Title: Ostomy gasket

Abstract: An improved ostomy sealing gasket for application to the opening between the intestinal or urethral stoma of the patient and a post-surgical external pouch. The sealing gasket is made from a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate with an alkylene glycol or polyalkylene glycol in the presence of a reducing agent and water. Embodiments designed for higher absorptive capacity also include an absorptive material such as natural or synthetic gums or a cellulosic material.

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Inventors: Kross, Robert D. (Bellmore, NY, US)

Application Number: 554709
Filing Date: 1975-03-03
Publication_date: 1976-09-14
Assignee: Hydro Optics, Inc. (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 604/336 128/DIG24, 524/732, 524/733, 524/762, 524/767
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US Patent Ref:

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Primary Examiner: Medbery, Aldrich F.
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Attorney: Kenyon & Kenyon Reilly Carr & Chapin