Abstract: The insert is received within the coupling ring of the faceplate of a two piece ostomy device. The coupling ring has an axially extending rib and a rigid sealing flange defined in part by a radially inwardly extending surface. The insert includes a convex annular body with an arcuate relatively non-deformable portion and a deformable circumferential portion. The deformable portion has an outer edge with a circumference which is normally slightly larger than the inner circumference of the sealing flange. The circumference of the deformable portion is temporarily reduced as the insert passes through the ring. Once the insert is situated under the flange surface, the circumference returns to its normal dimension and the insert is securely seated.

Abstract: An improved diaper having a three-dimensional configuration, made substantially of soft, flexible liquid absorbing material. The diaper comprises a substantially flat, rectangular main body, a side wall integrally formed on each of opposing sides of the main body and a sink interposed between the sidewalls. The diaper may also comprise a raised part integrally formed on one end of the main body, the height thereof is higher than that of the sidewalls, and an end wall integrally formed on the other end of the main body, having substantially the same height as that of the main body, so that the sink is enclosed by the side walls, the raised part, and the end wall, whereby discharged body excretions are kept from spilling out of the diaper.

Abstract: A rectal-colon dilator and fecal collector assembly having a tubular member with a meltable cap at one end and an external base member for supporting the tubular member at its other end. The base member has a circular aperture communicating with the tubular member, and a collector bag is connected to communicate with the aperture in sealing relation. A flange around the tubular member near its outer end has screws that engage circular slots in the base member for clamping these parts together by simple rotation of the tubular member with respect to the base member. The base member is saddle-shaped to conform to the patient's body. Upon insertion of the tubular member, peristalsis and defecation are effected in the patient, and fecal matter passes out through the tube and into the collection bag.

Abstract: For the discharge of intestinal gases at reduced pressure, use is made of a cylindrical hollow body of flexible material, which is rounded at the insertion end and which is made up of a front part and a rear part. The side wall has gas intake openings and connected to the second end region of the hollow body for the outlet of gas is a flexible thin tube which reduces the outlet cross-section from the hollow body as far as possible and which leads to the exterior, as the small outside diameter of the tube permits the hollow body to be positioned beyond the spincter muscle. The tube preferably extends into the collecting space of the hollow body to close to the insertion end.

Abstract: A faecal incontinence bag having flexible front and rear walls secured together around their periphery. The front wall has a hole therein for entry of matter discharged by the wearer. The hole is surrounded by an adhesive pad of skin-compatible water-resistant material secured to the external surface of the front wall surrounding the hole. The pad is generally heart-shaped so that when in position on the wearer the concave portion of the heart-shaped pad is towards the front of the wearer.

Abstract: A soft flexible memory retaining ladies catheter assembly having an elongated thin-walled shell enclosing a cavity and a centralized entrance opening in a cover panel, a full flow recessed outlet, an open mesh full flow resilient insert mounted spaced apart below the cover panel extending beyond the entrance opening in supporting contact with the walls of the shell, designed to contain initial spray and splashing with immediate complete flushing to a self-contained leg bag, and a neat panty support for proper placement.

Abstract: An anal pad for preventing soiling of underwear due to undesired anal discharge. The anal pad includes a thin outer shell enclosing a semi-rigid shell. The semi-rigid shell may be a layer on one interior surface of the outer shell and it may also partially cover the opposite interior surface of the outer shell. An absorbing layer is located within the outer shell and the semi-rigid layer. The absorbing layer contains glycerin which absorbs hydrogen sulfide gas and the combination of the absorbing layer and the semi-rigid shell acts as a sound muffling camera so as to decrease the noise due to flatus. The absorbing layer is made of a light porous materials, the semi-rigid layer is made of compressed paper and the outer shell is made of a thin sheet of lignin paper. A layer of glue is provided on the outer surface of the anal pad for attaching it to a user's underwear.

Abstract: Feminine disposable urinating device according to the instant invention has an elongate absorbent layer, an impermeable elongate layer longer than the absorbent layer adhesively attached to one side of the absorbent layer, a partition embedded in the absorbent layer, a flexible tubular conduit having a flange at one end disposed between the partition and the absorbent layer and having the other end of the flexible conduit passing through an opening in the absorbent layer and the impermeable layer to allow urine to be discharged through the conduit, and a hip belt having a front and a rear strap attached to the respective ends of the impermeable layer for holding it in place.

Abstract: An incontinence device comprising a generally tubular soft latex shape open at both ends. The upper end is smoothly curved and tapered inward to the opening with the latex of minimal thickness and coated on the outside adjacent the opening with a suitable adhesive for contact with the skin about the anal opening. The lower end is partially folded and clipped to permit the device to be affixed with an applicator specifically shaped for the purpose and inserted within the device. The shape and material of the device permits the device to fully stretch and shrink with the anal opening while remaining adhesively affixed to the skin.

Abstract: Citrate esters are formed utilizing organic titanates as a catalyst allowing excess alcohol to be removed. Four citrate esters have been found which provide advantageous plasticizing properties to PVC compositions which include superior toxicity test results and superior soapy water extraction test results. The four citrate esters are: acetyltri-n-hexyl citrate, n-butyryltri-n-hexyl citrate, acetyltri-n-(hexyl/octyl/decyl) citrate, and acetyltri-n-(octyl/decyl) citrate. Articles formed from the PVC plasticized mixtures are extremely useful in the medical or health care field as they demonstrate a low order of toxicity.

Abstract: A device for wound management permits the application of an apertured pad to the wound and involves the provision of a protective compartment, optionally drained, whose interior is open to the wound and which is normally sealed closed but which can be opened if desired.

Abstract: A new and improved receptacle for collecting fecal matter from incontinent patients and in particular bedridden incontinent patients is disclosed. The fecal incontinence receptacle comprises generally a gasket for sealingly engaging an area substantially adjacent to a stoma or anus of a wearer to form a liquid-tight seal therebetween, a conduit joined to the gasket for providing a passageway for discharge received from the stoma or anus of the wearer to pass therethrough, and a disposable receptacle detachably connected to the conduit for collecting and disposing of fecal matter received from the conduit. The gasket comprises generally a flexible plastic material having an adhesive coating on one surface with a removeable protective sheet covering the adhesive coating. The receptacle comprises generally an opening at one end for detachably connecting the receptacle to the bottom opening of the conduit.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin for receiving excretions includes a flat, elongate water absorbing napkin body. That part of the napkin body which contacts the excretory organs is formed with a recess which serves as an excretion receiving space to enhance the absorptivity and to increase the capacity of the napkin. The napkin can be conveniently used to receive menstrual blood, urine or feces.

Abstract: Citrate esters are formed utilizing organic titanates as a catalyst allowing excess alcohol to be removed. Four citrate esters have been found which provide advantageous plasticizing properties to PVC compositions which include superior toxicity test results and superior soapy water extraction test results. The four citrate esters are: acetyltri-n-hexyl citrate, n-butyryltri-n-hexyl citrate, acetyltri-n-(hexyl/octyl/decyl) citrate, and acetyltri-n-(octyl/decyl) citrate. Articles formed from the PVC plasticized mixtures are extremely useful in the medical or health care field as they demonstrate a low order of toxicity.

Abstract: Citrate esters are formed utilizing organic titanates as a catalyst allowing excess alcohol to be removed. Four citrate esters have been found which provide advantageous plasticizing properties to PVC compositions which include superior toxicity test results and superior soapy water extraction test results. The four citrate esters are: acetyltri-n-hexyl citrate, n-butyryltri-n-hexyl citrate, acetyltri-n-(hexyl/octyl/decyl) citrate, and acetyltri-n-(octyl/decyl) citrate. Articles formed from the PVC plasticized mixtures are extremely useful in the medical or health care field as they demonstrate a low order of toxicity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a female external catheter which includes an intralabial flange with an adhesive body on one side and an outwardly extending urinary tube on the other side. The adhesive body is adapted to adhere to and seal with the tissue of the vestibule of a female patient around the urethral meatus and vaginal introitus and occlude the introitus. The urinary tube has a bore that extends through the flange and adhesive body to surround the urethral meatus and isolate it from the introitus. A vent is provided for venting the vagina.

Abstract: A disposal relief container for the collection and disposal of fecal material from the natural excremental passage ways of the human body comprising a gas permeable, flexible, fluid tight outer container, a flexible fluid tight inner container disposed within the outer container, the inner container having an opening coincidental with the opening of the outer container, a planer, pliable annular surface about the opening of the outer container, such annular surface having an adhesive means attached thereto to secure the disposal relief container to the human body, a plurality of air vents disposed on the inner container to permit the gaseous communication from the inner container to the atmosphere through the air vents and the gas permeable outer container and an adhesive means for securing the relief container in a closed condition after use for disposal or storage.

Abstract: A mother's-milk harvesting device, suitable for the collection of mother's milk from a human milk-providing breast, in the form of an essentially liquid-tight receptacle comprising an upper breast-receiving portion and a lower milk-receiving portion, the upper portion when in use being adapted for the reception of a breast therein, and the lower portion being in internal communication with the upper portion and being adapted to permit its disposition in a plastic-film-baby-bottle holding device, preferably formed of plastic film and adapted to be flat-folded; such device wherein a line of weakness is present between the upper portion and the lower portion, especially wherein a second line of weakness is located in spaced relationship to the first line of weakness a distance sufficient to define a top section in the bottom portion for facilitating removal of the top section of the bottom portion when the bottom portion is severed from the top portion, placed in a plastic-film-baby-bottle holder, and turned dow