Patents by Inventor William Whealin

William Whealin 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).

  • Ostomy appliances
    Patent number: 5125917
    Abstract: An ostomy appliance having a concave disk insert disposed between the flexible pouch and the faceplate member and designed to reduce the discomfort of prolapse and/or stoma expansion. The invention also includes an ostomy appliance insert for keeping the pressure of clothing from collapsing the ostomy bag against the stoma. The two inserts can most preferably be used in combination to improve comfort of the ostomy appliance user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Inventor: William Whealin