Patents by Inventor Edward E. von Emster

Edward E. von Emster 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).

  • Patent number: 5248308
    Abstract: An ostomy pouch cover which is adapted to fit over an ostomy appliance. The top opening of the cover has a cover flap which opens wide to allow the cover to be slipped on or off the ostomy appliance. There is an adjustable stoma opening with overlapping tabs that easily adjust and fasten around the flange of an ostomy appliance. A wide opening at the bottom of the pouch cover can be unfastened to allow drainage of the pouch contents. There is a fastener at the bottom of the cover and a mating fastener near the top so that when the cover and the ostomy appliance inside of it are folded upward the cover can be secured in the folded position, holding the appliance up and out of the way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Inventor: Edward E. von Emster