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US3789846A
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Fastening apparatus for ostomy appliances
Assignee: CR Bard Inc
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Filing: 1972-11-20
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A fastening apparatus for securing ostomy appliances which apparatus includes a belt and fastening elements provided with structure for releasably securing, at an ostomy site, a rigid base gasket and an expendable retainer gasket and attached pouch, to retain the base gasket in place during removal and replacement of the expendable retainer gasket and pouch.
Inventors
- 👤 D Barrett
- 👤 K Whalen
- 👤 C Nichols
- 👤 D Maust
- 👤 R Knapp
- 👤 J Wickum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
Fastening apparatus for use in securing an ostomy appliance which includes a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions and a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed direction, which retainer gasket has affixed thereto an expendable ostomy pouch, said fastening apparatus comprising: means mounting a base gasket and a retainer gasket; and means for releasably securing, at an ostomy site, both a base gasket and a retainer gasket and for retaining said base gasket in a secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket, said securing means comprising at least two fastening elements, each of said elements comprising; a body having a recess means for receiving a slotted flange of a base gasket, a projection on said body extending outwardly from said recess means and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, lip means on said projection for releasably retaining a slotted flange of a base gasket in said recess means, a slotted tongue hingedly affixed to said projection and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, and, hook means on said body for releasably securing said slotted tongue.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
Fastening apparatus for use in securing an ostomy appliance which includes a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions and a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed direction, which retainer gasket has affixed thereto an expendable ostomy pouch, said fastening apparatus comprising: means mounting a base gasket and a retainer gasket; and means for releasably securing, at an ostomy site, both a base gasket and a retainer gasket and for retaining said base gasket in a secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket, said securing means comprising at least two fastening elements, each of said elements comprising; a body having a recess means for receiving a slotted flange of a base gasket, a projection on said body extending outwardly from said recess means and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, lip means on said projection for releasably retaining a slotted flange of a base gasket in said recess means, a slotted tongue hingedly affixed to said projection and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, and, hook means on said body for releasably securing said slotted tongue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Fastening apParatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said fastening elements are of a molded plastic material construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Fastening apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said plastic material is polypropylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Fastening apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein the tongues of said fastening elements have a partially serrated surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
Fastening apparatus for use in securing an ostomy appliance which includes a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions and a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed direction, which retainer gasket has affixed thereto an expendable ostomy pouch, said fastening apparatus comprising: means mounting a base gasket and a retainer gasket; and means for releasably securing, at an ostomy site, both a base gasket and a retainer gasket, said securing means comprising fastener element means, cooperative with the slotted flanges of said gaskets, for non-adhesively retaining said base gasket in a secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
117 words
Fastening apparatus for use in securing an ostomy appliance which includes a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions and a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed direction, which retainer gasket has affixed thereto an expendable ostomy pouch, said fastening apparatus comprising: means mounting a base gasket and a retainer gasket; and means for releasably securing, at an ostomy site, both a base gasket and a retainer gasket, said securing means comprising fastener element means, cooperative with the slotted flanges of said gaskets, for non-adhesively retaining said base gasket in a secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
Fastening apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said fastener element means comprises at least two fastening elements, each of said elements comprising a body having recess means for receiving a slotted flange of a base gasket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
Fastening apparatus as set forth in claim 6 further including: a projection on said body extending outwardly from said recess means and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket; and lip means on said projection for releasably retaining a slotted flange of a base gasket in said recess means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
Fastening apparatus as set forth in claim 7 further including a slotted tongue hingedly affixed to said projection and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
Fastening apparatus as set forth in claim 8 further including hook means on said body for releasably securing said slotted tongue.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
101 words
In combination: a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a pouch affixed to said retainer gasket; belt means; and means affixed to said belt means for securing at an ostomy site both said base gasket and said retainer gasket, said securing means comprising fastener element means, cooperative with the slotted flanges of said gaskets, for non-adhesively retaining said base gasket in secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket having said pouch affixed thereto.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
101 words
In combination: a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a pouch affixed to said retainer gasket; belt means; and means affixed to said belt means for securing at an ostomy site both said base gasket and said retainer gasket, said securing means comprising fastener element means, cooperative with the slotted flanges of said gaskets, for non-adhesively retaining said base gasket in secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket having said pouch affixed thereto.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
208 words
In combination: a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a pouch affixed to said retainer gasket; belt means; and means affixed to said belt means for securing at an ostomy site both said base gasket and said retainer gasket and for retaining said base gasket in secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket, said securing means comprising at least two fastening elements, each of said elements comprising; a body having a recess means for receiving a slotted flange of a base gasket, a projection on said body extending outwardly from said recess means and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, lip means on said projection for releasably retaining a slotted flange of a base gasket in said recess means, a slotted tongue hingedly affixed to said projection and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, and, hook means on said body for reLeasably securing said slotted tongue.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
208 words
In combination: a rigid base gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a retainer gasket having at least two slotted flanges extending in opposed directions; a pouch affixed to said retainer gasket; belt means; and means affixed to said belt means for securing at an ostomy site both said base gasket and said retainer gasket and for retaining said base gasket in secured position at the ostomy site during release, removal and replacement of said retainer gasket, said securing means comprising at least two fastening elements, each of said elements comprising; a body having a recess means for receiving a slotted flange of a base gasket, a projection on said body extending outwardly from said recess means and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, lip means on said projection for releasably retaining a slotted flange of a base gasket in said recess means, a slotted tongue hingedly affixed to said projection and extendable through a slot in a slotted flange of a base gasket and a slot in a slotted flange of a retainer gasket, and, hook means on said body for reLeasably securing said slotted tongue.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |