Patents by Inventor George J. Cisko, Jr.
George J. Cisko, Jr. 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: 11234856Abstract: An ostomy belt system includes an ostomy belt having a strip of material and a belt coupling element, and an ostomy pouch having and outer wall defining an inner volume, and a pouch coupling section configured for releasable engagement with the belt coupling element. One or both of the belt coupling element and the pouch coupling section is configured to bend or flex at a predetermined location.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Brock E. Masters, Ryan S. Park, Peter L. Visconti, Brian T. Leadingham, Patrick C. Tetzlaff
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Publication number: 20200138619Abstract: A peristomal support belt system includes a supply of material having a first length and a first end and a buckle configured for attachment to the first end. The supply of material is cut to a second length to form a section of material having the first end and a second end, the second length extending from the first end to the second end. The buckle is configured for attachment to the second end. A method of making a peristomal support belt and a peristomal support belt are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Mark W. Jockel, Christina Augustyn, Lynn Sacramento, Xuemei Wang, Larisa Mats, Paul C. Fletter, Ryan S. Park
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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: 20190083295Abstract: An ostomy belt system includes an ostomy belt having a strip of material and a belt coupling element, and an ostomy pouch having and outer wall defining an inner volume, and a pouch coupling section configured for releasable engagement with the belt coupling element. One or both of the belt coupling element and the pouch coupling section is configured to bend or flex at a predetermined location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Brock E. Masters, Ryan S. Park, Peter L. Visconti, Brian T. Leadingham, Patrick C. Tetzlaff
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Patent number: 9452080Abstract: A fecal drainage system includes a collection bag and a catheter tube connectable to the collection bag. The catheter tube is a multi-layer odor barrier structure. The layers of the catheter tube include one or more thermoplastic elastomer layers and one or more odor barrier layers. For example, the catheter tube may comprise an inner thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer, an intermediate odor barrier film layer, and an outer TPE layer. Alternately, the multi-layer catheter tube includes an inner TPE layer sandwiched between outer layers of odor barrier film material.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Todd J. Holzbauer, Adel Sadik, Moh-Ching Oliver Chang, George J. Cisko, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150133880Abstract: A fecal drainage system includes a collection bag and a catheter tube connectable to the collection bag. The catheter tube is a multi-layer odor barrier structure. The layers of the catheter tube include one or more thermoplastic elastomer layers and one or more odor barrier layers. For example, the catheter tube may comprise an inner thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer, an intermediate odor barrier film layer, and an outer TPE layer. Alternately, the multi-layer catheter tube includes an inner TPE layer sandwiched between outer layers of odor barrier film material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Todd J. Holzbauer, Adel Sadik, Moh-Ching Oliver Chang, George J. Cisko, JR.
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Patent number: 8936583Abstract: A multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube for a fecal drainage catheter. The layers of the catheter tube include one or more thermoplastic elastomer layers and one or more odor barrier layers. For example, the catheter tube may comprise an inner thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer, an intermediate odor barrier film layer, and an outer TPE layer. Alternately, the multi-layer catheter tube includes an inner TPE layer sandwiched between outer layers of odor barrier film material.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Todd J. Holzbauer, Adel Sadik, Moh-Ching Oliver Chang, George J. Cisko, Jr.
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Patent number: 8728048Abstract: A male external catheter formed of injection-moldable plastic material is disclosed, which has a neck section with inner and outer surfaces having substantially different contours. The male external catheter has a generally cylindrical body section, a drain tube section and the funnel-shaped neck section. The drain tube section has a smaller cross-section than the body section, and the funnel shaped neck section is interposed between and merges with the body and the drain tube sections. A method of manufacture of such a catheter is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2006Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Seamus T. Kavanagh
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Patent number: 8409171Abstract: A fluid drainage catheter comprises a catheter tube having a proximal and a distal end and a cylindrical wall with a lumen extending generally from the proximal to the distal end to permit the passage of fluid therethrough. The catheter tube is formed such that the proximal end has a closed tip for insertion of the catheter tube into a body cavity and the distal end has an opening for the drainage of from the body cavity through the lumen of the catheter tube. The cylindrical wall has an outer surface with at least one defined external flow path extending generally in a longitudinal direction from a point in proximity to the closed tip to a point distally thereof. With this arrangement, at least one drainage eye is associated with the defined external flow path and extends completely through the catheter tube from the outer surface to the lumen to permit fluid in the flow path to pass through the drainage eye into the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: David Hannon, George J. Cisko, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120239076Abstract: A rectal stimulation device for stimulating peristalsis includes a balloon having an interior, a squeeze bulb having an interior and an insertion portion having a distal end and providing flow communication between the interior of the squeeze bulb and the interior of the balloon. The balloon, the squeeze bulb and the insertion portion define a closed fluid system. The balloon overlies the insertion portion distal end. A fluid is disposed in the closed fluid system. The distal end and the balloon are inserted into a rectum of a user, and pressure is applied to the squeeze bulb to urge fluid from the interior off the squeeze bulb to the interior of the balloon to distend the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: George J. Cisko, JR.
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Publication number: 20120197237Abstract: A multi-layer odor barrier catheter tube for a fecal drainage catheter. The layers of the catheter tube include one or more thermoplastic elastomer layers and one or more odor barrier layers. For example, the catheter tube may comprise an inner thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer, an intermediate odor barrier film layer, and an outer TPE layer. Alternately, the multi-layer catheter tube includes an inner TPE layer sandwiched between outer layers of odor barrier film material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Todd J. Holzbauer, Adel Sadik, Moh-Ching Oliver Chang, George J. Cisko, JR.
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Publication number: 20120103347Abstract: A urinary incontinence device comprising a flexible but shape-retaining body portion is disclosed wherein the body portion has a longitudinal axis extending from an anterior end to a posterior end thereof. The body portion is elongated in the direction of the longitudinal axis and has a length and width sufficient to cover the vulva or retracted penis of a human female or male and to form a urine-receiving receptacle. The receptacle h a shallow urine directing portion sloping inwardly and downwardly away from the vulva or retracted penis, and a deeper, narrower central urine collection portion having a urine outlet. The receptacle is elongated in the direction of the longitudinal ax of the body portion. The device also includes an attachment flange having an anterior end and a posterior end corresponding to the anterior end and the posterior end of the body portion, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Amy Wheaton, Loren Bartz, Terence King, Thom Nichols, George J. Cisko, JR., Jason Merryman, Richard Murahata, Robin RAy Thompson, Vit Ulinskas, Sona Patadia, Carolyn Rose
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Publication number: 20120071825Abstract: A soluble material covering is provided about a longitudinally-folded balloon-carrying end of a catheter to facilitate insertion of the catheter into a bodily cavity. The soluble material covering is provided with at least one of perforations or scalloped regions to initiate disassociation of the soluble film from the balloon-carrying end of the catheter upon initiation of inflation of the balloon. The soluble material dissolves within the body after it is disassociated from the balloon-carrying end, eliminating the need to withdraw the covering from the bodily cavity. A lubricant may be applied to the exterior of the soluble film covering prior to insertion. The perforations or scalloped regions overlie clefts or creases defined by inverted regions of the folded annulus of the balloon-carrying end of the catheter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventor: George J. Cisko, JR.
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Publication number: 20090221992Abstract: A fluid drainage catheter comprises a catheter tube having a proximal and a distal end and a cylindrical wall with a lumen extending generally from the proximal to the distal end to permit the passage of fluid therethrough. The catheter tube is formed such that the proximal end has a closed tip for insertion of the catheter tube into a body cavity and the distal end has an opening for the drainage of from the body cavity through the lumen of the catheter tube. The cylindrical wall has an outer surface with at least one defined external flow path extending generally in a longitudinal direction from a point in proximity to the closed tip to a point distally thereof. With this arrangement, at least one drainage eye is associated with the defined external flow path and extends completely through the catheter tube from the outer surface to the lumen to permit fluid in the flow path to pass through the drainage eye into the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: David Hannon, George J. Cisko, JR.
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Publication number: 20080215021Abstract: A male external catheter formed of injection-moldable plastic material is disclosed, which has a neck section with inner and outer surfaces having substantially different contours. The male external catheter has a generally cylindrical body section, a drain tube section and the funnel-shaped neck section. The drain tube section has a smaller cross-section than the body section, and the funnel shaped neck section is interposed between and merges with the body and the drain tube sections. A method of manufacture of such a catheter is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: George J. Cisko Jr., Seamus T. Kavanagh
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Patent number: 6830565Abstract: An adhesive wafer for use as the faceplate of an ostomy appliance is disclosed. The wafer includes an adhesive layer of hydrocolloid-containing material having first and second surfaces, a flexible backing layer covering the first surface, and a removable release sheet extending over the second surface. The release sheet has at least a portion of its outer surface mirrored to reflect images during application of the wafer to the peristomal skin surfaces of an ostomate.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventor: George J. Cisko, Jr.
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Patent number: D863565Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Ryan S. Park, Christina Augustyn, Donald Rakevicius, Xuemei Wang, Stephanie Kia, Jeffrey R. Burger
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Patent number: D865185Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATEDInventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Ryan S. Park, Christina Augustyn, Donald Rakevicius, Xuemei Wang, Stephanie Kia, Jeffrey R. Burger
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Patent number: D865186Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Ryan S. Park, Christina Augustyn, Donald Rakevicius, Xuemei Wang, Stephanie Kia, Jeffrey R. Burger
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Patent number: D865187Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: George J. Cisko, Jr., Christina Augustyn, Ryan S. Park, Donald Rakevicius, Xuemei Wang, Stephanie Kia, Jeffrey R. Burger