Self-Activating Ostomy Barrier Convexity for Peristomal Topography
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ostomy barrier appliances with fixed convexity do not efficiently accommodate the varying topography of stomas and peristomal surfaces, requiring user intervention for adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A self-activating convexity adjusting device that automatically adjusts the convexity characteristics of the ostomy barrier, including depth, slope, compressibility, and tension location, to conform to the user's peristomal skin topography without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed convexity design is used in conventional ostomy barriers, then the manufacturing process is simple and cost-effective, but the barrier cannot efficiently accommodate varying topography of stomas and peristomal surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The convexity of the ostomy barrier is made dynamically adjustable through a mechanical mechanism that allows the user to modify the convexity depth and slope characteristics to match their specific peristomal topography, transforming a static design into a dynamic adaptive system
Solution Approach 2:
The convexity adjusting mechanism is divided into separable components including adjustable convexity elements and support structures that can be independently modified to create customized convexity patterns tailored to different stoma configurations
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustment of convexity is required, then the barrier can be customized to fit individual anatomy, but user intervention is needed which increases the complexity of operation
Solution Approach 1:
The ostomy barrier incorporates self-adjusting mechanisms that automatically adapt to the user's peristomal topography without requiring manual intervention, allowing the barrier to self-customize its convexity characteristics through inherent mechanical properties
3Ease of operation
If uniform convexity adjustment is applied across the entire barrier, then the manufacturing and adjustment process is simplified, but localized adjustment of convexity characteristics cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The convexity adjusting mechanism enables localized modification of convexity characteristics at specific regions of the barrier, allowing different areas to have customized convexity depths and slopes tailored to the specific topographic needs of different peristomal surfaces
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a self-activating and customizable seal that enhances the adhesive effectiveness by conforming to individual user anatomy, minimizing leakage and improving comfort.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the radially extending members may be configured to be flexed independently according to a force applied to the radially extending member as the skin barrier is pressed against the user's peristomal skin
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AI summary
A convex ostomy barrier assembly for attaching an ostomy appliance to a peristomal skin surrounding a stoma includes a skin barrier, an inlet opening defined in the skin barrier for receiving the stoma, and a convexity adjusting device. The convexity adjusting device is configured to provide a convexity to the skin barrier and to automatically adjust the convexity according to the topography of user's peristomal skin as the convex ostomy barrier assembly is applied to a user. The convexity adjusting device is configured to provide a localized and customized adjustment of at least one characteristic of the convexity.