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Ostomy appliance coupling with viscoelastic liner

US4808173A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 28, 1988
Grant dateFeb 28, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S285/915
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coupling ring assembly for an ostomy appliance in which one of the rings has a generally radially-facing annular channel for receiving and detachably engaging a latching flange of the other of the rings, the channel having a deformable liner of viscoelastic polymeric material secured therein. In a preferred embodiment, the liner also has pressure-sensitive adhesive properties.

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