Flushable ostomy pouch with mechanical coupling
US5380309A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/4402
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The ostomy pouch has a coupling member that can be removed from the pouch envelope to permit flush disposal of the envelope without the coupling member. Flushability of the pouch is further enhanced by forming the pouch with converging side walls. Thus when the pouch is deposited in a toilet bottom end first in a carrier sleeve, the pouch can flow in streamlined fashion through the passages of a toilet and any sewer pipe or septic line connected to the toilet. Depending upon the flush capacity of the toilet and the flow rate of water through the toilet and sewer line, the ostomy pouch can be deposited in the toilet without a carrier sleeve.
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