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Treatment of irritated and excoriated areas around the stoma of ostomy patients
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-13
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Granted: 1984-10-16
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Expires: 2001-04-13
Abstract
Abstract The treatment described herein comprises the process of reducing the soreness of irritated or excoriated areas surrounding the stoma of ostomy patients by the application of a sulfate or phosphate of barium, calcium, strontium or zinc, preferably barium sulfate. This finely divided powder may be in the form of a dry powder, an aqueous suspension or paste, or an ointment or cream. This treatment brings relief in a short time and curing of the irritation, generally within 24 hours or more.
Inventors
- 👤 Gaetano F. D'Alelio, deceased
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K33/00; A61K33/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A process for the external treatment of irritated areas of skin around the stoma of an ostomy patient comprising the external application of a finely divided alkaline earth metal salt selected from the class consisting of sulfates of barium, calcium, and strontium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A process for the external treatment of irritated areas of skin around the stoma of an ostomy patient comprising the external application of a finely divided alkaline earth metal salt selected from the class consisting of sulfates of barium, calcium, and strontium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 1, in which said finely divided salt is applied as a suspension in a liquid medium which is non-irritant to the skin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1, in which said finely divided salt is applied as a paste of said salt suspended in water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of any of claims 1, 2 or 3 in which said salt is barium sulfate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 4, in which said composition also contains a dispersing agent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 4, in which said composition also contains a thickening agent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 4, in which said composition also contains a preservative.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 4, in which said composition also contains a local anesthetic.
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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) | 1987-10-16 | 1988-04-16 | 1988-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-16 | 1992-04-16 | 1992-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-16 | 1996-04-16 | 1996-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |