Ostomy pouch closure system
US12220342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/449
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A closure system for a drainable ostomy appliance, which appliance includes a body side wall and a non-body side wall sealed to one another to define a collection cavity and a neck portion terminating in a discharge outlet. The closure system includes a first portion on the body side wall having first and second closure members defining a gap therebetween and a second portion on the non-body side wall having third and fourth closure members. In an open state, the neck portion is unfolded. In a closed state, the first closure member is folded onto the third closure member at a loose fold and the first, second and third closure members are folded onto the fourth closure member with the first closure member proximal the fourth closure member at a tight fold to form a seal between the third closure member and the fourth closure member.
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