Abstract

The disclosed relates to a lateral transfer support surface and method of making. The flexible material sheets are sealed to one another to form at least one chamber, at least one of the flexible material sheets having air exit holes therein. The flexible material sheets is made of a polymer selected from a group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61G 7/10 - Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons, e.g. special adaptations of hoists thereto
• A61L 31/04 - Macromolecular materials
• A61L 31/12 - Composite materials, i.e. layered or containing one material dispersed in a matrix of the same or different material
• A61L 31/16 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances

Abstract

Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate; and wherein the non-biodegradable polymer is present in a concentration from 90-99.9 wt. %, the additive is present in a concentration from 0.1-10 wt. % and the additive has 30-70 wt. % of the first polymer and 30-70% of the second polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 23/12 - Polypropene

Abstract

A blood pressure cuff is disclosed having an inflatable bladder of: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyurethane and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate. The blood pressure cuff may be single-use of reusable.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/022 - Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels by applying pressure to close blood vessels, e.g. against the skinOphthaldynamometers
• A61L 31/04 - Macromolecular materials
• A61L 31/16 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances

Abstract

Disclosed is a biodegradable hospital privacy curtain and curtain hardware having: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate. The curtain has a first hardness on the durometer scale and the curtain hardware has a second hardness on the durometer scale, different than the first hardness on the durometer scale. Also disclosed is a method of making a hospital disposable.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 23/00 - CurtainsDraperies
• A47H 23/10 - Selection of particular materials the material being plastics or the like

Abstract

Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyester terephthalate (PET), a nylon and combinations thereof; an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate; and wherein the non-biodegradable polymer is present in a concentration from 90-99.9 wt. %, the additive is present in a concentration from 0.1-10 wt % and the additive has 30-70 wt. % of the first polymer and 30-70% of the second polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 23/12 - Polypropene
• A47H 23/10 - Selection of particular materials the material being plastics or the like
• A61G 10/00 - Treatment rooms for medical purposes
• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters derived from dicarboxylic acids and dihydroxy compounds

Abstract

Disclosed is a biodegradable disposable wherein: the biodegradable disposable is selected from one of a drape, personal protection equipment, endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and laryngeal mask airways (LMAs), wherein the biodegradable disposable is made of a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polypropylene (PP), polyamide, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 23/12 - Polypropene

Abstract

Disclosed is a biodegradable disposable wherein: the biodegradable disposable is selected from one of a drape, personal protection equipment, endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and laryngeal mask airways (LMAs), wherein the biodegradable disposable is made of a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polypropylene (PP), polyamide, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 23/10 - Selection of particular materials the material being plastics or the like
• A47H 1/02 - Curtain rods
• A47H 1/04 - Curtain rails
• A47H 13/04 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails by hooks, e.g. with additional runners
• C08J 5/18 - Manufacture of films or sheets

Goods & Services

hospital curtains; biodegradable hospital curtains; hospital curtain hanging systems for separating patients in medical settings comprised primarily of hospital curtains, and also including a connector for the curtain track, an extension and a biodegradable quick-release for attaching the curtain to the extension; biodegradable curtain hangars and biodegradable curtain snaps

Abstract

Disclosed is an end cap or connector for a wheel system, the end cap or connector has a cylindrical portion for engagement with one of an extension or a quick release system, the cylindrical portion further including a catch for attachment to the extension; and a cap, extending from said cylindrical portion, said cap having a connector for attaching to a wheel carriage or another extension. Also disclosed is a method which includes the end cap and inserting the end cap into an extension such as a hollow tube or rod; and releasably attaching the end cap to a wheel system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails
• A47H 1/04 - Curtain rails
• A47H 15/02 - Runners

Abstract

Disclosed is an end cap or connector for a wheel system, the end cap or connector has a cylindrical portion for engagement with one of an extension or a quick release system, the cylindrical portion further including a catch for attachment to the extension; and a cap, extending from said cylindrical portion, said cap having a connector for attaching to a wheel carriage or another extension. Also disclosed is a method which includes the end cap and inserting the end cap into an extension such as a hollow tube or rod; and releasably attaching the end cap to a wheel system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 3/10 - Cord guides
• A47H 1/18 - Other curtain suspension devices, e.g. wire, cord
• A61G 10/00 - Treatment rooms for medical purposes

Abstract

Disclosed is a wheel system and a kit and method, for use with a track, said wheel system comprising: a wheel carriage; a set of wheels, attached to the wheel carriage; —a link, having a first end, releasably attached to the wheel carriage and a second end releasably attached to an extension. Also, disclosed is a wheel system, for use with a track, the wheel system having a wheel carriage; a set of wheels, attached to the wheel carriage; —a link, having a first end, operatively attached to the wheel carriage; wherein angles of the wheels and the width of the wheel carriage are sized to fit into multiple sizes of tracks.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails
• A47H 1/06 - Curtain rails fixed
• A47H 15/04 - Gliders

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a preassembled quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a curtain attachment system comprising: a wheel system, the wheel system having: a first end with rollers for use with a track; and a second end with an attachment, the attachment having a first hole, opening or bore therein; an extension, attached to the wheel system, the extension having: first end with a quick release for a curtain attached thereto; and a second end with corresponding hole, opening or bore therein and a corresponding attachment for going through the first hole, opening or bore in the attachment, wherein the corresponding attachment is a closed hole, opening or bore.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 13/04 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails by hooks, e.g. with additional runners
• A47H 1/04 - Curtain rails
• A47H 15/02 - Runners

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension, operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick-release, operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to a curtain. The quick-release includes; an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a cradle or receiver for receiving the head.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 15/02 - Runners
• A47H 13/04 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails by hooks, e.g. with additional runners
• A47H 1/06 - Curtain rails fixed
• A47H 1/10 - Means for mounting curtain rods or rails
• A47H 13/00 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails
• A47H 1/04 - Curtain rails
• A47H 15/00 - Runners or gliders for supporting curtains on rails or rods

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension, operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick-release, operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to a curtain. The quick-release includes; an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a cradle or receiver for receiving the head.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails
• A47H 13/14 - Means for forming pleats
• A47H 15/04 - Gliders

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension, operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick-release, operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to a curtain. The quick-release includes; an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a cradle or receiver for receiving the head.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails
• A47H 15/04 - Gliders
• A47H 13/14 - Means for forming pleats

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, attachment therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. An attachment for a curtain system having a hook on a track includes a plurality of extensions extending from the track and a plurality of post members affixed to the curtain or the plurality of extensions. Extensions and post members are 5 selectively connected through a housing having a quick connect and release assembly. The quick connect and release assembly may be actuated by a force applied to an exterior of the quick connect and release assembly by a user and/or a tool applying a force to an exterior of the release assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 1/00 - Curtain suspension devices
• A47H 1/04 - Curtain rails
• A47H 5/032 - Devices with guiding means and draw cords
• A47H 5/14 - Apparatus for lowering curtains or the like
• A47H 11/02 - Engaging-pieces on curtain cords for operating curtains

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, attachment therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. An attachment for a curtain system having a hook on a track. The hook has a first end affixed to a sliding member, wherein the sliding member slides along the track. A shank extends from the sliding member. The hook has a bend extending from the shank, wherein the a curtain hangs from the bend by gravity when in use; and a point extending from the bend. The attachment has a cover having a first section covering a point, a second section of the cover, covering at least a portion of a shank, and a third section of the cover, covering a portion of a gap between the shank and the point.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 15/02 - Runners
• A47H 1/06 - Curtain rails fixed

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension, operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick-release, operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to a curtain. The quick-release includes; an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a cradle or receiver for receiving the head.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 13/04 - Fastening curtains on curtain rods or rails by hooks, e.g. with additional runners

Goods & Services

hospital curtain hanging systems for separating patients in medical settings comprised of a connector for the curtain track, an extension and a quick-release for attaching the curtain to the extension hospital curtains; hospital curtain hanging systems for separating patients in medical settings comprised primarily of hospital curtains, and also including a connector for the curtain track, an extension and a quick-release for attaching the curtain to the extension

Goods & Services

hospital curtain hanging systems for separating patients in medical settings comprised of a connector for the curtain track, an extension and a quick-release for attaching the curtain to the extension hospital curtains; hospital curtain hanging systems for separating patients in medical settings comprised primarily of hospital curtains, and also including a connector for the curtain track, an extension and a quick-release for attaching the curtain to the extension

Goods & Services

hospital curtains; hospital curtain hanging systems for separating patients in medical settings comprised primarily of hospital curtains, and also including a connector for the curtain track, an extension and a quick-release for attaching the curtain to the extension