OSTOMY BAG VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR USE IN VENTILATING A GAS FROM INSIDE AN OSTOMY COLLECTION BAG

Abstract

A system for venting gas from the interior of an ostomy collection bag is described. The system is removable and / or reusable in other medical devices. A flange is configured to attach the system to an opening in the wall of the ostomy collection bag. The flange can be straight or curved. In examples, the flange is configured at a 90-degree angle. Additionally, the system includes a manual or passive filter to remove gas odor.

Description

OSTOMY BAG VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR USE IN VENTILATING A GAS FROM INSIDE AN OSTOMY COLLECTION BAG FIELD OF INVENTION The field of the invention and its embodiments relate to a ventilation system for use in venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. In particular, the present invention and its embodiments provide a removable and reusable ventilation system for use in venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Some diseases, such as bowel cancer, may require the surgical removal of diseased portions of the intestine. The intestine may need to be rerouted through an artificially created hole or opening (for example, a stoma) in the abdomen so that waste can continue to leave the body. The stoma may be permanent (for example, in the case of bowel cancer or a serious injury) or it may be temporary (for example, while the intestine recovers from an infection or inflammation). An ostomy procedure creates an artificial opening in an organ of the body. Specifically, the artificial opening can be created during a colostomy, an ileostomy, or a gastrostomy. A colostomy is a surgical procedure in which a section of the colon is brought through an artificial opening in the abdominal wall to bypass a damaged portion of the colon. An ileostomy is a surgical procedure in which a section of the ileum is brought through an artificial opening in the abdominal wall. A gastrostomy is a surgically created opening in the stomach from the abdominal wall, used for feeding. Current techniques use ostomy bags or pouches to collect bodily waste. In some examples, ostomy bags or pouches are made of a plastic film material. The upper portion of the ostomy bag or pouch includes an opening with an adhesive surrounding it. The bag or pouch is attached to the patient's body over the stoma, so that bodily waste can enter the bag or pouch through the opening. The lower portion of the bag or pouch may include a clamp assembly, by which waste can be removed from the body while the bag or pouch remains attached to the patient. However, during use, body gases can accumulate inside the ostomy bag and can only be released through the clamp assembly. The buildup of gas inside the bag can cause it to inflate, becoming bulky and uncomfortable for the patient. This phenomenon is known as "bloat." To remedy this problem, some ostomy bags have activated charcoal filters that act as a deodorizer and allow gas to escape easily. However, these filters can become clogged with moisture from inside the bag. Other solutions use a gas vent that can be attached to the bag during manufacturing or inserted through an opening previously made by the patient before use.However, these solutions cannot provide a means for the vent to be detached from the bag for cleaning. Therefore, there is a need for a venting system for gas venting from inside an ostomy collection bag that is detachable for cleaning and reusable in other medical devices. Furthermore, there is a need for a venting system for gas venting from inside an ostomy collection bag that allows for / accepts additional accessories to be connected. Review the related technology: CA 2,142,477 A1 describes an ostomy pouch with a normally closed vent valve in the form of a flexible dome that provides a slit secured to the inner surface of the pouch wall over a vent opening in that wall. An odor-absorbing filter extends through the vent opening (either inside the dome or outside the pouch) to deodorize gases as they are vented from the pouch. The edges of the slit seal are opposed to each other to prevent gas escape and protect the filter from effluent contact when the dome is in its normal unflexed state. However, when the dome is squeezed between the fingers in a prescribed manner, the slit opens to allow gas to be vented from the pouch. CA 2,246,018 A1 describes a vent for a latex ostomy bag. A flexible patch is mounted over a plurality of small perforations formed in a wall of the bag. The side and bottom edges of the patch are adhesively bonded to the surface of the bag to form a pouch, with the top edge of each pouch left unattached to form an external vent opening. A piece of cotton gauze or other form of porous pad is placed in the pouch, so that gas accumulating in the bag passes into the pouch through the perforations and is vented to the atmosphere through the porous pad. DE 2,550,766 A1 describes a colostomy container. The container has an inlet opening and an air removal opening. The air removal opening has a hand-operated valve that is mounted in a connector position between the colostomy container component's sections. The valve may be of the internally rotating type. EP 156164 B1 describes an air release valve for medical collection bags, particularly colostomy bags. The air release valve has a valve opening and two sealing parts. These parts are differentiated by a base plate with a valve hole and a membrane film. The first membrane film is shaped like a flap and is fixed to the base plate, covering the valve hole. The second membrane film is also shaped like a flap and is fixed to the base plate opposite the first, partially or completely covering the membrane film. The valve regulates the pressure in the bag by maintaining the valve hole sealed at a positive pressure of approximately 8 to 20 mm of water in the bag. EP 868892 A1 describes a valve for an ostomy bag. The valve includes a housing attached to the bag and a valve element. The valve element is movable out of a predetermined sealing engagement with an inner surface of the housing to open a gas escape path through openings above the depression in a deformable lower portion of the housing. The valve element may comprise a hinged diaphragm or a centrally mounted plate. The housing may fit over a filter element, or the filter element may be contained within the housing. The housing could be part of a bag-side coupling element, or it may include an arrangement for piercing a hole in the bag when the valve is fitted to it. GB 2094153 B describes a colostomy appliance. The appliance comprises a stoma bag having a vent outlet provided with a pressure-relief valve adapted to open when a predetermined gas pressure is reached in the bag. The vent outlet is associated with a deodorizing filter, through which the gas is vented from the bag. The pressure-relief valve may comprise a valve housing, at least one inlet port to the housing, at least one outlet port from the housing, a diaphragm valve element sealing the inlet ports, and a valve seat against which the valve element is pushed in fluid-tight contact. The valve element is adapted to lift from the valve seat to open the valve when the valve is subjected to a predetermined fluid pressure. U.S. Patent No. 5,372,594 A describes a manual gas vent assembly for gas ventilation from inside a conventional non-vented ostomy collection bag. The assembly has an inlet portion for communicating with the interior of the ostomy collection bag and an outlet portion for communicating with the atmosphere. The assembly also includes a mounting device for attaching the valve assembly to a selected portion of the ostomy collection bag wall. The mounting device detachably contains a portion of the valve assembly, positioning its inlet portion near the interior of the ostomy collection bag and its outlet portion near the atmosphere. U.S. Patent No. 5,693,035 A describes an ostomy pouch. The pouch is a flexible, shape-recovery plastic dome that is internally secured to a pouch wall over a vent opening. A peripheral portion of the dome, separated from the apex, is provided with at least one slit through it, passing radially and axially through a plane of the dome. The slit is curved or arched toward the apex and defines inner and outer flanges that normally have their opposite edges juxtaposed to restrict gas escape from the pouch, but allow such escape in quantity when the apical portion of the dome is compressed (axially squeezing the dome). The flanges conveniently have opposite beveled surfaces, with the surface of the outer flange generally facing the vent opening and that of the inner flange generally facing away from the vent opening.A stop element projects from the apical portion within the dome and is coupled with a deodorizing gas filter located at the base of the dome to limit the extent of dome deformation, and to prevent occlusion of the filter by the inverted apical portion of the dome, when the dome is pressed inwards to open the valve. U.S. Patent No. 9,883,964 A describes an ostomy appliance. The appliance comprises an adapter having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end is adapted to engage an ostomy disc and has an opening in fluid communication with an opening in the proximal end. The proximal end is adapted to engage a cap. Several systems for venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag are known in the art. However, their structure and means of operation are substantially different from the present disclosure, as the other inventions do not solve all the problems presented herein. The present invention and its embodiments provide a ventilation system for venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. In particular, the present invention and its embodiments provide a removable and reusable ventilation system for venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. Furthermore, the present invention and its embodiments provide a removable and reusable ventilation system that can receive and utilize other accessories and also provides a filter option. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention and its embodiments provide a ventilation system for venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. In particular, the present invention and its embodiments provide a removable and reusable ventilation system for venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. One embodiment of the present invention describes a system for venting a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. The system includes several components, such as a valve assembly and a flange component. The valve assembly comprises a plunger component, a spring component, a valve body, a first sealing component, and a second sealing component. The flange component is attached to a hole in a wall of the ostomy collection bag.The flange component is configured to receive the valve assembly therein so that in response to a force exerted on a first end of the plunger component, gas communication is permitted from an inside to an outside of the ostomy collection bag, and upon releasing the force exerted on the first end of the plunger component, gas communication between the inside and outside of the ostomy collection bag is prevented. The piston component comprises: a first end positioned opposite a second end and a body component positioned between the first and second ends. The body component comprises one or more protrusions extending from the body component near the second end. The width of the body component is smaller than the width of the first end and the width of the second end. The valve body comprises: a first end positioned opposite a second end, and a body component positioned between the first and second ends. The body component comprises at least one protrusion extending from the body component near the second end. The valve body also includes a fixed recessed portion between the second end of the body portion and a ring component. During assembly, the piston body component is received by the spring component, and both the piston and spring components are received by the valve body. The recessed portion is configured to receive the first sealing component. Additionally, the second sealing component is received by the other end of the valve body portion. Each of the first sealing component and the second sealing component comprises O-rings. The first sealing component has a larger circumference than the second sealing component. Furthermore, the first sealing component seals the valve body to the flange component. The second sealing component seals the valve body and the plunger component to the valve body. The flange component may have a straight or curved configuration. Specifically, the flange component comprises: a body component having a first end positioned opposite a second end and a flat portion having a first side positioned opposite a second side. The second end of the body component is fixed to the first side of the flat portion. The flange component includes an opening therein. The second end of the body component includes a flange portion. The flange portion of the body component of the flange component is configured to be gripped by a user when using the system. The first end of the flange component comprises a first opening parallel to the flat portion of the flange component. The first opening is fixed perpendicular to a second opening. In response to the flange component receiving the valve assembly, the first opening is configured to receive at least one protrusion of the body component corresponding to the valve body. The valve assembly is rotated so that at least one protrusion of the body component corresponding to the valve body moves from the first opening to the second opening to secure the valve assembly to the flange component. In some examples, the system may also include a filter fixed to an inner surface of an ostomy collection bag wall over an opening or to the outside of the ostomy collection bag between the bag and a flange. The filter may be a charcoal filter, a hydrophobic filter, or a hydrophilic filter. In other examples, other types of filters not explicitly listed may be used with this invention. One or more components of the system comprise a biosafety material. In some examples, the system and / or parts of the system are removable and / or reusable in another medical device. In other implementations, the system and / or parts of the system are configured for single use. In further implementations, parts of the system may be interchangeable with other parts. In general, the present invention succeeds in conferring the following benefits and objectives. An objective of the present invention is to provide a ventilation system for use in venting a gas from the inside of an ostomy collection bag. An objective of the present invention is to provide a removable ventilation system for use in venting a gas from the inside of an ostomy collection bag. An objective of the present invention is to provide a reusable ventilation system in other medical devices for use in ventilating a gas from inside an ostomy collection bag. An objective of the present invention is to provide a removable and reusable ventilation system that can receive and utilize other accessories and also provides a filter option. Qt? i QQn / zznz / q / υιλι BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an ostomy collection bag fixed to a first modality of a flange, according to at least some modalities described herein. Figure 2A shows a side perspective view of a first modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 2B shows a bottom perspective view of a first modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 20 shows a top perspective view of a first modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 3A shows a front perspective view of a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 3B shows a side perspective view of a second type of flange, according to at least some of the types described herein. Figure 3C shows a rear perspective view of a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. The 3D figure shows a top perspective view of a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of an ostomy collection bag installed fixed to a second modality of a flange, the second modality of the flange being configured to receive a valve body, according to at least some modalities described herein. Figure 5 shows an exploded view of a second modality of a flange configured to receive a valve body, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a passive filter fixed to a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 7 shows an exploded view of a second modality of a flange, a valve body, and a manual filter, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 8 shows a front perspective view of a valve body having a filter component, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 9 shows an alternative filter component attached to an inner surface of an ostomy collection bag, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 10 shows an alternative filter component attached to an outer surface of an ostomy collection bag, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 11 shows a perspective view of an alternative filter component fixed to an outer surface of an ostomy collection bag, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 12 shows a rear perspective view of an alternative filter component behind a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Qt? i Qon / zznz / q / υιλι Figure 13 shows a front perspective view of an alternative filter component behind a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 14 shows an exploded view of a system, according to at least some of the modalities described here. Figure 15 shows a front perspective view of a valve body and a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 16 shows a rear perspective view of a valve body and a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 17 shows a front perspective view of a valve body and a second modality of a flange, according to at least some of the modalities described herein. Figure 18 shows a cutaway view of system components, according to at least some of the modalities described here. Figure 19 shows a user interacting with a system, according to at least some of the modalities described here. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the figures. Identical elements in the various figures are identified by the same reference numbers. Each embodiment of the present invention will now be discussed in detail. These embodiments are provided by way of explanation of the present invention, which is not intended to be limited to them. In fact, those skilled in the art will appreciate, upon reading this specification and reviewing the figures, that several modifications and variations can be made to it. It should be appreciated that, as described herein, a “stoma” is generally an artificial opening made in a hollow organ, especially one on the surface of the body leading to the intestine or trachea. The invention is being described here in connection with an ostomy procedure, which creates an artificial opening in a body organ and may be created during an operation such as a colostomy, ileostomy, or gastrostomy. The present description is not limited to any of these operations. According to Figure 1, a disc 24 can be reinforced with adhesive so that it can be adhered to a patient's skin 26. In other examples, an adhesive can be added to or applied to an ostomy collection bag 20. The ostomy collection bag 20 is either disposable or reusable. In some examples, the ostomy collection bag 20 is a flexible, re-formable bag that may be made of plastic. The adhesive can be a medical-grade adhesive or a homogeneous mixture of one or more materials. In some examples, the adhesive may be made of one or more natural or synthetic polymers. In this case, the disc 24 can be adhered to the patient's skin 26 so that a stoma 28 is surrounded by an opening provided by the disc 24. Because of this, the disc 24 provides a first assembly 30.As explained earlier, a stoma can be permanent or temporary, depending on the underlying disease or condition. An ostomy procedure creates an artificial opening in an organ of the body. Specifically, the artificial opening can be created during a colostomy, ileostomy, or gastrostomy. The first assembly 30 is adapted to cooperate with a second assembly 22 placed on the ostomy collection bag 20. Furthermore, a first embodiment of a flange 25 can be attached to the ostomy collection bag 20, as shown in Figure 1. In some examples, the flange 25 can be attached to the ostomy collection bag 20 using waterproof adhesive. In other examples, the flange 25 can be molded into the ostomy collection bag 20 during its manufacture. In further examples, the flange 25 can be mechanically connected to the ostomy collection bag 20 in any number of ways, such as by compression fitting. As shown in Figure 1 and Figures 2A to 2C, the first configuration of the 25 flange is straight. As shown in Figures 3A to 3D and Figures 4 to 19, the second configuration of the 25 flange is curved. In some examples, the second configuration of the 25 flange is 90 degrees. However, it should be noted that other angles are also available for the second configuration of the 25 flange. As shown in Figure 4, a valve body 34 is received by either the first or second lug of the flange 25 so that the valve body 34 can be mounted on the ostomy collection bag 20. In some examples, the valve body 34 can be friction-fitted onto either the first or second lug of the flange 25. In other examples, the valve body 34 can be connected to either the first or second lug of the flange 25 via a threaded connection. In further examples, the valve body 34 can be connected to either the first or second lug of the flange 25 via some other connection method not explicitly listed here, such as a bayonet connection. It should be noted that the valve body 34 can be detached from either the first or second configuration of the flange 25 (for example, for cleaning purposes) and / or is reusable in another medical device and / or is interchangeable with other components or accessories. The devices for which the valve body 34 can be used are listed here, though not exhaustively. Furthermore, it should be noted that the uses for the flange 25 are not exhaustive and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Specifically, the first or second flange configuration 25 secures the valve body 34 to a hole in a wall of the ostomy collection bag 20 to allow air to pass from the ostomy collection bag 20 to the outside through the first or second flange configuration 25. During use of the ostomy collection bag 20, body gases can accumulate inside the bag, causing it to inflate, become bulky, and uncomfortable for the patient. The system described here is used to release this gas pressure. As shown in Figure 5, the valve body 34 and a sealing component 40 can be attached to a second flange configuration 44. As shown in Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 8, Figure 9, and Figure 10, the system herein described qh i QQn / zznz / q / uili may optionally use a filter 48. The filter 48 is connected to the first or second mode of flange 25 by means of a friction fit, a threaded fit, or some other means of connection. In Figure 9, an alternative filter component (e.g., filter 48) is attached to an inner surface 52 of the ostomy collection bag 20. In this example, the alternative filter component can be used with the second flange configuration 25. Figure 9 also shows an outer surface 50 of the ostomy collection bag 20. In Figure 10, another alternative filter component (e.g., filter 48) is attached to an outer surface 50 of the ostomy collection bag 20 between the ostomy collection bag 20 and the second flange configuration 25.Figure 11 also shows an additional alternative filter component (e.g., filter 48) fixed to the outer surface 31 of the ostomy collection bag 20. This additional alternative filter component (e.g., filter 48) is also shown in Figure 12 (as a rear view) and in Figure 13 (as a front view) and can be used in conjunction with the second flange modality 25. The filter 48 described herein may be a charcoal filter, a hydrophobic filter, and / or a hydrophilic filter. It should be noted that other filtration methods not explicitly listed here may also be used. The filter 48 may be configured to deodorize the gas and / or remove moisture from the gas. In additional examples, an absorbent or superabsorbent material may cover the filter 48 to remove moisture from the gas before it passes through the filter, thereby preventing blockage of the filter 48, flange 25, and / or valve assembly 34. In some examples, filter 48 is a manual filter (as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8). The released air is drawn into filter 48, where the odor is absorbed, and odorless air exits filter 48. It should be appreciated that the length of the existing filter stem of filter 48 can be adjusted to add more or less filter material. In other examples, the filter is a passive filter (as shown in Figure 6). In this scenario, the passive filter (e.g., filter 48) can be connected to either the first or second flange 25 via a threaded or friction-fit connection. In this example, the passive filter can be used overnight or in any application where the user does not wish to manually vent the gas from the ostomy collection bag 20 through the system. In some examples, the passive filter 48 may include one or more chambers. In some examples, the filter 48 may have a front chamber and a rear chamber. The rear chamber may have a stem with an opening that can be inserted into flange 25. The front chamber may contain the filter 48 and another opening to the outside air. A partition may separate the front and rear chambers. In some examples, one or more holes may be present at the top of the partition to allow air to pass between the front and rear chambers. In specific examples, there may be two holes at the top of the partition to allow air to pass between the front and rear chambers. Any liquid, stomatal output, and / or deposition material that passes through flange 25 and enters the rear chamber may be contained within the rear chamber so that it does not reach the holes at the top of the partition.The liquid, stoma output qh LQQn / zznz / q / uili stoma and / or deposition material can then be drained back through flange 25. As shown in Figure 14, a system for venting a gas from the inside of an ostomy collection bag 20 is described and shown. The system includes several components, such as a valve assembly and a flange component (e.g., the first or second embodiment of the flange 25). The valve assembly comprises: a plunger component 36, a spring component 38, a valve body 34, a first sealing component 40, and a second sealing component 54. The valve assembly is received by the flange 25. In some instances, the valve assembly is screwed onto the flange 25. The piston component 36 includes a first end 64 positioned opposite a second end 60 and a body component positioned between the first end 64 and the second end 60. The body component of the piston component 36 comprises one or more protrusions (or fins or wings) 62 extending from the body component near the second end 60. In preferred examples, the number of one or more protrusions (or fins or wings) 62 extending from the body component near the second end 60 is four, but other numbers are contemplated by the Applicant. It should be noted that other designs for one or more protrusions 62 may be used in addition to those explicitly listed here. For example, some designs may include larger fins or a longer rod with air channels built into the rod design, among others. One or more protrusions 62 function as stabilizers that keep the piston component 36 centered in the valve body 34, and also provide a channel for gas to pass through the piston component 36. The width of the body component of the piston component 36 is smaller than the width of the first end 64 and the width of the second end 60. In other examples, the width of the body component of the piston component 36 is identical to the width of the first end 64 and the width of the second end 60, where different air channels are added, as well as a place for the second sealing component 54 to sit on the piston component 36. The valve body 34 comprises a first end positioned opposite a second end and a body component positioned between the first and second ends. The body component of the valve body 34 comprises at least one protrusion 72 (from Figure 15, Figure 16, and Figure 17) extending from the body component near the second end. The valve body 34 also includes a recessed portion 58 fixed between the second end of the body portion and a ring component 56. Furthermore, in examples, and as shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16, the valve body 34 is configured with a bayonet-style valve body. It should be appreciated that the bayonet-style valve body is a press fit or twist-lock style. Each of the first sealing component 40 and the second sealing component 54 comprises O-rings. A first circumference of the first sealing component 40 is larger than a second circumference of the second sealing component 54. To assemble the valve assembly, the body component of the plunger component 36 is received by the spring component 38. The plunger component 36 and the spring component are received by the valve body 34. In addition, the recessed portion 58 of the valve body 34 is configured to receive the first sealing component 40. The second sealing component 54 is received by the second end of the body portion corresponding to the valve body 34. It should be noted that one or more protrusions (or wings or fins) 62 serve to keep the body component of the plunger component 36 centered in the valve body 34. Furthermore, when assembled, in some instances, the first end 64 of the plunger component 36 may be a flat surface that is either flush or recessed with the first end of the valve body 34. In other instances, when assembled, the first end 64 of the plunger component 36 comprises a thrust body component that protrudes from the first end of the valve body 34, facilitating user engagement with the assembly. Additionally, when the valve assembly is assembled, the first sealing component 40 seals the completed valve assembly to the flange component 42. Furthermore, the second sealing component 54 seals the valve body 34 and the plunger component 36 to the valve body 34. As shown in Figures 14 to 19, the second embodiment of flange 25 includes a body component 44 and a flat portion 42. The body component 44 of the second embodiment of flange 25 has a first end positioned opposite a second end. The flat portion 42 of the second embodiment of flange 25 has a first side positioned opposite a second side. The second end of the body component 44 is fixed to the first side of the flat portion 42. The second embodiment of flange 25 includes an opening. The second end of the body component 44 includes a flange portion 46. The flange portion 46 of the body component 44 is configured to be gripped by a user when operating the system. It should be noted that the flange portion 46 is present in some embodiments, and this image and representation is not indicative of all representations.For example, the body component 44 may include other shapes and / or styles. Specifically, the user's index finger may be placed on the flange portion 46 of the body component of the flange component 42, while the user's thumb is placed on the first end 64 of the plunger component 36, as shown in Figure 19. It should be appreciated that this example is provided for illustrative purposes only, and other uses are acceptable. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 16, the second side of the flat portion 42 comprises a hole / opening 74 with rounded edges to prevent the outlet of the ostomy collection bag 20 from obstructing the hole / opening. As shown in Figure 15 and Figure 17, the first end of the second embodiment of flange 25 comprises a first opening 70 parallel to the flat portion 42. The first opening 70 is fixed perpendicular to a second opening 76. In response to the second embodiment of flange 25 receiving the valve assembly thereon, the first opening 70 is configured to receive at least one protrusion 72 of the body component corresponding to the valve body 34. The valve assembly is rotated so that at least one protrusion 72 of the body component corresponding to the valve body 34 moves from the first opening 70 to the second opening 76 to secure the valve assembly to the second embodiment of flange 25. As explained, the second form of the flange 25 is attached to a hole in a wall of the ostomy collection bag 20. Furthermore, once the valve assembly is attached to the second form of the flange 25, a force can be applied to the first end 64 of the plunger component 36 to allow gas communication from the inside to the outside of the ostomy collection bag 20. Upon release of the force applied to the first end 64 of the plunger component 36, gas communication between the inside and outside of the ostomy collection bag 20 is prevented. One or more protrusions (or fins or wings) 62 of the plunger component 36 ensure that the plunger component 36 remains centered in the valve body 34 and guarantee a proper seal when the valve is closed.Furthermore, during these actions, spring 38 acts against valve body 34 to allow action on piston component 36. It should be appreciated that this example could use a manual filter. As described here, the system components can comprise any biosafety material. In some examples, the system components may include a silicone material. However, the material comprising these components is not limited to the materials described here, and other materials are also considered. When introducing elements of this disclosure or its modalities, the articles “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to mean that one or more of the elements exist. Similarly, the adjective “other,” when used to introduce an element, is intended to mean one or more elements. The terms “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive so that there may be additional elements other than those listed. Although this invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it will be understood that the present disclosure has been made only by way of illustration and that numerous changes in the details of construction and arrangement of parts may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A system for use in venting a gas from the inside of an ostomy collection bag, comprising: a valve assembly, the valve assembly comprising: a plunger component; a spring component; a valve body; a first sealing component; and a second sealing component; and a flange component fixed to a hole in a wall of the ostomy collection bag, wherein the flange component is configured to receive the valve assembly thereon such that in response to a force exerted on a first end of the plunger component, gas communication is permitted from the inside to the outside of the ostomy collection bag, and upon release of the force exerted on the first end of the plunger component, gas communication between the inside and outside of the ostomy collection bag is prevented.

2. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the piston component comprises: a first end positioned opposite a second end; and a body component positioned between the first end and the second end, wherein the body component comprises one or more protrusions extending from the body component near the second end, and wherein a width of the body component is smaller than a width of the first end and a width of the second end.

3. The system according to claim 2, further characterized in that the body component of the piston component is received by the spring component.

4. The system according to claim 3, further characterized in that the piston component and the spring component are received by the valve body.

5. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the valve body comprises: a first end positioned opposite a second end; a body component positioned between the first end and the second end, wherein the body component comprises at least one protrusion extending from the body component near the second end; and a recessed portion fixed between the second end of the body portion and a ring component.

6. The system according to claim 5, further characterized in that the hollowed-out portion is configured to receive the first sealing component.

7. The system according to claim 5, further characterized in that the second sealing component is received by the second end of the body portion of the qh i QQn / zznz / q / uili valve body.

8. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the flange component comprises: a body component having a first end positioned opposite a second end; and a flat portion having a first side positioned opposite a second side, wherein the second side of the body component is fixed to the first side of the flat portion, wherein the flange component comprises an opening positioned therein, and wherein the second side of the body component comprises a flange portion.

9. The system according to claim 8, further characterized in that the edge portion of the flange component body component is configured to be held by a user when using the system.

10. The system according to claim 8, further characterized in that the first end of the flange component comprises a first opening parallel to the flat portion of the flange component, and wherein the first opening is fixed perpendicular to a second opening.

11. The system according to claim 10, further characterized in that, in response to the flange component receiving the valve assembly thereon, the first opening is configured to receive at least one protrusion of the valve body component.

12. The system according to claim 11, further characterized in that the valve assembly is rotated so that at least one protrusion of the valve body component moves from the first opening to the second opening to secure the valve body to the flange component.

13. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that a first circumference of the first sealing component is larger than a second circumference of the second sealing component.

14. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the flange component includes a straight configuration or a curved configuration.

15. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that it additionally comprises: a filter fixed on an inner surface of a wall of the ostomy collection bag over a perforation or on an outer side of the ostomy collection bag between the ostomy collection bag and a flange.

16. The system according to claim 15, further characterized in that the filter is selected from the group consisting of: a carbon filter, a hydrophobic filter, and a hydrophilic filter.

17. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that one or more components of the system comprise a biosafety material, and wherein the system is removable and / or reusable in another medical device.

18. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that each of the first sealing component and the second sealing component comprises O-rings.

19. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the first sealing component seals the valve body to the flange component.

20. The system according to claim 1, further characterized in that the second sealing component seals the valve body and seals the piston component to the valve body.

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