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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7316233 | Stockinette extremity drape The invention herein provides an integrated drape for use in surgical procedures involving anatomical extremities and having a unitary assembled structure, said drape comprising: a flexible panel sheet portion having first and second opposing sides and having a fene... | 01/08/2008 |
| D553242 | Handle for surgical suction-irrigation device | 10/16/2007 |
| D548327 | Handle for surgical suction-irrigation device | 08/07/2007 |
| D548328 | Handle for surgical suction-irrigation device | 08/07/2007 |
| D542928 | Double barb arrow for use with a sterilization container latch | 05/15/2007 |
| 7201921 | Antihistamine formulations for soft capsule dosage forms The invention herein relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing loratadine and derivatives thereof which is suitable for use in soft capsule dosage forms. A pharmaceutical composition according to the invention comprises loratadine and derivatives thereof in... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201722 | Bone biopsy instrument having improved sample retention The invention disclosed herein relates to a sampling cannula for use in bone marrow biopsy procedures having structural features which facilitate sample retention within the device. In particular, the sampling cannula comprises an open trough-like portion, wherein t... | 04/10/2007 |
| D539900 | Probe attachment for surgical suction-irrigation device | 04/03/2007 |
| 7165349 | Attachable card holder The invention disclosed herein provides a card holder device that can be attached to another object and hold a card therein in a fixed position relative to the object in a readily viewable position during the handling and/or processing of the object to which it is a... | 01/23/2007 |
| D533274 | Handle for surgical suction-irrigation device | 12/05/2006 |
| RE39079 | Film forming compositions comprising modified starches and iota-carrageenan and methods for manufacturing soft capsules using same Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a modified starch and a carrageenan, especially iota-carrageenan, where the compositions are suitable for use in manufacturing soft capsules. ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029698 | Acetaminophen compositions The invention herein provides for an oral pharmaceutical composition adapted for use in capsular dosage forms comprising acetaminophen and a lactate salt alone or in combination with an acetate salt. Compositions of the invention exhibit improved solubility characte... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7018343 | Biopsy needle and biopsy device containing the same The invention described herein relates to an improved biopsy needle which enhances the accuracy of the sampling procedure and minimizes the trauma caused by the procedure. The biopsy needle comprises a tip that reduces or minimizes undesirable bias of the needle dur... | 03/28/2006 |
| D516731 | Thermochemical activator | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001441 | Sterilization container filter system The invention described herein relates to a filter system for sterilization containers which secures a gas permeable filter onto a vented portion of the container. The filter system of the invention includes a locking mechanism that is comfortable and easy to use, a... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6958038 | Multipositional ratchet device for surgical retractor The invention disclosed herein relates to a multipositional ratchet device for use in conjunction with a surgical retractor assembly. The ratchet device of the invention permits both independent and simultaneous adjustment of the longitudinal axial positioning of a ... | 10/25/2005 |
| RE38776 | Surgical biopsy instrument A surgical instrument in the form of a biopsy needle for removing tissue samples from a patient. The device has means for preloading to excise tissue samples of a preselected one of many possible tissue sample sizes. After preloading, the procedure is easily accompl... | 08/16/2005 |
| D506288 | Shaving razor handle | 06/14/2005 |
| 6890558 | Oral pharmaceutical composition for soft capsules containing vinorelbine and method of treatment The invention described herein relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing vinorelbine as an active ingredient which is suitable for encapsulation in soft capsules. The liquid oral pharmaceutical composition suitable for a liquid fill composition for a soft c... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6890472 | Method and apparatus for making a blister pack with indicia The invention herein relates to a method and apparatus for forming (or cold-forming) an embossed blister from a laminated film wherein an indicia is formed on the base of the blister. In particular, the invention involves a single pass process of combining the forma... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6884060 | Apparatus for manufacturing encapsulated products This invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming soft capsules and provides novel processing flexibility. The apparatus includes extrusion dies as an alternative to spreader boxes and the use of melt-on-demand technology to enhance the long term stabilit... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6854946 | Flexible retainer clip The invention disclosed herein is an improved semi-rigid flexible retainer clip which is adapted for securing components, such as posts, within a sterilization container. The sterilizable, flexible retainer clip comprises a generally “U” shaped planar body havin... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6828387 | Polyisoprene articles and process for making the same The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved process for making elastomeric polyisoprene articles. In particular, the process of the invention is a system which produces synthetic polyisoprene articles exhibiting tensile strength properties similar to that ... | 12/07/2004 |
| D498536 | Surgical shoulder pouch | 11/16/2004 |
| 6780309 | Tapered hydrophobic filter for suction canisters The invention described herein is drawn to a hollow cylindrical filter for use with a suction canister including a first portion having an open end and a first wall thickness, a second portion having a closed end and second wall thickness less than said first wall t... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6749576 | Biopsy device with adjustable sampling The invention relates to a biopsy device having the ability to adjust the size of the sample to be removed. The biopsy device includes biopsy needle assembly and cannula insertion guide co-axially aligned therewith such that longitudinal adjustment of the cannula in... | 06/15/2004 |
| D489456 | Biopsy device handle assembly | 05/04/2004 |
| 6730043 | Bone marrow biopsy needle The present invention provides a bone marrow biopsy device 10 that includes a handle, an outer cannula, a stylet, and an inner member. The outer cannula is secured in the handle. The outer cannula defines a distal tip that is tapered to provide a distal cutti... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6725864 | Surgical shoulder drape with pouch The invention disclosed herein provides for a surgical drape having a shoulder pouch useful for arthroscopic surgery. The shoulder pouch comprises a single folded sheet of flexible fluid impervious material with an opening in the rear central portion covered by an e... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6720002 | Antihistamine formulations for soft capsule dosage forms The invention herein relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing loratadine and derivatives thereof which is suitable for use in soft capsule dosage forms. A pharmaceutical composition according to the invention comprises loratadine and derivatives thereof in... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6709669 | Fast-dispersing dosage forms containing fish gelatin The invention disclosed herein relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carrier and an active ingredient, wherein the carrier is fish gelatin and the composition is a fast-dispersing dosage form designed to release the active ingredient rapidly on contac... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6691946 | Medical bowl for coiled devices The invention described herein relates to a medical bowl adapted to accommodate and retain a coiled medical device comprising: generally smooth cylindrical sidewall portion; a generally planar circular bottom portion; and a plurality of retention tabs ext... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6652880 | Oral pharmaceutical compositions containing long-chain triglycerides and liphophilic surfactants This invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration, wherein the drug or active ingredient is known to have stability problems associated with the use of free fatty acids. The compositions of the invention enhance the solubil... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6648909 | Solo perineal hot and cold pack A device for providing thermal therapy to the perineal and rectal areas of a patient is provided. The device can be used alone or in conjunction with an absorbent pad. The device is particularly useful for alleviating post-partum swelling and pain. Differ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6638605 | Intermittently bonded nonwoven disposable surgical laminates Disposable surgical drapes and gowns exhibiting desirable softness, foldability, absorbency and breathability characteristics incorporate cluster bonded nonwoven laminates. Film layers and nonwoven web layers are secured together by spaced apart unbounded... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6638587 | Elastomeric article having silicone-based composite coating The invention disclosed herein relates to an elastomeric article, such as a glove, containing an elastomeric material such as latex and a coating layer formed from an aqueous dispersion containing a composite of a silicone-modified polymer, e.g., a silico... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6626850 | Automated biopsy instruments The present invention provides automated biopsy instruments especially useful for improving minimally invasive medical procedures to obtain soft tissue biopsy samples. The biopsy instruments provide side-by-side actuators which retract a stylet and a cann... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6588180 | Constricted neck blister pack and apparatus and method for making the same A blister pack which confines the movement a dosage form in order to resist damage thereto during handling and transportation while permitting removal of the intact dosage form, and apparatus and methods for the same. In particular, the invention provides... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6582788 | Gloves with a silicone impregnated cross-linked polyurethane inner coating Powder-free natural rubber and synthetic elastomer gloves having an inner coating of a cross-linked polyurethane impregnated with silicone and their method of manufacture are described. The gloves exhibit good grippability, good donnability as measured by... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6530962 | Emulsion of water soluble dyes in a lipophilic carrier The invention herein provides for an improved dye composition for encapsulation in casing structures adapted for projectile motion and rupture upon contact with a target surface, such as paint balls. The dye composition adapted for use in an impact-ruptur... | 03/11/2003 |
