ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,685,661, issued on July 21.
"Metal flange for an ostomy bag" was invented by Michael A. Davis (Canyon Lake, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an ostomy bag attachment device including an implant mechanism including an outer solid tube. Embodiments may also include an inner mesh tube with a flared flange. Embodiments may also include an inner tissue flange and an outer tissue flange. Embodiments may also include a neodymium magnet ring located on an outer stoma interface. Embodiments may also include a protruding titanium ring on the outer stoma interface. Embodiments may also include ...