Valved drain assembly for urostomy pouch
US4280498A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S251/904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drain assembly for a urostomy pouch or other similar collection device for permitting continuous overnight draining of the pouch into a suitable receptacle, thereby allowing the user to wear the pouch in bed without the risk of fluid leakage or the inconvenience of interrupting sleep for periodic emptying of the pouch. The assembly includes a body member adapted to be secured to a pouch at the lower end thereof and defining a path for the outflow of the fluid contents of the pouch, a rotary valve member for selectively opening and closing the flow passage, and a drainage tube equipped with a coupler for releasably engaging a stem portion of the valve member.
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