Ostomy Output Transfer System

Abstract

An ostomy output transfer system with a support structure configured to mount to a toilet, a wall, a different structure, or to be mounted to or stand on the floor near a toilet, a funnel held by the support structure, where the funnel has an interior wall and an exit opening, a water source that conveys water into or onto the funnel such that the water runs down the interior wall of the funnel, and a drain from the funnel exit that is configured to be positioned over the bowl of the toilet, to drain ostomy bag contents and water from the funnel into the toilet.

1 . An ostomy output transfer system, comprising:
 a support structure configured to mount to a toilet, a wall, a different structure, or to be mounted to or stand on the floor near a toilet;   a funnel held by the support structure, where the funnel has an interior wall and an exit opening;   a water source that conveys water into or onto the funnel such that the water runs down the interior wall of the funnel; and   a drain from the funnel exit that is configured to be positioned over the bowl of the toilet, to drain ostomy bag contents and water from the funnel into the toilet.   
     
     
         2 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a support arm that carries the funnel on its distal end. 
     
     
         3 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 2 , wherein the support arm is indirectly or directly pivotably coupled to the toilet, wall, different structure, or floor such that the distal end of the support arm and the funnel can be positioned relative to the toilet. 
     
     
         4 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 1 , wherein the funnel has an exterior wall that is at least partially spaced from the interior wall, to define a channel between the exterior and interior walls that is configured to carry the water. 
     
     
         5 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 4 , wherein the water is conveyed into the channel of the funnel. 
     
     
         6 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 5 , wherein the water is conveyed into the lower portion of the channel. 
     
     
         7 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 5 , wherein the funnel comprises raised features in the channel to cause the water to swirl as it passes through the channel and onto the funnel. 
     
     
         8 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 5 , wherein the funnel comprises a channel outlet proximate an open top of the funnel, to convey water from the channel onto the funnel interior wall at or near a top of the interior wall. 
     
     
         9 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 1 , wherein the water source comprises an inlet hose that is configured to be fluidly coupled to a faucet or to a toilet water inlet. 
     
     
         10 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 9 , further comprising a spray hose fluidly coupled to the inlet hose, to allow the user to spray down at least the interior of the funnel. 
     
     
         11 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 10 , further comprising a user-operable valve that is operable to direct inlet water to the funnel or to the spray hose. 
     
     
         12 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 10 , further comprising a clip at the top of the funnel for removably holding the spray hose. 
     
     
         13 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 9 , further comprising a funnel support structure that supports a middle housing portion of the funnel, and wherein the inlet water enters the funnel through the middle housing portion. 
     
     
         14 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 1 , wherein the drain comprises a drain hose configured to be coupled to the funnel exit opening. 
     
     
         15 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a structure that is configured to be mounted to a wall proximate the toilet. 
     
     
         16 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a structure that is configured to be mounted to a floor proximate the toilet. 
     
     
         17 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a structure that is configured to be mounted to the toilet. 
     
     
         18 . An ostomy output transfer system, comprising:
 a support structure configured to mount to a toilet, a wall, a different structure, or to be mounted to or stand on the floor near a toilet;   a funnel held by the support structure, where the funnel has an interior wall and an exit opening, wherein the funnel has an exterior wall that is at least partially spaced from the interior wall, to define a channel between the exterior and interior walls that is configured to carry water;   wherein the support structure comprises a support arm that removably carries the funnel on its distal end, and the support arm is indirectly or directly pivotably coupled to the toilet, wall, different structure, or floor such that the distal end of the support arm and the funnel can be positioned in multiple positions relative to the toilet;   a water source that conveys the water into or onto the funnel such that the water runs down the interior wall of the funnel, wherein the water is conveyed into the channel of the funnel, wherein the water source comprises an inlet hose that is configured to be fluidly coupled to a faucet or to a toilet water inlet; and   a drain from the funnel exit that is configured to be positioned over the bowl of the toilet, to drain ostomy bag contents and water from the funnel into the toilet, wherein the drain comprises a drain hose configured to be coupled to the funnel exit opening.   
     
     
         19 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 18 , wherein the water is conveyed into the lower portion of the channel, wherein the funnel comprises raised features in the channel to cause the water to swirl as it passes through the channel and onto the funnel, and wherein the funnel comprises a channel outlet proximate an open top of the funnel, to convey water from the channel onto the funnel interior wall at or near a top of the interior wall. 
     
     
         20 . The ostomy output transfer system of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 a spray hose fluidly coupled to the inlet hose, to allow the user to spray down at least the interior of the funnel;   a user-operable valve that is operable to direct inlet water to the funnel or to the spray hose;   a clip at the top of the funnel for removably holding the spray hose; and   a funnel support structure that supports a middle housing portion of the funnel, and wherein the inlet water enters the funnel through the middle housing portion.