Ostomy appliance with customizable barrier ring for localized convex support
US12097142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 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 convex ring insert member. The insert member can have a curved body-side surface, an opposing pouch-side surface defining an internal cavity and an annular curved body portion between an outside flange and an engagement portion encircling a centrally-located input opening. The engagement portion can comprise a plurality of spaced-apart flexible tabs. The internal cavity can be defined by interior surfaces of the flexible tabs and the curved body portion. The flexible tabs can have flexibility to bend toward the internal cavity. A backfill material can be applied into the internal cavity along the interior surfaces of at least some of the flexible tabs. The backfill material can be removable from the ring insert. Upon application of the backfill material, the flexibility of some of the flexible tabs can be reduced to provide a localized rigid support segment along the engagement portion.
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