Patents by Inventor Gary Oberholtzer
Gary Oberholtzer 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: 11890218Abstract: Ostomy appliances with a filter system that is resistant to clogging by waste expelled by the stoma are provided for waste management.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: Gary Oberholtzer, Marc Lesko
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Patent number: 11717434Abstract: A medical device according to certain embodiments generally includes a first wall, a second wall, and a first deformable reinforcing member. The first wall and the second wall are joined to one another such that a cavity is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The cavity has an outlet opening formed at a proximal end of the medical device. The first deformable reinforcing member is attached to the first wall, and is deformable by manual application of pressure to lateral edges of the first deformable reinforcing member so as to radially distend the outlet opening. The first deformable reinforcing member includes at least one first notch formed in at least one lateral edge thereof. Each notch is configured to receive a portion of a user's digit to facilitate manual application of pressure to said lateral edges.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: James Donald Jones, Jr., Gary Oberholtzer
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Publication number: 20220054294Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Marc Lesko, Mingliang Lawrence Tsai, Gary Oberholtzer
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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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Publication number: 20210244564Abstract: A medical device according to certain embodiments generally includes a first wall, a second wall, and a first deformable reinforcing member. The first wall and the second wall are joined to one another such that a cavity is formed between the first wall and the second wall. The cavity has an outlet opening formed at a proximal end of the medical device. The first deformable reinforcing member is attached to the first wall, and is deformable by manual application of pressure to lateral edges of the first deformable reinforcing member so as to radially distend the outlet opening. The first deformable reinforcing member includes at least one first notch formed in at least one lateral edge thereof. Each notch is configured to receive a portion of a user's digit to facilitate manual application of pressure to said lateral edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: James Donald Jones, JR., Gary Oberholtzer
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Patent number: 11076979Abstract: A coupling assembly for fastening an adhesive wafer to an ostomy appliance device, the coupling assembly including a captive connection between the adhesive wafer and ostomy appliance that permits captive relative displacement between the entire adhesive wafer and the entrance aperture of the appliance, to facilitate access to the wafer from the non-body-contacting side. The coupling assembly further comprises a fixation coupling for fixing the adhesive wafer in the operative position.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: George Fattman, Gary Oberholtzer
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Patent number: 11039950Abstract: Described herein is a medical device with an opening system. The medical device is foldable from an open to a closed condition. It is secured in its closed condition. In certain embodiments, the medical device is an ostomy pouch.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: James D. Jones, Jr., Gary Oberholtzer
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Publication number: 20200069455Abstract: Ostomy appliances with a filter system that is resistant to clogging by waste expelled by the stoma are provided for waste management.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Gary OBERHOLTZER, Marc LESKO
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Patent number: 10478329Abstract: Ostomy appliances with a filter system that is resistant to clogging by waste expelled by the stoma are provided for waste management.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Gary Oberholtzer, Marc Lesko
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Publication number: 20190247220Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Marc LESKO, Mingliang Lawrence TSAI, Gary OBERHOLTZER
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Patent number: 10285847Abstract: 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: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Marc Lesko, Mingliang Lawrence Tsai, Gary Oberholtzer
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Publication number: 20180360645Abstract: A coupling assembly for fastening an adhesive wafer to an ostomy appliance device, the coupling assembly including a captive connection between the adhesive wafer and ostomy appliance that permits captive relative displacement between the entire adhesive wafer and the entrance aperture of the appliance, to facilitate access to the wafer from the non-body-contacting side. The coupling assembly further comprises a fixation coupling for fixing the adhesive wafer in the operative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: George FATTMAN, Gary OBERHOLTZER
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Publication number: 20180333290Abstract: Described herein is a medical device with an opening system. The medical device is foldable from an open to a closed condition. It is secured in its closed condition. In certain embodiments, the medical device is an ostomy pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: James Donald JONES, Gary OBERHOLTZER
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Patent number: 10105255Abstract: A coupling assembly for fastening an adhesive wafer to an ostomy appliance device, the coupling assembly including a captive connection between the adhesive wafer and ostomy appliance that permits captive relative displacement between the entire adhesive wafer and the entrance aperture of the appliance, to facilitate access to the wafer from the non-body-contacting side. The coupling assembly further comprises a fixation coupling for fixing the adhesive wafer in the operative position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: George Fattman, Gary Oberholtzer
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Publication number: 20170042723Abstract: Ostomy appliances with a filter system that is resistant to clogging by waste expelled by the stoma are provided for waste management.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Gary OBERHOLTZER, Mark Lesko
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Publication number: 20170020713Abstract: A coupling assembly for fastening an adhesive wafer to an ostomy appliance device, the coupling assembly including a captive connection between the adhesive wafer and ostomy appliance that permits captive relative displacement between the entire adhesive wafer and the entrance aperture of the appliance, to facilitate access to the wafer from the non-body-contacting side. The coupling assembly further comprises a fixation coupling for fixing the adhesive wafer in the operative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: GEORGE FATTMAN, Gary OBERHOLTZER
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Patent number: 9498372Abstract: A coupling assembly for fastening an adhesive wafer to an ostomy appliance device, the coupling assembly including a captive connection between the adhesive wafer and ostomy appliance that permits captive relative displacement between the entire adhesive wafer and the entrance aperture of the appliance, to facilitate access to the wafer from the non-body-contacting side. The coupling assembly further comprises a fixation coupling for fixing the adhesive wafer in the operative position.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: CONVATEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: George Fattman, Gary Oberholtzer
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Publication number: 20130085463Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: Marc Lesko, Mingliang Lawrence Tsai, Gary Oberholtzer
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Patent number: 8382732Abstract: An ostomy coupling is disclosed comprising a floatable coupling part. The coupling part is supported with respect to an adhesive wafer by means of a flexible support collar that permits displacement of the coupling part in a floatable manner. The flexible collar comprises plastics film and has bistable shapes. The collar is configured to hold the coupling part stably in (i) an extended position spaced from the adhesive wafer, to facilitate an ostomate to manually brace the coupling part in order to relieve the attachment force when an ostomy appliance is press fitted to the coupling part, and (ii) in a retracted position close to the adhesive wafer.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.Inventors: Gary Oberholtzer, Kenneth Johnsen
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Patent number: 8366695Abstract: An adapter is disclosed for an ostomy coupling. The adapter provides a floatable coupling characteristic to an ostomy body fitment that has a non-floatable coupling part. The adapter comprises a first coupling part for attaching to the non-floating coupling part of the body fitment, a second coupling part for releasably attaching to an ostomy appliance, and a flexible collar between the first and second coupling parts. The flexible collar permits the second coupling part to be displaced away from the first coupling part, thereby creating a space for an ostomate to manually brace the second coupling part against an attachment force when an appliance is fitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: ConvaTec Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Theodore Foley, Kenneth Johnsen, Gary Oberholtzer, Nino Pionati