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Pouch for collecting human waste

US7722585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2007
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/4407
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A drainable ostomy pouch has an outlet. Reinforcing members at the outlet are deformable by application of manual pressure at their ends to distend the outlet. The lateral edges of the reinforcing members may be offset, which encourages the reinforcing members to consistently bend away from each other. A peelable distributed mechanical engagement fastener secures the outlet in a folded condition. The fastener parts are hook-hook type plastic extrusions, and provide a snap-engagement. A security flap is foldable under the outlet when in its folded condition. The outlet is released in two stages.

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