Patents by Inventor Christen Grum-Schwensen
Christen Grum-Schwensen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11896517Abstract: An ostomy barrier appliance for attaching an ostomy appliance to peristomal skin surrounding a stoma is provided. The ostomy barrier appliance includes a skin barrier, an inlet opening for receiving a stoma, and a convexity adjusting device arranged adjacent the skin barrier. The convexity adjusting device is configured to adjust the convexity of the skin barrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Gregory J. Czaplewski, Kenneth Nielsen, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Ryan S. Park, Tuan Tran, Brian T. Leadingham, Patrick C. Tetzlaff
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Publication number: 20230329895Abstract: An ostomy barrier appliance for attaching an ostomy appliance to peristomal skin surrounding a stoma is provided. The ostomy barrier appliance includes a skin barrier, an inlet opening for receiving a stoma, and a convexity adjusting device arranged adjacent the skin barrier. The convexity adjusting device is configured to adjust the convexity of the skin barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Gregory J. Czaplewski, Kenneth Nielsen, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Ryan S. Park, Tuan Tran, Brian T. Leadingham, Patrick C. Tetzlaff
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Patent number: 11065144Abstract: An ostomy pouch includes a collection pouch having a first side wall and a second side wall connected to one another along a periphery, the collection pouch having a collection cavity defined between the first and second side walls, an outlet connected to and extending from the collection pouch, the outlet defining an internal passageway connected to the collection cavity, the outlet having a coupling element, and a drainage adapter configured to engage the coupling element so as to be coupled to the outlet. The outlet is foldable to a closed condition to close the collection pouch and unfoldable to an open condition to drain the collection pouch.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Kenneth Nielsen, Jan Torstensen, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Mette Dybendal Maack, Sussie Richmann, Jan Wohlgemuth, Peter Moller-Jensen, Ole Skjodt
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Patent number: 11000400Abstract: A drainable ostomy pouch (10) includes a collection pouch (12) having a collection cavity (20), a retractable outlet (14) movable between a first position retracted substantially into the collection cavity and a second position extending outwardly from the collection cavity, a discharge opening (30) formed at a distal end of the retractable outlet and a closure (22) configured to selectively allow or prevent discharge of a waste material from the collection cavity or the retractable outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Christen Grum-Schwensen, Jan Torstensen, Mette Dybendal Maack, Kenneth Nielsen, Sussie Richmann, Jan Wohlgemuth, Peter Moller-Jensen, Ole Skjodt
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Publication number: 20200046543Abstract: A drainable ostomy system includes an ostomy pouch having an internal collection area and an outlet for draining contents from the collection area, and an interface assembly. The interface assembly includes an outlet body operably connected to the outlet, the outlet body having a discharge end, a cap configured for removable coupling with the outlet body, the cap configured to close the discharge end of the outlet body, and a bedside drainage adapter configured for removable coupling with the outlet body. The cap and bedside drainage adapter are interchangeably coupled to outlet body. The system may also include a tube coupled to the bedside drainage adapter and a bedside drainage bag coupled to the tube and configured to receive the contents of the ostomy pouch via the outlet body, the bedside drainage adapter and the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2017Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Anthony Scalise, Peter L. Visconti, Christina Augustyn, Jan Torstensen, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Kenneth Nielsen, George J. Cisko, Jr., Patrick C. Tetzlaff, Brian T. Leadingham
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Publication number: 20190231580Abstract: An ostomy barrier appliance for attaching an ostomy appliance to peristomal skin surrounding a stoma is provided. The ostomy barrier appliance includes a skin barrier, an inlet opening for receiving a stoma, and a convexity adjusting device arranged adjacent the skin barrier. The convexity adjusting device is configured to adjust the convexity of the skin barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Gregory J. Czaplewski, Kenneth Nielsen, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Ryan S. Park, Tuan Tran, Brian T. Leadingham, Patrick C. Tetzlaff
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Publication number: 20190029868Abstract: A drainable ostomy pouch (10) includes a collection pouch (12) having a collection cavity (20), a retractable outlet (14) movable between a first position retracted substantially into the collection cavity and a second position extending outwardly from the collection cavity, a discharge opening (30) formed at a distal end of the retractable outlet and a closure (22) configured to selectively allow or prevent discharge of a waste material from the collection cavity or the retractable outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Christen GRUM-SCHWENSEN, Jan TORSTENSEN, Mette Dybendal MAACK, Kenneth NIELSEN, Sussie RICHMANN, Jan WOHLGEMUTH, Peter MOLLER-JENSEN, Ole SKJODT
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Publication number: 20180318127Abstract: An ostomy pouch includes a collection pouch having a first side wall and a second side wall connected to one another along a periphery, the collection pouch having a collection cavity defined between the first and second side walls, an outlet connected to and extending from the collection pouch, the outlet defining an internal passageway connected to the collection cavity, the outlet having a coupling element, and a drainage adapter configured to engage the coupling element so as to be coupled to the outlet. The outlet is foldable to a closed condition to close the collection pouch and unfoldable to an open condition to drain the collection pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Nielsen, Jan Torstensen, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Mette Dybendal Maack, Sussie Richmann, Jan Wohlgemuth, Peter Moller-Jensen, Ole Skjodt
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Patent number: 10022260Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an ostomy pouch comprising a first pouch wall and a second pouch wall joined together along a peripheral seal to form a cavity for accommodating waste material; and said pouch having an upper and a lower portion; an inlet provided in the first pouch wall for receiving waste into the pouch; said inlet opening being provided in the upper portion; wherein the pouch further comprises a top view member comprising two layers of transparent flexible film is provided an upper section of said upper portion between said first and second pouch walls and sealed to either the first or the second wall by peripheral seals, wherein said top view member is provided with a lowermost edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Sussie Richmann, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Claus Rasmussen, Peter Møller-Jensen, Tue Kjaergaard Toft, Jan Clausen, Iben Frellesvig, Michael Stenvang
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Patent number: 9949865Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, an ostomy appliance coupling system is disclosed. The system comprises a wafer part having a rise extending away from a body surface to form a guide means and a shallow landing zone; a pouch part having a guide adapted to engage with the landing zone in a desired location relative to the guide means; and an adhesive layer recessed within the guide and adapted to adhere to the landing zone.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Christen Grum-Schwensen, Ole Skjoedt, Kasper Sortkjær, Kenneth Nielsen, Sussie Richmann, Peter Møller-Jensen, Tue K. Toft, Martin von Bülow
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Patent number: 9629743Abstract: The present invention concerns adhesive wafer for an ostomy appliance, said adhesive wafer being adapted for directly or indirectly securing an ostomy pouch to a person's skin, wherein the wafer comprises a starter hole surrounded by a plurality of cutting guidelines for enabling the person to cut the hole into a desired aperture size, wherein the cutting guidelines substantially converge with the starter hole at an upper region of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventor: Christen Grum-Schwensen
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Patent number: 9629779Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a package for an ostomy sealing member for sealing around a stoma in relation to an ostomy appliance, said sealing member comprising a hypoallergenic, moldable adhesive material, said sealing member having an annular periphery and an opening therein for receiving a stoma, wherein the opening is non-concentric with the periphery.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Christen Grum-Schwensen, Vigdis Hannestad
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Publication number: 20150209172Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an ostomy pouch comprising a first pouch wall and a second pouch wall joined together along a peripheral seal to form a cavity for accommodating waste material; and said pouch having an upper and a lower portion; an inlet provided in the first pouch wall for receiving waste into the pouch; said inlet opening being provided in the upper portion; wherein the pouch further comprises a top view member comprising two layers of transparent flexible film is provided an upper section of said upper portion between said first and second pouch walls and sealed to either the first or the second wall by peripheral seals, wherein said top view member is provided with a lowermost edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2013Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Sussie Richmann, Christen Grum-Schwensen, Claus Rasmussen, Peter Møller-Jensen, Tue Kjaergaard Toft, Jan Clausen, Iben Frellesvig, Michael Stenvang
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Patent number: 8821463Abstract: The present invention concerns a drainable ostomy pouch comprising first proximal pouch wall and second distal pouch wall joined together along the outer periphery to form a cavity for accommodating waste material and to form an outlet portion with an outlet for draining the content of the pouch; an inlet provided in the first pouch wall for receiving waste into the pouch; a comfort layer provided at least on the distal side wall; a closure system with first and second fastener strips provided on at least one, preferably both exterior sides of the pouch walls for in cooperation to close the outlet by folding the outlet portion upon itself, wherein the second fastener strip is provided between the comfort layer and the distal side wall such that the outlet portion when folded up may be releasably secured to the comfort layer between the comfort layer and the distal side wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventor: Christen Grum-Schwensen
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Publication number: 20140163496Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a package for an ostomy sealing member for sealing around a stoma in relation to an ostomy appliance, said sealing member comprising a hypoallergenic, mouldable adhesive material, said sealing member having an annular periphery and an opening therein for receiving a stoma, wherein the opening is non-concentric with the periphery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Christen Grum-Schwensen, Vigdis Hannestad
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Publication number: 20140039430Abstract: The present disclosure concerns an ostomy pouch comprising a first proximal pouch wall and a second distal pouch wall joined together along their outer periphery to form a cavity for accommodating waste material, an inlet provided in the first pouch wall for receiving waste into the pouch, and a comfort layer provided at least on the distal side wall, wherein the comfort layer comprises two cover panels covering each side of the pouch and sealed along the periphery wherein said two cover panels abut or overlap each other without being attached to one another along a longitudinal centre line of the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Sussie Richmann, Christen Grum-Schwensen
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Publication number: 20120123363Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, an ostomy appliance coupling system is disclosed. The system comprises a wafer part having a rise extending away from a body surface to form a guide means and a shallow landing zone; a pouch part having a guide adapted to engage with the landing zone in a desired location relative to the guide means; and an adhesive layer recessed within the guide and adapted to adhere to the landing zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Christen Grum-Schwensen, Ole Skjoedt, Kasper Sortkjær, Kenneth Nielsen, Sussie Richmann, Peter Møller-Jensen, Tue K. Toft, Martin von Bülow
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Publication number: 20120029450Abstract: The present invention concerns adhesive wafer for an ostomy appliance, said adhesive wafer being adapted for directly or indirectly securing an ostomy pouch to a person's skin, wherein the wafer comprises a starter hole surrounded by a plurality of cutting guidelines for enabling the person to cut the hole into a desired aperture size, wherein the cutting guidelines substantially converge with the starter hole at an upper region of the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventor: Christen Grum-Schwensen
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Publication number: 20120022477Abstract: The present invention concerns a drainable ostomy pouch comprising first proximal pouch wall and second distal pouch wall joined together along the outer periphery to form a cavity for accommodating waste material and to form an outlet portion with an outlet for draining the content of the pouch; an inlet provided in the first pouch wall for receiving waste into the pouch; a comfort layer provided at least on the distal side wall; a closure system with first and second fastener strips provided on at least one, preferably both exterior sides of the pouch walls for in cooperation to close the outlet by folding the outlet portion upon itself, wherein the second fastener strip is provided between the comfort layer and the distal side wall such that the outlet portion when folded up may be releasably secured to the comfort layer between the comfort layer and the distal side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventor: Christen Grum-Schwensen