Adaptor for ostomy coupling
US8366695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/448
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter is disclosed for an ostomy coupling. The adapter provides a floatable coupling characteristic to an ostomy body fitment that has a non-floatable coupling part. The adapter comprises a first coupling part for attaching to the non-floating coupling part of the body fitment, a second coupling part for releasably attaching to an ostomy appliance, and a flexible collar between the first and second coupling parts. The flexible collar permits the second coupling part to be displaced away from the first coupling part, thereby creating a space for an ostomate to manually brace the second coupling part against an attachment force when an appliance is fitted.
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