ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,396,880, issued on Aug. 26.
"Ostomy output diversion device" was invented by Bruce M Johnson (Simpsonville, S.C.), Theresa G Johnson (Simpsonville, S.C.), Reed B Johnson (Greenville, S.C.) and Ashley Davis (Cumming, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An ostomy output diversion device is used to cover and seal closely around a patient's stoma, to divert stoma effluent output through the device, into a container or reservoir, temporarily eliminating the need of an adhesive-based ostomy pouching system. The ostomy output diversion device is placed over the person's stoma, with the base ring surrounding the peristomal skin, the adjustable in...