US4256110A
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Drainage pouch system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-29
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1998-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A post-surgical drainage pouch system (10) for collection of discharge materials from a body opening (12). Drainage pouch system (10) is locationally mounted adjacent and in contiguous contact with an abdominal wall (14) and is aligned with the body opening (12) formed within the patient. System (10) includes a tubular member (16) which is insertable within a resilient planar member (26). A pouch member (32) is insertable through the tubular member (16) and is captured by an annular disk member (36) in a shoulder portion of the tubular member (16). The drainage pouch system (10) is mounted to the user by a body encircling strap (40) which is releasably coupled to the resilient planar member (26). Subsequent to use, the annular disk member (36) is inserted within an open end section (34) of the pouch member (32) and is disposed of with the discharge material captured within the pouch member (32).
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred M. Scoville
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445; A61F5/448
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A post-surgical drainage pouch system for collection of discharge materials from a body opening, comprising: (a) an extended tubular member having a through opening, said tubular member including a flange secured to an outer wall surface intermediate said extension of said tubular member, said flange having an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of said tubular member forming a shoulder portion; (b) a resilient planar member having a through opening substantially equal to said flange outer diameter, said flange being secured to an inner wall of said resilient planar member through opening; (c) a pouch member having an open end section, said open end section being insertable through said tubular member opening; and, (d) a resilient annular disk member insertable within said planar member through opening and around said tubular member outer wall surface within said shoulder portion for releasably capturing said pouch open end section between said flange and said resilient annular disk.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A post-surgical drainage pouch system for collection of discharge materials from a body opening, comprising: (a) an extended tubular member having a through opening, said tubular member including a flange secured to an outer wall surface intermediate said extension of said tubular member, said flange having an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of said tubular member forming a shoulder portion; (b) a resilient planar member having a through opening substantially equal to said flange outer diameter, said flange being secured to an inner wall of said resilient planar member through opening; (c) a pouch member having an open end section, said open end section being insertable through said tubular member opening; and, (d) a resilient annular disk member insertable within said planar member through opening and around said tubular member outer wall surface within said shoulder portion for releasably capturing said pouch open end section between said flange and said resilient annular disk.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 1 where said tubular member is formed of a rigid material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 2 where said tubular member rigid material is plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 1 where said resilient annular disk matingly engages said shoulder portion of said tubular member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 4 where said resilient annular disk is insertable within said planar member through opening for mating engagement with said shoulder portion of said tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 1 where said resilient planar member includes a surface area substantially greater than said planar member through opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 1 where said resilient planar member is formed of a foam rubber composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The post-surgical drainage system as recited in claim 1 where said pouch member is formed of a plastic composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 1 where said resilient annular disk member is formed of a foam rubber composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 9 where said resilient annular disk member is deformable for insert into said pouch member open end section subsequent to use.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 10 where said resilient annular disk is disposably displaced internal said pouch member subsequent to use.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 1 including means for releaseably securing said pouch system to the body of a user.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 12 where said securement means includes: (a) a pair of stud members secured to said resilient planar members; and, (b) a strap member releasably fastened to said stud members, said strap member for substantially encircling the body of a user.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The post-surgical drainage pouch system as recited in claim 13 where said strap member includes hook members fastened on opposing ends of said strap member for securing said strap member to said stud members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |