Patents by Inventor Georgann M. Carrubba

Georgann M. Carrubba 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).

  • Publication number: 20170360592
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance having a releasable receptacle for concealing an ostomy bag where the receptacle is asymmetrical and includes an enlarged cavity portion and expandable portion located below the stoma which provides additional area into which the bag may unroll as waste collects therein. In an alternate embodiment there is no bag and waste collects directly into the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: TENCAR INC.
    Inventor: Georgann M. Carrubba
  • Patent number: 9757270
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance having a releasable receptacle for concealing an ostomy bag where the receptacle is asymmetrical and includes an enlarged cavity portion located below the stoma which provides additional area into which the bag may unroll as waste collects therein. In an alternate embodiment there is no bag and waste collects directly into the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TENCAR INC.
    Inventor: Georgann M. Carrubba
  • Publication number: 20170135848
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance having a releasable receptacle for concealing an ostomy bag where the receptacle is asymmetrical and includes an enlarged cavity portion and expandable portion located below the stoma which provides additional area into which the bag may unroll as waste collects therein. In an alternate embodiment there is no bag and waste collects directly into the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: TENCAR INC.
    Inventor: Georgann M. Carrubba
  • Publication number: 20160228284
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance having a releasable receptacle for concealing an ostomy bag where the receptacle is asymmetrical and includes an enlarged cavity portion located below the stoma which provides additional area into which the bag may unroll as waste collects therein. In an alternate embodiment there is no bag and waste collects directly into the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Georgann M. Carrubba
  • Publication number: 20160228282
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance having a releasable receptacle for concealing an ostomy bag where the receptacle is asymmetrical and includes an enlarged cavity portion located below the stoma which provides additional area into which the bag may unroll as waste collects therein. In an alternate embodiment there is no bag and waste collects directly into the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Georgann M. Carrubba
  • Patent number: 8657799
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes a translucent receptacle for releasably securing to the stoma flange with the gathered ostomy pouch located within the receptacle. No or negligible pressures are applied to the stoma which remains clear and healthy. The user may use the receptacle during times of physical or personal activity when additional discreteness is desired. The pouch may be made of a material having a thermochromatic ink which changes color with heat such that the user may visually inspect and identify when waste is present in the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Georgann M. Carrubba
  • Publication number: 20130116636
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes a translucent receptacle for releasably securing to the stoma flange with the gathered ostomy pouch located within the receptacle. No or negligible pressures are applied to the stoma which remains clear and healthy. The user may use the receptacle during times of physical or personal activity when additional discreteness is desired. The pouch may be made of a material having a thermochromatic ink which changes color with heat such that the user may visually inspect and identify when waste is present in the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Georgann M. Carrubba