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Temporary colostomy tube
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-10
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A temporary colostomy tube for inserting through an incision in the colon and including an open ended excrement tube having an inflatible balloon at one end thereof. A retainer means secures the opposite end of the tube on the outside of the body, which prevents the tube from moving further inward in the colon. A band is positioned around the colon adjacent the balloon. The balloon is inflated to occupy the entire lumen and is slightly larger in circumference than the band. The cooperation of the band with the balloon blocks the tube from moving toward the incisions. The cooperation of the retainer means and the band with the balloon prevents the fecal stream from seeping around the balloon and tube. A disposal bag is secured to the tube on the outside of the body for receiving the fecal matter.
Inventors
- 👤 S Polin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/44; A61F5/445; A61F2005/4455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A method for diverting the fecal stream in the colon of the patient, a colostomy tube apparatus including an excrement tube with a balloon at the one end thereof, a sheet material and a retainer ring, said method including the steps of: cutting the abdomen to gain entry into the colon; wrapping and securing the sheet material around the colon into a band at a predetermined distance from an area on the colon selected to be slit open; slitting said area; inserTing said excrement tube into the lumen of the colon through said slit, so that the balloon end thereof extends past the band; inserting the opposite end of the tube with respect to the balloon through the retainer ring; inflating the balloon; and pulling the tube through the retainer ring until the balloon is adjacent the circular edge of the band, so that the balloon and said edge of the band sandwich a common area of the colon.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
A method for diverting the fecal stream in the colon of the patient, a colostomy tube apparatus including an excrement tube with a balloon at the one end thereof, a sheet material and a retainer ring, said method including the steps of: cutting the abdomen to gain entry into the colon; wrapping and securing the sheet material around the colon into a band at a predetermined distance from an area on the colon selected to be slit open; slitting said area; inserTing said excrement tube into the lumen of the colon through said slit, so that the balloon end thereof extends past the band; inserting the opposite end of the tube with respect to the balloon through the retainer ring; inflating the balloon; and pulling the tube through the retainer ring until the balloon is adjacent the circular edge of the band, so that the balloon and said edge of the band sandwich a common area of the colon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said retainer ring is forced inward until the inner surface thereof is substantially flush with the body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 1 wherein a disposal bag is secured to the outer end of the tube, and said outer end of the tube is bent at substantially a right angle to point in the downward direction with respect to the patient''s lower extremities.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the diameter of said band is substantially the same as the arrested colon.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
152 words
A method for diverting the fecal stream in the colon of a patient using a colostomy apparatus including an excrement tube with an inflatable balloon disposed at one end thereof and a sheet material, said method including the steps of: cutting the abdomen to gain entry into the colon; wrapping and securing the sheet material around the colon into a band at a predetermined distance from an area on the colon selected to be slit open; slitting said area; inserting said excrement tube into the lumen of the colon through said slit, so that the balloon end thereof extends past the band and the band is thereby between the balloon and the slit; inflating the balloon; pulling the tube until the balloon is adjacent said band; and securing said tube on the outside of said body to prevent said tube from moving further inward inside said colon, after initially being positioned therein.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
152 words
A method for diverting the fecal stream in the colon of a patient using a colostomy apparatus including an excrement tube with an inflatable balloon disposed at one end thereof and a sheet material, said method including the steps of: cutting the abdomen to gain entry into the colon; wrapping and securing the sheet material around the colon into a band at a predetermined distance from an area on the colon selected to be slit open; slitting said area; inserting said excrement tube into the lumen of the colon through said slit, so that the balloon end thereof extends past the band and the band is thereby between the balloon and the slit; inflating the balloon; pulling the tube until the balloon is adjacent said band; and securing said tube on the outside of said body to prevent said tube from moving further inward inside said colon, after initially being positioned therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
151 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: a hollow excrement tube for positioning in the colon, said tube having a receiving end and a disposal end and the fecal stream in said colon passing from said receiving end to said disposal end; a balloon attached to the receiving end of the tube; a band for encircling the outside of the colon between the balloon and said slit in the colon and having a distal annular edge spaced further inward from the slit than the opposite annular edge, said inflated balloon having a larger circumference than said band and being operatively positioned adjacent to said distal edge of the band, and thereby preventing said tube from moving toward said slit; and securing means for preventing the excrement tube from moving further inward inside said colon after initially being positioned therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
151 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: a hollow excrement tube for positioning in the colon, said tube having a receiving end and a disposal end and the fecal stream in said colon passing from said receiving end to said disposal end; a balloon attached to the receiving end of the tube; a band for encircling the outside of the colon between the balloon and said slit in the colon and having a distal annular edge spaced further inward from the slit than the opposite annular edge, said inflated balloon having a larger circumference than said band and being operatively positioned adjacent to said distal edge of the band, and thereby preventing said tube from moving toward said slit; and securing means for preventing the excrement tube from moving further inward inside said colon after initially being positioned therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said securing means includes: a washer having an opening for encircling said tube in a press fit relationship on the outside of the body for preventing said inward movement of the tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said inflated balloon extends further inward in the colon than the receiving end of said tube.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said securing means includes: a tubular member secured to the balloon and in communication with the inside thereof to provide an air pathway for inflating the balloon; and a washer having at least one opening to receive said tube and said tubular member in a tight fit relationship.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
The colostomy apparatus of claim 6, wherein said securing means includes: clamp means for securing said disposal end of the tube on the outside of the body for preventing said receiving end of the tube from moving inside said colon away from said slit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 6 includes; a disposal bag removably secured to the disposal end of said excrement tube to receive said fecal stream.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said disposal end of the tube is bendAble to vary the position of the disposal end on the outside of the body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 11, includes: a connector for connecting the disposal end of the tube with the disposal bag.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said disposal bag includes means for releasing gas accumulations from the inside the bag to outside thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 14 includes: a finger formed in said bag and protruding outward therefrom, said finger having an opening for communicating the inside of the bag with the outside thereof, for releasing gases builtup in said bag; and closure means for opening and closing said finger opening.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 14, wherein said gas release means is a valve means positioned at the upper end of the bag.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 14, wherein said closure means includes a ring for squeezing said finger to close said opening.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
125 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: a hollow excrement tube for positioning in the colon, said tube having a receiving end and a disposal end and the fecal stream in said colon passing from said receiving end to said disposal end; means attached to said tube to guide said fecal stream into said receiving end; a disposal bag removably secured to the disposal end of said excrement tube to receive said fecal stream; and a connector for connecting the disposal end of the tube with the disposal bag, said connector being substantially right angularly shaped to enable said disposal bag to extend downward with respect to the lower extremities of the body.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
125 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: a hollow excrement tube for positioning in the colon, said tube having a receiving end and a disposal end and the fecal stream in said colon passing from said receiving end to said disposal end; means attached to said tube to guide said fecal stream into said receiving end; a disposal bag removably secured to the disposal end of said excrement tube to receive said fecal stream; and a connector for connecting the disposal end of the tube with the disposal bag, said connector being substantially right angularly shaped to enable said disposal bag to extend downward with respect to the lower extremities of the body.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
119 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: a hollow excrement tube for positioning in the colon, said tube having a receiving end and a disposal end and the fecal stream in said colon passing from said receiving end to said disposal end; means attached to said tube to guide said fecal stream into said receiving end; a disposal bag removably secured to the disposal end of said excrement tube to receive said fecal stream; and a connector for connecting the disposal end of the tube with the disposal bag, said connector being bendable to vary the position of said disposal bag on the outside of the body.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
119 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: a hollow excrement tube for positioning in the colon, said tube having a receiving end and a disposal end and the fecal stream in said colon passing from said receiving end to said disposal end; means attached to said tube to guide said fecal stream into said receiving end; a disposal bag removably secured to the disposal end of said excrement tube to receive said fecal stream; and a connector for connecting the disposal end of the tube with the disposal bag, said connector being bendable to vary the position of said disposal bag on the outside of the body.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
130 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: an excrement tube having a receiving end and a disposal end for positioning in the colon to provide a pathway for the fecal stream from the receiving end to the disposal end; an inflatable balloon attached to said receiving end of the tube, said balloon when operatively inflated having a circumference slightly greater than the resting circumference of the colon; securing means for preventing any substantial movement of said balloon after said inflated balloon is initially positioned in the colon; a bag; and a connector for connecting the disposal end of said excrement tube with said bag, said connector being bendable to enable the position of said bag to be varied.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
130 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: an excrement tube having a receiving end and a disposal end for positioning in the colon to provide a pathway for the fecal stream from the receiving end to the disposal end; an inflatable balloon attached to said receiving end of the tube, said balloon when operatively inflated having a circumference slightly greater than the resting circumference of the colon; securing means for preventing any substantial movement of said balloon after said inflated balloon is initially positioned in the colon; a bag; and a connector for connecting the disposal end of said excrement tube with said bag, said connector being bendable to enable the position of said bag to be varied.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
The colostomy apparatus of claim 20 includes a liner positioned inside said connector to provide support after the connector is bent into a new configuration.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
166 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: an excrement tube having a receiving end and a disposal end, for positioning in the colon to provide a pathway for the fecal stream from the receiving end to the disposal end; an inflatable balloon attached to said receiving end of the tube, said balloon when operatively inflated having a circumference slightly greater than the resting circumference of the colon; securing means for preventing any substantial movement of said balloon after said inflated balloon is initially positioned in the colon; a bag; means for attaching the disposal end of the tube with the bag, so that the fecal stream flows into the bag, said disposal end of the tube being bendable to enable the location of the tube on the outside of the body to be varied; and means positioned inside said disposal end to provide support after the disposal end is bent into a new configuration.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
166 words
A temporary colostomy apparatus for inserting through a slit made in the colon of the body, said apparatus comprising: an excrement tube having a receiving end and a disposal end, for positioning in the colon to provide a pathway for the fecal stream from the receiving end to the disposal end; an inflatable balloon attached to said receiving end of the tube, said balloon when operatively inflated having a circumference slightly greater than the resting circumference of the colon; securing means for preventing any substantial movement of said balloon after said inflated balloon is initially positioned in the colon; a bag; means for attaching the disposal end of the tube with the bag, so that the fecal stream flows into the bag, said disposal end of the tube being bendable to enable the location of the tube on the outside of the body to be varied; and means positioned inside said disposal end to provide support after the disposal end is bent into a new configuration.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |