Adapter insert for an ostomy guard
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1. An ostomy insert device, comprising:
- an annular ring having a back surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape and a front surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape on the opposing side from the back surface of said annular ring, said annular ring shaped to snap-fit into a lip of an ostomy guard adapter;
an aperture extending through the back surface and the front surface of said annular ring, said aperture adapted to essentially encircle an ostomy appliance coupling flange;
an outer reinforcing ring that forms a substantially vertical flat outer edge around an outer circumference of said annular ring, wherein the outer reinforcing ring is configured to substantially engage with the lip of the ostomy guard adapter;
an inner reinforcing ring that forms a substantially vertical flat edge that is surrounded by the outer reinforcing ring; and
said ostomy insert device having a rigidity to reinforce and stiffen the ostomy guard adapter to aid adhesion of an ostomy faceplate to a peristomal region when pressure is applied by form-fitted clothing or a belt.
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Abstract
An adapter insert is for the purpose of reinforcing or stiffening a flexible adapter for said guard system to provide greater support and stabilization in the peristomal region in an effort to help reduce herniation, and to help aid adhesion of a faceplate when worn short term without a guard when output is expected to be minimal, for instance, between meals. The conjoined insert and adapter are positioned between a faceplate and a pouch, their inner apertures surrounding the faceplate flanges or heat weld of an ostomy appliance, and worn under form-fitted clothing negating the need for a security strap.
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23 Claims
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1. An ostomy insert device, comprising:
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an annular ring having a back surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape and a front surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape on the opposing side from the back surface of said annular ring, said annular ring shaped to snap-fit into a lip of an ostomy guard adapter; an aperture extending through the back surface and the front surface of said annular ring, said aperture adapted to essentially encircle an ostomy appliance coupling flange; an outer reinforcing ring that forms a substantially vertical flat outer edge around an outer circumference of said annular ring, wherein the outer reinforcing ring is configured to substantially engage with the lip of the ostomy guard adapter; an inner reinforcing ring that forms a substantially vertical flat edge that is surrounded by the outer reinforcing ring; and said ostomy insert device having a rigidity to reinforce and stiffen the ostomy guard adapter to aid adhesion of an ostomy faceplate to a peristomal region when pressure is applied by form-fitted clothing or a belt. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of making an ostomy insert device, comprising the steps of:
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providing an annular ring having a back surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape with an enclosed space and a front surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape on the opposing side from the back surface of said annular ring, said annular ring shaped to insert into the internal lip of an adapter; providing an aperture extending through the back surface and front surface of said annular ring, adapted to essentially surround an ostomy appliance coupling flange; providing a substantially vertical outer edge associated with an exterior edge of annular ring having an outer vertical prong and an internal vertical reinforcement prong positioned inside said vertical prong adapted to substantially engage with the lip of the adapter; and said ostomy insert device having a rigidity to reinforce and stiffen said adapter to aid adhesion of an ostomy faceplate to a peristomal region. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An ostomy insert device, comprising:
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an annular ring having a back surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape and a front surface of a substantially horizontal planar shape with a sloped support wall on an opposing side from the back surface of said annular ring, said annular ring shaped to insert into a lip of an ostomy guard adapter; an outer reinforcing ring that forms a substantially vertical outer edge around an outer circumference of said annular ring, wherein the outer reinforcing ring is configured to substantially engage one or more tabs associated with the lip of the ostomy guard adapter; an inner reinforcing ring that forms a substantially vertical flat edge that is surrounded by the outer reinforcing ring; and said ostomy insert device having a rigidity to reinforce and stiffen the ostomy guard adapter to aid adhesion of an ostomy faceplate to a peristomal region. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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