Ostomy appliance for providing customized and localized convex support
US11918508B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/4483
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ostomy appliance that comprises a ring member and a rib member. The ring member has an interior surface and an engagement portion encircling a centrally-located input opening. The engagement portion comprises a plurality of spaced-apart flexible tabs extending radially inward into the input opening. The flexible tabs have an opening centrally located between opposing side edges. A plurality of spaced-apart teeth extend radially inward from the ring member. The teeth are in alignment with spaces between the plurality of flexible tabs. The rib member has a curved body portion, a dowel, pins and a notched section in the body portion. The rib member is removably securable to the ring member whereby the pins are insertable into openings of adjacent flexible tabs and one of the plurality of spaced-apart teeth is received within the notched section such that the notched section is seated on the inside surface of the tooth.
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