Ostomy pouch
First Claim
1. An ostomy pouch comprising:
- an opaque plastic bag defining an interior for the collection of waste material;
a stoma receptor formed in one side of the opaque plastic bag and having a stoma orifice in communication with the interior; and
a window formed in another side of the opaque plastic bag and positioned to allow a user to view at least a portion of the stoma orifice therethrough.
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Abstract
An ostomy pouch is formed to conceal, obscure, hide, cloak, or otherwise prevent the viewing of contents of the ostomy pouch except for a “sight glass” or window formed integral with the pouch and positioned therein for viewing at least a portion of a stoma receptor of the ostomy pouch. In one embodiment, the ostomy pouch is formed by an opaque plastic bag incorporating a stoma receptor in one side of the bag and a transparent window in another side of the bag. The transparent window is preferably, but not necessarily, positioned opposite and adjacent the stoma receptor. The ostomy pouch may be entirely sealed except for a stoma receptor orifice or may be open at one end for emptying its contents and incorporate or use a closure at the open end.
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12 Claims
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1. An ostomy pouch comprising:
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an opaque plastic bag defining an interior for the collection of waste material; a stoma receptor formed in one side of the opaque plastic bag and having a stoma orifice in communication with the interior; and a window formed in another side of the opaque plastic bag and positioned to allow a user to view at least a portion of the stoma orifice therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An ostomy appliance comprising:
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a pouch made from an opaque plastic and defining first and second sides and an interior; a stoma receptor situated on the first side of the pouch, the stoma receptor having a stoma opening that is configured to receive a stoma of a user and is in communication with the interior; and a transparent plastic porthole formed in the second side of the opaque plastic pouch opposite the stoma opening and allowing viewing thereof therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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