US4232672A
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Ostomy coupling including a venting valve
Assignee: Kingsdown Medical Consultants Ltd
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Filing: 1978-08-02
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1998-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A valve device which permits an ostomate to selectively filter and vent gas from an ostomy appliance. The appliance comprises as a first coupling member a surgical dressing having an adhesive layer and a flange having an upstanding annular wall or projection. The annular wall has one or more openings leading to a filter compartment. The openings are controlled by valves operated by means of a push button at the outer edge of the filter compartment. The adhesive layer and the flange have an aperture so that the dressing can be attached to the body around the stoma. This first coupling member is employed in conjunction with a second coupling member which is an ostomy bag having a channel surrounding the stomal bag opening which sealingly engages the upstanding annular wall of the first coupling member.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter L. Steer
- 👤 John V. Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An ostomy appliance comprising a pad of polymeric material having an adhesive layer on one side and a radially extending flange permanently bonded to the other side, said adhesive layer and said flange having an aperture permitting the appliance to fit around the stoma, said flange having an upwardly extending annular wall to which an ostomy bag can be readily attached, a filter compartment affixed to a portion of the outer periphery of said annular wall, said annular wall having one or more openings leading into said filter compartment, said openings being controlled by valves which are connected by a resilient member to a push button located at the outer periphery of said filter compartment so that in the normal state said valves seal said openings but by pushing down on said button said valves will permit gas to pass through said openings into said filter compartment and finally exit from said filter compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An ostomy appliance comprising a pad of polymeric material having an adhesive layer on one side and a radially extending flange permanently bonded to the other side, said adhesive layer and said flange having an aperture permitting the appliance to fit around the stoma, said flange having an upwardly extending annular wall to which an ostomy bag can be readily attached, a filter compartment affixed to a portion of the outer periphery of said annular wall, said annular wall having one or more openings leading into said filter compartment, said openings being controlled by valves which are connected by a resilient member to a push button located at the outer periphery of said filter compartment so that in the normal state said valves seal said openings but by pushing down on said button said valves will permit gas to pass through said openings into said filter compartment and finally exit from said filter compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The appliance of claim 1 wherein said adhesive contains an elastomer and one or more water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloids.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The appliance of claim 2 wherein said annular wall has a thin resilient seal strip extending radially inward from said annular wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The appliance of claim 3 wherein said filter compartment contains activated carbon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The appliance of claim 4 wherein said filter compartment contains at least one layer of woven activated carbon cloth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The appliance of claim 5 wherein said annular wall has two openings leading to said filter compartment.
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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) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |