CA2934233A1

CA2934233A1 - Upgrade colostomy, ostomy bag

Info

Publication number: CA2934233A1
Application number: CA2934233A
Authority: CA
Inventors: Harry Passard
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-06-28
Filing date: 2016-06-28
Publication date: 2017-12-28

Abstract

The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a new colostomy upgraded bag, where cleaning and venting is made simple and easy, which generally improves on many of the disadvantage of the ostomy devices mentioned. To attain this the present invention generally comprise of an colostomy bag which has a new closeable opening at the top, made in the same manner as the bottom drainage opening, and can be made and close in the same manner as the bottom opening. Whereby the contents of the colostomy bag can be easily flushed clean, the venting of gas, made easy and effective in it operable or just about any position without been removed from user.
The design takes into consideration the need of the person: to be able to thoroughly air out the bag without any leaks, giving the option of effectively cleaning the bag at any time or at any angle without the use of any specialized equipment ; can be done while laying or in just about any position while still in use. This is a upgrade to the old design where the cleaning and venting problems have been address with ease of use for the user in mind, with consideration for the healthcare professional and caregivers, whose duties sometimes it is to clean and change these bags. Also taken into consideration is ease of production making it easy to incorporate into the old design which makes it economical to manufacture.

Description

DESCRIPTION
UPGRADE COLOSTOMY, OSTOMY BAG
Field of Invention [001] The present invention relates to the ostomy device and more particularly to a colostomy bag having an upgrade which provides a simple, effective and hygienic system for cleaning and venting colostomy pouch Background of invention

[002] Colostomy is a surgical procedure that connects a patient's colon to a surgical port call a stoma, formed in the abdominal wall. Certain diseases of the bowel and colon may involve removing parts of small and /or large intestine. Having undergone a colostomy the patient need to wear a bag or pouch over the stoma to receive the bio waste and gas discharged through the stoma, there are various methods of keeping the bag in position

[003] An individual who has had a colostomy, may typically empty and vent the colostomy bag several times a day and must clean at least every other day to maintain good health and sanitation.

Relevant Prior Art

[004] One of the inconveniences that arise in use of such device is the accumulation of gas within the pouch which inflates in a manner that may cause leakage, this in most cases is unpleasant and unsanitary for the user and those close by. Various vents have been proposed and patented for pouches, usually with some form of air filter of one type or another with many different chemical composite. Automatic valve have experienced substantial difficulty, filters sometimes leaks fluid. The problem of effectively cleaning these pouches has become increasingly urgent; these difficulties have been overcome with this upgrade. Conventionally there has been no easy or sanitary way to clean or irrigate the pouch. Thus there is a need for the present upgrade which provides a simple, effective and hygienic system for cleaning and venting colostomy pouch.

[005] Elaborate cleaning system: included in numerous patents, however not many of these prior arts efforts are convenient or effective in use. Some pouch flusher comprise of elongated wand having a fluid inlet and discharge ports adjacent to the inlet end. An apparatus for washing body waste bags, the device includes a diverter valve having an internally threaded spout to attach to a faucet. The diverter valve has a plunger, and a reduced size nipple adapted to be received in a small opening in a body waste bag.
When the faucet is turned on, and the plunger is in an open position, the water from the facet flows normally through the diverter valve for regular use into the bag to wash it.

[006]Other cleaning system has manifold, very complicated system which requires elaborate and difficult operation for cleaning which is not very user friendly. There are some that incorporate mechanism and have separate storage chambers, very cumbersome and does not provide for easy simple cleaning of bags. Some systems need rods insert up through the bottom of the bag very awkward and ineffective. There are systems where the bag needs to be removed from the user... In actual practice, however, these prior arts of filtered vents and cleaning systems have experience substantial difficulty and lack of success.

[007] Accordingly, users of these device continue to experience the basic underling difficulty and associated problems, giving rise to a continuing need for an ostomy pouch having a truly simply, reliable and effective cleaning, venting system.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[008] The general purpose of the present invention is to update the ostomy bag providing a feature for easy degasing and cleaning of said bag, while in use, giving the user much more control and freedom to clean or vent the bag. This generally improves on many of the disadvantages of the ostomy devices mention above. The users will have, some control they once had over their bodily functions, this principal objective is achieved by the present invention. By the creation of opening at the top of the pouch, similar to the drainage opening at bottom, which can be open and close in the same manner to facilitate easy cleaning and degasing of the colostomy bag and simultaneously giving knowledge to the user, healthcare professional and caregiver, that they now have an effective and easy way to clean and control the waste, a system that works for their best interest and wellbeing in the form of cleanliness.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[009] The drawing is a view of the upgraded colostomy bag 1 in its operational position featuring the new opening 4 which allow for easy venting of gas and cleaning of the bag. This new opening 4 can be formed in the same manner as the bottom opening however does not need to be as large, and can be open and close in the same fashion as the bottom drainage opening 3. This gives the user, healthcare professional, and caregivers a simple and easy access to vent and flush the bag 1 thoroughly while still attach 2 to the user.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention is an upgrade to the ostomy bag 1; a top opening 4 which provide the means for the cleaning and venting of the bag 1, whereby cleaning can take place while the bag is still attach 2 to the user, and can be done quickly, easily and very effectively on regular bases during use without the need for any specialize attachment or equipment.

[0011] Therefore it is the object of this invention to provide improve elements and features thereof for the purpose described, which is inexpensive, dependable and easy and fully effective to use in accomplishing its intended purposes.

[0012]The ostomy bag 1 or pouch can be made of any material, preferably those used in the ostomy industry. Which is generally made of a soft plastic material, whereby the grade of plastic used to make the bag typically meets several criteria such as impermeability, mechanical and seam strength, gas/odor barrier protection and so forth.
The ostomy bag maybe any type of ostomy bag such as colostomy or ileostomy bag.
These upgraded bags could be easily and inexpensively be put into production by any or all the major manufacturer of said bags, or by possible a new upstart...
where there is a need there is a market.

[0013] This new upgrade the venting, cleaning opening 4 is made of the same material and process as used in making the bag 1, therefore the benefit of these upgrade are threefold ease and convince for user and healthcare professional, and for the manufacturing process.

(0014) Most user and healthcare professional have voiced how awkward and inconvenient it is emptying and cleaning the ostomy bag lin it present form weather the user is active or immobile, and have desired a system that was quick and effective. In this day and age, cleanliness in patient care and in healthcare facility is a number one priority. The said invention has taken all benefactors into consideration with dignity and ease of process being the fore thought.

[0015] The invention described and claimed herein is not to be limited in scope by the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples, but should be given the broadest interpretation since these examples and claims are intended as illustrations of several aspects of the invention. Any equivalent embodiments are intended to be within the scope of this invention. Indeed, various modifications of the invention in addition to those shown and described herein will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of these claims.

Claims

UPGRADED COLOSTOMY BAG
Claims:
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:

1. An ostomy bag venting, cleaning system comprising; of a top opening made in the same manner as the bottom drainage opening in the flushable ostomy bag.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein said opening is closable in the same manner as the bottom drain opening.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein said opening can be made of diverse size or shape to allow fluid into the pouch so the content of the bag can to be flush thoroughly and vented at will.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein said opening is closable and operable in an easy and effective manner such as the drainable opening in the bottom of drainable pouch.

5. The system of the previous claim wherein the said feature makes it easy to vent gas buildup and clean bio waste from the bag. This design can be adapted to most bags giving the user ease and carefree use.

6. The bag in these foregoing claim wherein said opening and closing allows it to be aired out at any time, even while lying down whenever there is a gas buildup.

7. The bag in these claims features allows cleaning of the bags at any time without any specialized equipment can be flushed with a water bottle or a cup of water it may take more than one cup or bottle, it give the user freedom to fulfilled their desire of cleansing.

8. The bag in the preceding claims, feature an opening characterized in that the bag can be cleaned each time it is emptied and allow for specialize products to be flushed or added to the bag for the benefit of better healthcare at any time.

9. The bag in these preceding claims, the featured opening allow it to be sterilize at the time of cleaning if so desired without having to be removed from the user

10. The bag in these claims therefore features character ease of used for both users and health care workers even the inexperience, to effectively cleanse the bag of any odors are bio waste at any time of their choosing

11. The bag in these preceding claims special feature allows the bag to be air out and cleaned out at any time the user find appropriate which give a user greater control over the stoma's sanitation function.

12. The special features of the bag in these claims characterize the control of the anus: when the user wants to pass gas they just have to find an appropriate place, it also allows the user options of adding a no sent or nil odor products.

13. The bag in these claims empower the user to express their freedom in other words, if the user doesn't wish to be politically correct they can air the bag at any time they wish such as desired.

14. The bag in these claims have characteristics that give the user confident that they are totally cleanse whenever they so desire, giving them the ability to function carefree and that they have some control over their health.

15. The Bag in the preceding claims features characteristic that allows both hard and soft discharge to be thoroughly and effectively cleanse.