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Ostomy appliance

  • US 8,382,732 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2008
  • Issued: 02/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A floatable coupling unit for an ostomy coupling for releasably attaching an ostomy appliance to a body fitment, the floatable coupling unit comprising:

  • a coupling part for releasable attachment to a complementary appliance-side coupling part; and

    a flexible support collar extending from the coupling part for supporting the coupling part, the flexible support collar permitting floatable displacement of the coupling part, and being configured to hold the coupling part stably in (i) an extended position and (ii) a retracted position;

    by means of internal stress in the material of the flexible support collar.

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