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US 6,913,573 B1Granted
Positive-pressure rectal incontinence pad
OwnerDominic Anthony Viscomi, Brian David Viscomiinventors
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Abstract
An ergonomically contoured, snail shaped rectal pad comprising a highly compressible pressure-producing node (2) contiguous to a thin blade-like structure called a tail (4) enveloped in an absorbent sheath. Surrounding these structures are two flap-like lateral wings (6), which form the posterior groove (12). Emerging from the posterior groove is the insertion aperture (10) and the removal tab (14). Encasing the pad is a highly absorbent sheath (16).
Claims17
A rectal pad for use upon the exterior anal opening comprising:
- (a) An anatomically sensitive body;
- (b) An urging means for producing pressure contiguous to the body;
- (c) An absorbent exterior;
- wherein said body is a generally snail shaped pad designed to fit within the anal cleft;
- wherein said snail shaped pad has a highly compressible nodal structure comprised of an elastic material.
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A rectal pad for use upon the exterior anal opening comprising:
- (a) An anatomically sensitive body;
- (b) An urging means for producing pressure contiguous to the body;
- (c) An absorbent exterior;
- wherein said body is a generally snail shaped pad designed to fit within the anal cleft;
- wherein said snail shaped pad has a pair of laterally oriented wings flanking said nodal structure and a tail.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.