Ostomy pouch clamp
US6702794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/15
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ostomy pouch clamp/closure and a method of production are described. The clamp comprises a blade member and a trough member hingedly coupled to the blade member and having a blade member receiving channel. At least one of the members comprises integrally molded first and second portions, being respectively a rigid portion of a first relatively hard plastics, and a soft or comfortable-feel portion of a second relatively deformable plastics. The clamp can be formed using two-shot molding. The channel also includes an elongate constriction for releasably retaining the blade member in the channel, providing a mechanical interlock along the entire length of the clamp. The clamp also includes a snap lock at its distal end.
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