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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7155795 | Method for mounting a surgical blade onto a scalpel and for subsequently removing the blade from the scalpel using a package incorporating a pivotable flap A surgical blade package facilitates the mounting of a surgical blade on to the forwardly-projecting cleat on a scalpel handle; and following use in the O.R., the surgical blade package facilitates stripping the used blade off the scalpel for disposal in a sharps co... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7036660 | Surgical blade package A surgical blade package facilitates the mounting of a surgical blade on to the forwardly-projecting cleat on a scalpel handle; and following use in the O.R., the surgical blade package facilitates stripping the used blade off the scalpel for disposal in a sharps co... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6973997 | Pollution containment apparatus for making a penetration in a ceiling or wall of a building or other structure A pollution containment apparatus for removal of polluted material from a ceiling and/or a wall. The apparatus has a platform which can support a workperson and can be raised and lowered. A support on the platform holds a enclosure. The enclosure has gloves and a wa... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6395721 | Low potency unpreserved sterile topical corticosteroid compositions for dermatitis Low potency, preservative free sterile topical anti-inflammatory steroid compositions are to be applied to the area surrounding the eye. The compositions involve, for example, sterile gauze pads in a sterile package, as well as single-use capsules and tub... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6344335 | Liposome immunoassay A liposome or microsphere containing guaiac or other reagent is used in an immunoassay to detect an antigen or antibody. The guaiac or other reagent reacts with hemoglobin or other blood constituent to produce color indicating a positive result.... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6291732 | Diesel fuel for use in diesel engine-powered vehicles A special fuel is formulated for use with diesel engines, which are employed to power vehicles such as trucks, buses, tractors and boats.... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6222082 | Diesel fuel for use in diesel engine-powered vehicles A special fuel is formulated for use with diesel engines, which are employed to power vehicles such as trucks, buses, tractors and boats.... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6113660 | Emergency fuel for use in an internal combustion engine and a method of packaging the fuel An emergency fuel for internal combustion engines which is stable for storage for a year or more. The fuel is a mixture of two fractions of refined mineral spirits. The fuel has a desired octane number. A biocide is added to the fuel. The fuel is stored i... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6110237 | Emergency fuel for use in an internal combustion engine A method for using emergency fuel for internal combustion engines which is stable for storage for a year or more. The fuel is a mixture of two fractions of refined mineral spirits, one fraction being aliphatic hydrocarbons, the other fraction being aromat... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6096103 | Alternative fuel for use in a diesel engine-powered emergency generator for intermittent use in fixed installations A special fuel is formulated for use with diesel engines which are used infrequently in emergency situations.... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6072392 | Apparatus and method for monitoring and recording the audible environment of a child, patient, older person or pet left in the care of a third person or persons A remote recording unit, which is worn by a child, monitors the ambient sounds in a day care center (for example) and records selected sound bytes that are played back on a docking unit. The time duration between sound bytes is periodic and re-programmabl... | 06/06/2000 |
| 5919633 | Liposome immunoassay A liposome or microsphere containing guaiac or other reagent is used in an immunoassay to detect an antigen or antibody. The guaiac or other reagent reacts with hemoglobin or other blood constituent to produce color indicating a positive result.... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5867247 | Apparatus and method for simulation of visual disabilities Eyeglasses are modified to simulate ophthalmologic anomalies which may result from ophthalmic surgery. Various hazed eyeglass lenses are described.... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5749886 | Disposable guarded finger scalpel for inserting a line in a patient and blade therefor A kit for installing a central line in a patient includes a guarded finger scalpel, a needle with a guide wire, and a catheter. The guarded finger scalpel has a blade with a relatively blunt tip, thereby avoiding an accidental or inadvertent cut or nick o... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5719731 | Locking device for preventing unauthorized access to floppy disk drives of personal computers A locking device (10) is inserted within the disk drive (11) of a personal computer (12) to prevent unauthorized use thereof. The locking device (10) includes a part of pivoted plates (15, 16) retained in their expanded locking position by a key-operated ... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5614545 | Topical composition for treatment of blepharitis A pharmaceutical composition for treating blepharitis or blepharoconjunctivitis is disclosed for topical administration comprising a nitroimidazole, as metronidazole, in a suitable ophthalmic carrier to be applied directly to affected ocular tissues. The ... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5569281 | Guarded surgical scalpel A surgical scalpel (100) is provided with a retractable guard (107) for its cutting blade (106). The guard (107) is mounted on the handle (101) of the scalpel (100) for sliding movement between an advanced position in which the blade (106) is covered and ... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5545175 | Disposable quarded finger scalpel for inserting a line in a patent and lock off therefor A guarded finger scalpel is squeezed between the thumb and forefinger to advance a blade out of an opening. The blade is used to make an incision in the patient's skin, thereby facilitating insertion of a catheter and its line in a patient. Thereafter, th... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5530626 | Athletic shoe and articles of clothing with replaceable unitary assembly for generating and broadcasting an audible signal An athletic shoe (or other article of clothing) has a pocket formed therein, and an interchangeable unitary assembly is slidably received within the pocket and is retained therein by means of a flap carried by the shoe. The interchangeable unitary assembl... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5512055 | Anti-infective and anti-inflammatory releasing systems for medical devices Devices are provided having a polymer coating incorporating compounds inhibiting inflammation and infection, along with subsequent tissue growth onto and around the device. Preferred embodiments include catheters, tubes, and implants that abut tissue foll... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5507762 | Method of dispensing and disposing of blades during a surgical procedure and guarding against inadvertent cuts during use thereof A sterile blade dispenser facilitates removal of dulled used blades, as well as the mounting of sharp unused blades, on a scalpel during a surgical procedure being conducted in an operating room or similar environment. Preferably, the scalpel has a slidin... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5496340 | Combination guarded surgical scalpel and blade stripper A combination guarded surgical scalpel and blade stripper (200, 300) uses the sliding guard (202, 301) in cooperation with an ejector button (238, 311) to strip a (used) blade (224, 314) from the scalpel (200, 300) thereby avoiding manual contact with the... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5476664 | Treatment of warts using anthralins and occlusion A method of treating a patient having one or more warts includes the steps of: applying to the wart an amount of a composition consisting essentially of an anthralin active ingredient and a pharmaceutical carrier; covering the wart and skin areas peripher... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5460391 | Combination tray and wheeled cart A combination tray and wheeled cart (10) has three positions: an initial storage position with minimum space requirements; an intermediate carrying position configured as a conventional tray provided with an overhead handle for carrying to a job site, and... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5447318 | Utility cabinet for general household use, repairs, hobbies and the like A utility cabinet (10) has a plurality of vertically-adjustable shelves (13) for receiving a versatile mobile work station (16) and a plurality of insert trays (18-23) stored in the cabinet (10).... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5437656 | Method and device for inhibiting H.I.V. hepatitis B and other viruses and germs when using a needle, scalpel and other sharp instrument in a medical environment An anti-infective coating for a sharp-edged metal instrument. The coating is insoluble in a biological medium and is bound to the metal instrument such as needles and scalpel blades. The coating is a biocompatible, non-hydrogel polymer. One embodiment is ... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5417713 | Transesophageal defibrillating system A transesophageal defibrillating system includes a large area anterior patch electrode and a large area posterior patch electrode, as in some conventional exterior defibrillating systems. An esophageal probe has a pair of ring electrodes, one of which is ... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5411512 | Guarded surgical scalpel A surgical scalpel (100) is provided with a retractable guard (107) for its cutting blade (106). The guard (107) is mounted on the handle (101) of the scalpel (100) for sliding movement between an advanced position in which the blade (106) is covered and ... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5400622 | Locking device for floppy disk drive A simple and inexpensive locking device for preventing unauthorized access to a computer disk drive. The disk drive lock employs a pair of slats 10, 20 which are pivoted at a hinge 22 for jackknife folding, the slats 10, 20 both being formed with lock-hol... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5394713 | Locking devices for floppy disk drives Locking devices (10, 10', 10") are inserted within the disk drive (11) of a personal computer ("PC") 12 to prevent unauthorized use thereof. The locking devices (10, 10', 10") include a pair of pivoted plates (15) retained in their expanded position withi... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5390514 | Locking devices for floppy disk drives A locking device 100 is inserted within the disk drive (11) of a personal computer ("PC") 12 to prevent unauthorized use thereof. The locking device (100) includes a pair of pivoted plates (101, 102) retained in their expanded locking position within the ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5370654 | Disposable guarded finger scalpel for inserting a line in a patient and method of use thereof A disposable guarded finger scalpel includes a frame having a forward transparent portion providing a guard for a blade. A pair of spring arms has a forward portion provided with a longitudinal lug received within a longitudinal slot on the blade. The spr... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5361902 | Surgical blade dispenser and disposal system for use during an operating procedure and method thereof A sterile blade dispenser facilitates removal of dulled used blades, as well as the mounting of sharp unused blades, on a scalpel during a surgical procedure being conducted in an operating room or similar environment. Preferably, the scalpel has a slidin... | 11/08/1994 |
| 5352220 | Guarded skin hook for surgical purposes and method thereof A surgical skin hook (11, 100) has a guard (12, 105) that may be advanced to cover the prongs or hooks (14, 103) or retracted to expose the prongs or hooks (14, 103) for use during 5 a surgical procedure. In its advanced or closed position, the guard (12,... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5345700 | Athletic shoe with replaceable unitary assembly for generating and broadcasting an audible signal An athletic shoe for playing basketball and the like has an inner side portion with a pocket formed therein, and an integral unitary assembly is slidably received within the pocket and is retained therein by means of a flap carried by the shoe, the flap a... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5344411 | Method and device for inhibiting HIV, hepatitis B and other viruses and germs when using a catheter in a medical environment An anti-infective coating for a catheter or other medical device. The coating is insoluble in a biological medium and is bound to the surfaces of the catheter. The coating is a biocompatible, non-hydrogel polymer. One embodiment is a coating on the cathet... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5334173 | Stabilizing foot means for cap of needle assembly and method thereof A protective cap (13') for a needle (12) has a stabilizing foot (16), the bottom surface (17) of which is provided with an adhesive (18). When the needle (12) is removed from its sterile package (11), a protective cover (19) is peeled off the foot (16) to... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5330505 | System for and method of treating a malfunctioning heart A system for treating the malfunctioning heart of a patient includes means which derive at least one electrical signal from the patient's heart and means which derive at least two physiologic signals from or related to the patient's circulatory system. Th... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5275606 | Guarded scalpel for surgical use A surgical scalpel (10) is provided with a retractable guard (11) for its cutting blade (12). The guard (11) is mounted on the handle (24) of the scalpel (10) for sliding movement between an advanced position in which the blade (12) is covered and a retra... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5269301 | Multimode system for monitoring and treating a malfunctioning heart A system for monitoring a patient and treating the malfunctioning heart of the patient, either in an automatic mode or in a semiautomatic mode, includes means which derive at least one electrical signal resulting from action of the patient's heart and mea... | 12/14/1993 |