Disposable human waste management devices

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disposable human waste management devices such as faecal and urine management devices (10) which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the device to the skin. In particular the present invention relates to adhesives (20) which provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. In particular the present invention relates to skin attachment means which provide secure attachment under moist and wet skin conditions and which maintains adhesive peel strength even under exposure to excess water.

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Field of Invention [0001] The present invention relates to disposable human waste management devices, such as urine management devices and feces management devices, for infants, children or adults that fit directly on the skin between the wearer's buttocks. The implement utilizes an improved adhesive to facilitate easy application and removal of the implement by the wearer while ensuring that the implement remains in place. In particular the adhesive provides conformity to wet skin throughout wear, including wear conditions or periods in which the adhesive is exposed to excess fluid. Background of the invention [0002] Urine and fecal management implements are known articles of manufacture primarily worn by incontinent patients, especially bedridden patients. These devices are secured to the anal region or artificial anus and / or urogenital area of ​​the wearer's body for receiving, collecting and rapidly containing urine, fecal matter and other bodily discharges. [0003]...

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[0022] However, the content of all these documents generally discloses articles designed to be used with undergarments and therefore actually provide a very low degree of adhesion, unable to withstand any excessive pressure

In addition, these references only talk about the adhesive

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