EP2768439A1 - Prosthesis for the odourless treatment of distally excreted gas - Google Patents

Prosthesis for the odourless treatment of distally excreted gas

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EP2768439A1
EP2768439A1 EP11820790.1A EP11820790A EP2768439A1 EP 2768439 A1 EP2768439 A1 EP 2768439A1 EP 11820790 A EP11820790 A EP 11820790A EP 2768439 A1 EP2768439 A1 EP 2768439A1
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gases
rectum
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André Jouve
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/0093—Rectal devices, e.g. for the treatment of haemorrhoids
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/0004—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse
    • A61F2/0009—Closure means for urethra or rectum, i.e. anti-incontinence devices or support slings against pelvic prolapse placed in or outside the body opening close to the surface of the body

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  • Gas deodorization devices of the digestive tract equip some colostomy bags. This technique is very effective but of limited application.
  • the invention is a prosthesis for capturing and deodorizing the gases of the human digestive tract discharged through the anus. It comprises at least one piece of tubular shape adapted to its insertion into the human rectum. This piece has at least one cavity whose main opening is turned towards the proximal end of the rectum. This cavity can receive gases, feces and secretions of the digestive tract. It can retain said materials and secretions in passing the gases to a deodorization circuit. This tubular piece rests on the walls of the rectum so as to close the natural gas passage along these walls and direct these gases to a deodorization circuit.
  • the invention comprises a second annular piece placed outside the body which channels the gases and serves as a fulcrum for holding in position the part placed inside the rectum. The two parts are connected by a third elastic tubular part that participates in the process of gas capture. The gases thus captured are deodorized by absorption and physical and chemical adsorption.
  • Figure 1 schematic view, in longitudinal section, of the prosthesis and the anal sphincter ah: rings (a) to (h) k: filter cartridge cap m: elastic sleeve ti tube (Tl) s: anal sphincter x: orifice release of the deodorized gases
  • Figure 2 schematic view, from above, of the ring (e) toothed d: tooth i: inter-dental space
  • Figure 3 schematic view, in longitudinal section, of the interior of the tubular part (Tl) c: partition i: lower cavity o: upper tangent orifices s: upper cavity p: lower tangent hole
  • Figure 4 schematic view, in longitudinal section, of the lower cavity of the tubular part and the filter cartridge a: tube (Tl) b: tube (T2) c: tube (T3) d: disc (d) f: filter polyester fiber o: deodorized gas outlet port
  • Figure 5 Schematic view, from above, and from profile of the ring (g) and the elastic sleeve d: view from above p: anteroposterior profile view g: ring (g) m: elastic sleeve y: vertex of the angle (y) yy: intersection of the two planes (u) and (v)
  • Figure 6 schematic top view of the rings (h) and (i) h: ring (h) i: ring (i) b: button
  • the part placed in the rectum comprises a tube (Tl) of internal diameter 22 ⁇ 0.7 mm, outer diameter 32 ⁇ 0.8 mm and length 80 ⁇ 1, 6 mm.
  • Tl tube
  • the tube is closed by a partition whose plane is parallel to the bases of the cylinder formed by the tube.
  • This partition is a cylinder of diameter 22 ⁇ 0.7 mm and height 2 ⁇ 0.06mm. It separates the light inside the tube into a high cavity and a low cavity.
  • Four orifices nos. 1 to 4) of circular shape and with a diameter of 4 ⁇ 0.25 mm pass through the thickness of the tube.
  • the orifice No. 6 is symmetrical with the orifice No. 5 with respect to the vertical plane of the tube. Ports No. 5 and 6 put the low cavity in communication with the outside of the tube.
  • an elastic ring (a) with an inside diameter of 25 ⁇ 0.8 mm and a square section of 5 ⁇ 0.35 mm on the side. The two upper vertices of the square formed by the section of the ring are cut as in 2);
  • a ring (d) with an inside diameter of 32 ⁇ 2 mm and a square section of 7 ⁇ 0,4 mm on the side; - an elastic ring (e) toothed, inner diameter 25 ⁇ 0.8mm, outer diameter 35 ⁇ 0.8mm and width 10 ⁇ 0.5mm. 7 teeth cut out the inner circle of the ring. They are separated by an inter-dental space of truncated circular form.
  • the truncated circle has a large diameter of 5 ⁇ 0.35 mm and a small diameter of 3 ⁇ 0.25 mm.
  • the tube (Tl) and the rings (a) and (e) are made of silicone elastomer having a Shore A hardness between 55 and 65.
  • the rings (b) and (c) are made of polyethylene foam with a density of and 40 kg / m.
  • the ring (d) consists of agglomerated cellulose fibers with a density of between 110 and 120 kg / m 3 .
  • the ring (a) is stretched and then inserted in force on the (Tl). The distance separating this ring from the upper end of the tube (Tl) is equal to 25 ⁇ 1 mm.
  • the tube (Tl) and the rings (a), (b), (c) and (d) are covered with a silicone sleeve Shore A 5-9, diameter 25 ⁇ 2 mm length 200 ⁇ 15 mm and thickness 0.07 ⁇ 0.007 mm. At both ends, this sleeve has a thickening at 1 ⁇ 0.1 mm over 3 ⁇ 0.25 mm in length.
  • the sleeve is stretched on the outer face of the tube (Tl) on the side of the upper cavity of the tube between the ring (a) and the end of the tube (Tl).
  • the ring (b) is forced on the sleeve and the tube (Tl) until contact with the ring (a).
  • the ring (e) is then forced around the lower end of the tube (Tl) and slid along the tube until the smallest circle formed by this ring is tangent to the circles formed by the holes No. 5 and 6 described in point 1).
  • the ring (d) is then inserted around the lower end of the tube (Tl) until contact with the ring (e).
  • the ring (c) is then forced around the lower end of the tube (Tl) until contact with the ring (d).
  • the sleeve is then turned over and stretched to cover the rings (b), (c), (d) and (e).
  • a pressure zone ⁇ ( ⁇ > ⁇ > PA) is formed by the portion extending the tube described in point 1) which collects the deodorized gases to evacuate outside the body.
  • a ring (g) with an outside diameter of 50 ⁇ 2 mm and a circular cross-section of 5 ⁇ 0.25 mm forms the part of the prosthesis placed outside the body which ensures that the part of the prosthesis is held in the correct position. placed inside the body.
  • the ring (g) is folded so that the plane on which it rests is divided into two secant planes (u) and (v) on the diameter of the ring (yy).
  • the angle (y) formed by the planes (u) and (v) is equal to 90 ⁇ 5 degrees.
  • the ring (g) is made of rigid polyvinyl chloride with a density of between 1300 and 1500 kg / m.
  • the elastic sleeve described in (4) is passed through a ring (h) of ellipsoid shape 85 ⁇ 3 mm large outside diameter and 75 ⁇ 3 mm small outside diameter and rectangular section of 25 ⁇ 1 mm length and 1 ⁇ 0.1 mm width.
  • This ring is in Shore A hardness silicone elastomer between 55 and 65. It is pierced with two orifices of diameter 4 ⁇ 0.25 mm which cross the width of its section. The center of these holes is 10 ⁇ 0.5 mm away from the poles of the ellipse.
  • the two semicircles formed by the ring (i) and its intersections with the ring (h) form two straps of elastic tissue passed around the thighs so as to position the center of the ring (h) against the anus .
  • the lower end of the elastic sleeve described in point 4 is then passed through the ring (g) so as to exceed about 3 cm.
  • the part of the sleeve that protrudes is returned to the ring (g) so as to fully sheath.
  • the length of the sleeve between the rings (f) and (g) is about 50 mm. This distance is adjusted to adjust the tension of the sleeve in the direction of its length which varies according to the exercise of the elevating muscle of the anus.
  • the ring (g) covered with the sleeve bears on the ring (h), the top of the angle (y) oriented on the side of the body.
  • An adsorbent cartridge is inserted into the lower cavity of the tube (Tl).
  • the body of this cartridge consists of a tube (T2) of 15 ⁇ 0.5 mm inner diameter, 19 ⁇ 0.7 mm outer diameter and 38 ⁇ 0.8 mm in length.
  • This tube is closed at one end by a disc (p) of 19 ⁇ 0.7 mm in diameter and 1 ⁇ 0.03 mm in thickness.
  • the disk (p) is pierced around its center with three circular orifices of 1 ⁇ 0.03 mm in diameter.
  • the other end of the tube (T2) is forced into a tube (T3) of 18 ⁇ 0.7 mm internal diameter, 22 ⁇ 0.7 mm outside diameter and 10 ⁇ 0.2 mm long.
  • the other end of the tube (T3) is closed by a disk (q) with a diameter of 32 ⁇ 0.8 mm.
  • the center of this disc is superimposed on the center of the circle formed by the tube (T3) and pierced with an orifice of 1 ⁇ 0.03 mm in diameter.
  • the tube (T3) and the disc (q) constitute both the removable cap of the cartridge and the base which connects to the tube (Tl).
  • the elements of the cartridge described in point 8) are made of silicone elastomer having a Shore A hardness between 55 and 65.
  • the interior of the cartridge described in 8) is filled with activated charcoal, in grains with a particle size of between 2 and 4 mm.
  • This coal has a specific adsorption surface greater than or equal to 1350 m per cm. It is impregnated to saturation with an aqueous solution of copper sulphate with a concentration of between 90 and 10 g / l.
  • the water contained in the carbon is evaporated by heating in a microwave oven at 140 W for 2 minutes to obtain a water content of between 0.3 and 0.8 g of water per gram of charcoal .
  • a G2 type polyester fiber filter disk according to EN 779, about 5 mm thick and about 15 mm in diameter is placed inside the cap of the cartridge constituted by the tube (T3) described in point 8).
  • the adsorbent cartridge filled with material as described in point 10) is introduced into the largest cavity of the tube (Tl) by the end consisting of the tube (T2).
  • the end of the cartridge constituted by the tube T (3) is then forced into the tube T (1) so as to seal between the inside of the tube (T1) and the outside of the tube (T3) until the end of the tube (Tl) is in contact with the disc (q).
  • the cartridge effectively deodorizes the intestinal gas production of an adult male for approximately 12 hours.
  • the ring (a) has an outside diameter of between 34 ⁇ 0.8 and 32 ⁇ 0.8 mm;
  • the rings (b) and (c) have an outside diameter of between 37 ⁇ 0.8 and 32 ⁇ 0.8 mm;
  • the ring (d) has an outside diameter of between 38 ⁇ 0.8 and 34 ⁇ 0.8 mm;
  • the toothed elastic ring (e) has an outside diameter of between 34 ⁇ 0.8 and 33 ⁇ 0.8 mm and the truncated circles have a large diameter of between 3 ⁇ 0.35 and 2 ⁇ 0.35 mm and a small diameter between 2 ⁇ 0.25 and 1 ⁇ 0.25 mm.
  • point 13) is ignored.
  • the ring (b) described in point 3 is replaced by a ring such as the ring (f) described in point 5.
  • the ring (c) described in point 3 is deleted.
  • the invention can be applied to persons suffering from gas incontinence. This incontinence is extremely debilitating for life in society. The time taken to complete the medical treatment of a disorder of this nature is, save in exceptional cases, incompatible with the continuity of a professional or social activity. The invention can provide a palliative or even definitive answer.
  • the invention may also find an application for many people who are not generally incontinent gas, adopt the prosthesis to eat what their appetite suggests without fear of the consequences in terms of gaseous release.

Abstract

The invention relates to a prosthesis that can be used to capture and deodorise gases expelled distally from the human digestive tract. The invention comprises at least one tubular part suitable for insertion into the human rectum and including at least one cavity, the main opening therein being turned towards the proximal end of the rectum. The aforementioned cavity can receive gases, faecal matter and secretions from the digestive tract. Said cavity can retain faecal matter and secretions, while allowing gases to pass therethrough towards a deodorisation circuit. The tubular part bears on the walls of the rectum, such as to obstruct the natural gas passage along these walls and to direct said gases towards a deodorisation circuit. The invention comprises a second, ring-shaped part placed outside the body, said ring-shaped part channelling the gases and acting as a bearing point for maintaining the part located inside the rectum in a suitable position. The two parts are connected by a third, tubular flexible part which is involved in the gas capture process. The gases captured in this manner are deodorised by means of physical and chemical absorption and adsorption.

Description

Titre de l'invention : prothèse d'excrétion gazeuse sans odeur par la voie distale  Title of the invention: odorless distal gaseous excretion prosthesis
Domaine technique Technical area
Filtration des gaz ; prosthétique. Gas filtration; prosthetic.
Technique antérieure Prior art
Des dispositifs de désodorisation des gaz du tube digestif équipent certaines poches de colostomie. Cette technique est très efficace mais d'application restreinte. Il existe, par ailleurs, des couches culotte adsorbant les odeurs au moyen de fibres de carbone activé lorsque l'excrétion gazeuse a lieu par la voie normale. L'efficacité de cette dernière technique est limitée par l'étanchéité de la couche culotte. Il existe enfin des dispositifs qui permettant d'éviter le bruit associé à l'excrétion gazeuse par la voie normale. Mais il n'existe pas de dispositif prosthétique permettant de supprimer, de manière sûre, les odeurs associées à l'excrétion gazeuse qui a lieu par la voie normale distale. Gas deodorization devices of the digestive tract equip some colostomy bags. This technique is very effective but of limited application. In addition, there are odor-adsorbing panty layers using activated carbon fibers when the gaseous excretion takes place by the normal route. The effectiveness of the latter technique is limited by the tightness of the diaper. Finally, there are devices that make it possible to avoid the noise associated with gaseous excretion by the normal route. But there is no prosthetic device to safely remove the odors associated with gas excretion that takes place by the distal normal way.
Exposé de l'invention Presentation of the invention
L'invention est une prothèse permettant de capter et désodoriser les gaz du tube digestif humain rejetés par l'anus. Elle comporte au moins une pièce de forme tubulaire adaptée à son insertion dans le rectum humain. Cette pièce comporte au moins une cavité dont l'ouverture principale est tournée vers l'extrémité proximale du rectum. Cette cavité peut recevoir les gaz, les matières fécales et les sécrétions du tube digestif. Elle peut retenir lesdites matières et sécrétions en laissant passer les gaz vers un circuit de désodorisation. Cette pièce de forme tubulaire s'appuie sur les parois du rectum de manière à obturer le passage naturel des gaz le long de ces parois et diriger ces gaz vers un circuit de désodorisation. L'invention comporte une deuxième pièce de forme annulaire placée à l'extérieur du corps qui canalise les gaz et sert de point d'appui pour le maintien en position adéquate de la pièce placée à l'intérieur du rectum. Les deux pièces sont reliées par une troisième pièce tubulaire élastique qui participe au processus de captage des gaz. Les gaz ainsi captés sont désodorisés par absorption et adsorption physique et chimique. The invention is a prosthesis for capturing and deodorizing the gases of the human digestive tract discharged through the anus. It comprises at least one piece of tubular shape adapted to its insertion into the human rectum. This piece has at least one cavity whose main opening is turned towards the proximal end of the rectum. This cavity can receive gases, feces and secretions of the digestive tract. It can retain said materials and secretions in passing the gases to a deodorization circuit. This tubular piece rests on the walls of the rectum so as to close the natural gas passage along these walls and direct these gases to a deodorization circuit. The invention comprises a second annular piece placed outside the body which channels the gases and serves as a fulcrum for holding in position the part placed inside the rectum. The two parts are connected by a third elastic tubular part that participates in the process of gas capture. The gases thus captured are deodorized by absorption and physical and chemical adsorption.
Description sommaire des dessins Brief description of the drawings
Figure 1 : vue schématique, en coupe longitudinale, de la prothèse et du sphincter anal a-h : anneaux (a) à (h) k : bouchon de cartouche filtrante m : manche élastique t i tube (Tl) s : sphincter anal x : orifice de sortie des gaz désodorisés Figure 1: schematic view, in longitudinal section, of the prosthesis and the anal sphincter ah: rings (a) to (h) k: filter cartridge cap m: elastic sleeve ti tube (Tl) s: anal sphincter x: orifice release of the deodorized gases
Figure 2: vue schématique, de dessus, de l'anneau (e) denté d : dent i : espace inter-dentaire Figure 2: schematic view, from above, of the ring (e) toothed d: tooth i: inter-dental space
Figure 3: vue schématique, en coupe longitudinale, de l'intérieur de la pièce tubulaire (Tl) c : cloison i : cavité inférieure o: orifices tangents supérieurs s : cavité supérieure p: orifice tangent inférieur Figure 3: schematic view, in longitudinal section, of the interior of the tubular part (Tl) c: partition i: lower cavity o: upper tangent orifices s: upper cavity p: lower tangent hole
Figure 4: vue schématique, en coupe longitudinale, de la cavité inférieure de la pièce tubulaire et de la cartouche filtrante a : tube (Tl) b : tube (T2) c : tube (T3) d : disque (d) f : filtre en fibre de polyester o : orifice de sortie des gaz désodorisés Figure 4: schematic view, in longitudinal section, of the lower cavity of the tubular part and the filter cartridge a: tube (Tl) b: tube (T2) c: tube (T3) d: disc (d) f: filter polyester fiber o: deodorized gas outlet port
Figure 5: vue schématique, de dessus, et de profil de l'anneau (g) et de la manche élastique d: vue de dessus p : vue de profil antéro-postérieur g : anneau (g) m : manche élastique y : sommet de l'angle (y) yy : intersection des deux plans (u) et (v) Figure 5: Schematic view, from above, and from profile of the ring (g) and the elastic sleeve d: view from above p: anteroposterior profile view g: ring (g) m: elastic sleeve y: vertex of the angle (y) yy: intersection of the two planes (u) and (v)
Figure 6: vue schématique de dessus des anneaux (h) et (i) h : anneau (h) i : anneau (i) b : bouton Figure 6: schematic top view of the rings (h) and (i) h: ring (h) i: ring (i) b: button
Meilleure manière de réaliser l'invention Best way to realize the invention
1) La pièce placée dans le rectum comporte un tube (Tl) de diamètre intérieur 22±0,7 mm, diamètre extérieur 32±0,8 mm et longueur 80±1 ,6 mm. A 30±1 mm de son ouverture supérieure, le tube est fermé par une cloison dont le plan est parallèle aux bases du cylindre que forme le tube. Cette cloison est un cylindre de diamètre 22±0,7 mm et de hauteur 2±0,06mm. Elle sépare la lumière à l'intérieur du tube en une cavité haute et une cavité basse. Quatre orifices (n°l à 4) de forme circulaire et de diamètre 4±0,25 mm traversent l'épaisseur du tube. Les cercles formés par ces orifices sont tangents au plan supérieur de la cloison; les axes perpendiculaires au plan de ces cercles forment entre eux un angle d'environ 90°. Les orifices n° l à 4 mettent en communication la cavité haute avec l'extérieur du tube. Deux orifices (n°5 et 6) forment deux cercles de diamètre 2±0,06 mm tangents au plan inférieur de la cloison. L'axe 1) The part placed in the rectum comprises a tube (Tl) of internal diameter 22 ± 0.7 mm, outer diameter 32 ± 0.8 mm and length 80 ± 1, 6 mm. At 30 ± 1 mm from its upper opening, the tube is closed by a partition whose plane is parallel to the bases of the cylinder formed by the tube. This partition is a cylinder of diameter 22 ± 0.7 mm and height 2 ± 0.06mm. It separates the light inside the tube into a high cavity and a low cavity. Four orifices (nos. 1 to 4) of circular shape and with a diameter of 4 ± 0.25 mm pass through the thickness of the tube. The circles formed by these orifices are tangent to the upper plane of the partition; the axes perpendicular to the plane of these circles form between them an angle of about 90 °. Ports 1 to 4 place the upper cavity in communication with the outside of the tube. Two orifices (nos. 5 and 6) form two circles of diameter 2 ± 0.06 mm tangent to the lower plane of the partition. The axis
perpendiculaire au plan du cercle que forme l'orifice n°5 forme un angle d'environ 45° avec l'axe traversant le plan du cercle que forme l'orifice n° 1. L'orifice n°6 est symétrique de l'orifice n°5 par rapport au plan vertical du tube. Les orifices n°5 et 6 mettent en communication la cavité basse avec l'extérieur du tube. perpendicular to the plane of the circle formed by the orifice No. 5 forms an angle of approximately 45 ° with the axis passing through the plane of the circle formed by the orifice No. 1. The orifice No. 6 is symmetrical with the orifice No. 5 with respect to the vertical plane of the tube. Ports No. 5 and 6 put the low cavity in communication with the outside of the tube.
2) Les 4 angles du rectangle que forme la section longitudinale de la paroi du tube sont coupés. Le débit de ces coupes sur la circonférence du tube forme un prisme à base triangulaire de 1,5±0,05 mm de cotés et 2,1±0,07 mm 2) The 4 angles of the rectangle formed by the longitudinal section of the tube wall are cut off. The flow rate of these sections on the circumference of the tube forms a prism with a triangular base of 1.5 ± 0.05 mm on the sides and 2.1 ± 0.07 mm
d'hypoténuse. hypotenuse.
3) Le tube (Tl) est cerclé sur sa face latérale externe: 3) The tube (Tl) is circled on its external lateral face:
- d'un anneau élastique (a) de diamètre intérieur 25±0,8 mm et de section carrée de 5±0,35 mm de coté. Les deux sommets supérieurs du carré que forme la section de l'anneau sont coupés comme au point 2); - an elastic ring (a) with an inside diameter of 25 ± 0.8 mm and a square section of 5 ± 0.35 mm on the side. The two upper vertices of the square formed by the section of the ring are cut as in 2);
- de deux anneaux élastiques (b) et (c) de diamètre intérieur 28±0,8mm et de section carrée de 10±1 mm de coté; - two elastic rings (b) and (c) with an inside diameter of 28 ± 0.8mm and a square section of 10 ± 1 mm on the side;
- d'un anneau (d) de diamètre intérieur 32±2 mm et de section carrée de 7±0,4 mm de coté; - d'un anneau élastique (e) denté, de diamètre intérieur 25±0,8mm, de diamètre extérieur 35±0,8mm et de largeur 10±0,5mm. Les dents au nombre de 7 découpent le cercle intérieur de l'anneau. Elles sont séparées par un espace inter dentaire de forme circulaire tronquée. Le cercle tronqué a pour grand diamètre 5±0,35 mm et pour petit diamètre 3±0,25mm. - a ring (d) with an inside diameter of 32 ± 2 mm and a square section of 7 ± 0,4 mm on the side; - an elastic ring (e) toothed, inner diameter 25 ± 0.8mm, outer diameter 35 ± 0.8mm and width 10 ± 0.5mm. 7 teeth cut out the inner circle of the ring. They are separated by an inter-dental space of truncated circular form. The truncated circle has a large diameter of 5 ± 0.35 mm and a small diameter of 3 ± 0.25 mm.
Le tube (Tl) et les anneaux (a), et (e) sont en élastomère de silicone de dureté Shore A comprise entre 55 et 65. Les anneaux (b) et (c) sont en mousse de polyéthylène de densité comprise entre 30 et 40 kg/m . L'anneau (d) est constitué de fibres de cellulose agglomérées de densité comprise entre 110 et 120 kg/m3. L'anneau (a) est étiré puis inséré en force sur le (Tl). La distance séparant cet anneau de l'extrémité supérieure du tube (Tl) est égale à 25±1 mm. The tube (Tl) and the rings (a) and (e) are made of silicone elastomer having a Shore A hardness between 55 and 65. The rings (b) and (c) are made of polyethylene foam with a density of and 40 kg / m. The ring (d) consists of agglomerated cellulose fibers with a density of between 110 and 120 kg / m 3 . The ring (a) is stretched and then inserted in force on the (Tl). The distance separating this ring from the upper end of the tube (Tl) is equal to 25 ± 1 mm.
4) Le tube (Tl) et les anneaux (a), (b), (c) et (d) sont recouverts d'une manche de silicone Shore A 5-9, de diamètre 25±2 mm de longueur 200±15 mm et d'épaisseur 0,07±0,007 mm. A ses deux extrémités, cette manche présente un épaississement à 1 ±0,1 mm sur 3±0,25 mm de longueur. La manche est tendue sur la face externe du tube (Tl) du coté de la cavité supérieure du tube entre l'anneau (a) et l'extrémité du tube (Tl). L'anneau (b) est forcé sur la manche et le tube (Tl) jusqu'au contact de l'anneau (a). L'anneau (e) est ensuite forcé autour de l'extrémité inférieure du tube (Tl) et glissé le long du tube jusqu'à ce que le plus petit cercle formé par cet anneau soit tangent aux cercles formés par les orifices n°5 et 6 décrits au point 1). L'anneau (d) est ensuite inséré autour de l'extrémité inférieure du tube (Tl) jusqu'au contact de l'anneau (e). L'anneau (c) est ensuite forcé autour de l'extrémité inférieure du tube (Tl) jusqu'au contact de l'anneau (d). La manche est ensuite retournée et tendue pour recouvrir les anneaux (b), (c), (d) et (e). 5) Un anneau élastique (f) de 20±0,7 mm de diamètre intérieur, 22±0,7 mm de diamètre extérieur et 4±0,12 mm de largeur, en élastomère de silicone de dureté Shore A comprise entre 55 et 65, est tendu au dessus de la manche décrite au point 4), au dessous de l'anneau (c) et serre la manche contre le tube (Tl). Ce serrage maintient la manche tendue entre les deux anneaux (b) et (c) et assure l'étanchéité entre 2 zones de pression gazeuse auxquelles l'intérieur de la manche est soumis. Une zone de pression a supérieure à la pression 4) The tube (Tl) and the rings (a), (b), (c) and (d) are covered with a silicone sleeve Shore A 5-9, diameter 25 ± 2 mm length 200 ± 15 mm and thickness 0.07 ± 0.007 mm. At both ends, this sleeve has a thickening at 1 ± 0.1 mm over 3 ± 0.25 mm in length. The sleeve is stretched on the outer face of the tube (Tl) on the side of the upper cavity of the tube between the ring (a) and the end of the tube (Tl). The ring (b) is forced on the sleeve and the tube (Tl) until contact with the ring (a). The ring (e) is then forced around the lower end of the tube (Tl) and slid along the tube until the smallest circle formed by this ring is tangent to the circles formed by the holes No. 5 and 6 described in point 1). The ring (d) is then inserted around the lower end of the tube (Tl) until contact with the ring (e). The ring (c) is then forced around the lower end of the tube (Tl) until contact with the ring (d). The sleeve is then turned over and stretched to cover the rings (b), (c), (d) and (e). 5) An elastic ring (f) of 20 ± 0.7 mm internal diameter, 22 ± 0.7 mm outer diameter and 4 ± 0.12 mm wide, of silicone elastomer of Shore A hardness between 55 and 65, is stretched above the sleeve described in point 4), below the ring (c) and tightens the sleeve against the tube (Tl). This tightening keeps the handle stretched between the two rings (b) and (c) and seals between two gas pressure zones to which the inside of the sleeve is subjected. A pressure zone has greater than the pressure
atmosphérique (PA) contenant les gaz avant piégeage des odeurs est constituée par la partie recouvrant le tube (Tl) au dessus de l'anneau (f). Une zone à pression β (α >β> PA) est constituée par la partie prolongeant le tube décrit au point 1) qui recueille les gaz désodorisés pour les évacuer à l'extérieur du corps. atmospheric (PA) containing gases before trapping odors is formed by the portion covering the tube (Tl) above the ring (f). A pressure zone β (α> β> PA) is formed by the portion extending the tube described in point 1) which collects the deodorized gases to evacuate outside the body.
6) Un anneau (g) de diamètre extérieur 50±2 mm et de section circulaire 5±0,25 mm constitue la partie de la prothèse placée à l'extérieur du corps qui assure le maintien en position adéquate de la partie de la prothèse placée à l'intérieur du corps. L'anneau (g) est plié de telle sorte que le plan sur lequel il repose soit divisé en deux plans sécants (u) et (v) sur le diamètre de l'anneau (yy). L'angle (y) formé par les plans (u) et (v) est égal à 90±5 degrés. L'anneau (g) est en polychlorure de vinyle rigide de densité comprise entre 1300 et 1500 kg/m . 6) A ring (g) with an outside diameter of 50 ± 2 mm and a circular cross-section of 5 ± 0.25 mm forms the part of the prosthesis placed outside the body which ensures that the part of the prosthesis is held in the correct position. placed inside the body. The ring (g) is folded so that the plane on which it rests is divided into two secant planes (u) and (v) on the diameter of the ring (yy). The angle (y) formed by the planes (u) and (v) is equal to 90 ± 5 degrees. The ring (g) is made of rigid polyvinyl chloride with a density of between 1300 and 1500 kg / m.
7) La manche élastique décrite en (4) est passée à travers un anneau (h) de forme ellipsoïde de 85±3 mm de grand diamètre extérieur et 75±3 mm de petit diamètre extérieur et de section rectangulaire de 25±1 mm de longueur et 1±0,1 mm de largeur. Cet anneau est en élastomère de silicone de dureté Shore A comprise entre 55 et 65. Il est percé de deux orifices de diamètre 4±0,25 mm qui traversent la largeur de sa section. Le centre des ces orifices est distant de 10±0,5 mm des pôles de l'ellipse. Par ces orifices sont passés deux boutons de diamètre égal à 10±0,5 mm, en polyéthylène de densité 0,9±0,06 g/cm , cousus en position diamétralement opposée sur un anneau (i), en tissu élastique de 220±10 mm de diamètre intérieur et de section rectangulaire de 7±0,5 mm de longueur et 1 ,5±0,1 mm de largeur. Les deux demi-cercles formés par l'anneau (i) et ses intersections avec l'anneau (h) forment deux bretelles de tissu élastique passées autour des cuisses de manière à positionner le centre de l'anneau (h) contre l'anus. L'extrémité inférieure de la manche élastique décrite au point 4 est ensuite passée à travers de l'anneau (g) de manière à laisser dépasser environ 3 cm. La partie de la manche qui dépasse est retournée sur l'anneau (g) de manière à le gainer entièrement. La longueur de la manche comprise entre les anneaux (f) et (g) est d'environ 50 mm. Cette distance est réglée pour ajuster la tension de la manche dans le sens de sa longueur qui varie en fonction de l'exercice du muscle élévateur de l'anus. L'anneau (g) recouvert de la manche prend appui sur l'anneau (h), le sommet de l'angle (y) orienté du coté du corps. 7) The elastic sleeve described in (4) is passed through a ring (h) of ellipsoid shape 85 ± 3 mm large outside diameter and 75 ± 3 mm small outside diameter and rectangular section of 25 ± 1 mm length and 1 ± 0.1 mm width. This ring is in Shore A hardness silicone elastomer between 55 and 65. It is pierced with two orifices of diameter 4 ± 0.25 mm which cross the width of its section. The center of these holes is 10 ± 0.5 mm away from the poles of the ellipse. Through these orifices are passed two buttons of diameter equal to 10 ± 0.5 mm, polyethylene density 0.9 ± 0.06 g / cm, sewn in diametrically opposite position on a ring (i), elastic fabric of 220 ± 10 mm internal diameter and rectangular section 7 ± 0,5 mm long and 1,5 ± 0,1 mm wide. The two semicircles formed by the ring (i) and its intersections with the ring (h) form two straps of elastic tissue passed around the thighs so as to position the center of the ring (h) against the anus . The lower end of the elastic sleeve described in point 4 is then passed through the ring (g) so as to exceed about 3 cm. The part of the sleeve that protrudes is returned to the ring (g) so as to fully sheath. The length of the sleeve between the rings (f) and (g) is about 50 mm. This distance is adjusted to adjust the tension of the sleeve in the direction of its length which varies according to the exercise of the elevating muscle of the anus. The ring (g) covered with the sleeve bears on the ring (h), the top of the angle (y) oriented on the side of the body.
8) Une cartouche adsorbante est insérée dans la cavité inférieure du tube (Tl). Le corps de cette cartouche est constitué d'un tube (T2) de 15±0,5 mm de diamètre intérieur, 19±0,7 mm de diamètre extérieur et 38±0,8 mm de longueur. Ce tube est obturé à une extrémité par un disque (p) de 19±0,7 mm de diamètre et 1±0,03 mm d'épaisseur. Le disque (p) est percé autour de son centre de trois orifices circulaires de 1±0,03 mm de diamètre. L'autre extrémité du tube (T2) est forcée dans un tube (T3) de 18±0,7 mm de diamètre intérieur, 22±0,7 mm de diamètre extérieur et de 10±0,2 mm de longueur. L'autre extrémité du tube (T3) est obturée par un disque (q) de diamètre 32±0,8 mm. Le centre de ce disque est superposé au centre du cercle que forme le tube (T3) et percé d'un orifice de 1±0,03 mm de diamètre. Le tube (T3) et le disque (q) constituent, à la fois, le capuchon amovible de la cartouche et l'embase qui la relie au tube (Tl). 8) An adsorbent cartridge is inserted into the lower cavity of the tube (Tl). The body of this cartridge consists of a tube (T2) of 15 ± 0.5 mm inner diameter, 19 ± 0.7 mm outer diameter and 38 ± 0.8 mm in length. This tube is closed at one end by a disc (p) of 19 ± 0.7 mm in diameter and 1 ± 0.03 mm in thickness. The disk (p) is pierced around its center with three circular orifices of 1 ± 0.03 mm in diameter. The other end of the tube (T2) is forced into a tube (T3) of 18 ± 0.7 mm internal diameter, 22 ± 0.7 mm outside diameter and 10 ± 0.2 mm long. The other end of the tube (T3) is closed by a disk (q) with a diameter of 32 ± 0.8 mm. The center of this disc is superimposed on the center of the circle formed by the tube (T3) and pierced with an orifice of 1 ± 0.03 mm in diameter. The tube (T3) and the disc (q) constitute both the removable cap of the cartridge and the base which connects to the tube (Tl).
9) Les éléments de la cartouche décrite au point 8) sont en élastomère de silicone de dureté Shore A comprise entre 55 et 65. 9) The elements of the cartridge described in point 8) are made of silicone elastomer having a Shore A hardness between 55 and 65.
10) L'intérieur de la cartouche décrite en 8) est empli de charbon activé, en grains de granulométrie comprise entre 2 et 4 mm. Ce charbon a une surface spécifique d'adsorption supérieure ou égale à 1350 m par cm . Il est imprégné à saturation par une solution aqueuse de sulfate de cuivre de concentration comprise entre 90 et 1 10 g/1. Après remplissage de la cartouche, l'eau contenue dans le charbon est évaporée par chauffage au four à microonde à 140 W pendant 2 minutes pour obtenir une teneur en eau comprise entre 0,3 et 0,8 g d'eau par gramme de charbon. Un disque de filtration en fibre de polyester de type G2 selon la norme EN 779, d'environ 5 mm d'épaisseur et environ 15 mm de diamètre est placé à l'intérieur du bouchon de la cartouche que constitue le tube (T3) décrit au point 8). 10) The interior of the cartridge described in 8) is filled with activated charcoal, in grains with a particle size of between 2 and 4 mm. This coal has a specific adsorption surface greater than or equal to 1350 m per cm. It is impregnated to saturation with an aqueous solution of copper sulphate with a concentration of between 90 and 10 g / l. After filling the cartridge, the water contained in the carbon is evaporated by heating in a microwave oven at 140 W for 2 minutes to obtain a water content of between 0.3 and 0.8 g of water per gram of charcoal . A G2 type polyester fiber filter disk according to EN 779, about 5 mm thick and about 15 mm in diameter is placed inside the cap of the cartridge constituted by the tube (T3) described in point 8).
1 1) La cartouche adsorbante emplie de matériau tel que décrit au point 10) est introduite dans la cavité la plus grande du tube (Tl) par l'extrémité constituée du tube (T2). L'extrémité de la cartouche constituée du tube T(3) est ensuite forcée dans le tube T(l) de manière à assurer l'étanchéité entre l'intérieur du tube (Tl) et l'extérieur du tube (T3) jusqu'à ce que l'extrémité du tube (Tl) soit en contact avec le disque (q). La cartouche permet de désodoriser efficacement la production gazeuse intestinale d'un homme adulte pendant environ 12 heures. 1 1) The adsorbent cartridge filled with material as described in point 10) is introduced into the largest cavity of the tube (Tl) by the end consisting of the tube (T2). The end of the cartridge constituted by the tube T (3) is then forced into the tube T (1) so as to seal between the inside of the tube (T1) and the outside of the tube (T3) until the end of the tube (Tl) is in contact with the disc (q). The cartridge effectively deodorizes the intestinal gas production of an adult male for approximately 12 hours.
Autres manières de réaliser l'invention Other ways to realize the invention
13) Les anneaux (a) à (e) décrits au point 3 ont un diamètre extérieur variable selon l'anatomie de l'utilisateur : 13) The rings (a) to (e) described in point 3 have a variable outside diameter depending on the user's anatomy:
- l'anneau (a) a un diamètre extérieur compris entre 34±0,8 et 32±0,8 mm;the ring (a) has an outside diameter of between 34 ± 0.8 and 32 ± 0.8 mm;
- les anneaux (b) et (c) ont un diamètre extérieur compris entre 37±0,8 et 32±0,8 mm; the rings (b) and (c) have an outside diameter of between 37 ± 0.8 and 32 ± 0.8 mm;
- l'anneau (d) a un diamètre extérieur compris entre 38±0,8 et 34±0,8 mm; the ring (d) has an outside diameter of between 38 ± 0.8 and 34 ± 0.8 mm;
- l'anneau élastique (e) denté a un diamètre extérieur compris entre 34±0,8 et 33±0,8 mm et les cercles tronqués ont un grand diamètre compris entre 3±0,35 et 2±0,35 mm et un petit diamètre compris entre 2±0,25 et 1±0,25 mm. the toothed elastic ring (e) has an outside diameter of between 34 ± 0.8 and 33 ± 0.8 mm and the truncated circles have a large diameter of between 3 ± 0.35 and 2 ± 0.35 mm and a small diameter between 2 ± 0.25 and 1 ± 0.25 mm.
14) le point 13) est ignoré. L'anneau (b) décrit au point 3 est remplacé par un anneau tel que l'anneau (f) décrit au point 5. L'anneau (c) décrit au point 3 est supprimé. 14) point 13) is ignored. The ring (b) described in point 3 is replaced by a ring such as the ring (f) described in point 5. The ring (c) described in point 3 is deleted.
Possibilités d'application industrielle Possibilities of industrial application
L'invention peut s'appliquer aux personnes souffrant d'incontinence gazeuse. Cette incontinence est extrêmement handicapante pour la vie en société. Les délais d'aboutissement du traitement médical d'un trouble de cette nature sont, sauf exception, incompatibles avec la continuité d'une activité professionnelle ou sociale. L'invention peut apporter une réponse palliative, voire définitive. The invention can be applied to persons suffering from gas incontinence. This incontinence is extremely debilitating for life in society. The The time taken to complete the medical treatment of a disorder of this nature is, save in exceptional cases, incompatible with the continuity of a professional or social activity. The invention can provide a palliative or even definitive answer.
L'invention peut également trouver une application pour de nombreuses personnes qui n'étant pas généralement incontinentes aux gaz, adopteraient la prothèse afin de pouvoir manger ce que leur appétit leur suggère sans en redouter les conséquences en termes de rejet gazeux. The invention may also find an application for many people who are not generally incontinent gas, adopt the prosthesis to eat what their appetite suggests without fear of the consequences in terms of gaseous release.

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1 ) L'invention tient à un appareillage permettant de capter et désodoriser les gaz du tube digestif humain rej etés par l ' anus; 1) The invention relates to an apparatus for capturing and deodorizing the gases of the human digestive tract discharged through the anus;
2) L'invention tient à ce que cet appareillage comporte au moins une pièce de forme tubulaire compatible avec son insertion dans le rectum humain qui obture le passage naturel des gaz le long des parois du rectum; 2) The invention is that this apparatus comprises at least one piece of tubular shape compatible with its insertion into the human rectum which closes the natural passage of gas along the walls of the rectum;
3 ) L'invention tient à ce que ladite pièce tubulaire est pourvue d'au moins une cavité ouverte du coté proximal du rectum et dont les parois sont percées d'au moins un orifice dont l'aire d'ouverture est d'au moins 0,6 mm ; 3) The invention is that said tubular piece is provided with at least one open cavity on the proximal side of the rectum and whose walls are pierced with at least one orifice whose opening area is at least 0.6 mm;
4) L'invention tient à ce que ladite pièce tubulaire recueille les gaz et les sécrétions du tube digestif ainsi que les matières fécales; 4) The invention is that said tubular piece collects gas and secretions of the digestive tract and faeces;
5) L'invention tient à ce que ladite pièce tubulaire aménage un passage préférentiel des gaz vers un circuit de désodorisation; 5) The invention is that said tubular member arranges a preferential passage of gases to a deodorization circuit;
6) L ' invention tient à ce que ladite pièce tubulaire réduit la pression des gaz qui s'exerce sur les parois du rectum par la décharge continue et régulière de cette pression; 6) The invention is that said tubular piece reduces the pressure of the gases exerted on the walls of the rectum by the continuous and regular discharge of this pressure;
7) L' invention tient à ce que la décharge des gaz dans le circuit de 7) The invention is that the discharge of the gases in the circuit of
désodorisation subit une perte de charge en équilibre avec la charge que ladite pièce tubulaire peut contenir par l'obturation du passage des gaz le long des parois du rectum; deodorization undergoes a pressure drop in equilibrium with the load that said tubular piece may contain by closing the passage of gases along the walls of the rectum;
8) L' invention tient à ce que l'obturation du passage naturel des gaz le long des parois du rectum et leur captage en vue de leur désodorisation s'opèrent par un positionnement adéquat de ladite pièce tubulaire dans le rectum; 9) L'invention tient à ce que le positionnement adéquat de ladite pièce tubulaire est assuré par au moins une pièce de forme annulaire prenant appui à l'extérieur du corps; 8) The invention is that the closing of the natural passage of the gases along the walls of the rectum and their collection for deodorization are effected by proper positioning of said tubular part in the rectum; 9) The invention is that the proper positioning of said tubular part is provided by at least one annular piece bearing bearing outside the body;
10) L'invention tient à ce qu'au moins une pièce annulaire prenant appui à l'extérieur du corps est reliée de manière élastique à ladite pièce tubulaire; 10) The invention is that at least one annular piece bearing on the outside of the body is resiliently connected to said tubular piece;
1 1 ) L' invention tient à ce que la liaison élastique de ladite pièce tubulaire avec la pièce annulaire sur laquelle elle prend appui à l ' extérieur du corps autorise la fermeture du canal anal et la rétention de ladite pièce tubulaire dans le rectum; 1 1) The invention is that the elastic connection of said tubular piece with the annular piece on which it bears on the outside of the body allows the closure of the anal canal and the retention of said tubular piece in the rectum;
12) L'invention tient à ce que les gaz sont désodorisés par absorption et adsorption physique et chimique. 12) The invention is that gases are deodorized by absorption and physical and chemical adsorption.
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