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Coupling device for ostomy pouch

US5549588A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 1994
Grant dateAug 27, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/448
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The coupling device for an ostomy pouch includes a flexible, deflectable, annular force transmitter member joined to an abdominal mounting plate that has a coupling member. The force transmitter member can be pulled in a direction away from the mounting plate during coupling of an ostomy pouch. The force transmitter member can thus oppose and neutralize a coupling force that is directed to the mounting plate and protect the abdomen from receiving the pressure due to the coupling force.

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