Valve for ostomy pouch
US8882732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K3/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A valve that is sealable to an associated container having an interior fluid storage region is adapted to permit and stop flow of fluid from the fluid storage region. The valve includes a body sealable to the container and a stem mounted to the body having a portion in flow communication with the storage region. The stem is movable relative to the body between an open position to permit flow from the storage region through the valve, and a closed position to stop flow through the valve. The stem has a grasping region spaced from the body that is adapted rotate the stem to move the valve between the open and closed positions. The grasping region has first and second sides. One of the sides has a tactile indicator to provide indication of the position of the valve, the other side is devoid of the tactile indicator.
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