GB2480088A

GB2480088A - Stoma care station

Info

Publication number: GB2480088A
Application number: GB201007547A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Terence Mark Bowen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-05-05
Filing date: 2010-05-05
Publication date: 2011-11-09
Also published as: GB201007547D0

Abstract

A waste disposal receptacle or station having a housing B3 and a conical waste chamber Al into which a stoma bag user can empty the contents of his or her stoma bag whilst staying in a comfortable standing position. Attached to the waste chamber is a "U" trap waste outlet B2 which is fitted with two siphon jets A3 to assist the outflow of waste content. Cyclical flow of flush water is created by flush jet A4 whilst splash retainer A2 preferably prevents the user being splashed during flushing. Flushing of the unit may be by means of a time regulated press button (B4 figure 3).

Description

STOMA CARE STATION

Background.

Users of stoma bags at present empty their bags by either kneeling in front of a conventional toilet or sitting far back or backwards on the toilet seat. This may not be too difficult for a fit person but could be very difficult or even impossible for overweight people or a person with bad knees or other joint problems.

Statement of invention.

The stoma care station offers the user a much easier solution by allowing him or her to stand in a comfortable position whilst emptying their stoma bag into the chamber (Al of figure 2).

Advantages.

Users of this stoma care station will find it much easier and comfortable during the process of emptying their stoma bags as it removes the need to resort to kneeling or sitting in difficult positions.

As stoma bag users find it necessary to empty their bags up to eight or more times a day, the flow enhanced short timed flush on this stoma care station will cut water usage considerably thus conserving water and cutting costs of water bills.

Introduction to drawings.

Examples of this invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings: * Figure 1 shows an external view of the complete stoma care station.

* Figure 2 is a cross sectional side view showing the internal components of the unit.

* Figure 3 is a cross sectional front view of the unit showing the internal components.

* Figure 4 is a side view showing the detachable step for shorter users.

Detailed description of drawings.

* Al: The cone shaped flush chamber helps create a vortex of water on flushing which cleans effluent more efficiently.

* A2: The flush chamber is fitted with a splash rim which runs around the inside and stops water splashing up onto the user.

* A3: Two nozzles, set one on each side of the waste "U" trap, create and assist the flow of effluent out through the waste out pipe. The nozzles are set inside the "U" trap and put out ajet of water on flushing and are fed from the out pipe on the flush button.The two jets of water then initiate a siphon effect which helps the fast evacuation of waste from the collecting chamber Al.

* A4: The jet nozzle for the chamber flush is set to create a circular flow of water around the chamber, thus creating a whirlpool vortex down and out of the bottom of the flush chamber.

* A5: This is the cold water main feed pipe into the station and is connected into the flush push button B4.

* B 1: The waste outlet pipe passes through the back panel of the unit and is easily connected into a standard toilet waste pipe.

* B2: The waste "U" trap is connected to the flange on the bottom of the flush chamber (A 1). Some water remains inside this trap to prevent bad odours coming back through the waste outlet pipe (B 1) up into the waste collection chamber (Al).

* B3: The outer skin or body of the station is designed to set the height of the rim of the flush chamber at a level that enables the stoma user to stand in a normal and easy standing position whilst emptying his or her stoma bag. Without this option a stoma user must either kneel in front of a conventional toilet or sit in an awkward position on the toilet seat to empty their bag. Given that many stoma users may be elderly or overweight it could be very difficult or even impossible to kneel down, so the stoma care station will give them great relief.

* B4: The push button flush will limit the flow of water to the minimum quantity needed to clean the waste collection chamber.

* B5: Toilet roll holder is set in a convenient position to provide the user with tissue to wipe their bag down after emptying.

* B6: This detachable step provides extra height for shorter users who may have difficulty placing their stoma bag outlet over the rim of the waste collection chamber.

* B7: This shelf provides a place to put spare bags or equipment should the user find it necessary to replace a used bag.

* B8: The stoma station is fitted with a seat cover to hide the waste chamber when the receptacle is not in use.

Claims

Claims.1) A stand alone stoma waste disposal station comprising ajet flush cone shaped waste collection chamber and siphon assisted waste outlet system.
2) A stand alone waste station according to claim 1, fitted with jets within the waste outlet pipe to increase the rate of flow of waste out trough this outlet.
3) A stand alone waste station according to claims I & 2, which incorporates on the waste chamber a splash rim to prevent water splashing out of the chamber on flushing.
4) A stand alone waste station according to claim 1, which has a supporting stand set at a height to enable emptying of a waste bag whilst the user remains in a standing position.