Patent ID: 6872196
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. An abdominal defect cover device comprising: a domed-shaped cover member having an opening being centrally-disposed therethrough, said dome-shaped cover member being made of plastic; a valve assembly being securely disposed in said opening for allowing introduction of a saline solution upon a user's abdomen, said valve assembly including a tubular member having open ends and a bore extending therethrough, and also including a one-way valve member being disposed in said bore, said tubular member having a base portion having an annular groove being disposed in an exterior thereof and receiving an annular edge defining said opening through said dome-shaped cover member for retaining said tubular member in said opening of said dome-shaped cover member; a seal member being attached to said dome-shaped cover member for sealing said dome-shaped cover member upon the user's abdomen; and a fastening assembly for fastening said dome-shaped cover member upon the user's abdomen.