Patent · US Expired

Ostomy appliance

US4319571A · kind A · utility

23Cited by
10References
9Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 4, 1980
Grant dateMar 16, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/24
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A compliant O-ring seats on the abdomen surrounding the stoma and contacting the stoma. A pouch sealing ring having an annular flange fits over the O-ring to form a sealer therewith. A waste collection pouch is secured to this sealing ring and has an opening aligned with the washer and the O-ring and a belt attached to the sealing ring secures the appliance to the body of the user.

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