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Colostomy irrigation device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-04
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1991-06-04
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Abstract

Abstract A colostomy stoma irrigation device of special conical shape utilizing a tapered cone with catheter for insertion to required depths so as to irrigate with greater ease. The irrigation device is provided with means for holding or for attachment to a belt for maintaining the irrigation device in the stoma opening during use.

Inventors

  • 👤 Austin E Elmore
  • 👤 Ernest A Uhlmann

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 16:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/442

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 120 words
A colostomy irrigation device comprising in combination: a body having, a conical outside surface defining a smaller inner end adapted to engage various sized stoma openings in the abdomen of a patient and a large outer end, an outwardly projecting central coaxially positioned stem formed integral with the small inner end of the conical outer surface of the body and projecting outwardly of the large outer end of said body, a bore in said stem arranged to receive at the body''s smaller inner end in sliding fluid tight arrangement a catheter tube for insertion into a colon of the patient, and a catheter tube slidably arranged on said stem at the small inner end of said body for receiving liquid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 120 words
A colostomy irrigation device comprising in combination: a body having, a conical outside surface defining a smaller inner end adapted to engage various sized stoma openings in the abdomen of a patient and a large outer end, an outwardly projecting central coaxially positioned stem formed integral with the small inner end of the conical outer surface of the body and projecting outwardly of the large outer end of said body, a bore in said stem arranged to receive at the body''s smaller inner end in sliding fluid tight arrangement a catheter tube for insertion into a colon of the patient, and a catheter tube slidably arranged on said stem at the small inner end of said body for receiving liquid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 37 words
The colostomy device of claim 1 wherein said catheter tube is provided with a round tip having an opening therethrough extending longitudinally of the catheter tube and at least one aperture extending laterally of said catheter tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 40 words
The device of claim 1 useable for rectal irrigation wherein said catheter tube is provided with an apertured tip insertable in the end of said tube and wherein said tube is provided with a plurality of apertures adjacent said tips.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 33 words
The colostomy irrigation device of claim 1 wherein said openings comprise two pairs of arcuate openings extending around the periphery of said conical outside surface, each pair being diagonally positioned from the other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 39 words
The colostomy irrigation device of claim 4 wherein each pair of openings comprises a small opening of sufficient size to receive only the hook end of a buckle and said stem extends only a portion of the body''s length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 124 words
A colostomy irrigation device comprising in combination: a body having, a conical outside surface defining a smaller inner end adapted to engage various sized stoma openings in the abdomen of a patient and a large outer end, an outwardly projecting central coaxially positioned stem formed integral with the small inner end of the conical outer surface of the body and projecting outwardly of the large outer end of said body, and a bore in said stem arranged to receive at the body''s smaller inner end in sliding fluid tight arrangement a catheter tube for insertion into a colon of the patient, said body being provided with openings diagonally positioned along the larger end of its conical outer surface for receiving buckles of a belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 124 words
A colostomy irrigation device comprising in combination: a body having, a conical outside surface defining a smaller inner end adapted to engage various sized stoma openings in the abdomen of a patient and a large outer end, an outwardly projecting central coaxially positioned stem formed integral with the small inner end of the conical outer surface of the body and projecting outwardly of the large outer end of said body, and a bore in said stem arranged to receive at the body''s smaller inner end in sliding fluid tight arrangement a catheter tube for insertion into a colon of the patient, said body being provided with openings diagonally positioned along the larger end of its conical outer surface for receiving buckles of a belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 49 words
The colostomy irrigation device of claim 1 wherein the conical outside surface is provided with a rim at Its larger end having a surface turned outwardly to overlap an opening in a patient, and said openings are positioned adjacent said rim within the conical outside surface of said body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 38 words
The colostomy irrigation device of claim 1 in further combination with a belt of adjustable length having a buckle at each end, each of said buckles having a hook end for hooking through a pair of said openings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 27 words
The colostomy irrigation device of claim 5 in further combination with a catheter tube slidably arranged in said stem for extending a predetermined distance through said device.

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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) 1978-11-03 1979-05-05 1979-11-04 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-11-03 1983-05-05 1983-11-04 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-11-03 1987-05-05 1987-11-04 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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