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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2003
Filed:
Jun. 17, 1999
Hans Olsen, Hørsholm, DK;
Lars Bo Poulsen, Helsingør, DK;
Birte Vestbo Anderson, Espergærde, DK;
Søren Hansen, Helsingør, DK;
Martin Von Bulow, Espergærde, DK;
Coloplast A/S, Humlebaek, DK;
Abstract
The collecting bag comprises a bag member ( ) formed by two film blanks with joined edges, an inlet opening being provided in one of said film blanks surrounded by connecting elements for connection of the bag to a body orifice. The bag is emptied through a narrowed, elongated discharge portion ( ) ending in a discharge opening ( ). Sealing plates ( ) made from a resilient material, eg. foam, are attached to the discharge portion ( ) at or near the discharge opening ( ) to close the discharge opening by folding of the discharge portion ( ).