Disposable human waste management devices with improved adhesive flange to facilitate adhesion in oily conditions
US6607516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a disposable human waste management devices such as fecal and urine management devices (10) which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the device to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives (20) which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives which provide secure attachment to oily and greasy skins. Preferably the adhesive also provides secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.
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