US4095599A
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Device for collecting body excretions and method of using same
Assignee: Laboratoires Merck Clevenot SA
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Filing: 1977-01-10
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1997-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for draining and collecting body excretions, particularly for post-operative procedures, comprising a gum-based member adapted to be placed in contact with the skin of the user around the location from which the excretion is to be discharged, the member having a hole enabling the free flow of excretion therethrough, a support on which a bag for collecting excretion is adapted to be secured, the support being of flexible material and having an aperture larger than the hole in the gum-based member, the support also being provided with pre-cut zones concentric with the aperture for enlarging the size of the aperture, the gum-based member being connected to the support by pushing the portion of the member surrounding the hole through the aperture in the support, thereby forming an annular wrap-around pad tightly embracing the edge of the aperture. Preferably the gum-based member is of Karaya gum mixed with a glycerine binder, and the support is a fabric reinforced resin film.
Inventors
- 👤 Denise Simonet-Haibe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L28/00; A61L28/0007; A61L28/0015; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445; A61L24/00; A61L24/04; A61L24/08; A61L28/0011; A61L2400/00; A61L2400/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A device for draining and collecting body excretions, comprising a gum-based flat, plate-like member adapted to come into contact with the user's skin round the location from which excretion is to be discharged having a hole enabling the free flow of excretion therethrough and lines of reduced strength extending radially outwardly from said hole, a support on which a bag for collecting excretion is adapted to be secured, the support being of supple material and having an aperture larger than the hole in the gum-based member and annular zones concentric with said aperture and secured to said support by manually tearable attachment points for enlarging the size of said aperture in said support by removal of at least one of said annular zones, the gum-based member being operatively connected to the support by pushing the portion of the member surrounding the hole having said lines of reduced strength through said aperture and around the edge of said aperture in the support when positioning the device on the user, thereby forming a wrap-around pad tightly embracing and sealing said edge of the aperture and the location from which the excretion is discharged when in position on the user.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
197 words
A device for draining and collecting body excretions, comprising a gum-based flat, plate-like member adapted to come into contact with the user's skin round the location from which excretion is to be discharged having a hole enabling the free flow of excretion therethrough and lines of reduced strength extending radially outwardly from said hole, a support on which a bag for collecting excretion is adapted to be secured, the support being of supple material and having an aperture larger than the hole in the gum-based member and annular zones concentric with said aperture and secured to said support by manually tearable attachment points for enlarging the size of said aperture in said support by removal of at least one of said annular zones, the gum-based member being operatively connected to the support by pushing the portion of the member surrounding the hole having said lines of reduced strength through said aperture and around the edge of said aperture in the support when positioning the device on the user, thereby forming a wrap-around pad tightly embracing and sealing said edge of the aperture and the location from which the excretion is discharged when in position on the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the gum-based member is capable of being provided in a compact malleable form.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the gum-based member is made of Karaya gum mixed with a binder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein the binder is glycerine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said supple material for the support is selected from the group comprising polyvinyl chloride plastisol, silicone elastomer and polyamide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said support has an aperture smaller than the apertures which may be provided in the support by punching out the said zones concentric with the aperture, the size of the smallest aperture in the support being slightly greater than the hole in the gum-based member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the support is reinforced beyond the said zones.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein the support is reinforced with a web of fabric.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 8, wherein the fabric is cotton poplin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein the web reinforced portions of said support have openings for receiving straps of a fastening belt for securing the device on the user's body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 1 further comprising a disposable bag for collecting body excretions securable to the support.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 11, wherein said collecting bag is removably securable to said support by mechanical means.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
230 words
A method of utilizing round an artificial body opening a device comprising a gum-based flat, plate-like member adapted to come into contact with the user's skin having a hole enabling the free flow of excretion therethrough and lines of reduced strength extending radially outwardly from said hole, a support on which a bag for collecting excretion is adapted to be secured, said support being of supple material and having an aperture larger than the hole in the gum-based member and annular zones concentric with said aperture and secured to said support by manually tearable attachment points for enlarging the size of said aperture in said support by removal of at least one of said zones, comprising the steps of measuring the transverse dimension of said artificial body opening, selecting a said zone in said support corresponding to the transverse dimension measured, pushing out all smaller annular zones to form the desired aperture in said support, forcing the portion surrounding the hole in said member and opposite said aperture through said aperture and around the edge of said aperture thereby providing an annular wrap-around pad extending through said aperture to the other side of said support, and thereafter placing said device into position on the user with said gum-based member in contact with the user's skin, the annular wrap-around pad tightly embracing and sealing the portion surrounding said artificial body opening.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
230 words
A method of utilizing round an artificial body opening a device comprising a gum-based flat, plate-like member adapted to come into contact with the user's skin having a hole enabling the free flow of excretion therethrough and lines of reduced strength extending radially outwardly from said hole, a support on which a bag for collecting excretion is adapted to be secured, said support being of supple material and having an aperture larger than the hole in the gum-based member and annular zones concentric with said aperture and secured to said support by manually tearable attachment points for enlarging the size of said aperture in said support by removal of at least one of said zones, comprising the steps of measuring the transverse dimension of said artificial body opening, selecting a said zone in said support corresponding to the transverse dimension measured, pushing out all smaller annular zones to form the desired aperture in said support, forcing the portion surrounding the hole in said member and opposite said aperture through said aperture and around the edge of said aperture thereby providing an annular wrap-around pad extending through said aperture to the other side of said support, and thereafter placing said device into position on the user with said gum-based member in contact with the user's skin, the annular wrap-around pad tightly embracing and sealing the portion surrounding said artificial body opening.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |