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Drainable ostomy pouch

US11612510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

Hollister Incorporated · US

Inventors

Robert J. Weinberg · Richmond, US
Timothy A. Friske · Round Lake Beach, US
Christina Augustyn · Chicago, US
Ronald S. Botten · Gurnee, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 19, 2018
Grant date	Mar 28, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 12, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L28/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A drainable ostomy pouch outlet includes a single-piece closure member including at least one transversely-extending fold-line. The at least one transversely-extending fold-lines are configured to facilitate folding up and closing of the outlet. The single-piece closure member may also include at least one axially-extending or slanted fold-lines intersecting the at least one transversely-extending fold-line, configured to facilitate opening of the outlet.

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