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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5960795 | Wound covering device A covering device (10) for use in covering lacerations, wounds, incisions, insertions of medical devices and the like. The wound covering device includes a flexible hinge member (26) having a width approximately coextensive with the portion of the wound t... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5853381 | Ankle support brace An improved ankle support brace (10) is disclosed. The ankle support brace includes a first flexible lateral piece (12) and a second flexible lateral piece (14) attached to and disposed over the first lateral piece (12). The ankle support brace also inlcu... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5845641 | Fluid control pad with pouches Apparatus and methods are provided for use in collecting fluids discharged from a patient and liquids used in various types of medical procedures. The apparatus includes a fluid control pad formed from multiple layers of material and one or more pouches a... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5827246 | Vacuum pad for collecting potentially hazardous fluids A system for collecting fluids from medical procedures, laboratory testing or industrial processes using a vacuum pad placed on the floor or an appropriate supporting structure adjacent to a potential source of hazardous fluids. The vacuum pad is formed f... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5813398 | Combined anti fog and anti glare features for face masks A face mask having a filter body for covering the nose and mouth of a wearer. Ear loops, head bands, surgical ties and other appropriate devices may be used to secure the face mask to the face of the wearer. The filter body is preferably formed from one o... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5792213 | Hot or cold chemical therapy pack A hot or cold chemical therapy pack (1) is provided that has two compartments (28, 30). One compartment (28) has a natural weak point (32) or seam (at 24 or 26) and is contained inside the other compartment (30). Each compartment contains a chemical react... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5724964 | Disposable face mask with enhanced fluid barrier A disposable face mask that includes a filter body capable of filtering liquids and/or particles of a size appropriate for the mask's intended purposes, while providing excellent breathability and comfort to the wearer for extended periods of time. The fi... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5713372 | Fluid control pad with pouches Apparatus and methods are provided for use in collecting fluids discharged from a patient and liquids used in various types of medical procedures. The apparatus includes a fluid control pad formed from multiple layers of material and one or more pouches a... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5704349 | Surgical face mask with darkened glare-reducing strip and visor A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyh... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5699792 | Face mask with enhanced facial seal A face mask is provided that includes a filter body capable of filtering liquids, particles and aerosols of a size appropriate for the mask's intended purposes, while providing excellent breathability and comfort for extended periods of wear. The filter b... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5694925 | Face mask with enhanced seal and method A face mask is provided that includes a filter body capable of filtering liquids, particles and aerosols of a size appropriate for the mask's intended purposes, while providing excellent breathability and comfort for extended periods of time. The filter b... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5671732 | Tracheostomy tube holder The invention relates to a tracheostomy tube holder having a strap and at least two tabs. The tabs are designed to pass through slots on the tracheostomy tube. The tabs have VELCRO type hook surfaces on their ends for releasable attachment to the exterior... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5630430 | Wound closure device A closure device for use in closing lacerations, incisions, wounds and the like. The closure device includes a relatively narrow closure member connected at one end to an enlarged viewing member. Both members have adhesive layers applied in appropriate pl... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5620411 | Ankle brace walker Load forces are distributed and reacted along lateral and medial side plates, thereby avoiding the concentration of stresses which could cause cracking, buckling, crippling and the like. This is provided by an intermediate plate portion which has an exter... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5604959 | Ice pack clip The invention relates to an ice pack clip for sealing an ice bag having a blade, a trough, a hinge and a latch. At the hinge end of the clip, the trough has a cam and the blade has a cam follower surface. At the latch end, the trough has projecting nubs a... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5553608 | Face mask with enhanced seal and method A face mask is provided that includes a filter body capable of filtering liquids, particles and aerosols of a size appropriate for the mask's intended purposes, while providing excellent breathability and comfort for extended periods of time. The filter b... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5545197 | Reusable heat or cold chemical therapy pack A reusable heat or cold chemical therapy pack (10) is provided that has two pairs of compartments (12a and 14a; 12b and 14b). One pair of compartments (12a, 14a) is located on one side of the pack (10) and the other pair (12b, 14b) is located on the oppos... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5529056 | Apparatus and method for testing respirator fit and seal Apparatus for use in checking the fit of a respirator with the face of a wearer. The apparatus may include a generally rectangular envelope having a longitudinal opening to receive the respirator therein. Low adhesive contact surfaces may be formed within... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5524802 | Pouch for holding medical equipment or personal articles A pouch (12) is provided for maintaining a medical unit, such as a telemetry unit (14), adjacent a patient (10) or personal articles or communication equipment on a person in a clean room environment. The pouch (12) includes a transparent front wall (34) ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5497788 | Wound closure device for viewing a wound and method A unitary wound closure device adapted to permit a wound on a patient to be viewed while the closure device is secured to the patient. The device includes a body having sufficient flexibility for it to be folded against itself. The body includes first and... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5466251 | Therapeutic sleeve A therapeutic elastic sleeve (12) is provided which can be affixed securely to a patient's limb. The sleeve (12) is formed from a wide sheet (18) of elastic material that is fixedly attached to the sides of an ice pack or other appropriate heat or coolant... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5440760 | Disposable face shield The disposable face shield (10) protects the wearer against airborne particles and droplets possibly containing pathogens. The disposable face shield (10) includes a transparent plastic shield (12) and a cord (50) attached to the transparent plastic shiel... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5392973 | Telemetry pouch A telemetry pouch (12) is provided for maintaining a telemetry unit (14) adjacent a patient (10). The pouch (12) includes a transparent front wall (34) and a non-woven material back wall (36) which are attached along a portion (38) of the periphery of the... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5352189 | Ankle brace walker Load forces are distributed and reacted along lateral and medial side plates, thereby avoiding the concentration of stresses which could cause cracking, buckling, crippling and the like. This is provided by an intermediate plate portion which has an exter... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5322061 | Disposable aerosol mask A disposable mask that includes a filter media capable of filtering particles of a size appropriate for its purposes, while providing excellent breathability. The mask is formed from multiple layers of filtration material having the general configuration ... | 06/21/1994 |