US4495662A
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Nighttime garment for ostomy pouch user
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-24
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2002-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A nighttime garment to be worn by a person for concealing an ostomy pouch used by the person, the garment including a decorative wrap-around skirt-like member having an inner pocket for receiving the ostomy pouch for concealment behind the skirt-like member, and a securing arrangement enabling adjustment of the skirt-like member for waist size and for location of the ostomy pouch.
Inventors
- 👤 Janine Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:43
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445; A41; A41D; A41D10/00; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1236; A41D13/1254; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/912; Y10S2/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A nighttime garment to be worn by a person for concealing an ostomy pouch used by the person, the ostomy pouch having a neck, the garment comprising: a wrap-around skirt-like member including a waist portion and a depending skirt portion, the skirt portion having an inner surface and an opposite outer surface; a pocket on the inner surface; securing means at the waist portion for securing the skirt-like member at the waist of the person, with the skirt-like member wrapped around the person, the inner surface confronting the person, and the pocket juxtaposed with the ostomy pouch; an opening in the pocket for passing the ostomy pouch therethrough; and a closure for selectively closing at least a portion of the opening, while a further portion of the opening remains unclosed, for securing the ostomy pouch within the pocket, concealed behind the outer surface of the skirt portion, with the ostomy pouch resting in the pocket and the neck of the ostomy pouch extending through the unclosed further portion of the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A nighttime garment to be worn by a person for concealing an ostomy pouch used by the person, the ostomy pouch having a neck, the garment comprising: a wrap-around skirt-like member including a waist portion and a depending skirt portion, the skirt portion having an inner surface and an opposite outer surface; a pocket on the inner surface; securing means at the waist portion for securing the skirt-like member at the waist of the person, with the skirt-like member wrapped around the person, the inner surface confronting the person, and the pocket juxtaposed with the ostomy pouch; an opening in the pocket for passing the ostomy pouch therethrough; and a closure for selectively closing at least a portion of the opening, while a further portion of the opening remains unclosed, for securing the ostomy pouch within the pocket, concealed behind the outer surface of the skirt portion, with the ostomy pouch resting in the pocket and the neck of the ostomy pouch extending through the unclosed further portion of the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the securing means includes adjustable means for adjustment of the waist size of the garment while enabling the positioning of the pocket in juxtaposition with the ostomy pouch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the securing means includes ties extending from the waist portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the garment is disposed generally horizontally around the person when secured in place and the opening in the pocket extends in a generally vertical direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the opening extends along essentially the full vertical extent of the pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein the closure includes a detachable fastener, such as a Velcro fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the skirt portion includes a peripheral edge having horizontally spaced apart vertical edge portion interconnected by a horizontal edge portion and the pocket is located adjacent one of the vertical edge portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the pocket is constructed of a knitted material affixed to the skirt portion with the knit oriented on the bias for enhanced accommodation of the ostomy pouch received therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the skirt portion includes a peripheral edge having horizontal spaced apart vertical edge portions interconnected by a horizontal edge portion and a decorative border extending along the peripheral edge.
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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) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |