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US 8,137,692 B2Granted
Solid deodorizer for ostomy pouches
OwnerCynthia G. Timmsinventor
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Abstract
A solid deodorizer (14) for use on the inside surface (12) of an ostomy pouch (10). The solid deodorizer include a deodorizing mixture (24) and a carrier (16) by which the deodorizer is attached to the inside of the pouch. The carrier has filaments (22) which are molded into the mixture, and an adhesive (20). The deodorizing mixture includes activated charcoal, glycerin, and wax, and may include one or more of sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, and/or starch.
Claims7
A solid deodorizer, comprising:
- a deodorizing mixture including activated charcoal, wax, and glycerin;
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- a carrier having a body with an adhesive on one surface of the body and a plurality of filaments projecting from another surface of the body, at least some of the filaments at least partially embedded in the deodorizing mixture, and the adhesive to attach the solid deodorizer to an object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.