Means for disposal of articles by flushing and ostomy pouches particularly suited for such disposal
US4830187A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 1988 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/15048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Flexible, soft objects such as ostomy pouches, wound dressings, bandages, diapers, etc. can be flushed down a conventional toilet by covering the article with a sheet of material which rapidly becomes slimy or exudes a slimy material on contact with the water in a toilet bowl or by adding such materials directly to the bowl.
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