Ostomy appliance
US8382732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/4495
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ostomy coupling is disclosed comprising a floatable coupling part. The coupling part is supported with respect to an adhesive wafer by means of a flexible support collar that permits displacement of the coupling part in a floatable manner. The flexible collar comprises plastics film and has bistable shapes. The collar is configured to hold the coupling part stably in (i) an extended position spaced from the adhesive wafer, to facilitate an ostomate to manually brace the coupling part in order to relieve the attachment force when an ostomy appliance is press fitted to the coupling part, and (ii) in a retracted position close to the adhesive wafer.
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