A water-based hydrogel polymer coating and a method of application to natural rubber or other elastomeric latex products are provided. The water-based hydrogel polymer is mixed with a blend of at least one elastomeric material to provide a hydrogel polymer blend composition. The water-based hydrogel polymer blend composition is applied in a single application to an elastomeric article, such as gloves, without additional solvents in the polymer blend composition and without a separate acid or chemical priming step. The water-based hydrogel coating herein provides increased lubricity to facilitate improved wet and dry donning of the elastomeric article.
A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
B29C 33/42 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
Disclosed is a method of coating an elastomeric article including providing an elastomeric article having a first polymer latex, and coating the elastomeric article with a coating composition having a latex dispersion, the latex dispersion having polyisoprene and a vulcanization composition having a source of sulfur, at least one fugitive dihydrocarbyl xanthogen polysulfide accelerator, at least one aldehyde-aniline condensate, and a metal oxide, and a second polymer latex selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, polyurethane, polybutadiene, polychloroprene, nitrile rubber, block copolymers of styrene and butadiene, block copolymers of styrene and isoprene, and synthetic polyisoprene, and water.
C08L 61/22 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen of aldehydes with acyclic or carbocyclic compounds
Fluid collection systems having a canister, a lid, and a liner assembly are described. The liner assembly may include a liner and a fitment assembly. The fitment assembly may be connected to the liner by a gland. The fitment assembly may be held in place by at least one of any number of features, including a bracket or other fitment support connected to the canister and/or the lid, supports integrated into the fitment itself, a snapping mechanism, or a notch in one or more of the canister and the lid that supports the fitment.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
4.
PERINEAL THERMAL PACK WITH IMPROVED LIQUID CONTAINMENT
Devices for providing thermal therapy to the perineal and rectal areas of a patient are described. The device is particularly useful for containing gushing lochia flow. Different embodiments of the device can be used to provide either hot or cold therapy to the patient. The inventive thermal pack of the current invention comprises a thermal pouch, pad and a backing layer.
A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
A61F 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium
A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers
5.
PERINEAL THERMAL PACK WITH IMPROVED LIQUID CONTAINMENT
Devices for providing thermal therapy to the perineal and rectal areas of a patient are described. The device is particularly useful for containing gushing lochia flow. Different embodiments of the device can be used to provide either hot or cold therapy to the patient. The inventive thermal pack of the current invention comprises a thermal pouch, pad and a backing layer.
A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
A61F 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium
A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers
6.
Vulcanization composition for reducing allergenic potential and elastomeric articles formed therewith
An elastomeric article having a rubber component comprising polyisoprene and an aldehyde aniline condensate, the elastomeric article having less than 1 ppm diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide residue.
C08L 61/22 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen of aldehydes with acyclic or carbocyclic compounds
7.
Water-based hydrogel blend coating and method of application to elastomeric articles
A water-based hydrogel polymer coating and a method of application to natural rubber or other elastomeric latex products are provided. The water-based hydrogel polymer is mixed with a blend of at least one elastomeric material to provide a hydrogel polymer blend composition. The water-based hydrogel polymer blend composition is applied in a single application to an elastomeric article, such as gloves, without additional solvents in the polymer blend composition and without a separate acid or chemical priming step. The water-based hydrogel coating herein provides increased lubricity to facilitate improved wet and dry donning of the elastomeric article.
A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
B29C 33/42 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
A barrier sleeve usable with a protective gown, the barrier sleeve having a tubular cuff section including a cuff material and having a cuff section first end and a cuff section second end, and a tubular gasket section having a gasket material, the gasket section having a gasket section first end at the cuff section second end and a gasket section second end, the gasket material also including a gathered material and/or an extensible material, and the gasket material having a first thickness and able to exhibit a change in thickness upon compression of at least about 40%. Also disclosed are systems having the barrier sleeve, methods of making, and methods of using.
A barrier sleeve usable with a protective gown, the barrier sleeve having a tubular cuff section including a cuff material and having a cuff section first end and a cuff section second end, and a tubular gasket section having a gasket material, the gasket section having a gasket section first end at the cuff section second end and a gasket section second end, the gasket material also including a gathered material and/or an extensible material, and the gasket material having a first thickness and able to exhibit a change in thickness upon compression of at least about 40%. Also disclosed are systems having the barrier sleeve, methods of making, and methods of using.
A garment, particularly a garment useful in a medical setting, comprising a gown that provides an acceptable barrier between a wearer and certain contaminants as well as easy doffing, the gown having a neck opening, two sleeves, a body portion including a front body portion and a back body portion, one or more panels, and/or one or more doffing features.
An elastomeric article having a rubber component comprising polyisoprene and an aldehyde aniline condensate, the elastomeric article having less than 1 ppm diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide residue.
C08L 61/22 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen of aldehydes with acyclic or carbocyclic compounds
A mask and method of making a plurality of masks. The method includes forming a first sheet by joining a first material to a second material and forming a second sheet by joining a third material to a fourth material. The method further includes stacking the first sheet on top of the second sheet and connecting the first sheet and second sheet by joining the first material and the third material. Once the first sheet sand second sheet are joined, a mask or plurality of masks are cut from the stacked first sheet and second sheet, and the first material and the third material form the main body portion of the mask or plurality of masks, and the second material and fourth material form the fastening portion of the mask or plurality of masks.
A41D 13/05 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic parts and equipment, namely, audio and video patch panels for housing electronic audio and video circuits, audio and video rack panels specially adapted to AV equipment storage racks, audio and video cable and plug connectors, audio and video patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing electronic AV circuits, audio and video transformer patch panels for housing electronic audio and video circuits, computer hardware storage rack shelves and drawers, audio and video racks to mount audio and video equipment, wall plates being protective sheaths for audio and video cable, wall jacks being connectors for electronic circuits, cable connectors, plugs, mounting brackets for audio and video equipment, audio and video interface panels, audio and video wall plate cable and plug connectors and covers; electronic parts and equipment, namely, video patch panels for housing electronic video circuits, video rack panels specially adapted to AV equipment storage racks, video plug and cable connectors, video patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing electronic AV circuits, video transformer patch panels for housing electronic video circuits, video racks to mount video equipment, video wall plates being protective sheaths for video cable, video wall jacks being connectors for electronic circuits, plugs and cables, and covers, mounting brackets for video equipment, video interface panels, video wallplate cable and connectors, electronic parts and equipment, namely, audio patch panels for housing electronic audio circuits, audio rack panels specially adapted to AV equipment storage racks, audio cable and plug connectors, audio patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing electronic AV circuits, audio transformer patch panels for housing electronic audio circuits, audio racks to mount audio equipment, audio wall plates being protective sheaths for audio cable, audio wall jacks being connectors for electronic circuits, cable connectors, mounting brackets for audio equipment, audio interface panels, audio wall plate cable and plug connectors and covers; electronic parts and equipment, namely, ethernet patch panels for housing ethernet circuits, ethernet rack panels specially adapted to computer hardware storage racks, ethernet connectors, ethernet patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing Ethernet circuits, ethernet router mounting racks, mounting racks for ethernet equipment in the nature of routers and switches; audio, video and ethernet electronic parts and equipment, namely, switches for audio and video signals, Ethernet transceivers, cables, plug and cable connectors, wall plates in the nature of plastic guards for covering wall switches, cable and plug connectors and covers, Ethernet routers and switches
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Audio video broadcasting and recording equipment, namely, audio and video cables, patch panels for housing electrical connectors, patch panels for housing electrical switches, patch panels for housing electrical jacks, power supplies, power cables, reels for electric cables, data cables, cell phone auxiliary cables, power adapters, audio interfaces, power distributing boxes, power distribution boxes, wireless routers, electrical switches, media converters, signal processors and signal splitters for electronic apparatus
Fluid collection systems having a canister, a lid, and a liner assembly are described. The liner assembly may include a liner and a fitment assembly. The fitment assembly may be connected to the liner by a gland. The fitment assembly may be held in place by at least one of any number of features, including a bracket or other fitment support connected to the canister and/or the lid, supports integrated into the fitment itself, a snapping mechanism, or a notch in one or more of the canister and the lid that supports the fitment.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
An absorbent article including a non-woven substrate of one or more layers of meltblown fibers and a first layer of spunbond fibers and a second layer of spunbond fibers. The absorbent article further includes an absorbent core comprising at least one of fibers or a superabsorbent polymer. At least one of the non-woven substrate or the absorbent may be treated with an alcohol repellency (“AR”) treatment.
A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium
A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
A61F 13/511 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin
A61F 13/514 - Backsheet, i.e. the impermeable cover or layer furthest from the skin
A surgical gown folded in a unique pattern that provides for a smaller sized gown that can be packaged in a smaller sized outer wrap as well as provide for an easily donnable gown that maintains its sterility. The fold pattern provides for the interior surfaces of the gown to be visible, and preferably, a portion of the interior surfaces, while maintaining sterility of the exterior surfaces by keeping them inside of the gown. A method of folding the gown in this new pattern is provided herein as well as a method of donning the folded gown.
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
B65B 63/04 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for folding or winding articles, e.g. gloves or stockings
D06F 89/02 - Apparatus for folding textile articles with or without stapling of textile articles to be worn, e.g. shirts
30.
Vulcanization composition for reducing allergenic potential and elastomeric articles formed therewith
An elastomeric article having a rubber component comprising polyisoprene and an aldehyde aniline condensate, the elastomeric article having less than 1 ppm diisopropyl xanthogen polysulfide residue.
C08L 61/22 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen of aldehydes with acyclic or carbocyclic compounds
A water-based hydrogel polymer coating and a method of application to natural rubber or other elastomeric latex products are provided. The water-based hydrogel polymer is mixed with a blend of at least one elastomeric material to provide a hydrogel polymer blend composition. The water-based hydrogel polymer blend composition is applied in a single application to an elastomeric article, such as gloves, without additional solvents in the polymer blend composition and without a separate acid or chemical priming step. The water-based hydrogel coating herein provides increased lubricity to facilitate improved wet and dry donning of the elastomeric article.
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
B29C 33/42 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor characterised by the shape of the moulding surface, e.g. ribs or grooves
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic parts and equipment, namely, audio and video patch panels for housing electronic audio and video circuits, audio and video rack panels specially adapted to AV equipment storage racks, audio and video cable and plug connectors, audio and video patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing electronic AV circuits, audio and video transformer patch panels for housing electronic audio and video circuits, computer hardware storage rack shelves and drawers, audio and video racks to mount audio and video equipment, wall plates being protective sheaths for audio and video cable, wall jacks being connectors for electronic circuits, cable connectors, plugs, mounting brackets for audio and video equipment, audio and video interface panels, audio and video wall plate cable and plug connectors and covers; electronic parts and equipment, namely, video patch panels for housing electronic video circuits, video rack panels specially adapted to AV equipment storage racks, video plug and cable connectors, video patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing electronic AV circuits, video transformer patch panels for housing electronic video circuits, video racks to mount video equipment, video wall plates being protective sheaths for video cable, video wall jacks being connectors for electronic circuits, plugs and cables, and covers, mounting brackets for video equipment, video interface panels, video wallplate cable and connectors, electronic parts and equipment, namely, audio patch panels for housing electronic audio circuits, audio rack panels specially adapted to AV equipment storage racks, audio cable and plug connectors, audio patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing electronic AV circuits, audio transformer patch panels for housing electronic audio circuits, audio racks to mount audio equipment, audio wall plates being protective sheaths for audio cable, audio wall jacks being connectors for electronic circuits, cable connectors, mounting brackets for audio equipment, audio interface panels, audio wall plate cable and plug connectors and covers; electronic parts and equipment, namely, ethernet patch panels for housing ethernet circuits, ethernet rack panels specially adapted to computer hardware storage racks, ethernet connectors, ethernet patchbays in the nature of patch panels for housing Ethernet circuits, ethernet router mounting racks, mounting racks for ethernet equipment including routers and switches; audio, video and ethernet electronic parts and equipment, namely, switchers for audio and video signals, Ethernet transceivers, cables, plug and cable connectors, wall plates in the nature of plastic guards for covering wall switches, cable and plug connectors and covers, Ethernet routers and switches
33.
COATING COMPOSITION FOR SKIN-CONTACTING SURFACE OF ELASTOMERIC ARTICLES AND ARTICLES CONTAINING THE SAME
The invention described herein relates to a therapeutic, moisturizing coating composition for elastomeric articles which is applied directly onto the skin-contacting surface of the article as part of the manufacturing process. The coating composition is thermally stable and subsequently hydrates when contacted with a moisturized skin surface to convert into a liquid “lotion” form during wearing of the article. The coating composition provides therapeutic benefits to the wearer's skin as a result of wearing the article, such as improved skin moisturization, softness of feel, improved skin elasticity and firmness, and reduced redness and irritation. The invention is particularly useful in medical gloves, including examination and surgical gloves.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for providing real-time analytics and suggested steps for increased efficiencies and savings related to the shipping of medical products, based on customers' buying behavior
35.
ELASTOMERIC ARTICLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND PROCESS
An elastomeric article processing system includes a conveyor chain driven by a prime mover, and a mounting mandrel configured to receive and support an elastomeric article. The mounting mandrel coupled to the conveyor chain. The mounting mandrel including an arm configured to support the elastomeric article, a movable engagement member that engages a portion of the elastomeric article to expose a printing area of the elastomeric article, and an anvil that engages the elastomeric article to support the printing area. The elastomeric article processing system also includes a printer configured to apply a marking to the printing area, and a glove inversion device configured to invert the elastomeric article while the elastomeric article is supported on the mounting mandrel.
An elastomeric article processing system includes a conveyor chain driven by a prime mover, and a mounting mandrel configured to receive and support an elastomeric article. The mounting mandrel coupled to the conveyor chain. The mounting mandrel including an arm configured to support the elastomeric article, a movable engagement member that engages a portion of the elastomeric article to expose a printing area of the elastomeric article, and an anvil that engages the elastomeric article to support the printing area. The elastomeric article processing system also includes a printer configured to apply a marking to the printing area, and a glove inversion device configured to invert the elastomeric article while the elastomeric article is supported on the mounting mandrel.
B23Q 3/08 - Work-clamping means other than mechanically-actuated
H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping
37.
Elastomeric article manufacturing system and process
An elastomeric article processing system includes a conveyor chain driven by a prime mover, and a mounting mandrel configured to receive and support an elastomeric article. The mounting mandrel coupled to the conveyor chain. The mounting mandrel including an arm configured to support the elastomeric article, a movable engagement member that engages a portion of the elastomeric article to expose a printing area of the elastomeric article, and an anvil that engages the elastomeric article to support the printing area. The elastomeric article processing system also includes a printer configured to apply a marking to the printing area, and a glove inversion device configured to invert the elastomeric article while the elastomeric article is supported on the mounting mandrel.
A garment, particularly a garment useful in a medical setting, comprising a gown that provides an acceptable barrier between a wearer and certain contaminants as well as easy doffing, the gown having a neck opening, two sleeves, a body portion including a front body portion and a back body portion, one or more panels, and/or one or more doffing features.
A garment, particularly a garment useful in a medical setting, comprising a gown that provides an acceptable barrier between a wearer and certain contaminants as well as easy doffing, the gown having a neck opening, two sleeves, a body portion including a front body portion and a back body portion, one or more panels, and/or one or more doffing features.
An aqueous elastomer dispersion includes a dispersed phase and an aqueous phase. The dispersed phase includes an elastomer including curable aliphatic conjugated-diene elastomers, such as polyisoprene, and a minor amount of at least one additive. The aqueous phase includes water and other optional components in either a soluble state or a dispersion state. The aqueous elastomer dispersion may be prepared by dissolving an elastomer, such as rubber, and additives in a solvent mixture and then converting the resulting solution into an aqueous emulsion. The aqueous emulsion is concentrated and the solvent is stripped from it to yield a dilute latex. The dilute latex that is obtained is concentrated again. Articles made from the aqueous elastomer dispersion include medical gloves, condoms, probe covers, dental dams, finger cots, catheters and the like.
C08J 3/07 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from polymer solutions
C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
(1) Medical apparel being vest tops containing cooling packs for use in regulating the body temperature of the wearer for therapeutic purposes; therapeutic cold therapy packs for medical purposes.
44.
VULCANIZATION COMPOSITION FOR REDUCING ALLERGENIC POTENTIAL AND ELASTOMERIC ARTICLES FORMED THEREWITH
This invention relates generally to vulcanization compounds and relates more specifically to vulcanization compositions with reduced allergenic potential that include accelerator compositions for vulcanizing elastomeric articles. Vulcanization compositions are disclosed that include a single fugitive dihydrocarbyl xanthogen polysulfide accelerator and a single aldehyde-aniline condensate accelerator.
This invention relates generally to vulcanization compounds and relates more specifically to vulcanization compositions with reduced allergenic potential that include accelerator compositions for vulcanizing elastomeric articles. Vulcanization compositions are disclosed that include a single fugitive dihydrocarbyl xanthogen polysulfide accelerator and a single aldehyde-aniline condensate accelerator.
C08L 61/22 - Condensation polymers of aldehydes or ketones with only compounds containing hydrogen attached to nitrogen of aldehydes with acyclic or carbocyclic compounds
A modular attachment (250) is provided to attach to a packaging machine (200) for forming a vent opening (601) in a packaging film (220) used for packaging an item via a packaging machine (200), and attaching a semipermeable or permeable vent covering material (301) over the vent opening (601). The vent opening (601) with the attached vent covering material (301) may allow for sterilization of medical devices, medical equipment or other medical supplies while packaged within the packaging film (220). The modular attachment (250) may include features for forming the vent opening (601) in the packaging film (220) during delivery of the packaging film (220) for use in the packaging process, delivering the covering material (301) to the location of the vent opening (601), cutting the covering material (301) to size for covering the vent opening (601), and attaching the vent covering material (301) to the packaging film (220) so as to cover the vent opening (601).
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
B65B 59/04 - Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65B 47/00 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved
B65B 55/10 - Sterilising wrappers or receptacles prior to, or during, packaging by liquids or gases
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
medical apparel in the nature of vests and tops for use in medical treatment, namely, for use in regulating the body temperature of the wearer; therapeutic cold therapy packs for medical purposes
Aspects of the present disclosure include a connector that is suitable for connecting medical suction tubing with at least two different types of fluid ports of a medical fluid collection system. In certain aspects, the connector includes a generally cylindrical body portion having a cylindrical outer surface extending generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the body portion, and an inner surface defining a primary conduit extending through the connector. At least one lateral closure wall extends radially outward from the outer surface of the body portion. At least one annular skirt wall extends longitudinally from the at least one lateral closure wall, including a first annular skirt wall that serves to receive an open mouth of a first fluid port having a relatively small diameter, and a second annular skirt wall that serves to receive an open mouth of a second fluid port having a relatively larger diameter.
Aspects of the present disclosure include a connector that is suitable for connecting medical suction tubing with at least two different types of fluid ports of a medical fluid collection system. In certain aspects, the connector includes a generally cylindrical body portion having a cylindrical outer surface extending generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the body portion, and an inner surface defining a primary conduit extending through the connector. At least one lateral closure wall extends radially outward from the outer surface of the body portion. At least one annular skirt wall extends longitudinally from the at least one lateral closure wall, including a first annular skirt wall that serves to receive an open mouth of a first fluid port having a relatively small diameter, and a second annular skirt wall that serves to receive an open mouth of a second fluid port having a relatively larger diameter.
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
Devices for providing thermal therapy to the perineal and rectal areas of a patient are described. The device is particularly useful for containing gushing lochia flow. Different embodiments of the device can be used to provide either hot or cold therapy to the patient. The inventive thermal pack of the current invention comprises a thermal pouch, pad and a backing layer.
A61F 13/472 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins specially adapted for female use
A61F 13/513 - Topsheet, i.e. the permeable cover or layer facing the skin having areas of different permeability
A61F 13/539 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium characterised by the connection of absorbent layers with each other or with the outer layers
A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators
A61F 13/51 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the outer layers of the pads
A61F 13/53 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators characterised by the absorbing medium
54.
PERINEAL THERMAL PACK WITH IMPROVED LIQUID CONTAINMENT
Devices for providing thermal therapy to the perineal and rectal areas of a patient are described. The device is particularly useful for containing gushing lochia flow. Different embodiments of the device can be used to provide either hot or cold therapy to the patient. The inventive thermal pack of the current invention comprises a thermal pouch, pad and a backing layer.
Fluid collection systems and methods are disclosed which may utilize suction to draw fluids into containers for storage and eventual disposal. The system may utilize rigid or semi-rigid canisters to provide a chamber in which fluids may be collected under negative pressure, stored, and transported. The system may utilize disposable or reusable flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid liners for isolating fluid and liquid waste from the walls of the canister. In various embodiments, either a single canister assembly or multiple canister assemblies are mounted to a manifold, the manifold being configured to support each canister assembly and/or provide a connection to a source of suction for each canister assembly.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
Fluid collection systems and methods are disclosed which may utilize suction to draw fluids into containers for storage and eventual disposal. The system may utilize rigid or semi-rigid canisters to provide a chamber in which fluids may be collected under negative pressure, stored, and transported. The system may utilize disposable or reusable flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid liners for isolating fluid and liquid waste from the walls of the canister. In various embodiments, either a single canister assembly or multiple canister assemblies are mounted to a manifold, the manifold being configured to support each canister assembly and/or provide a connection to a source of suction for each canister assembly.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
A folded surgical gown (2) and a method of folding the surgical gown (2) are provided. The folded surgical gown (2) ensures maintaining sterility of the gown (2) and provides a smaller footprint for the gown (2) for packaging and transporting purposes. The folded surgical gown (2) provides for the interior surfaces of the gown (2) to be visible, while maintaining sterility of the exterior surfaces by keeping them inside the gown. The method of folding the surgical gown (2) can help to reduce or avoid the presence of the wrinkles in the folded gown (2). The method of folding the surgical gown (2) can maintain the exterior surfaces of the gown (2) in a sterile condition prior use yet provides a controlled fashion of unfolding the gown (2) when donning the gown (2) as well as an easy manner of donning the gown (2).
The present invention generally relates to vulcanization compositions used to vulcanize elastomeric articles, where the vulcanization compositions have reduced allergenic potential as compared to elastomeric articles formed using vulcanization compositions having non-fugitive accelerators. The present invention also relates to elastomeric articles formed using the vulcanization compositions. The invention further relates to methods for making a reduced-allergenicity vulcanization composition, and to methods for using the vulcanization compositions to vulcanize elastomeric articles.
C09D 127/24 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogenCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment halogenated
This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the invention is formed from synthetic polyisoprene rubber that may or may not contain minor amounts of other components. The coating is preferably directly bonded to the underlying elastomeric article.
B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
B05D 1/30 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by gravity only, i.e. flow coating
B05D 3/00 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials
B05D 7/00 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials
A water-based hydrogel polymer coating and a method of application to natural rubber or other elastomeric latex products are provided. The water-based hydrogel polymer is mixed with a blend of at least one elastomeric material to provide a hydrogel polymer blend composition. The water-based hydrogel polymer blend composition is applied in a single application to an elastomeric article, such as gloves, without additional solvents in the polymer blend composition and without a separate acid or chemical priming step. The water-based hydrogel coating herein provides increased lubricity to facilitate improved wet and dry donning of the elastomeric article.
A surgical drape having an attachable fluid control pouch and geometric alignment feature are described. The surgical drape may be fenestrated and include a base drape panel, an absorbent intermediate panel, and a mounting panel. The mounting panel may have a fluid impervious top surface that forms a higher quality adhesive seal with the adhesive attachment areas of the fluid control pouch. The surgical drape panels may be joined together by a continuous fluid impervious seal surrounding the fenestration. The fluid control pouch attachment edge may include a geometric structure that aligns with a corresponding geometric structure of the fenestration such that the fluid control pouch can be effectively positioned regardless of its rotational orientation relative to the surgical drape.
A water-based hydrogel polymer coating and a method of application to natural rubber or other elastomeric latex products are provided. The water-based hydrogel polymer is mixed with a blend of at least one elastomeric material to provide a hydrogel polymer blend composition. The water-based hydrogel polymer blend composition is applied in a single application to an elastomeric article, such as gloves, without additional solvents in the polymer blend composition and without a separate acid or chemical priming step. The water-based hydrogel coating herein provides increased lubricity to facilitate improved wet and dry donning of the elastomeric article.
A surgical drape having an attachable fluid control pouch and geometric alignment feature are described. The surgical drape may be fenestrated and include a base drape panel, an absorbent intermediate panel, and a mounting panel. The mounting panel may have a fluid impervious top surface that forms a higher quality adhesive seal with the adhesive attachment areas of the fluid control pouch. The surgical drape panels may be joined together by a continuous fluid impervious seal surrounding the fenestration. The fluid control pouch attachment edge may include a geometric structure that aligns with a corresponding geometric structure of the fenestration such that the fluid control pouch can be effectively positioned regardless of its rotational orientation relative to the surgical drape.
Fluid collection systems having a canister, a lid, and a liner assembly are described. The liner assembly may include a liner and a fitment assembly. The fitment assembly may be connected to the liner by a gland. The fitment assembly may be held in place by at least one of any number of features, including a bracket or other fitment support connected to the canister and/or the lid, supports integrated into the fitment itself, a snapping mechanism, or a notch in one or more of the canister and the lid that supports the fitment.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
An apparatus for collecting, storing and transferring a liquid specimen includes a first cup for collecting a liquid specimen and a lid attachable to the first cup for closing an opening in the first cup. The lid defines a protruding collar, the lid and the collar define an aperture extending through the lid and a length of the collar. The apparatus further includes a transfer assembly including a tube having first and second ends, the first end defining a point, the second end configured for insertion through the aperture in the collar for transferring a liquid specimen from the first cup through the tube. The first end of the tube extends through a bottom of a second cup and into the second cup. The first end of the tube configured for insertion into an evacuated vial for transferring a liquid specimen from the first cup to the vial.
Described are systems, devices, and methods for stripping a formed thin film elastomeric article such as a latex or synthetic polymer medical or surgical glove from a mold, inverting the article, and transferring and securing the inverted article to a mandrel for further on-line processing, integrating dip forming and off-line surface treatment processes into a single, continuous on-line process. The system can include a stripping apparatus including an actuation device for peeling the article from the mold and inverting the article, and a donning device to receive the inverted article. The system may position the article about a mandrel of the donning device. The mandrel may expand or separate to engage the interior of the inverted article to securely hold the article on the mandrel. The donning device may be coupled to a continuous loop conveyor chain to carry the donning device and the mounted article through on-line secondary processing.
The present invention relates generally to methods of sterilizing elastomeric articles in a manner that prevents and/or reduces degradation to the articles, particularly degradation that may be caused and/or accelerated by sterilization techniques such as gamma irradiation, x-ray irradiation, and electron-beam processing. The methods include packaging the elastomeric articles in order to improve their resistance to degradation. In certain aspects of the invention, packaged elastomeric articles, optionally containing one or more antidegradants, such as antioxidant and/or antiozonant compounds, are also provided. The methods of providing degradation-resistant elastomeric articles in accordance with the present invention may also be used to reduce the occurrence of cracking and discoloration in elastomeric articles, regardless of whether they are subjected to sterilization.
B65B 55/16 - Sterilising contents prior to, or during, packaging by irradiation
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 63/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for compressing or compacting articles or materials prior to wrapping or insertion in containers or receptacles
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
The present invention relates generally to methods of sterilizing elastomeric articles in a manner that prevents and/or reduces degradation to the articles, particularly degradation that may be caused and/or accelerated by sterilization techniques such as gamma irradiation, x-ray irradiation, and electron-beam processing. The methods include packaging the elastomeric articles in order to improve their resistance to degradation. In certain aspects of the invention, packaged elastomeric articles, optionally containing one or more antidegradants, such as antioxidant and/or antiozonant compounds, are also provided. The methods of providing degradation-resistant elastomeric articles in accordance with the present invention may also be used to reduce the occurrence of cracking and discoloration in elastomeric articles, regardless of whether they are subjected to sterilization.
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 55/16 - Sterilising contents prior to, or during, packaging by irradiation
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65B 63/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for compressing or compacting articles or materials prior to wrapping or insertion in containers or receptacles
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
The present invention relates generally to methods of preparing antimicrobial elastomeric articles that include an elastomeric article having an antimicrobial coating provided thereon. The antimicrobial elastomeric articles exhibit enhanced ability to reduce or eliminate microbes that come in contact with the article. Certain aspects of the invention are further directed to methods of packaging the antimicrobial elastomeric articles, where the packaged antimicrobial articles exhibit antimicrobial effectiveness for an extended period of time as compared to unpackaged antimicrobial articles. Antimicrobial elastomeric articles and packaged antimicrobial elastomeric articles prepared in accordance with the methods of the present invention are also provided.
The present invention generally relates to vulcanization compositions used to vulcanize elastomeric articles, where the vulcanization compositions have reduced allergenic potential as compared to elastomeric articles formed using vulcanization compositions having non-fugitive accelerators. The present invention also relates to elastomeric articles formed using the vulcanization compositions. The invention further relates to methods for making a reduced-allergenicity vulcanization composition, and to methods for using the vulcanization compositions to vulcanize elastomeric articles.
C09D 127/24 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogenCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment halogenated
A system comprising an online glove stripping and inverting mechanism for stripping and inverting an elastomeric article from a mold and re-donning the glove on a second mechanism for secondary online processing.
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a medical device with a handpiece that provides enhanced comfort of use, maneuverability, and for a variety of hand-held options to the user. Embodiments of the invention include handpieces that include a grip panel comprised of a friction-enhancing material to facilitate gripping of the handpiece by an operator. In addition, embodiments of the invention include handpieces having a generally symmetrical configuration in order to facilitate grasping by an operator's left or right hand.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
A61B 17/221 - Calculus gripping devices in the form of loops or baskets
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
This invention relates to an elastomeric article with improved lubricity and donnablity and reduced stickiness/tackiness. According to the methods of the invention, the internal surface of the elastomeric article is coated with a polyisoprene coating. The coating of the invention is formed from synthetic polyisoprene rubber that may or may not contain minor amounts of other components. The coating is preferably directly bonded to the underlying elastomeric article.
Methods for preparing copolymeric emulsions from at least one water soluble monomer and at least one water insoluble monomer are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, one or more surfactants and stabilizers may be used. In some embodiments, the monomers used in the process include, by total monomer weight, at least 50% water soluble monomers and at least 10% water insoluble monomers. Copolymer emulsions formed from the reaction product of at least one water soluble monomer and at least one water insoluble monomer are also disclosed along with articles coated with such emulsions and coating formulations made from such emulsions as well as methods for the manufacture and coating of such articles.
C09D 133/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
C08K 5/41 - Compounds containing sulfur bound to oxygen
The present invention generally relates to vulcanization compositions used to vulcanize elastomeric articles, where the vulcanization compositions have reduced allergenic potential as compared to elastomeric articles formed using vulcanization compositions having non-fugitive accelerators. The present invention also relates to elastomeric articles formed using the vulcanization compositions. The invention further relates to methods for making a reduced-allergenicity vulcanization composition, and to methods for using the vulcanization compositions to vulcanize elastomeric articles.
C09D 127/24 - Coating compositions based on homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogenCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment halogenated
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HYDROPHILIC/HYDROPHOBIC AQUEOUS POLYMER EMULSIONS AND PRODUCTS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO
Methods for preparing copolymeric emulsions from at least one water soluble monomer and at least one water insoluble monomer are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, one or more surfactants and stabilizers may be used. In some embodiments, the monomers used in the process include, by total monomer weight, at least 50% water soluble monomers and at least 10% water insoluble monomers. Copolymer emulsions formed from the reaction product of at least one water soluble monomer and at least one water insoluble monomer are also disclosed along with articles coated with such emulsions and coating formulations made from such emulsions as well as methods for the manufacture and coating of such articles.
Methods for preparing copolymeric emulsions from at least one water soluble monomer and at least one water insoluble monomer are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, one or more surfactants and stabilizers may be used. In some embodiments, the monomers used in the process include, by total monomer weight, at least 50% water soluble monomers and at least 10% water insoluble monomers. Copolymer emulsions formed from the reaction product of at least one water soluble monomer and at least one water insoluble monomer are also disclosed along with articles coated with such emulsions and coating formulations made from such emulsions as well as methods for the manufacture and coating of such articles.
C08F 220/20 - Esters of polyhydric alcohols or phenols
C09D 133/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
A pump comprising a housing having a cavity and a diaphragm positioned therein configured to fluidly separate the cavity into a driving chamber and a fluid chamber. The pump further includes a port that connects the driving chamber to a vacuum source. The port configured to have an open state and a closed state such that a fluid enters the fluid chamber when the port is in the open state, and wherein the fluid exits the fluid chamber when the port is in the closed state.
F04B 9/12 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by the driving or driven means to or from their working members the means being fluid the fluid being elastic, e.g. steam or air
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
products for incontinence, namely, incontinence diapers and garments; products for feminine hygiene, namely, feminine hygiene pads products for mobility, namely, bathtub and shower grab bars of metal products for incontinence, namely, bed pads and sheets; products for mobility, namely, walkers to aid in mobility, crutches, canes for medical purposes, and rollators; products to assist with daily living, namely, foam positioning pads for medical and physical therapy use, therapeutic seats and cushions, and slings for medical use products for mobility, namely, wheelchairs and transport chairs, and replacement parts therefor products for mobility, namely, bathtub and shower grab bars not of metal, patient chair shower chairs
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
products for incontinence, namely, incontinence diapers and garments; products for feminine hygiene, namely, feminine hygiene pads products for mobility, namely, bathtub and shower grab bars of metal products for incontinence, namely, bed pads and sheets; products for mobility, namely, walkers to aid in mobility, crutches, canes for medical purposes, and rollators; products to assist with daily living, namely, foam positioning pads for medical and physical therapy use, therapeutic seats and cushions, and slings for medical use products for mobility, namely, wheelchairs and transport chairs, and replacement parts therefor products for mobility, namely, bathtub and shower grab bars not of metal, patient chair shower chairs
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
products for incontinence, namely, incontinence diapers and garments; products for feminine hygiene, namely, feminine hygiene pads products for mobility, namely, bathtub and shower grab bars of metal products for incontinence, namely, bed pads and sheets; products for mobility, namely, walkers to aid in mobility, crutches, canes for medical purposes, and rollators; products to assist with daily living, namely, foam positioning pads for medical and physical therapy use, therapeutic seats and cushions, and slings for medical use products for mobility, namely, wheelchairs and transport chairs, and replacement parts therefor products for mobility, namely, bathtub and shower grab bars not of metal, patient chair shower chairs
A cord management device adapted for use with a surgical drape including a mounting portion adapted to be affixed to a surface of the surgical drape, a substantially rigid arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end, and the free end is free from the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the arm define a cord receiving portion. The device may also include a second arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the second arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end of the second arm, and the free end of the second arm is free from contacting the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the second arm define a second cord receiving portion.
This invention provides medical articles having antimicrobial efficacy and good barrier properties. In particular, the medical articles comprise a nonwoven material and a coating comprising chlorhexidine acetate and triclosan. The present invention is directed to articles comprising a material, such as a nonwoven material, and a coating comprising chlorhexidine acetate and triclosan. The articles are preferably medical articles such as gowns, shoe covers, drapes, wraps and caps. A coating having a combination of chlorhexidine acetate and triclosan on a material, such as a nonwoven material, has been found to provide effective, fast-acting antimicrobial activity, while minimally affecting the barrier properties of the material.
Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
B65F 1/06 - Refuse receptacles with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
B65F 1/06 - Refuse receptacles with removable inserts with flexible inserts, e.g. bags or sacks
The present invention relates generally to methods of preparing antimicrobial elastomeric articles that include an elastomeric article having an antimicrobial coating provided thereon. The antimicrobial elastomeric articles exhibit enhanced ability to reduce or eliminate microbes that come in contact with the article. Certain aspects of the invention are further directed to methods of packaging the antimicrobial elastomeric articles, where the packaged antimicrobial articles exhibit antimicrobial effectiveness for an extended period of time as compared to unpackaged antimicrobial articles. Antimicrobial elastomeric articles and packaged antimicrobial elastomeric articles prepared in accordance with the methods of the present invention are also provided.
