Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61G 7/10 - Dispositifs pour soulever les malades ou les personnes handicapées, p. ex. adaptations particulières d'appareils de levage à cet effet
• A61L 31/04 - Matériaux macromoléculaires
• A61L 31/12 - Matériaux composites, c.-à-d. en couches ou contenant un matériau dispersé dans une matrice constituée d'un matériau analogue ou différent
• A61L 31/16 - Matériaux biologiquement actifs, p. ex. substances thérapeutiques

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08L 23/12 - Polypropylène

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61B 5/022 - Mesure de la pression dans le cœur ou dans les vaisseaux sanguins par application d'une pression pour fermer les vaisseaux sanguins, p. ex. contre la peauOphtalmodynamomètres
• A61L 31/04 - Matériaux macromoléculaires
• A61L 31/16 - Matériaux biologiquement actifs, p. ex. substances thérapeutiques

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08L 23/12 - Polypropylène
• A47H 23/10 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés particuliers le matériau étant de la matière plastique ou similaire
• A61G 10/00 - Locaux de traitement à usage médical
• C08L 67/02 - Polyesters dérivés des acides dicarboxyliques et des composés dihydroxylés

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 23/00 - RideauxDraperies
• A47H 23/10 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés particuliers le matériau étant de la matière plastique ou similaire

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• C08L 23/12 - Polypropylène

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 23/10 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés particuliers le matériau étant de la matière plastique ou similaire
• A47H 1/02 - Tringles à rideaux
• A47H 1/04 - Rails à rideaux
• A47H 13/04 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux au moyen de crochets, p. ex. avec des galets additionnels
• C08J 5/18 - Fabrication de bandes ou de feuilles

Produits et 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

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux
• A47H 1/04 - Rails à rideaux
• A47H 15/02 - Roulettes

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 3/10 - Guides de cordons
• A47H 1/18 - Autres dispositifs de suspension des rideaux, p. ex. fils métalliques, cordons
• A61G 10/00 - Locaux de traitement à usage médical

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux
• A47H 1/06 - Rails à rideaux fixes
• A47H 15/04 - Patins

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 13/04 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux au moyen de crochets, p. ex. avec des galets additionnels
• A47H 1/04 - Rails à rideaux
• A47H 15/02 - Roulettes

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 15/02 - Roulettes
• A47H 13/04 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux au moyen de crochets, p. ex. avec des galets additionnels
• A47H 1/06 - Rails à rideaux fixes
• A47H 1/10 - Moyens de montage des tringles ou rails de rideaux
• A47H 13/00 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux
• A47H 1/04 - Rails à rideaux
• A47H 15/00 - Roulettes ou patins pour soutenir les rideaux sur les rails ou les tringles

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux
• A47H 13/14 - Moyens pour former des plis
• A47H 15/04 - Patins

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 13/00 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux
• A47H 15/04 - Patins
• A47H 13/14 - Moyens pour former des plis

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 1/00 - Dispositifs de suspension des rideaux
• A47H 1/04 - Rails à rideaux
• A47H 5/032 - Dispositifs avec des moyens de guidage et des cordons de tirage
• A47H 5/14 - Appareils pour baisser les rideaux ou similaires
• A47H 11/02 - Pièces engagées sur les cordons de rideaux pour la manœuvre de ceux-ci

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 15/02 - Roulettes
• A47H 1/06 - Rails à rideaux fixes

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47H 13/04 - Fixation des rideaux sur les tringles ou rails à rideaux au moyen de crochets, p. ex. avec des galets additionnels

Produits et 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

Produits et 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

Produits et 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