opposing edges. Once expanded, the device is held in its open state by a unique locking mechanism. Because a user does not need to exert continuous pressure on the device to keep it in an open, operable state, it is easier to use than other similar devices. The device may be cleaned, collapsed and stored for re-use or may be supplied as a single use, disposable unit.

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1. A device to facilitate female urination from a standing position, comprising:a) a pair of substantially planar pentagonal sides, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, an upper right edge, a lower right edge and a left edge, said pair of sides being continuously joined one to the other along said

1. A device to facilitate female urination from a standing position, comprising:a) a pair of substantially planar pentagonal sides, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, an upper right edge, a lower right edge and a left edge, said pair of sides being continuously joined one to the other along said upper right edge, said lower right edge and said left edge, thereby defining an upper right, a lower right and a left hinge line, respectively, said pair of sides being disposed substantially flat and adjacent one another for storage and being movable away from one another to an open, operable position; and b) means for releasably locking said pair of sides in said open, operable position hingedly connected along said lower right hinge line; said open, operable position defining a hollow structure having a semi-elliptical opening proximate said top edge of said pair of sides adapted to enclose a female users vulva for receiving urine, and a lower opening proximate said bottom edges of said pair of sides for discharging urine.