Patents by Inventor Ernest J. Wicker

Ernest J. Wicker 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).

  • Snap-in insert for convex ostomy faceplate
    Patent number: 6673056
    Abstract: A snap-in insert is disclosed for use with the faceplate of an ostomy appliance. The faceplate includes a convex pressure ring and an adhesive barrier pad or wafer that extends over the convex surface of that ring. The insert has an apertured support wall that is flexible but sufficiently stiff to support and thereby brace the barrier pad about the faceplate's stoma-receiving opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Hollister Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael A. Metz, Walter F. Leise, Jr., Ernest J. Wicker
  • Snap-in insert for convex ostomy faceplate
    Publication number: 20030088219
    Abstract: A snap-in insert is disclosed for use with the faceplate of an ostomy appliance. The faceplate includes a convex pressure ring and an adhesive barrier pad or wafer that extends over the convex surface of that ring. The insert has an apertured support wall that is flexible but sufficiently stiff to support and thereby brace the barrier pad about the faceplate's stoma-receiving opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Michael A. Metz, Walter F. Leise, Ernest J. Wicker