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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5251642 | Tissue measuring and suturing device A scissor-like device is described which can be used to measure the diameter of a tendon graft or bone plug. The device can also be used to hold a tendon graft or bone plug in a fixed position while multiple sutures are inserted in the end thereof. The de... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5223228 | Tray for autotransfusion module A tray is described for storing and transporting a module. The tray includes a slot which can be used to hold the module in an upright position to allow the module to be filled with water.... | 06/29/1993 |
| 5202065 | Ultrasonic method of producing a score in a thermoplastic film pouch A method of creating a score in a pouch formed from a thermoplastic film is described. Ultrasonic energy is used to create the score in a film that is later formed into a pouch. The score can be used to open the pouch by pulling opposite sides of the scor... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5160319 | Dual-lumen oocyte aspiration needle A dual-lumen oocyte collection device is described. The device is unique in that it includes parallel cannulas which extend axially outward from a proximal end of a hub. The device is also unique in that it further includes a finger depression on the hub.... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5149325 | Vacuum system for auto transfusion device A system is described for the collection and re-infusion of fluids from a patient. The system includes a non-disposable rigid cannister and a disposable flexible liner that is placed in the cannister. Fluids are collected from a patient in the cannister l... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5109869 | Disposable uterine sound device A disposable uterine sound device is described for measuring the depth and course of an uterine cavity. The device is formed by coating a copper rod and a portion of an attached nylon handle with polyvinyl chloride. The coating is then printed with a gene... | 05/05/1992 |
| 5099833 | High efficiency nebulizer having a flexible reservoir A medication aerosol delivery system is described. The system is unique in that it includes a flexible reservoir for receiving medicated aerosol from a nebulizer when a patient is not inhaling. The aerosol in the reservoir can be later inhaled during the ... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5090582 | Bottle cap A bottle cap having a cutting means located inside the cap for selectively opening a sealed bottle is described. The cap can be rotated in either direction over the seal to cause the seal to be punctured and to cause a "C"-shaped cut in the seal. In the p... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5088124 | Glove and form for making same A glove and glove form that has an approximately uniform profile that is thinner than conventional forms. The glove form also has a thinner profile adjacent the base of each digit and on the sides of the form adjacent the wrist. The glove has a flat front... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5078688 | Paracentesis catheter system A paracentesis catheter system for removing fluids from a patient's abdominal cavity and for administering medication into the abdominal cavity. The catheter system includes a solid stylet, a catheter, a hemostasis valve assembly connected to the catheter... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5074316 | Brachial angiography surgical drape A surgical drape for use in surgical procedures such as those wherein a catheter is inserted within a vein or artery of a patient. The drape includes a base sheet, for covering portions of the patient, that includes a fenestration and at least one tab por... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5059807 | Protection barrier against ionizing rays of the γ type and/or x-rays Protection barrier against ionizing rays of the γ type and/or X-rays comprising a flexible sheet (2) in which particles (3) of an agent absorbing said rays are dispersed. The absorbing agent is selected among bismuth and the oxides, hydroxide and salts o... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5042507 | Surgical drape for ophthalmic procedures A surgical drape including a fluid collection trough integrally formed therein. In an embodiment, the fluid collection trough is positioned to fit between a patient's head and a wrist rest positioned about the head. The drape preferably includes a head co... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5038798 | Opthalmic drape with fluid collection pouch A surgical ophthalmic drape which is a complete draping system and provides a sterile field and fluid control. The ophthalmic drape includes a main sheet and a fluid pouch. The fluid pouch has a fenestration which is smaller than the main sheet fenestrati... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5033976 | Hinged electrical connector An insulated housing is described which includes a means for holding a pair of electrical connectors in parallel. The housing includes a griping means which allows a person to either insert or remove the housing from a mating electrical connection. The ho... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5020162 | Glove A glove comprising a front sheet (9) and a back sheet (10). At least one of the sheets consists of an outer layer (12) and an inner layer (13) made of polymeric films. The layers are bound to each other. The faces (18) facing each other of at least two ad... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5010899 | Surgical drape with loops A surgical drape for covering a patient during a procedure is described. The drape includes a plurality of loops that are attached to the upper surface of the drape for maintaining medical devices during the procedure. In the preferred embodiment, the loo... | 04/30/1991 |
| 5002069 | Adjustable fluid control pouch A surgical drape is described which includes a pouch having a drawstring through a channel which runs along one edge of the pouch. When the drawstring is pulled through the channel, the edge of the pouch can be gathered to create a concave surface to cont... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4996722 | Reduced strike through surgical garment and method of manufacture A surgical garment having a sleeve reinforcement that reduces the fluid strike through. The sleeve reinforcement is wider than the sleeve panel. The sleeve seam is sewn without the sleeve reinforcement. The edges of the sleeve reinforcement are then glued... | 03/05/1991 |
