Patents by Inventor Preben Luther

Preben Luther 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: 10807287
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an elongated element (200) is provided. The method comprises arranging a molding cavity (101), defined by a mold (103) and a mold insert (104), said mold insert (104) comprising a mold core (105) and a displaceable mold cavity wall (106), said displaceable mold cavity wall (106) being arranged between the mold (103) and the mold core (105), such that the molding cavity has a start volume in a start position of the displaceable mold cavity wall (106). Then a liquid material is injected into a proximal end (102) of the molding cavity (101), where after the displaceable mold cavity wall (106) is displaced in relation to and along with the mold (103) and the mold core (105), distally during said injection, to increase the molding cavity volume from the start volume into an end volume at an end position of the displaceable mold cavity wall (106), wherein the molding cavity (101) in said end position of the displaceable mold cavity wall (106) corresponds to the elongated element (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventors: Erik Rolsted, Jakob Øelund, Lars Olav Schertiger, Preben Luther, Kim Bager
  • Publication number: 20190290472
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes a pouch and a filter construction. The pouch is adapted to collect body waste and has a vent opening provided to allow gas to exit the pouch. The filter construction has a first foil layer secured to a second foil layer to form an enclosure, with a pre-filter inside of the enclosure. The first foil layer and the second foil layer are both liquid and gas impermeable. Multiple gas-inlet holes are formed through one or both of the first foil layer and the second foil layer. A gas-outlet is formed through the second foil layer in communication with the vent opening of the pouch. The filter construction is attached to the pouch only in an area immediately surrounding the vent opening such that a majority of the filter construction is substantially free-hanging relative to the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Patent number: 10251773
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes a filter construction coupled to an ostomy bag. The filter construction has a pre-filter defined by an outside perimeter, a first cut-out formed through the pre-filter and a separate second cut-out formed through the pre-filter with the second cut-out separated from the first cut-out by a portion of the pre-filter. A deodorizing filter is inserted into the first cut-out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Patent number: 9974682
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anchoring element for engagement with a base plate for a collecting bag for human body wastes. Also disclosed is a kit for securing collecting bags for human body wastes to skin, comprising an anchoring element and an adhesive base plate and optionally a collecting bag for the human body wastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20170143533
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance includes a filter construction coupled to an ostomy bag. The filter construction has a pre-filter defined by an outside perimeter, a first cut-out formed through the pre-filter and a separate second cut-out formed through the pre-filter with the second cut-out separated from the first cut-out by a portion of the pre-filter. A deodorizing filter is inserted into the first cut-out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Patent number: 9549839
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising a pouch and a filter construction is provided. The filter construction has a first and second foil layer to provide an enclosure for the elements in the filter construction. The filter construction is attached inside the pouch so that the filter construction is free-hanging inside the pouch. The two foil layers may be generally parallel with the walls of the ostomy bag. The foil layers are provided with numerous holes functioning as gas-inlets for the filter construction. The filter construction includes a pre-filter element and a deodorizing filter. A method for collecting discharge as well as an ostomy appliance is provided. A method for reducing the number of balloonings and an ostomy appliance for reducing the number of balloonings is also provided. A method of increasing the time to ballooning as well as an ostomy appliance for increasing the time to ballooning is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Patent number: 9522079
    Abstract: An ostomy bag with a filter construction is provided. The filter construction includes a deodorising element and an extension element. The extension element may function to provide buoyancy means so that a gas-inlet portion at the extension element is kept on top of the output or pushed away by the output. The extension element may also be attached to the ostomy bag at a distance from the deodorising element so as to provide a controlled flow path for the gas-flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Preben Luther, Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen
  • Patent number: 9259551
    Abstract: A telescopic device comprising a first tubular element and an extension member displaceably arranged in an axial direction within the first tubular element, wherein a coupling member is provided relatively displaceable to the extension member, between at least, a first axial position wherein the extension member is displaceable within the first tubular element, and a second axial position wherein the coupling member engages between the extension member and the first tubular element limiting displacement in at least one longitudinal direction, where the coupling member engages the interior of the first tubular element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20150257922
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anchoring element for engagement with a base plate for a collecting bag for human body wastes. Also disclosed is a kit for securing collecting bags for human body wastes to skin, comprising an anchoring element and an adhesive base plate and optionally a collecting bag for the human body wastes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20150051587
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an elongated element (200) is provided. The method comprises arranging a molding cavity (101), defined by a mold (103) and a mold insert (104), said mold insert (104) comprising a mold core (105) and a displaceable mold cavity wall (106), said displaceable mold cavity wall (106) being arranged between the mold (103) and the mold core (105), such that the molding cavity has a start volume in a start position of the displaceable mold cavity wall (106). Then a liquid material is injected into a proximal end (102) of the molding cavity (101), where after the displaceable mold cavity wall (106) is displaced in relation to and along with the mold (103) and the mold core (105), distally during said injection, to increase the molding cavity volume from the start volume into an end volume at an end position of the displaceable mold cavity wall (106), wherein the molding cavity (101) in said end position of the displaceable mold cavity wall (106) corresponds to the elongated element (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Erik Rolsted, Jakob Øelund, Preben Luther, Kim Bager
  • Patent number: 8905993
    Abstract: An anal irrigation system includes a tube attachable between an anal probe and a container, and a displaceable pump element. The container includes an exterior wall, an inner wall that defines an inside perimeter of the container, and a bridge piece connected between the exterior wall and the inner wall such that a reservoir space is formed between the exterior wall and the inner wall. The inside perimeter of the container provides a containment space within the container that is sized to contain the tube and the anal probe. An opening is formed in the container and communicates with the reservoir space. The reservoir space is configured to contain irrigation liquid. The displaceable pump element is located in the reservoir space, where the displaceable pump element is adapted to increase pressure in the irrigation liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventor: Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20140066853
    Abstract: An anal irrigation system includes a tube attachable between an anal probe and a container, and a displaceable pump element. The container includes an exterior wall, an inner wall that defines an inside perimeter of the container, and a bridge piece connected between the exterior wall and the inner wall such that a reservoir space is formed between the exterior wall and the inner wall. The inside perimeter of the container provides a containment space within the container that is sized to contain the tube and the anal probe. An opening is formed in the container and communicates with the reservoir space. The reservoir space is configured to contain irrigation liquid. The displaceable pump element is located in the reservoir space, where the displaceable pump element is adapted to increase pressure in the irrigation liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Coloplast A/S
    Inventor: Preben Luther
  • Patent number: 8608722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for anal irrigation. In particular it relates to a rigid container which is easy to operate and which easily is transformed from a storage configuration to a ready-to-use configuration. In one aspect the invention relates to a container for an anal irrigation system. The anal irrigation system comprises an anal probe; a reservoir for holding an irrigation liquid (e.g. water); a pump mechanism for pumping a fluid (e.g. air) into the reservoir; and a liquid tube connecting the reservoir with the anal probe. The container comprises an outer chamber wall, defining at least partly the outer dimensions of the container and an inner chamber wall arranged within the outer chamber wall, said outer chamber wall and inner chamber wall defining the reservoir. This provides a reservoir having a small surface area when filled with irrigation liquid. Thus only a low pressure is necessary to evacuate the irrigation liquid from the reservoir and out through the anal probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventor: Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20130289537
    Abstract: A telescopic device comprising a first tubular element and an extension member displaceably arranged in an axial direction within the first tubular element, wherein a coupling member is provided relatively displaceable to the extension member, between at least, a first axial position wherein the extension member is displaceable within the first tubular element, and a second axial position wherein the coupling member engages between the extension member and the first tubular element limiting displacement in at least one longitudinal direction, where the coupling member engages the interior of the first tubular element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Patent number: 8491568
    Abstract: The invention concerns a telescopic device (1) comprising a first tubular element (3) and an extension member (2) displaceably arranged in an axial direction within the first tubular element (3), wherein a coupling member (16) is provided relatively displaceable to the extension member (2), between at least,—a first axial position wherein the extension member is displaceable within the first tubular element, and—a second axial position wherein the coupling member (16) engages between the extension member (2) and the first tubular element (3) limiting displacement in at least one longitudinal direction, where the coupling member (16) engages the interior of the first tubular element (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Coloplast A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20130072886
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising a pouch and a filter construction is provided. The filter construction has a first and second foil layer to provide an enclosure for the elements in the filter construction. The filter construction is attached inside the pouch so that the filter construction is free-hanging inside the pouch. The two foil layers may be generally parallel with the walls of the ostomy bag. The foil layers are provided with numerous holes functioning as gas-inlets for the filter construction. The filter construction includes a pre-filter element and a deodorising filter. A method for collecting discharge as well as an ostomy appliance is provided. A method for reducing the number of balloonings and an ostomy appliance for reducing the number of balloonings is also provided. A method of increasing the time to ballooning as well as an ostomy appliance for increasing the time to ballooning is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20130072885
    Abstract: An ostomy bag with a filter construction is provided. The filter construction includes a deodorising element and an extension element. The extension element may function to provide buoyancy means so that a gas-inlet portion at the extension element is kept on top of the output or pushed away by the output. The extension element may also be attached to the ostomy bag at a distance from the deodorising element so as to provide a controlled flow path for the gas-flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventors: Preben Luther, Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen
  • Publication number: 20100211050
    Abstract: A telescopic device (1) comprising a first tubular element and an extension member displaceably arranged in an axial direction within a first passageway (5) of the first tubular element, wherein the extension member is provided with a first radial protruding part (8) on a first section of the extension member and that the first section is adapted to be changed between; a first radial extent (8) of the first radial protruding part having a larger dimension than the radial extent (13) of at least a part of the first passageway and; a second radial extent (9) of the first radial protruding part having a radial extent equal to or smaller than the radial extent of at least a part of the first passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventor: Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20100211049
    Abstract: The invention concerns a telescopic device (1) comprising a first tubular element (3) and an extension member (2) displaceably arranged in an axial direction within the first tubular element (3), wherein a coupling member (16) is provided relatively displaceable to the extension member (2), between at least,—a first axial position wherein the extension member is displaceable within the first tubular element, and—a second axial position wherein the coupling member (16) engages between the extension member (2) and the first tubular element (3) limiting displacement in at least one longitudinal direction, where the coupling member (16) engages the interior of the first tubular element (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventors: Lars Olav Schertiger, Jan Torstensen, Preben Luther
  • Publication number: 20100204681
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for anal irrigation. In particular it relates to a rigid container which is easy to operate and which easily is transformed from a storage configuration to a ready-to-use configuration. In one aspect the invention relates to a container for an anal irrigation system. The anal irrigation system comprises an anal probe; a reservoir for holding an irrigation liquid (e.g. water); a pump mechanism for pumping a fluid (e.g. air) into the reservoir; and a liquid tube connecting the reservoir with the anal probe. The container comprises an outer chamber wall, defining at least partly the outer dimensions of the container and an inner chamber wall arranged within the outer chamber wall, said outer chamber wall and inner chamber wall defining the reservoir. This provides a reservoir having a small surface area when filled with irrigation liquid. Thus only a low pressure is necessary to evacuate the irrigation liquid from the reservoir and out through the anal probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: COLOPLAST A/S
    Inventor: Preben Luther