US5142702A
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Upper body ostomy garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-04-25
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Granted: 1992-09-01
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Expires: 2011-04-25
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a garment which houses an ostomy appliance. The garment has a rear section, a left section and a right section, of which the sections are combined together such that the left and right sections are secured to the back section. The garment further has an interior pocket for holding the ostomy appliance. The pocket, which is lined with a moisture resistant pliable material for retaining moisture within said pocket, is stitched to the interior of the garment. The pocket further includes a flap for securing the ostomy appliance in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Gladys G. Piloian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445; A61F5/449; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1236; A41D13/1245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A garment for supporting an ostomy appliance comprising: an upper body undergarment, which is worn over the shoulders and around the upper portion of a users body, said undergarment includes an interior pocket for holding an ostomy appliance; said interior pocket is lined with a moisture resistant pliable material for retaining moisture within said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A garment for supporting an ostomy appliance comprising: an upper body undergarment, which is worn over the shoulders and around the upper portion of a users body, said undergarment includes an interior pocket for holding an ostomy appliance; said interior pocket is lined with a moisture resistant pliable material for retaining moisture within said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A garment as claimed in claim 1 wherein said garment has a rear section, a left section and a right section, said sections are combined together such that the left and right sections are secured to the back section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A garment as claimed in claim 1 wherein said garment has an openable front which can be closed by fastening means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A garment as claimed in claim 3 wherein said interior pocket includes a flap, said flap may be closed to secure said ostomy appliance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A garment as claimed in claim 1 wherein said interior pocket includes means for closing said pocket such that said ostomy appliance is held in place.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A garment as claimed in claim 3 wherein said garment has a rear section, a left section and a right section, said sections are combined together such that the left and right sections are secured to the back section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A garment as claimed in claim 4 wherein said garment has a rear section, a left section and a right section, said sections are combined together such that the left and right sections are secured to the back section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A garment as claimed in claim 5 wherein said garment has a rear section, a left section and a right section, said sections are combined together such that the left and right sections are secured to the back section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A garment as claimed in claim 1 wherein said interior pocket includes a flap, said flap may be closed to secure said ostomy appliance.
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) | 1995-09-01 | 1996-03-02 | 1996-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-01 | 2000-03-02 | 2000-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-01 | 2004-03-02 | 2004-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |