PLASTICS MOLDING FOR OSTOMY DEVICE
A method and apparatus for forming an ostomy device component, for attaching a preformed first portion of the component to a second portion. The second portion is formed by being blow molded into intimate bonding contact with the preformed first portion. The preformed first portion may be injection molded. An ostomy device component formed by this technique may comprise first and second portions, at least one of which is a blow molded part integrally molded to the other part.
1 . An ostomy device component for attachment by coupling to a counterpart coupling member comprising:
a. an axially deformable tubular member having a concertina bellows shape, said tubular member having first and second opposing ends, said first end being open;
b. each of said first and second opposing ends having a coupling proximate thereto, said coupling on said first opposing end being couplable to the counterpart coupling member.
2 . The ostomy device component of claim 23 wherein said second opposing end is open.
3 . The ostomy device component of claim 23 wherein said second opposing end is closed.
4 . The ostomy device component of claim 23 wherein said coupling on second opposing end is couplable to the counterpart coupling member.