Ostomy Pouch
First Claim
1. An ostomy pouch comprising:
- a transparent one layer plastic bag having a first side and a second side and defining an interior for the collection of waste material;
a stoma opening formed in the second side of the transparent one layer plastic bag and in communication with the interior, the stoma opening configured to receive a stoma of a user; and
an overlay of an opaque material covering a portion of the first side of the transparent one layer plastic bag and having a non-opaque viewing area therein that is positioned to allow the user to view at least a portion of the stoma opening 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 viewing area or window formed in the pouch and positioned therein for viewing at least a portion of a stoma receptor of the ostomy pouch. The ostomy pouch is formed by a plastic bag incorporating a stoma receptor or opening in one side of the bag and a transparent, translucent or clear window or area 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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14 Claims
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1. An ostomy pouch comprising:
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a transparent one layer plastic bag having a first side and a second side and defining an interior for the collection of waste material; a stoma opening formed in the second side of the transparent one layer plastic bag and in communication with the interior, the stoma opening configured to receive a stoma of a user; and an overlay of an opaque material covering a portion of the first side of the transparent one layer plastic bag and having a non-opaque viewing area therein that is positioned to allow the user to view at least a portion of the stoma opening therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An ostomy pouch comprising:
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a one layer plastic bag having a front side formed of a thermochromic plastic and a back side formed of a transparent plastic and defining an interior for the collection of waste material; a stoma opening formed in the back side of the one layer plastic bag and in communication with the interior, the stoma opening configured to receive a stoma of a user; and a window formed in the thermochromic plastic of the front side and positioned to allow the user to view at least a portion of the stoma opening therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7)
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8. An ostomy pouch comprising:
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a one layer bag formed of a thermochromic material and defining an interior for the collection of waste material; a stoma opening formed in a back side of the one layer bag and in communication with the interior, the stoma opening configured to receive a stoma or a user; and a viewing area formed in a front side of the one layer bag opposite the stoma opening, the viewing area formed from a transparent, non-thermochromic material. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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