A self defense weapon formed as a memo pad and which is easily held by a person's fingers, therefore making it possible to provide protection from a mugger and also to quickly and easily write a record or a message without failure of missing or forgetting significant information under a stressful situation.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8092437 | Controlled evacuation ostomy device with external seal A flexible membrane is situated within a rigid or semi-rigid cap. The edge of the cap wall is adhesively fixed to the tissue surrounding the stoma. The interior of the cap is pressurized to press the membrane to seal the stoma against the discharge of solid and semi... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7935095 | Ostomy mounting wafer and a method of preparing it An ostomy body side mounting wafer and a method of preparing the ostomy body side mounting wafer, where the wafer is assembled from two parts using laser welding. The laser light is provided through one of the parts having a low or lower absorption of the laser ligh... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7815618 | Colostomy bag cleaning system A closed drainage system for irrigating colostomy bags wherein the bag is irrigated and cleaned while in its operable position associated with the person. More specifically, the invention mounts a manifold within the colostomy bag with an access to a water pressure ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7422577 | Lubricating deodorant for ostomy pouches A lubricating deodorant for ostomy pouches in the form of an aqueous solution which contains both a water-soluble lubricating agent and a compatible water-soluble complexing agent capable of complexing with and neutralizing the odor-causing molecules of fecal matter... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7347844 | Ostomy appliance having pressure applying member An ostomy appliance is described in the form of a controlled discharge device for controlling discharge from the stoma and/or an ostomy pouch for collecting discharged waste. The appliance may include one or more of: an elastomeric stoma seal for providing a seal ar... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7306581 | Pouch for collecting human waste A drainable ostomy pouch has an outlet. Reinforcing members at the outlet are deformable by application of manual pressure at their ends to distend the outlet. The lateral edges of the reinforcing members may be offset, which encourages the reinforcing members to co... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7250040 | Arrangement at a stoma bag An arrangement at a stoma bag of the type used by persons or animals with a colostoma, including a flexible bag (flexibag) and a ring fastener/magazine ring, where the ring fastener/magazine ring is designed to be connected to a stoma plate, and where, in its initia... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7223260 | Collecting bag having an improved closure The collecting bag has a bag member formed by a first and a second film blank, and a discharge portion that is foldable and unfoldable to bring the discharge portion from an open unfolded condition to a closed folded condition and vice versa. A first plate member is... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7214217 | Ostomy appliance having outer and inner pouches joined by peelable seams and a filter for deodorizing flatus gases An ostomy appliance is provided with inner and outer pouches separably joined together by peelable seams. A vent passage and deodorizing filter are also provided, most advantageously located externally of the pouches, and a pre-filter is preferably positioned in adv... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7166091 | Recreational belt for supporting and housing an ostomy appliance An ostomy appliance belt for supporting and concealing an ostomy pouch as well as the stoma area of the user's abdomen. The belt is made from a waterproof lightweight elastic material and completely encircles the user's waist without interfering with the attachment ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160274 | Skin-cleansing appliance with venting aperatures An appliance for cleansing a surface area of the skin including a separately applicable cleansing appliance adapted to fit tightly against the surface of the body and being provided with an inlet for injection of liquid and an outlet. The appliance includes two wall... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150728 | Collecting bag having a vent aperture A collecting bag is provided with a vent aperture to allow for escape of gases which may accumulate in the bag during use. The vent aperture is formed in an extension member that is connected with the bag member. In order to bring the vent aperture from a fully open... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7029464 | Ostomy pouch with stretch-to-fit stoma opening A ostomy device having a mounting disc and an ostomy pouch with a stoma receiving portal. The mounting disc is sealed about the portal and includes a flexible plastic disc having a convex central body portion and surrounding annular rim. A foam disc is adhesively ad... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7001367 | Valved ostomy drainage device The valved ostomy drainage device of the present invention includes a primary conduit which may be inserted into either a colonoscopy or ileostomy. Once inserted, a balloon cuff or collar on the inner aspect of the conduit is inflated which holds the conduit in plac... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966901 | Ostomy carrier device with flexible flange A carrier device including a flexible adhesive base plate with an opening for securing the carrier device to a user's skin around a stoma, and a substantially circumferential flange made of a flexible material and adapted for removable and adhesive connection with a... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964654 | Disposable cover for drainable stoma pouch A disposable cover for enclosing the outlet spout of a drainable stoma pouch. The cover includes front and rear walls sealed along side and bottom edges, with an unsealed upper edge. Preferably, one or more stiffening ribs extend longitudinally across the front and ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6929627 | Support device for ostomy appliance A support device used when applying an ostomy appliance to a wearer, and in particular, a device that assists the wearer in applying the body side member of the ostomy appliance without substantial use of the wearer's arms or hands. The support device assists the we... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926701 | Disposable excreta management device The disposable excreta management device has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a wearer-facing surface and an opposing surface. The disposable excreta management device comprises a flexible bag to contain excreta and an adhesive flange to attach th... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6916312 | Applicator for excreta management device The applicator is used for a placement of an excreta management device on a wearer. The applicator has a longitudinal centerline, a transverse centerline, a device facing surface and an opposing surface. The applicator comprises a handle disposed at transverse ends,... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6863663 | Adhesive pads for ostomy bags The invention provides a deformable pad (1) for removably securing an ostomy bag to the skin of a patient consisting essentially of a plastics film bonded to an adhesive material (3); the pad having an opening (7) for receiving stomal waste, the... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6852100 | Pouches for collecting matter excreted by the body The present invention provides a carrier which comprises a malodour counteractant (MCA), for use in an ostomy or incontinence pouch, wherein said carrier is attached directly or indirectly to the wall of the pouch. The MCA may be in the form of a coating or a matrix... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6840924 | Ostomy appliance An ostomy body fitment for attaching an ostomy pouch to a person's body comprises a shapeable adhesive pad, and a shape defining member. In a first annular fixed shape zone, the shapeable pad is supported and shaped by the shape defining member. In a second central ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6764473 | Ostomy appliance with integral closure An ostomy pouch for both one and two-piece ostomy appliances having an integral closure at the bottom of the pouch to allow the pouch to be emptied and re-sealed without the use of a separate closure. The integral closure has mating parts that are locked together an... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6723079 | Controlled evacuation ostomy device with external seal A flexible membrane is situated within a rigid or semi-rigid cap. The edge of the cap wall is adhesively fixed to the tissue surrounding the stoma. The interior of the cap is pressurized to press the membrane to seal the stoma against the discharge of solid and semi... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6712800 | Body waste collector The present invention provides a body waste collector which allows the discharge of the gases in the ostomy bag over a long time and is, in addition, highly economical. The body waste collector comprises an ostomy bag 2 formed by sealing together the peripher... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6616642 | Wrinkle-resistant dressing A dressing for use with ostomy devices. The dressing has a dressing layer covered by protective cover layer and a release sheet. The dressing has an adhesive composition on a skin-contacting surface. The dressing layer has a thick center portion surrounde... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6589222 | Ostomy appliance An ostomy appliance comprising a body side member, an optionally separately exchangeable receiving member or bag secured to the body side member, said body side member comprising a ring-shaped body having an adhesive wafer having a hole for accommodating ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6527755 | Feces control device A feces control device includes a tubular member in which an inflatable balloon is positioned on one interior sidewall for closing the passageway to movement of feces when the balloon is expanded and allowing flow when the balloon is contracted against th... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6520943 | Ostomy skin barrier assembly, stoma seal assembly and materials for use in stoma seals An improved ostomy face plate. The improved face plate includes a ring seal of silicone foam, a blotter ring disposed between the ring seal and the barrier seal, and an improved barrier seal compound with a low isobutylene content.... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6479726 | Sanitary device for urinary incontinent males A sanitary device which may be applied and connected to the penis of a man suffering from urinary incontinence to contain urine emitted involuntarily, the sanitary device including an absorbent sheath for wrapping around and enclosing the penis, the sheat... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6419664 | Drainable collection bag for human body wastes In a collecting bag comprising a bag member formed by two film blanks with joined edges and an inlet opening for connection of the bag to a body orifice provided in one of said film blanks, an elongated discharge portion ending in a discharge opening is c... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6409709 | Ostomy-changing facilitating device A ostomy-changing facilitating device for absorbing fluids from the stoma during the change of the more permanent ostomy appliance. The ostomy-changing facilitating device includes a tubular member having a length of approximately 3 to 4 inches and having... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6350256 | Shaped skin attachment means for a faecal collector A device for collecting body waste. The device has a bag with an aperture to allow entry of body waste. A flange permits the device to be attached to the body of a wearer. Upstanding from the flange is a projection for sealing against the body of the wear... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6312415 | Ostomy appliance The invention relates to an ostomy appliance comprising a body side member comprising an adhesive wafer or pad for securing the appliance to the user's skin, the wafer or pad having a hole for receiving a stoma, and a separately exchangeable receiving mem... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6293930 | Low-profile ostomy faceplate with recessed coupling ring An ostomy faceplate for a two-piece appliance is disclosed in which the coupling ring is partially recessed into the wafer of the faceplate. The wafer includes a hydrocolloid-containing adhesive layer that is provided with a recess that receives a portion... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6231553 | Colostomy bag A colostomy bag includes a bag member having top and bottom ends, each end having an opening. The opening at the bottom end is sealable with a sliding tab zip-lock type closure means allowing the bag to be easily drained and reused. Mounted to the exterio... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6213990 | Urine and excreta disposal device and method of use A device for conducting away urine and excrera to be used by a person relieving him or herself, consisting of sheet material having a top portion (11) with an inlet opening (12) and a bottom portion (11a) with a discharge opening (14) and a surface area (... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6129715 | Guard to protect medical appliance Guard devices adapted to protect a medical appliance attached to and in communication with an opening in the body having: a rigid, substantially U-shaped base member extending in a base plane and including a pair of opposing side members extending along the le... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6050982 | Concealed colostomy apparatus and method A concealed colostomy apparatus comprising a sleeve insertible into the bowel via a discharge opening thereof for retention therein, the sleeve then having a discharge end; a cap removably interfitting the discharge end of the sleeve; and a flexible pouch... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6050983 | Sound-insulated gas-diverting colostomy container A colostomy container that is worn by individuals who are in need of a means of passing feces and urine. The container isolates flatus from fecal matter and is capable of containing both excrement elements in separate chambers. Particularly, the stool is ... | 04/18/2000 |