US3734096A
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Construction for vented fecal receptacles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-21
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-07-21
Abstract
Abstract Receptacles constructed in accordance with certain principles are usable for anal ileostomy or colostomy purposes wherein a plastic bag or vinyl, polyethylene, or the like is provided with a body attachment means having an open gap or gaps such as indentations which may provide contraction and expansion with a patient''s sphincter and/or venting. Such indentations form vent passages in the ring face regardless of any need for expansion or contraction so that devices of similar construction can be used where no expansion is needed. For example, for infants or persons having extremely loose or watery bowel movement and no sphincter expansion. Likewise constructions wherein expansion is not required are suitable for ileostomy or colostomy pouches applied to any required body area. In such instances, the rings can be constructed with one or more vent passages effected by gaps between the ends of adhesive members normally carried by the ring for adherence between the buttocks or to a body area. Modified gas escape vents are disclosed as variations of the invention.
Inventors
- 👤 B Millenbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A fecal receptacle comprising a pouch with an aperture; reinforcing means comprising a ring of flexible material secured thereto having an adhesive surface substantially surrounding said aperture and effecting a radial marginal face around said aperture of adhesive material for adhering saId pouch to a person with the aperture thereof around a body aperture; and at least one open gap means extending across said ring confined within the depth of the thickness thereof so as to be within the plane of said ring and disposed to effect a gas escape vent from said aperture to the exterior of said ring for venting said pouch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A fecal receptacle comprising a pouch with an aperture; reinforcing means comprising a ring of flexible material secured thereto having an adhesive surface substantially surrounding said aperture and effecting a radial marginal face around said aperture of adhesive material for adhering saId pouch to a person with the aperture thereof around a body aperture; and at least one open gap means extending across said ring confined within the depth of the thickness thereof so as to be within the plane of said ring and disposed to effect a gas escape vent from said aperture to the exterior of said ring for venting said pouch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said open gap means being at least one indentation in said ring material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said ring being of flexible sheet plastic material and said gap means comprising a plurality of angularly spaced indentations in said ring each having a circumferential dimension sufficient to permit arching so that said ring may be contracted to be fitted to a contracted sphincter but capable of effecting expansion with opening thereof; said adhesive material being on said ring face and disposed between indentations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said ring and said pouch being of heat sealable material, said ring being heat sealed to said pouch at the peripheral margins of said ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said open gap means being a cut gap in said ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said pouch aperture having an upper side and said open gap means in said ring being disposed so as to be at said upper side when said pouch is applied to a person to prevent leakage from said pouch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said open gap means being at least one identation in said material, said pouch aperture having an upper side and said open gap means in said ring being disposed so as to be at said upper side when said pouch is applied to a person to prevent leakage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said ring being of flexible sheet plastic material and said open gap means comprising a plurality of angularly spaced identations in said ring each having a circumferential dimension sufficient to permit arching so that said ring may be contracted to be fitted to a contracted sphincter but capable of effecting expansion with opening thereof; said adhesive material being on said ring face and disposed between indentations, said ring and said pouch being of heat sealable material, said ring being heat sealed to said pouch at the peripheral margins of said ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said open gap means being a cut gap in said ring, said pouch aperture having an upper side and said open gap means in said ring being disposed so as to be at said upper side when said pouch is applied to a person.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, and peelable protective means on said adhesive surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
A fecal receptacle as set forth in claim 1, said open gap means being at least one indentation in the ring material, said ring and said pouch being of heat sealable material, said ring being heat sealed to said pouch at the peripheral margins of said ring.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |