Patents Examined by Guy K Townsend
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Patent number: 11207206Abstract: A urine removal device includes a pouch with a proximal opening that provides access to an internal compartment of the pouch that is suitable to contain urine. A fluid diverter system is disposed inside of the pouch and extends from the proximal portion of the pouch, where it interfaces via an outlet conduit member to the environment outside of the pouch, to the distal end of the pouch where it draws in urine from the pouch. The pouch has at least one air port to allow air flow through the device to support suction that is applied inside of the pouch. The fluid diverter system has at least one conduit member configured to draw urine from the distal portion of the pouch up to the proximal end of the pouch, and into the outlet conduit member where it exits the fluid collection device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: CM Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Amit Kumar Sharma, Nishith Chasmawala, John Everett Martin
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Patent number: 11191661Abstract: A fecal catheter or ostomy pouch made of an odor barrier material including a thermoplastic elastomer, odor barrier modifier and an antiblocking agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Mingliang Lawrence Tsai, Tinh Nguyen-DeMary
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Patent number: 11191662Abstract: Devices for insertion into a stoma formed in a patient's body are provided, comprising a tube having distal and proximal ends and defining a path for movement of waste. To retain the device in the stoma and seal the stoma, the tube includes a retention mechanism located on the distal end and/or a sealing mechanism extending along a length of the tube between the proximal and distal ends. Collection apparatus for collecting waste from a patient's body also are provided, comprising a waste pouch and a connector for connecting the collection apparatus to a device inserted into a stoma. Additionally, waste collection systems for collecting waste from a patient's body are provided, comprising a tube for insertion into a stoma and a waste pouch. Each system may comprise a separate tube and waste pouch or the tube and waste pouch may be formed as an integral, inseparable component.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Avent, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. Cesa, Nathan C. Griffith, Benone Tarcau, James Zacha, Donald McMichael
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Patent number: 11191887Abstract: A bodily fluid collection system includes a reduced pressure treatment unit for providing reduced pressure to a fluid collection system through a canister having a container with an inlet adapted to be fluidly coupled to the fluid collection system, an outlet adapted to be connected to a source of reduced pressure, and an absorptive lamination disposed within the container. The absorptive lamination may be formed from a plurality of absorptive layers and wicking layers interleaved between the absorptive layers that collectively manifold bodily fluids from a tissue site into and throughout the absorptive lamination to trap and collect the bodily fluids. The container expands as the absorptive lamination swells with the bodily fluid being collected.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Brian Locke, Gareth Stephenson
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Patent number: 11166838Abstract: A stoma adapter is described that is especially suited to a recessed stoma or a flush stoma. The stoma adapter effectively extends the discharge passage from the stoma, protects peristomal skin, and forms a bridge at the interface between the stoma and an ostomy appliance. The stoma adapter contains a substantially unobstructed discharge passage, at least for effluent flowing in a discharge direction. The stoma adapter includes a seal for sealing against the bowel wall. The stoma adapter has collapsing, expanding, flexible and reinforced designs.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: John Cline, Bret Weig, Christopher Gregory, John Blum
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Patent number: 11166837Abstract: An ostomy appliance including an ostomy pouch with a filter and a center pleated panel to protect the filter, facilitate deodorization and deter ballooning.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: Marc Lesko, Mingliang Lawrence Tsai, Gary Oberholtzer
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Patent number: 11154651Abstract: A reduced-pressure system for delivering reduced pressure for medical purposes to a desired site and to receive fluids in one instance includes a reservoir having an interior space operable to contain the fluids. A reduced-pressure delivery conduit is placed in fluid communication with the interior space for delivering the reduced pressure to the desired site. A source conduit and a pressure sensor conduit are placed in fluid communication with the interior space. A pressure sensor is placed in fluid communication with the pressure sensor conduit. A reduced-pressure source is placed in fluid communication with the source conduit. A reduced-pressure control unit is associated with the pressure sensor and the reduced-pressure source and is operable to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor and supply data from the reduced-pressure source and to determine when a reservoir-full/blockage condition exists. Other systems and methods are presented.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Christopher Brian Locke, Aidan Marcus Tout
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Patent number: 11154416Abstract: A menstrual device with a reservoir portion attached to a rim portion where the rim of the device is configured to improve use and comfort. The edge of the reservoir portion may be molded into the defined geometry of the rim portions. Additionally, the rim may have one or more channels and/or elements positioned within the defined geometry of the rim.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: THE FLEX COMPANYInventors: Andrew Ross Miller, Jane Hartman Adamé, Brittney Seel, Lauren Schulte Wang
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Patent number: 11154415Abstract: An ostomy bag system includes an ostomy bag having an ostomy bag adhesive and an ostomy bag pouch, and an ostomy leak proof protection bag having a cover adhesive and a cover pouch. The cover adhesive may enclose the ostomy bag adhesive and the cover pouch may enclose the ostomy bag pouch for additional sealing and protection. A method of using the ostomy bag system includes securing an ostomy bag adhesive to a patient's body, securing a cover adhesive enclosing the ostomy bag adhesive to another position on the patient's body, and removing the ostomy bag system in a single step after use of the ostomy bag system. In another example, the ostomy leak proof protection bag may further include a hinge on the cover adhesive to allow access to the ostomy bag without removal of the ostomy leak proof protection bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Inventor: Althia Johnson
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Patent number: 11148845Abstract: An apparatus for assisting an emptying procedure of an ostomy pouch includes a conduction structure providing a channel for conducting waste material from the ostomy pouch when the ostomy pouch is being emptied and a support structure for stabilizing the conduction structure without requiring that a user uses a hand to hold the support structure during the emptying procedure. The top opening of the conduction structure is sized so that an emptying port of the ostomy pouch fits inside the top opening. A length of the conduction structure is predetermined such as to reduce a splash caused by waste material exiting a bottom opening of the conduction structure into a water layer of a toilet bowl.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Revokable Trust for Benny R. & Beverly M. EllisInventor: Benny R. Ellis
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Patent number: 11141306Abstract: A catheter connector for fluidly connecting a catheter to a receptacle, the catheter connector comprising two body portions, one body portion for attachment to the catheter and the other body portion for attachment to the receptacle, the connector providing a fluidly open passage from the catheter to the receptacle when the first body portion is coupled to the second body portion, each body portion automatically fluidly closing off the respective catheter and receptacle when disengaged from the other body portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventor: Harry Binnendyk
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Patent number: 11134925Abstract: A disposable diaper product useful for collecting a urine sample from an infant is disclosed. In one example the product may have a liquid control structure overlying a liquid impermeable backsheet, with a plan surface area defining a volume coextensive therewith, wherein a portion of the volume defined by at least 50 percent of the plan surface area contains no more than 50 percent by weight absorbent material. In another example the product may have a liquid control structure overlying a liquid impermeable backsheet, and have an average Liquid Release Ratio of at least 3 percent. A method for collecting a urine sample from an infant is also disclosed, in which a diaper is used for collection.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jacob Alan Barnhorst, Masaharu Nishikawa, John Lee Hammons
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Patent number: 11116675Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and devices for collection of fluids, including cells and cellular materials, from the uterus. A device of the present invention comprises a central tubing member to which, at least, a flexible tubing member and an absorbable member are connected at least at one point. The absorbable member is connected to at least one portion of the central tubing member and to at least one portion of the flexible tubing member. The devices of the present invention are useful in methods of collection of uterine fluids, including blood, cells and cellular material.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Inventor: Denise Harris Miller
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Patent number: 11116655Abstract: An ostomy bag has an inlet leading to a waste collection space defined by two opposing surfaces of two walls. The opposing surfaces are configured to separate on the introduction of waste through the inlet and in at least one of the walls there is at least one corrugation.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Welland Medical LimitedInventors: Kim Frampton, Paul Bird
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Patent number: 11109997Abstract: An adaptable ostomy base plate having a substantially convex shape for initial engagement with a peristomal skin surface and can be inverted to a substantially concave shape to fittingly engage to a topography of the peristomal skin surface for permanent engagement thereto. The base plate comprises a reinforcement ring arranged on a distal surface of the top film and the inner section of the base plate, being inside the reinforcement ring is provided with undulations defined by a series of concentric ridges and valleys, said series progresses outwardly from the stoma-receiving through-going hole towards the reinforcement ring and at least partly under the reinforcement ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Claus Oellgaard, Niels Pinholt
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Patent number: 11109996Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising an adhesive wafer (2) for attachment to a skin surface of a user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer (13), an adhesive layer (12), and at least one release liner (17). The release liner comprises an enclosure (9) capable of containing a liquid or a wipe (14). The enclosure (9) can be filled with liquid before removal from the wafer, thereby providing a temperature impact on the adhesive. The wipe (14) can be impregnated with an activating agent for providing an activation of the adhesive prior to use.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Esben Stroebech, Michael Hansen, Birthe Vestbo Andersen, Peter Kwok Hing Lam, Lars Olav Schertiger
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Patent number: 11096863Abstract: An object is to provide a port that is capable of securely preventing pulling-out of a sealing plug from a port body. Provided is a port including: a sealing plug through which a hollow needle can be pierced; a port body having a hollow structure with the sealing plug disposed therein; and a pulling-out preventing member to be attached to the port body. The port body includes: a part to be sealed that has a tubular shape with a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and is configured so that the sealing plug is sealingly inserted into the part to be sealed; a connection part that has a tubular shape, is continuous with the first end of the part to be sealed, and has an outer periphery connected to the bag body to be filled with a medical liquid; and a part to be fitted that is formed in any one of an inner peripheral surface of the part to be sealed, an outer peripheral surface of the part to be sealed, and the second end of the part to be sealed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignees: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc., Otsuka Techno CorporationInventors: Yasuyuki Kajihara, Hidenari Shoji, Masamichi Okubata, Fumito Uesugi, Ryuta Kazumori
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Patent number: 11096830Abstract: In some embodiments, a dressing assembly may include a dressing bolster, an interface seal, and a base layer. The dressing bolster may include a first side, a second side, and a periphery. The interface seal may be coupled at the periphery of the dressing bolster. The base layer may include a base layer flange configured to be coupled to the dressing and to extend beyond the periphery of the dressing bolster. The dressing assembly may be suitable for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure and for creating an apposition force between a first portion of the tissue site and a second portion of the tissue site. Other systems, apparatus, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Andrew Pratt, Christopher Brian Locke, Timothy Mark Robinson
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Patent number: 11090185Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes a dual-chamber pouch, which can continuously drain liquids from body waste, while collecting solids in the pouch. The ostomy appliance can also include a flat output tap including a lumen, the size of which can be increased by applying pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Brock Edward Masters, Paul Charles Fletter, Mark W. Jockel, Jeremy Robert Quint
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Patent number: 11083617Abstract: An ostomy device for attachment (coupling) to a base plate is disclosed. The ostomy device comprises attachment structures for attachment to a base plate, wherein the ostomy device comprises an attachment ring configured to be detachably attached to the base plate. The ostomy device comprises additional structures provided with attachment elements configured to be detachably attached to the attachment ring. The attachment ring is configured to be detachably attached to the inner side of an attachment recess provided in the locking flange of the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: MULTI-LOCK APSInventor: Martin Larsen