Ostomy collection volume stand and ostomy collection system

Abstract

An ostomy collection volume stand 10 for supporting a urostomy collection volume 200. It includes a support arrangement 100 having a first state and a second state, in the first state the support arrangement 100 provides a closed storage volume 104 for storing one or more urostomy collection volumes 200, and in the second state the support arrangement 100 provides a support formation 102 configured to engage a portion of the urostomy collection volume 200 such that the support arrangement 100 provides support for the urostomy collection volume 200 in use.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to an ostomy collection volume stand that supports a urostomy collection volume.

[0002] Ostomy appliances are well-known medical devices for users with a stoma. Generally, the appliance has an opening for receiving the stoma and an adhesive member that contacts the body to hold the appliance in place. Waste that leaves the stoma is collected in a collection volume formed from two flexible walls connected together. Often, the appliance includes an outlet valve that allows the user to remove and empty the waste collected in the collection volume without having to remove and discard the entire appliance.

[0003] At times, a user may wish to extend the time during which the appliance is free, for example while sleeping. Typically, a large volume bag is used to contain waste material while the user is sleeping. In this scenario, the outlet valve is connected by a tube to the large volume bag so that the bag can be filled with waste material. The bag is typically supported on a stand when in use.

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention seek to alleviate one or more problems associated with the prior art.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume, comprising: a support array having a first state and a second state, in the first state the support array providing a closed storage volume for one or more urostomy collection volumes; By providing a support formation configured such that in the second state the support arrangement engages a portion of the urostomy collection volume, the support arrangement provides support for the urostomy collection volume in use, providing an ostomy collection volume stand.

[0006] The support arrangement may include a housing capable of providing a closed storage volume in a first state. The housing may include at least one side wall, a surface-contacting base, and a closure. The closure may be pivotable about a connection with the wall.

[0007] The support formation may be provided by the closure and / or by a portion of the sidewall adjacent the closure. The support formation may include a first portion that may be configured to engage a top of the urostomy collection volume when in the second state. The support formation may include a second portion configured to engage a conduit that may be connected to the urostomy collection volume when in the second state. The support formation may be configured to support a top of the urostomy collection volume above a bottom of the urostomy collection volume such that waste flows from the top to the bottom under gravity in use.

[0008] The ostomy collection volume stand may have a first and / or second portion of the support formation including a frangible connection that is breakable to provide a slit or opening prior to first use in the second condition. The ostomy collection volume stand may include a tap opening. The tap opening may be located adjacent the base of the stand and / or toward a lower region of the stand.

[0009] According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided an ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume, comprising: Housing and Support formation and An ostomy collection volume stand is provided, comprising: a housing providing an enclosure within which a urostomy collection volume can be placed; and a support formation is provided on or connected to the housing to support the urostomy collection volume in use.

[0010] The housing substantially encloses the urostomy collection volume. The housing may include at least one sidewall, a base contacting surface, and a closure. The housing may be generally rectangular in shape.

[0011] The support formation may be provided by the closure and / or by a portion of the sidewall that may be adjacent to the closure. The support formation may include a first portion. The first portion may be configured to engage a top of the urostomy collection volume. The support formation may include a second portion. The second portion may be configured to engage a conduit connected to the urostomy collection volume.

[0012] The support formation may be configured to support the top of the urostomy collection volume above the bottom of the urostomy collection volume such that waste flows from the top to the bottom under gravity in use.

[0013] The stand may be formed from recyclable materials.The stand may be formed from cardboard.

[0014] The ostomy collection volume stand may include a user-gripable portion. The user-gripable portion may include a frangible connection that is breakable to provide the opening.

[0015] One or more features of the ostomy collection volume stand according to the first aspect of the invention may be combined with one or more features of the ostomy collection volume stand according to the second aspect (and one or more features of the ostomy collection volume stand according to the second aspect of the invention may be combined with one or more features of the ostomy collection volume stand according to the first aspect).

[0016] According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided an ostomy collection system comprising: a urostomy collection volume having an internal collection volume for storing waste and an inlet fluidly connected to the internal collection volume; A stand relating to either the first side or the second side; An ostomy collection system including:

[0017] The urostomy collection volume may further include a conduit connected or connectable to the inlet. The urostomy collection volume may be a flexible pouch or bag. The urostomy collection volume may include a loop or handle portion engageable with a support formation. The urostomy collection volume may expand within the closed containment volume / enclosure of the stand as it collects waste. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0018] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2021 / 158318 [Patent Document 2] China Utility Model No. 203447407 [Patent Document 3] JP 2012-006615 A [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] In order that the present disclosure may be readily understood, preferred embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ostomy collection volume stand embodying the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ostomy collection volume stand embodying the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an ostomy collection volume. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ostomy collection volume stand and a urostomy collection volume embodying the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ostomy collection volume stand and a portion of a urostomy collection volume embodying the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ostomy collection volume stand embodying the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a partial front side view of an ostomy collection volume stand. [Figure 8] 8 through 11 are various front views of an embodiment of an ostomy collection volume stand. [Figure 9] 8 through 11 are various front views of an embodiment of an ostomy collection volume stand. [Figure 10] 8 through 11 are various front views of an embodiment of an ostomy collection volume stand. [Figure 11] 8 through 11 are various front views of an embodiment of an ostomy collection volume stand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Referring to the drawings, there is shown an ostomy collection volume stand 10 (hereinafter known as stand 10) which supports a urostomy collection volume 200 (i.e. a urostomy collection bag which collects waste from a urostomy pouch). The stand 10 includes a support arrangement 100 having a first state and a second state. The stand 10 / support arrangement 100 includes a housing 110 and a support formation 102. The housing 110 provides an enclosure 104 within which the urostomy collection volume 200 can be placed. The support formation 102 is provided to or connected to the housing 110 (described in more detail below) to support the urostomy collection volume 200 in use.

[0022] It should be noted that although the present specification generally describes stand 10 as being suitable for ostomy collection volumes (which are typically connected to urostomy pouches that primarily collect liquid waste), it is also suitable for ileostomy collection volumes (i.e., liquid waste from ileostomy pouches that typically have a higher flow rate than urostomies). In other words, the present invention is equally relevant to ileostomy collection volumes in addition to urostomy collection volumes (where the same features of the ileostomy collection volumes interact with stand 10 as described below).

[0023] In a first state (the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 ), the support array 100 provides a closed storage volume 104 that stores one or more urostomy collection volumes 200. The support array 100 has a housing 110 that provides an enclosure 104 in which the urostomy collection volumes 200 are located. In other words, the housing 110 provides a closed storage volume when the support array 100 is in its first state.

[0024] In some embodiments (such as the example shown in FIG. 1), the housing 110 includes side walls 112, a base 114, and a closure 116 (a pivotable lid in this example). In this example, the housing 110 includes four side walls 112 that close the space between the base 114 and the closure 116. In other words, the housing 110 is generally rectangular in shape (i.e., adjacent surfaces of the housing 110 meet at substantially 90 degrees to form a regular shape). A regular shape with parallel sides may be preferred as it facilitates storing the support array in its first state. However, it should be understood that housings of different shapes may be used as desired.

[0025] In an embodiment, the closure 116 is pivotable about its connection with the side wall 112. This allows the closure 116 to move between a closed position (examples shown in FIGS. 1 and 6) and an open position (shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 5). When the closure 116 is in its open position, the closed volume within the housing 110 is accessible. In other words, the urostomy collection volume 200 can be inserted / removed when the housing 110 is open. When the closure 116 is in its closed position, the housing 110 forms a storage container (e.g., used to transport products such as a urostomy collection volume). Also, when the closure 116 is in its closed position, the support formation 102 can be used to support the urostomy collection volume 200 during use.

[0026] In the second state (the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 ), the support arrangement 100 provides a support formation 102 configured to engage a portion of the urostomy collection volume 200 such that the support arrangement 100 provides support for the urostomy collection volume 200 in use.

[0027] An example of a urostomy collection volume 200 is shown in isolation in Figure 3. The urostomy collection volume 200 is connectable to a urostomy appliance / pouch (not shown) that is attached directly to the user (i.e., the urostomy appliance is attached around the user's stoma). If the user wishes to extend the time before emptying the urostomy appliance, the user attaches the appliance to the urostomy collection volume 200. The urostomy collection volume 200 includes an interior volume 202 that collects waste and an inlet 204 that is fluidly connected to the interior volume 202. The urostomy collection volume 200 also includes a conduit 206 that is connected or connectable to the inlet 204 (see Figures 5 and 6 for examples of the conduit 206).

[0028] In this example, the urostomy collection volume 200 is a flexible pouch or bag.

[0029] In some embodiments, the urostomy collection volume 200 includes a loop or handle portion 210. The loop portion 210 extends from a body portion of the urostomy collection volume 200 and provides an opening for a user to grasp the volume 200. Additionally, the loop portion 210 provides an engageable portion with the support formation 102.

[0030] In some embodiments, the support formation 102 is provided by the closure 116 and / or by a portion of the sidewall 112 adjacent the closure 116 and / or by interaction / cooperation between the closure 116 and the sidewall 112 .

[0031] In some embodiments, the support formation 102 includes a first portion configured to engage the top of the urostomy collection volume 200 (i.e., the top of the volume 200 that includes the loop portion 210 and the inlet 204). In other words, the first portion supports the loop portion 210 of the urostomy collection volume 200.

[0032] In this example (see particularly Figures 2, 4 and 5), the first portion includes a pair of slits 120 (or slots, i.e., elongated channels, openings or cuts through the material). The slits 120 extend through the sidewall 112 toward / away from the closure 116; that is, one end of the slits extends to the peripheral edge of the sidewall 112 (allowing the loop portion 210 to slide into each slit 120). In the illustrated example, the slits 120 are spaced apart (with a tab between them) and generally parallel. However, the slits need not be parallel to function as providing support for the loop portion 210. For example, the slits may extend away from each other as they approach the peripheral edge of the sidewall 112 and still result in a formation that is strong enough to support the loop portion 210.

[0033] In some embodiments, the support formation 102 includes a second portion configured to engage a conduit 206 connected to the urostomy collection volume 200. In other words, the second portion is configured to position and hold the inlet 204 (leading from a connected urostomy appliance) and the connecting conduit 206. In this example, the second portion includes an opening 130 and a channel 132. The channel 132 extends from a peripheral edge of the sidewall to the opening 130 to provide an access path to the opening 130.

[0034] In this example, the closure 116 also includes a formation that provides additional support in addition to the second portion. A notch 140 is removed from the peripheral edge of the closure 116. In use, the conduit 206 extends through the notch 140 and the second portion to the inlet 204 of the urostomy collection volume 200. That is, the notch 140 provides additional support to hold the urostomy collection volume 200 in place.

[0035] In some embodiments, the first and / or second portions of the support formation 102 include frangible connections. The frangible connection or connections are breakable prior to using the stand 10 for the first time (i.e., involved in converting the support arrangement 100 to the second state for the first time). In other words, a perforated portion is provided that must be separated before the stand 10 can be used to support the urostomy collection volume 200 for the first time.

[0036] For example, the side walls 112 in which a pair of slits 120 (provided by a first portion of the support formation 102) are connected by weakened connections formed by perforations or the like. The perforations are separated to appropriately form the slits 120 and provide a formation against which the loop portion 210 is supported.

[0037] Additionally, in some embodiments, the sidewalls in which the openings 130 and channels 132 are provided are also first completely formed. Material in which the openings 130 and channels 132 are formed may be removed to provide an aperture through which the conduit 206 passes (and a channel through which the conduit 206 is moved to reach the aperture). Again, this process is made possible by using weakened portions, such as perforations, in the sidewalls 112 to remove material.

[0038] In embodiments, the same applies to the notch 140 present in the closure 116. As mentioned above, this may be formed by breaking the frangible connection prior to the stand 10 being used to support a single urostomy collection volume 200 upon first use.

[0039] 1 is shown in a first state configuration, it should be understood that there are also formed apertures 130, channels 132, a pair of slits 120, and notches 140. When support arrangement 100 is in its first state, there are also intact perforations for forming support formations 102 at a later stage.

[0040] Once the frangible connection is broken, the support formation 102 can be used to support a urostomy collection volume 200. The closure 116 is pivoted away from the sidewall so that the volume 200 can be inserted into the enclosure 104. The loop portion 210 is slid through a pair of slits 120 and the inlet 204 / conduit 206 passes through the channel 132 and into the opening 130. Once this step is completed, the closure 116 is pivoted downwards towards its closed position. The notch 140 provides an opening through which the conduit 206 passes. This forms the second state of the support arrangement 100.

[0041] In some embodiments (see for example Figures 7 to 11), the stand 10 includes a tap opening 150. The tap opening 150 provides an opening into the enclosed volume so that a portion of the collection volume 200 can be extended outwardly from the volume and used to empty the volume / bag supported by the stand 10. In this example, the collection volume / bag 200 has an outlet / tap / valve 220 that can be opened and closed to allow waste to exit the bag 200. As can be seen for example in Figure 7, the tap 220 is arranged at the bottom of the bag 200 and can be pulled through the tap opening 150 in the box, so that it can be used even when the bag 200 is held inside the stand 10.

[0042] The tap opening 150 is positioned to face towards the base 114. The opening 150 may be generally centered along the wall (see, e.g., Figures 7, 8 and 9) or may be located at a corner (see, e.g., Figures 10 and 11).

[0043] The tap opening 150 may be located on the same side of the stand 10 as the support formation 102, or on the opposite side (see, for example, Figures 8 and 10 versus Figures 9 and 11).

[0044] Further, as discussed above in relation to the slots / channels provided to the support formation 102, the tap opening 150 may be provided via a frangible connection in the side wall 112. In addition to the frangible connection, a score line or fold line may be provided to provide the tap opening 150 with a cover 152 that covers the aperture when not in use. The examples shown in Figures 9, 10 and 11 each have a cover 152 that is connected to the side wall 112 at a top region or a side region, i.e., the cover 152 may be pivoted down when not in use.

[0045] It should be understood that the cover 152 does not necessarily have to be connected at the top region, for example, the cover 152 may be pivoted down from the connection at a lower region to provide a surface for resting / supporting the bottom of the collection volume 200 / outlet 220.

[0046] In an embodiment, the cover 152 includes a small finger grip 154 ​​that may make it easier for the patient to grip the cover.

[0047] In some embodiments, the housing 110 includes a pair of user-graspable portions (not shown). In this example, the user-graspable portions include openings in the side walls 112 (i.e., the walls 112 on which the handles are located). The openings may be only partially formed initially. For example, frangible connections (e.g., perforations) may be placed at the desired locations during manufacture. The perforations may define the entire opening or a portion of the opening. In other words, the perforations may form the complete outline of the opening to be formed, or the perforations may form a portion of the opening that, when broken, causes the material to fold to form the opening. It should be understood that the user-graspable portions may have alternative configurations. For example, additional protrusions may be provided.

[0048] In use (i.e., once the single urostomy collection volume 200 is positioned on the support formation 102 as described above), the stand 10 is placed on a surface and the conduit 206 is connected to the user's urostomy appliance (i.e., a pouch or bag that is attached directly to the user's abdominal area around the stoma). There are several orientations in which the stand 10 is designed to function. First (and the preferred orientation), the base 114 is placed on a generally horizontal surface (e.g., the ground) and the closure 116 forms the upper surface. That is, the stand 10 has an "upright" configuration. In this configuration, the longest side of the stand 10 forms a substantially vertical side (and generally perpendicular to the surface on which the stand 10 is supported) and the base 114 and closure 116 are substantially horizontal (e.g., generally parallel to the surface on which the stand 10 is supported).

[0049] In other words, the collection volume / bag 200 is suspended / supported in the stand 10 from the support formation 102 (a support located in the upper region of the stand 10) and arranged to stand upright relative to the ground / horizontal surface. This ensures that the bottom of the collection bag is positioned lower than the top connected to the support formation 102.

[0050] In an embodiment, the collection volume 200 is supported in an upright (or at least tilted) position with the inlet / conduit in the uppermost position. The bottom of the collection volume 200 (i.e. the bottom of the bag) is supported on the base 114 of the stand 10. In other words, the stand 10 has (at least) two points that support the collection volume 200. These points are vertically spaced apart from each other. This allows the weight of the bag 200 (which increases when in use) to be supported by a stand made of a relatively weak material (e.g. cardboard / paper-based material).

[0051] Similarly, the support formation 102 and the stand 10 are all made from the same material to ensure that the stand 10 is easily manufactured and reused.

[0052] Alternatively, one of the side walls 112 is used as a support surface (e.g., parallel to the surface on which the stand 10 is supported), and the closure 116 and base then become the "side" (e.g., generally perpendicular to the surface on which the stand 10 is supported).

[0053] In either orientation, the support formation 102 supports the top of the urostomy collection volume 200 above the bottom of the urostomy collection volume 200. In other words, the loop portion 210 and the conduit 206 are held above the interior volume 202. This orientation is important so that, in use, waste flows under gravity from the top (the conduit 206 and the inlet 204) towards the bottom (i.e., into the interior volume 202). The engagement of the support formation 102 with the urostomy collection volume 200 is shown in detail in FIG. 5. The entire stand 10 is shown in FIG. 6 with the urostomy collection volume 200 ready to collect waste. Additionally, the stand 10 is configured to support the weight of the collection volume 200 via the loop portion 210 (the first portion of the support formation 102) and the bottom of the bag (on the base 114). This reduces the forces / strains through the inlet 204 portion and / or the conduit 206 .

[0054] In some embodiments, when the stand 10 is used in its "alternate" orientation with the side wall 112 forming the bottom, an additional internal ramp may also be included upon which the urostomy collection volume 200 rests, with the ramp having its highest point adjacent the support formation 102 (i.e., where the volume 200 is supported by the first and second portions) and its lowest point facing toward or adjacent the base 114.

[0055] As waste collects in the internal volume 202, the urostomy collection volume 200 expands within the closed containment volume 104 of the housing 110. The center of gravity of the stand 10 and urostomy collection volume 200 combination shifts over time. As waste collects in the internal volume 202, the center of gravity becomes relatively lower (because the stand 10 and volume 200 are relatively light, the center of gravity has a proportionately greater effect due to the relatively heavy waste). The center of gravity gradually shifts upward as the internal volume 202 fills, but this process is slow, as the internal volume 202 expands outward to fill the closed volume 104, and the "top" of the stand 10 remains much lighter than the bottom. As a result, the stand 10 becomes more stable as it fills, reducing the risk of the stand tipping over.

[0056] The stand 10 is advantageous by providing an enclosure around the urostomy collection volume 200. This protects the volume 200 from potential damage. For example, if the stand is accidentally kicked, the inner volume 200 is protected from the impact.

[0057] In some embodiments, the stand 10 is formed from a recyclable material, such as a recyclable plastic, cardboard, or heavy / thick paper. In some embodiments, cardboard is the preferred material because it balances economy (especially during shipping) in providing a containment container for a urostomy collection volume with sufficient strength in use to be used multiple times as a stand for a urostomy collection volume.

[0058] That is, embodiments of the present invention provide a stand 10 with dual functionality. In a first state, the support arrangement 100 is used for product storage and transport purposes. In a second state, the support arrangement 100 forms a stable stand 10 for use with a medical collection volume that collects waste from an ostomy pouch. Furthermore, it is easy to dispose of in an environmentally friendly manner and can be easily recycled for further use of the material.

[0059] The stand 10 is easily and quickly converted from a box configuration (i.e. storage volume) to a stand configuration. In the first configuration, the box is used as a storage for medical bags (i.e. one or more collection volumes / bags 200 can be sent to a patient by mail delivery). A user converts the stand from the box configuration to the stand configuration, i.e. from the first configuration to the second configuration. This process involves the following steps: - breaking one or more frangible / perforated areas to form a support formation, potentially including forming one or more slits 120, openings 130, channels 132, tap openings 150; - breaking one or more frangible or perforated portions for a user-graspable portion (e.g., a handle opening); disposing a portion of the collection volume on / around the support formation 102 (e.g., in / through the slits 120 and around the tabs formed between the slits 120); - passing the conduit 206 through the opening 130; Positioning the stand 10 on a surface with the top (support formation 102, and corresponding portion of collection volume 200) elevated above the ground; The method includes one or more steps of:

[0060] As used in this specification and claims, the terms "comprises" and "comprises" and variations thereof mean that the specified features, steps or integers are included. These terms should not be interpreted to exclude the presence of other features, steps or components.

[0061] The present invention may also broadly reside in the components, elements, steps, examples, and / or features referred to or shown herein, individually, or collectively in any and all combinations of two or more of said components, elements, steps, examples, and / or features. In particular, one or more features in any of the embodiments described herein may be combined with one or more features from any other embodiment described herein.

[0062] Protection may be sought for any feature disclosed in one or more of the publications referenced herein in connection with this disclosure.

[0063] Although certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described, the appended claims are not intended to be limited to only those embodiments, and the claims should be construed literally, literal, and / or to encompass equivalents.

[0064] Representative features

[0065] Representative features are described in the following clauses, which may be combined alone or in any combination with one or more of the features disclosed in the text and / or drawings of this specification.

[0066] [Clause 1] 1. An ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume, comprising: a support array having a first state and a second state; In the first condition, the support arrangement provides a closed storage volume for storing one or more urostomy collection volumes; An ostomy collection volume stand, wherein in the second state the support arrangement provides a support formation configured to engage a portion of the urostomy collection volume, such that the support arrangement provides support for the urostomy collection volume in use. [Clause 2] 2. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 1, wherein the support arrangement includes a housing providing a closed storage volume in the first state. [Clause 3] 3. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 2, wherein the housing includes at least one sidewall, a surface-contacting base, and a closure. [Article 4] 4. The ostomy collection volume stand of clause 3, wherein the support formation is provided by the closure and / or by a portion of the side wall adjacent the closure. [Article 5] 5. An ostomy collection volume stand according to clause 3 or 4, wherein the closure is pivotable about its connection with the wall. [Article 6] 6. An ostomy collection volume stand as described in any one of clauses 1 to 5, wherein the support formation includes a first portion configured to engage the top of the urostomy collection volume when in the second state. [Article 7] 7. The ostomy collection volume stand of clause 6, wherein the support formation includes a second portion configured to engage a conduit connected to the urostomy collection volume when in the second state. [Article 8] 8. An ostomy collection volume stand as described in clause 6 or 7, wherein the support formation is configured to support the top of the urostomy collection volume above the bottom of the urostomy collection volume, such that in use waste flows from the top to the bottom under gravity. [Article 9] An ostomy collection volume stand as described in any one of clauses 6 to 8, wherein prior to initial use in the second state, the first and / or second parts of the support formation include frangible connections that are breakable to provide a slit or opening. [Article 10] 1. An ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume, comprising: Housing and Support formation and An ostomy collection volume stand is provided, comprising: a housing providing an enclosure within which a urostomy collection volume can be placed; and a support formation is provided on or connected to the housing to support the urostomy collection volume in use. [Article 11] 11. The ostomy collection volume stand of clause 10, wherein the housing substantially encloses the urostomy collection volume. [Article 12] 12. The ostomy collection volume stand of clause 10 or 11, wherein the housing includes at least one sidewall, a surface-contacting base, and a closure. [Article 13] 13. The ostomy collection volume stand of clause 12, wherein the housing is generally rectangular in shape. [Article 14] 14. An ostomy collection volume stand according to clause 12 or 13, wherein the support formation is provided by the closure and / or by a portion of the side wall adjacent the closure. [Article 15] 15. The ostomy collection volume stand of any one of clauses 10 to 14, wherein the support formation includes a first portion configured to engage the top of the urostomy collection volume. [Article 16] 16. The ostomy collection volume stand of clause 15, wherein the support formation includes a second portion configured to engage a conduit connected to the urostomy collection volume. [Article 17] 17. An ostomy collection volume stand as described in clause 15 or 16, wherein the support formation is configured to support the top of the urostomy collection volume above the bottom of the urostomy collection volume, such that in use waste flows from the top to the bottom under gravity. [Article 18] 18. An ostomy collection volume stand according to any one of clauses 1 to 17, wherein the stand is formed from recyclable material. [Article 19] 19. An ostomy collection volume stand according to any one of clauses 1 to 18, wherein the stand is formed from cardboard. [Article 20] 20. An ostomy collection volume stand as described in any one of clauses 1 to 19, comprising a user-gripable portion, preferably the user-gripable portion comprising a frangible connection that is breakable to provide an opening. [Article 21] An ostomy collection volume stand according to any one of clauses 1 to 9 including one or more of the features in clauses 10 to 20. [Article 22] 21. An ostomy collection volume stand according to any one of clauses 10 to 20 including one or more of the features in clauses 1 to 9. [Article 23] 1. An ostomy collection system comprising: a urostomy collection volume having an internal collection volume for storing waste and an inlet fluidly connected to the internal collection volume; A stand according to any one of clauses 1 to 22. 1. An ostomy collection system comprising: [Article 24] 24. The ostomy collection system of clause 23, wherein the urostomy collection volume further comprises a conduit connected or connectable to the inlet. [Article 25] 25. The ostomy collection system of clause 23 or 24, wherein the urostomy collection volume is a flexible pouch or bag. [Article 26] 26. The ostomy collection system of any one of clauses 23 to 25, wherein the urostomy collection volume includes a loop portion or a handle portion that is engageable with a support formation. [Article 27] 27. The ostomy collection system of any one of clauses 23 to 26, wherein the urostomy collection volume expands within the closed containment volume / enclosure as it collects waste.

Claims

1. 1. An ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume, comprising: a support array having a first state and a second state; In the first condition, the support arrangement provides a closed storage volume for storing one or more urostomy collection volumes; an ostomy collection volume stand, wherein in the second state the support arrangement provides a support formation configured to engage a portion of the urostomy collection volume, such that the support arrangement provides support for the urostomy collection volume in use.

2. 2. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 1, wherein the support arrangement includes a housing that provides the closed storage volume in the first condition.

3. 3. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 2, wherein the housing includes at least one sidewall, a surface-contacting base, and a closure.

4. 4. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 3, wherein the support formation is provided by the closure and / or by a portion of the side wall adjacent the closure.

5. 4. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 3, wherein the closure is pivotable about its connection with the side wall.

6. 2. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 1, wherein the support formation includes a first portion configured to engage a top of the urostomy collection volume when in the second condition.

7. 7. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 6, wherein the support formation includes a second portion configured to engage a conduit connected to the urostomy collection volume when in the second condition.

8. 7. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 6, wherein the support formation is configured to support a top of the urostomy collection volume above a bottom of the urostomy collection volume, thereby allowing waste to flow from the top to the bottom under gravity.

9. 7. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 6, wherein prior to initial use in the second condition, the first and / or second portions of the support formation include frangible connections that can be broken to provide a slit or opening.

10. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 1 further comprising a tap opening.

11. An ostomy collection volume stand as described in claim 10, wherein the tap opening is positioned adjacent to the base of the ostomy collection volume stand and / or toward a lower region of the ostomy collection volume stand.

12. 1. An ostomy collection volume stand for supporting a urostomy collection volume, comprising: Housing and Support formation and Including, the housing provides an enclosure within which the urostomy collection volume is positionable; An ostomy collection volume stand, wherein the support formation is provided on or connected to the housing to support the urostomy collection volume in use.

13. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 12, wherein the housing substantially encloses the urostomy collection volume.

14. 13. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 12, wherein the housing includes at least one sidewall, a surface-contacting base, and a closure.

15. 15. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 14, wherein the housing is generally rectangular in shape.

16. 15. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 14, wherein the support formation is provided by the closure and / or by a portion of a sidewall adjacent the closure.

17. 15. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 14, wherein the base also provides a support surface for the bottom of the urostomy collection volume.

18. 13. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 12, wherein the support formation includes a first portion configured to engage a top of the urostomy collection volume.

19. 20. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 18, wherein the support formation includes a second portion configured to engage a conduit connected to the urostomy collection volume.

20. 20. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 18, wherein the support formation is configured to support a top of the urostomy collection volume above a bottom of the urostomy collection volume such that waste flows from the top to the bottom under gravity in use.

21. 10. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 1, wherein the ostomy collection volume stand is formed from recyclable materials.

22. 10. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 1, wherein the ostomy collection volume stand is formed from cardboard.

23. 10. The ostomy collection volume stand of claim 1, further comprising a user-graspable portion, said user-graspable portion including a frangible connection that is breakable to provide the opening.

24. 1. An ostomy collection system comprising: a urostomy collection volume having an internal collection volume for storing waste and an inlet fluidly connected to the internal collection volume; an ostomy collection volume stand according to any one of claims 1 to 23; an ostomy collection system, including:

25. 25. The ostomy collection system of claim 24, wherein the urostomy collection volume further comprises a conduit connected or connectable to the inlet.

26. 25. The ostomy collection system of claim 24, wherein the urostomy collection volume is a flexible pouch or bag.

27. 25. The ostomy collection system of claim 24, wherein the urostomy collection volume includes a loop or handle portion engageable with the support formation.

28. 25. The ostomy collection system of claim 24, wherein the urostomy collection volume expands within the closed containment volume as it collects waste.

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