Portable ostomy management device

• US 6,695,825 B2
• Filed: 04/25/2001
• Issued: 02/24/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Thomas James Castles
• Original Assignee: Thomas James Castles
• Inventors: Castles, Thomas James
• Primary Examiner(s): Look, Edward K.
• Assistant Examiner(s): FRISTOE JR, JOHN K
• Application Number:
  US09/681,537
• Publication Number:
  US 20020161343A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,035 Days
• Field of Search: 604/332, 604/333, 604/334, 604/335, 604/336, 604/337, 604/338, 604/339, 604/340, 604/341, 604/342, 604/343, 604/344, 604/345
• US Class Current: 604/332
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/445 Colostomy, ileostomy or urethrostomy devices A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence

Abstract

The “Portable Ostomy Management Device” is a portable, self-contained, powered unit designed to wash and clean the stoma, and interior of drainable ostomy pouches. These pouches are designed to accept the human body waste via the stoma, located on the body of an ostomy patient. This portable system allows an ostomate to position the pouch so it drains into a toilet bowl, permitting the person to wash the pouch interior without removing it from the body or from the barrier section . This portable device allows the ostomate to completely service the ostomy in just a few minutes. The invention includes a carrying case (briefcase, travel bag, soft case, or other containing device), water reservoir, power unit, pump, hoses, control valve, and various other components necessary in controlling power, water pressure and other attributes of this device.

Claims

1. A portable ostomy management device that provides a unique method for cleaning the interior of an ostomy bag while at home, or away from home that is comprised of

a. a fluid reservoir

b. an on-demand DC powered pump

c. a fluid delivery hose and a water flow valve

d. a angled pressure wand and a pressure nozzle

e. a pump emergency shutoff switch

f. a rechargeable battery pack and a charger

g. a discreet carrying case or container.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein said fluid reservoir is provided with a removable closure device for opening and closing said reservoir to perform refilling.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein said fluid reservoir has an outlet and flexible hose for transporting fluid from said reservoir to said input terminal on said on-demand pump.

4. The device of claim 1 wherein said on-demand pump includes an outlet terminal onto which is attached said flexible hose for directing flow of said fluids to said water flow valve.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein said angled pressure wand is attached to said water flow valve for the purpose of directing flow of said water through said pressure nozzle.

6. The device of claim 1 wherein said pump is provided with direct DC current source which passes electrical current through said override switch that is provided for the purpose of emergency shutoff of said on-demand pump.

7. The device of claim 1 wherein said charging unit restores electrical charge to said battery utilizing said AC or DC charging components.

8. The device of claim 1 wherein said reservoir, said pump, said hose, said angled pressure wand, and said electrical components are contained within a discreet and portable carrying case.

9. The device of claim 1 wherein said angled pressure wand provides for delivery of pressurized water into the interior of an ostomy bag, and whereas said angle helps reduce the chances of contact with waste during flushing operations by eliminating the need for manual agitation of the bag and contents.

10. The device of claim 1 wherein said water flow valve provides engagement/disengagement of said on-demand water pump by sensing the presence, or lack of pressure at said outlet terminal of said pump.

11. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is contained within said portable and discreet carrying case.

12. A portable device for cleaning an ostomy bag, said device comprising:

a. a fluid reservoir for retaining water a reservoir being provided with a fill stem and a cap for opening, closing, and refilling fluids within said reservoir

b. an on-demand pump for transporting said water from said reservoir into said ostomy bag

c. a flexible hose for delivering water from an output terminal on said pump to a water flow valve

d. said water flow valve for initiating the flow of water through said pump, using the pressure-sensing capability of said on-demand pump

e. a angled pressure wand for transporting said water from said water flow valve through said pressure nozzle for the purpose of creating a pressurized stream of water used to loosen waste from the inside of said ostomy bag.