US4331148A
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Deodorizing ostomy bag cover
Assignee: Kingsdown Medical Consultants Ltd
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Filing: 1980-07-30
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Granted: 1982-05-25
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Expires: 2000-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A deodorizing bag which encloses an ostomy bag. The cover bag is formed of material containing activated carbon or has an area of its inner wall formed of such filtering material.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter L. Steer
- 👤 John V. Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A deodorizing cover bag for substantially enclosing an ostomy bag said cover bag formed of filtering material containing activated carbon and including a front wall having a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges, a top hood wall secured to said front wall top edge and the upper portions of said front wall side edges, a pocket wall secured to said front wall bottom edge and the lower portions of said front wall side edges, and a rear wall secured to said front wall top edge and said front wall side edges provided that said rear wall is not secured to said front wall top edge over a region which is dimensioned and positioned to permit the enclosed ostomy bag to be coupled to the body of the user, and wherein said rear wall overlaps said pocket wall but is not connected thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A deodorizing cover bag for substantially enclosing an ostomy bag said cover bag formed of filtering material containing activated carbon and including a front wall having a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges, a top hood wall secured to said front wall top edge and the upper portions of said front wall side edges, a pocket wall secured to said front wall bottom edge and the lower portions of said front wall side edges, and a rear wall secured to said front wall top edge and said front wall side edges provided that said rear wall is not secured to said front wall top edge over a region which is dimensioned and positioned to permit the enclosed ostomy bag to be coupled to the body of the user, and wherein said rear wall overlaps said pocket wall but is not connected thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A deodorizing cover bag for substantially enclosing an ostomy bag including a front wall having a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges, a pocket wall secured to said front wall bottom edge and the lower portions of said front wall side edges, a rear wall secured to said front wall top edge and said front wall side edges, said rear wall having an opening dimensioned and positioned to permit the enclosed ostomy bag to be coupled to the body of the user, said rear wall overlapping but not connected to said pocket wall, and a patch of activated carbon filtering material sewn into place on the inside of said front wall and extending from said front wall top edge downward along a portion of said front wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A deodorizing cover bag for substantially enclosing an ostomy bag including a front wall having a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges, a pocket wall secured to said front wall bottom edge and the lower portions of said front wall side edges, a rear wall secured to said front wall top edge and said front wall side edges, said rear wall having an opening dimensioned and positioned to permit the enclosed ostomy bag to be coupled to the body of the user, said rear wall overlapping but not connected to said pocket wall, and a patch of activated carbon filtering material sewn into place on the inside of said front wall and extending from said front wall top edge downward along a portion of said front wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cover bag according to claim 2 wherein said patch of filtering material also extends from said front wall top edge downward along a portion of said rear wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
A deodorizing cover bag for substantially enclosing an ostomy bag including a front wall having a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges, a rear wall secured to said front wall top edge, said front wall bottom edge, and said front wall side edges, said rear wall having an opening dimensioned and positioned to permit the enclosed ostomy bag to be coupled to the body of the user, and a patch of activated carbon filtering material sewn into place on the inside of said front wall and extending from said front wall top edge downward along a portion of said front wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
A deodorizing cover bag for substantially enclosing an ostomy bag including a front wall having a top edge, a bottom edge, and side edges, a rear wall secured to said front wall top edge, said front wall bottom edge, and said front wall side edges, said rear wall having an opening dimensioned and positioned to permit the enclosed ostomy bag to be coupled to the body of the user, and a patch of activated carbon filtering material sewn into place on the inside of said front wall and extending from said front wall top edge downward along a portion of said front wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A cover bag according to claim 4 wherein said patch of filtering material also extends from said front wall top edge downward along a portion of said rear wall.
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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) | 1985-05-24 | 1985-11-23 | 1986-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-24 | 1989-11-23 | 1990-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-24 | 1993-11-23 | 1994-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |