TWI853786B - Reusable ostomy container - Google Patents

Abstract

A reusable ostomy container comprises a main body and a tightening member. The main body is a hollow case made of elastic material, having a first case portion, a second case portion, and a storage space formed between the first case portion and the second case portion. An opening is formed on the first case portion and communicated with the storage space. The tightening member has a first tightening unit and a second tightening unit, the first tightening unit and the second tightening unit each has a portion attached to the second case portion, and the elongation of the first tightening unit is greater than that of the second tightening unit. The ostomy container provided by the present invention can effectively solve the cost problems, cleaning problems and health problems caused by the disposable ostomy pouches in the past by virtue of the reusable characteristics of the main body.

Description

Reusable stoma container

The present invention relates to medical equipment, and more particularly to a reusable stoma container.

An ostomy is a commonly used abdominal surgery in the medical field. It creates an opening on the surface of the human body to access internal organs or cavities for the purpose of draining body fluids, excretions or other therapeutic operations. This procedure is usually used for people who have lost their normal drainage function due to disease, trauma or surgery.

To manage your stoma, you usually use a device called a stoma bag. A stoma bag is a bag-like device that fits over your stoma to collect discharge or fluids and keep the surrounding environment clean and hygienic. They are usually made of soft, waterproof material and have an adjustable seal to ensure that discharge does not leak out. For hygiene and safety reasons, this type of stoma bag is usually designed to be disposable and needs to be cleaned and replaced with a new one regularly.

Although disposable ostomy bags provide convenience and hygiene in managing artificial stomas, they also have some disadvantages: (i) High cost: Disposable ostomy bags need to be replaced regularly, which will increase the cost burden of long-term treatment. For some patients, long-term use may cause a financial burden. (ii) Environmental impact: The extensive use of disposable ostomy bags will produce a large amount of solid waste, which will cause a burden on the environment. These plastic bags are usually not recyclable or reused, which may lead to waste and pollution. (iii) Skin allergies or discomfort: Some patients may have allergic reactions or skin discomfort to the materials in disposable ostomy bags, which may cause discomfort and skin damage. (iv) Difficult to clean: Since the stoma band is a thin bag structure that is easily deformed, its capacity is small and it is easy to have dead corners at the edges, making it difficult to clean the excrement inside.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a reusable stoma container, which can effectively solve the related problems caused by the need for frequent replacement of conventional disposable stoma bags.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention provides a reusable ostomy container, which includes: a main body, which is a hollow shell with elasticity, and has a first shell and a second shell on two opposite sides, and a accommodating space formed between the first shell and the second shell; an opening is formed and penetrates the first shell and is connected to the accommodating space; and a tie-down component, which includes a first tie-down unit and a second tie-down unit, and the first tie-down unit and the first tie-down unit are both partially attached to the second shell, and the stretching rate of the first tie-down unit is greater than the stretching rate of the second tie-down unit.

In one embodiment, the body is defined to have a maximum thickness, which is a maximum distance between the first shell and the second shell; the maximum thickness is preferably greater than 10 mm, more preferably between 30 mm and 50 mm.

In one embodiment, the main body is further provided with a sheet-shaped adsorption member, which is movably accommodated in the accommodation space.

In one embodiment, the body further comprises an annular adhesive layer surrounding the opening, and the adhesive layer comprises a hydrocolloid dressing material.

In one embodiment, the inner surface and the outer surface at each end corner of the body are arc-shaped.

In one embodiment, the first tie unit is located above the second tie unit, and the first tie unit and the second tie unit are parallel to each other.

In one embodiment, the width of the restraint is preferably greater than two-thirds of the width of the body, and more preferably between two-thirds and three-quarters of the width of the body.

In one embodiment, the height of the top of the first restraining unit is between the upper edge and the lower edge of the opening.

In one embodiment, the restraint member further includes a trouser unit, which combines the first restraint unit and the second restraint unit.

In one embodiment, the second restraining unit is a structure formed by overlapping and assembling a plurality of the first restraining units.

The following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention in accordance with the objectives, effects and structural configurations disclosed in the present invention, with accompanying drawings.

Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, a reusable stoma container provided by a first preferred embodiment of the present invention mainly comprises: a body 10 and a tie member 20. Among them:

The main body 10 is a hollow soft shell with a certain elasticity, and has a first shell 11 and a second shell 12 on two opposite sides. A storage space 13 is formed between the first shell 11 and the second shell 12. The main body 10 further has an opening 14 that penetrates the first shell 11 and is connected to the storage space 13. The opening 14 is located at an upper position of the first shell 11, and the size of the opening 14 is larger than the size of an artificial stoma 200 of a user 100. Thus, when the main body 10 is against the user 100, the opening 14 corresponds to the artificial stoma 200, so that the excrement discharged from the artificial stoma 200 passes through the opening 14 and is stored in the storage space 13.

Since the main body 10 is a hollow shell, the main body 10 defines a maximum thickness D, which is a maximum distance between the first shell 11 and the second shell 12. In this embodiment, the maximum thickness D is preferably greater than 10 mm, more preferably between 30 mm and 50 mm.

In this embodiment, the inner surface and the outer surface at each end corner of the body 10 are arc-shaped.

In this embodiment, the body 10 further has an annular adhesive layer 15 formed around the opening 14. The adhesive layer 15 is made of a hydrocolloid dressing material to provide viscosity to adhere to the skin around the artificial stoma 200 and provide a liquid absorption function.

In this embodiment, the material of the body 10 is silicone.

The restraint 20 is attached to the body 10 to fix the body 10 on the user 100. In this embodiment, the restraint 20 has a first restraint unit 21 and a second restraint unit 22 connected to each other. The first restraint unit 21 is located above the second restraint unit 22. When the restraint 20 is attached to the body 10, the first restraint unit 21 covers the upper edge of the second shell 12 of the body 10, and the second restraint unit 22 covers the lower edge of the second shell 12 of the body 10. The first tie unit 21 and the second tie unit 22 are elastic bands with different elasticity, and the elongation of the first tie unit 21 is greater than that of the second tie unit 22. The so-called elongation refers to the elasticity of the elastic band itself, that is, the maximum stretchable length. The greater the elongation, the greater the degree of deformation of the elastic band. In other words, the first tie unit 21 is a more elastic elastic band structure with a greater degree of deformation; the second tie unit 22 is a less elastic elastic band structure with a smaller degree of deformation. Thus, when the restraint 20 is wrapped around the waist of the user 100, the first restraint unit 21 facilitates the main body 10 to adjust its position, while the second restraint unit 22 supports the main body 10 to prevent the main body 10 from falling downward.

In this embodiment, the width of the restraint 20 is preferably greater than two-thirds of the width of the body 10, and more preferably between two-thirds and three-quarters of the width of the body 10. Thus, the height of the top of the first restraint unit 21 is preferably located between the upper and lower edges of the opening 14, and more preferably exceeds the height of the upper edge of the opening 14, so that the opening 14 can be pressed against the user by the first restraint unit 21 of the restraint 20.

In this embodiment, the restraint 20 is detachably attached to the body 10. In another embodiment, the body and the restraint can be attached to each other in an inseparable manner by bonding, sewing, snapping or any other fixing method.

In this embodiment, the first tie unit 21 and the second tie unit 22 of the tie member 20 are an integrally formed elastic band structure. In another embodiment, the first tie unit and the second tie unit are two separate elastic band structures.

In this embodiment, the tie member 20 includes two elastic band structures such as the first tie unit 21 and the second tie unit 22. In another embodiment, the tie member may include only one elastic band structure. It should be added that in another embodiment, the second tie unit may also be configured as a structure in which a plurality of the first tie units are overlapped and combined together.

In addition, in this embodiment, the restraint 20 further has an adjustment member 23 connected to both ends of the restraint 20, which can be operated to adjust the length of the restraint 20, so that the restraint 20 can be adapted to users with different waist sizes. For example, in this embodiment, the adjustment member 23 includes a buckle 230 and an adjustment belt 231, and the buckle 230 is used to operate to form a closed state or an open state of the restraint 20. The adjustment belt 231 is used to operate to change the length of the restraint 20.

When the user 100 uses the stoma container provided by the present invention, the opening 14 of the main body 10 is directed toward the body and aligned with the artificial stoma 200. Then, the user 100 fits the main body 10 on the waist, and wraps the constriction 20 around the waist, and adjusts the length of the constriction 20 to a suitable tightness through the rear adjustment member 23, thus completing the installation of the stoma container. In the daily life of the user, the main body 10 can store the excrement discharged from the artificial stoma 200 through the accommodating space 13, just like a general stoma bag, and the adhesive layer 15 around the opening 14 can also provide a fixing function with the skin and prevent excrement from leaking out.

Please refer to FIG. 4 . The difference between the present invention and the disposable ostomy bag is that when the excrement in the accommodating space 13 reaches a certain amount, the user 100 only needs to untie the restraining member 20 to remove it from the body, and then the body 10 can be removed. Then, the user can tip the body 10 to discharge the excrement inside the body 10 along the opening 14 into a clean container (such as a toilet or a garbage bag), and rinse the accommodating space 13 inside the body 10 with clean water to restore it to cleanliness. At this time, since the inner and outer surfaces at the corners of the body 10 are arc structures, the inside of the body 10 can be cleaned more easily, thereby effectively improving the efficiency of the body 10 being reusable. In this embodiment, the main body 10 is further provided with a sheet-shaped adsorbent 16, which is detachably attached to the inner wall surface of the main body 10, so as to adsorb the excrement entering the accommodating space 13, and discharge it along the opening 14 during cleaning. In addition, since the main body 10 is an elastic hollow shell made of silicone, it can be deformed by force, which improves the convenience of cleaning with water or detergent, and has the function of repeated use. In this way, the stoma container of the present invention can be reused, solving various problems of users in using disposable stoma bags.

Please refer to FIG. 5 , a reusable stoma container provided by a second preferred embodiment of the present invention has a structure similar to that of the first preferred embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the adjusting member 23 of the restraining member 20 is a Velcro structure disposed at two opposite ends of the restraining member 20 .

Please refer to FIG. 6 , which shows a reusable stoma container provided by a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. Its structure is similar to that of the first preferred embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the tie 20 is a closed loop elastic band structure without an open end. Therefore, the user can directly adjust the length of the tie 20 by stretching it when wearing it.

Please refer to FIG. 7 , which shows a reusable stoma container provided by a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, and its structure is similar to that of the first preferred embodiment. However, in this embodiment, the restraint 20 further includes a trousers unit 24, which is in the shape of shorts or long pants, and can cover the first restraint unit 21 and the second restraint unit 22 on its inner side. When the user 100 uses the restraint 20, the trousers unit 24 can be worn on the lower body as ordinary trousers, and the installation of the rest is the same as that of the first preferred embodiment, which will not be elaborated here. The structure of the trousers 24 can enhance the fixing strength of the main body 10 on the user 100.

In summary, the reusable stoma container provided by the present invention can effectively solve the cost, cleaning and health problems caused by the disposable stoma bag in the past by virtue of the reusable characteristics of the main body 10. On the other hand, by virtue of the different degrees of tightness of the first restraining unit 21 and the second restraining unit 22 of the restraining member 20, the position of the main body can be conveniently adjusted while maintaining the fixed position, thereby improving the user's experience of using the stoma container.

The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technology and its effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may modify and alter the above embodiments without violating the technical principles and spirit of the present invention, and therefore the scope of protection of the present invention shall be as described in the patent application scope below.

10: Main body 11: First shell 12: Second shell 13: Accommodation space 14: Opening 15: Adhesive layer 16: Adsorption element 20: Restraint element 21: First restraint unit 22: Second restraint unit 23: Adjustment element 230: Buckle 231: Adjustment strap 24: Pants unit D: Maximum thickness

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a three-dimensional diagram of the main body of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the state of the stoma container installed on the user. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the use state of the stoma container when cleaning. Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram of the second preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the state of the adjustment piece being a Velcro structure. Figure 6 is a three-dimensional diagram of the third preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the state of the restraint piece being an integral molding without an adjustment piece. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the state of the restraint piece including a trouser unit.

10: Body

11: First shell

12: Second shell

14: Open mouth

15: Adhesive layer

20: Restraints

21: First binding unit

22: Second restraint unit

23: Adjustment parts

230: Buckle

231: Adjust the straps

Claims (10)

A reusable stoma container comprises: a main body, which is a hollow shell with elasticity, with a first shell and a second shell on opposite sides, and a containing space formed between the first shell and the second shell; an opening formed and penetrating the first shell and connected to the containing space; and a tie-down member, which comprises a first tie-down unit and a second tie-down unit, wherein a part of the first tie-down unit and the first tie-down unit are both attached to the second shell, and the stretching rate of the first tie-down unit is greater than the stretching rate of the second tie-down unit. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the main body is defined with a maximum thickness, which is the maximum distance between the first shell and the second shell; the maximum thickness is preferably greater than 10 mm, and more preferably between 30 mm and 50 mm. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the main body is further provided with a sheet-shaped adsorbent which is movably accommodated in the accommodating space. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the main body further comprises an annular adhesive layer surrounding the opening, and the adhesive layer comprises a hydrocolloid dressing material. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the inner surface and outer surface at each end corner of the main body are arc-shaped. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the first restraint unit is located above the second restraint unit, and the first restraint unit and the second restraint unit are parallel to each other. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the width of the constriction is preferably greater than two-thirds of the width of the main body, and more preferably between two-thirds and three-quarters of the width of the main body. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the height of the top of the first restraint unit is between the upper edge and the lower edge of the opening. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the restraint further includes a trouser unit, which combines the first restraint unit and the second restraint unit. A reusable ostomy container as described in claim 1, wherein the second constriction unit is a structure composed of a plurality of overlapping first constriction units.