Means for disposal of articles by flushing and ostomy pouches particularly suited for such disposal
First Claim
1. An ostomy pouch which can be disposed of by flushing in a conventional toilet bowl comprising a front panel formed of a laminate of a film of water swellable, cold water insoluble, hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol and water resistant tissue paper and a rear panel formed of a laminate of a film of water swellable, cold water insoluble, hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol and either water resistant tissue paper or a film of cold water soluble polyvinyl alcohol both of which are relatively friction free when contacted with the clothing of the user, said front and rear panels joined together over a majority of their periphery to form said ostomy pouch, said front and rear panels oriented so that said films of hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol constitute the pouch interior, said front panel having an opening therethrough that can fit or can be enlarged to fit around the stoma, and attachment means secured to said front panel around said stomal opening for attachment of said pouch to the body of the user wherein said pouch is capable of maintaining its structural integrity during the period of use.
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Abstract
Flexible, soft objects such as ostomy pouches, wound dressings, bandages, diapers, etc. can be flushed down a conventional toilet by covering the article with a sheet of material which rapidly becomes slimy or exudes a slimy material on contact with the water in a toilet bowl or by adding such materials directly to the bowl. An ostomy pouch constructed from materials particularly suited for disposal in a toilet bowl is also disclosed. The pouch is constructed from laminates of water swellable, cold water insoluble films and water resistant tissue paper.
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35 Claims
- 1. An ostomy pouch which can be disposed of by flushing in a conventional toilet bowl comprising a front panel formed of a laminate of a film of water swellable, cold water insoluble, hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol and water resistant tissue paper and a rear panel formed of a laminate of a film of water swellable, cold water insoluble, hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol and either water resistant tissue paper or a film of cold water soluble polyvinyl alcohol both of which are relatively friction free when contacted with the clothing of the user, said front and rear panels joined together over a majority of their periphery to form said ostomy pouch, said front and rear panels oriented so that said films of hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol constitute the pouch interior, said front panel having an opening therethrough that can fit or can be enlarged to fit around the stoma, and attachment means secured to said front panel around said stomal opening for attachment of said pouch to the body of the user wherein said pouch is capable of maintaining its structural integrity during the period of use.
- 30. The method of disposing of a used ostomy pouch comprising removing said pouch from the body, wrapping or completely enclosing said pouch within a material that becomes slimy or exudes a slimy material when in contact with the water in a toilet bowl, placing said wrapped or enclosed pouch into a toilet bowl, and flushing whereby said pouch and its contents pass from said bowl through the trap into the waste line.
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