GB2155839A

GB2155839A - Stoma adhesive seal hole cutter

Info

Publication number: GB2155839A
Application number: GB08417377A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Eric Stanley Nelson Stiff
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1984-07-06
Filing date: 1984-07-06
Publication date: 1985-10-02
Also published as: GB2155839B; GB8417377D0

Abstract

A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter has a steel body or shank 1 on which at one end there is a hardened cutting edge 2 which is guided into the required cutting position on the seal by a shoulder 3 on the shank. The other end of the tool consists of a milled collar 4 which provides a convenient handling point and ensures its ease of operation by providing a non-slip surface for the thumb and fingers of the operator. A simple twisting action is all that is required to ensure the quick and accurate preparation of the stoma adhesive seal for its application to the human body. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Stoma adhesive seal hole cutter This invention relates to the preparation of adhesive seals that are applied around a stoma on the human body.

Stoma adhesive seals provide a means by which fluids evacuated from a stoma may be contained within a waterproof receptacle whilst minimizing the risk of leakage. Established methods of preparing the seal are time consuming and expensive as they require the seal to be replaced daily I a process which may cause discomfort to the user.

According to the present invention there is provided a stoma adhesive cutter comprising a single tool with a hardened cutting edge, a body or shank containing a guide to enable the precise area of the seal that requires cutting to be located, and a milled section of the shank which ensures easy operation by providing a surface which may be securely gripped by a finger and thumb. The cutting edge will be manufactured in the following sizes: 22; 25; 29; 32; and 38 mm.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows in perspective the Stoma Adhesive Seal Cutter; Figure 2 shows how the tool may be applied to cut stoma adhesive seals easily with a turning action of the hand; Figure 3 shows that the location of the hole within the stoma adhesive seal may be found with confidence due to the guidance provided by the shoulder on the shank of the tool.

The simple action of placing the tool on the central section of the stoma adhesive seal ensures accurate location of the cutting edge and a simple twisting action of the tool cuts the seal in the required manner to surround a stoma in a matter of seconds.

Referring to the drawings the stoma adhesive seal cutting tool consists of a shank (1) of steel of 40 mm diameter. At one end of the shank there is a hardened cutting edge (2) and a shoulder (3) which guides the cutting tool into the correct location for preparing the stoma adhesive seal for the user. At the other end of the shank there is a milled collar (4) which enables the tool to be gripped easily between the thumb and forefinger when in use. By a simple twisting action the stoma adhesive seal (5) may be cut quickly and accurately.

1. The Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter provides a quick and convenient means of preparing seals for application around a stoma on the human body.

2. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the unique guide of the tool enables the required hole in the adhesive seal to be cut with accuracy and precision.

3. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the required hole in the adhesive seal is produced with a smooth edge that is comfortable to wear as there are no serrated edges that may irritate the user's skin in the contact area around the stoma.

4. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 wherein the smooth edge produced on the seal by the Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter enables the stoma to be thoroughly cleaned with a damp sponge whenever reservoir bags are changed I an activity which is impractical with other methods of seal preparation due to the rough edges left on the seal.

5. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 or Claim 4 can prepare a minimum of 1000 stoma seals without losing its durable cutting edge.

6. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 or Claim 4 or Claim 5 wherein its simplicity of operation ensures that users can learn to use the tool efficiently in a matter of minutes.

7. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein stoma adhesive seals prepared by the tool may last up to five times as long as seals prepared by existing procedures. Frequent seal replacements may result in skin irritations therefore seals prepared by the Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter are more comfortable and convenient to use.

Superseded claims 1-7 New or amended claims: 1. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter comprising a tool which provides a quick and convenient means of preparing stoma adhesive seals. A seal is placed on a human body around a stoma. Attached to the seal is a waterproof bag into which fluids are evacuated from the stoma. The seal prevents the leakage of this fluid when it has been carefuliy prepared by cutting a circular hole which has a diameter slightly larger than that of the stoma. Referring to the drawings, the Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter consists of a shank (1) of steel of 40mm diameter. At one end of the shank there is a hardened cutting edge (2) which can be manufactured in various sizes. There is a machined shoulder (3) which guides the cutting tool into the correct location on the stoma adhesive seal for its preparation by the user. At the other end of the shank there is a milled collar (4) which enables the tool to be gripped securely between the thumb and forefinger of either hand when in use. By a simple twisting action the stoma adhesive seal (5) may be cut quickly and accurately.

2. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the required hole in the adhesive seal is produced with a smooth edge that is comfortable to wear as there are no serrated edges that may irritate the user's skin in the contact area around the stoma and increase the risk of fluid leakage from the seal.

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Claims

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Stoma adhesive seal hole cutter This invention relates to the preparation of adhesive seals that are applied around a stoma on the human body. Stoma adhesive seals provide a means by which fluids evacuated from a stoma may be contained within a waterproof receptacle whilst minimizing the risk of leakage. Established methods of preparing the seal are time consuming and expensive as they require the seal to be replaced daily I a process which may cause discomfort to the user. According to the present invention there is provided a stoma adhesive cutter comprising a single tool with a hardened cutting edge, a body or shank containing a guide to enable the precise area of the seal that requires cutting to be located, and a milled section of the shank which ensures easy operation by providing a surface which may be securely gripped by a finger and thumb. The cutting edge will be manufactured in the following sizes: 22; 25; 29; 32; and 38 mm. A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows in perspective the Stoma Adhesive Seal Cutter; Figure 2 shows how the tool may be applied to cut stoma adhesive seals easily with a turning action of the hand; Figure 3 shows that the location of the hole within the stoma adhesive seal may be found with confidence due to the guidance provided by the shoulder on the shank of the tool. The simple action of placing the tool on the central section of the stoma adhesive seal ensures accurate location of the cutting edge and a simple twisting action of the tool cuts the seal in the required manner to surround a stoma in a matter of seconds. Referring to the drawings the stoma adhesive seal cutting tool consists of a shank (1) of steel of 40 mm diameter. At one end of the shank there is a hardened cutting edge (2) and a shoulder (3) which guides the cutting tool into the correct location for preparing the stoma adhesive seal for the user. At the other end of the shank there is a milled collar (4) which enables the tool to be gripped easily between the thumb and forefinger when in use. By a simple twisting action the stoma adhesive seal (5) may be cut quickly and accurately. CLAIMS

6. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein stoma adhesive seals prepared by the tool may last up to five times as long as seals prepared by existing procedures. Frequent seal replacements may result in skin irritations therefore seals prepared by the Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter are more comfortable and convenient to use.

Superseded claims 1-7 New or amended claims:

1. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter comprising a tool which provides a quick and convenient means of preparing stoma adhesive seals. A seal is placed on a human body around a stoma. Attached to the seal is a waterproof bag into which fluids are evacuated from the stoma. The seal prevents the leakage of this fluid when it has been carefuliy prepared by cutting a circular hole which has a diameter slightly larger than that of the stoma. Referring to the drawings, the Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter consists of a shank (1) of steel of 40mm diameter. At one end of the shank there is a hardened cutting edge (2) which can be manufactured in various sizes. There is a machined shoulder (3) which guides the cutting tool into the correct location on the stoma adhesive seal for its preparation by the user.At the other end of the shank there is a milled collar (4) which enables the tool to be gripped securely between the thumb and forefinger of either hand when in use. By a simple twisting action the stoma adhesive seal (5) may be cut quickly and accurately.

3. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the smooth edge produced on the seal by the Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter enables the stoma to be thoroughly cleaned with a damp sponge whenever reservoir bags are changed I an activity which is impractical with other methods of seal preparation due to the rough edges left on the seal.

4. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 can prepare a minimum of 1000 stoma seals without loosing its durable cutting edge.

5. A Stoma Adhesive Seal Hole Cutter as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 or Claim 3 or Claim 4 wherein its simplicity of operation ensures that users can learn to use the tool efficiently in a matter of minutes.