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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7888546 | Wound dressing, ingredient delivery device and IV hold-down, and method relating to same An adhesive device used as a wound dressing, ingredient delivery device or IV hold-down in which inadvertent edge release of these devices along the periphery of the polymeric film layer is minimized when the handling layer, which is adhered to the polymeric film la... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7872167 | Moisture-activatable adhesives for medical application purposes An adhesive for medical patches or for transdermal therapeutic systems which contains a component or a combination of at least two components, such as (a) polyvinyl alcohols, (b) cellulose derivatives, (c) polyethers, (d) acid anhydrides and their acids and salts, a... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7803980 | Multi-layered wound dressing A multi layered wound dressing which comprises an adhesive layer, an absorbent layer overlying said adhesive layer on the surface furthest from the wound, and a moisture transmitting cover layer overlying the absorbent layer, the dressing having a total thickness of... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7759539 | Wound dressing A wound dressing for post-operative sites comprising: a thin film layer covered on one side with an adhesive and an absorbent layer adhered to the adhesive side of the thin film layer, the absorbent layer being capable of absorbing exudate ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7696399 | Sutureless wound closure and method of application A sutureless biopsy closure that includes an adhesive member adapted to be disposed over a biopsy region prior to the performance of the biopsy; at least one adhesive strip including one end supported on the adhesive member and a second free end forming a tab. The t... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7678959 | Film base material for adhesive skin patch and adhesive skin patch The present invention relates to a film base material for an adhesive skin patch, which includes an elastomer film unevenly having unevenness on at least one surface thereof, in which, in one unevenness in which the distance perpendicular to the surface of the elast... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7442849 | Thin film delivery system and method of manufacture A carrier delivered dressing is disclosed which has a conformable backing with a pressure sensitive adhesive coated on a bottom face and removable carrier attached to the top face of the backing. A bond block material is positioned between the backing and the carrie... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7390499 | Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also cap... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7361634 | Pain-sensitive therapeutic wound dressings The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a therapeutic agent and a matrix comprising polymers joined by cross-linkages which cross-linkages comprise oligopeptidic sequences which are cleavable by a kallikrein associated with wound fluid such that the rate ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354446 | Device for laceration or incision closure Disclosed is a two-component device for closing a laceration or incision. The device includes a first component comprising a first adhesive-backed anchoring member and one or more first connecting members extending from one edge thereof in a first direction. The fir... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7344512 | Protector and blood pump system A protector effectively suppresses infections. The protector protects a tube entry part, where a tube passes through the skin of a living body, from infections, and includes a sticking part that is stuck onto the skin of the living body in a periphery of the tube en... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7329448 | Adhesive pads for footwear An adhesive pad kit for footwear has at least two pairs of thin adhesive backed pads in which the pads in one pair have one predetermined shape wherein the length is at least twice as long as the width, and the pads in the second pair have a different predetermined ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323614 | Dressing and antiseptic agent containing silver The invention relates to a dressing or bandage comprising a dispersion of at least one transition metal in an imogolite or allophane matrix. In particular, it is intended for the manufacture of transparent dressings. ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323239 | Protective films Multilayer protective films that adhere well to many different surfaces and can be removed without leaving residues are provided. The films consist of a polyolefin backing layer(s) and an adhering layer consisting of an ethylene unsaturated ester copolymer layer con... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7317134 | Medical adhesive dressing Medical adhesive dressings are disclosed having handle members adhered to polymeric film layers by a layer of adhesive which adheres firmly to the polymeric film layer, but does not adhere to skin or to the silicone coated surface of a release liner. A portion of th... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7316705 | Adhesive including medicament and device and method for applying same The present invention provides a device and method for safely applying cyanoacrylate or other adhesives to skin lacerations. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7294752 | Window dressing having integral anchor A window dressing with an integral anchor includes a fabric layer having juxtaposed insertion site viewing and anchor member portions. The fabric layer has an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. The insertion site viewing portion is defined by an openin... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291762 | Multilayer conductive appliance having wound healing and analgesic properties A dressing for promoting healing and pain relief of the body of a living organism having a pathologic condition has at least one layer of conductive material having a resistance no greater than 1000 Ω/cm2. When placed proximate a portion of the body of t... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288289 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing sheet flooring by simultaneous multi-layer die coating Surface coverings and surface covering components and methods for forming them using slot die coating are disclosed. The methods involve applying a plurality of wet layers to a substrate simultaneously or in sequence using a slot die coater, wherein a plurality of w... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7250546 | Adhesive preparations This invention provides a patch with less skin stimulation, excellent in long time store stability and heat stability and having favorable tack during use. The patch comprising a styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, polyisobutylene, tackifier, plasticizer and p... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249385 | Finger/toe tip protective apparatus A finger/toe tip protective apparatus including a semispherically shaped flexible member of perforated material with inner and outer surfaces, and a circumferential edge. The flexible member has at least one elongated tab extending tangentially and radially about th... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7238364 | Compliant tissue sealants An improved barrier or drug delivery system which is highly adherent to the surface to which it is applied is disclosed, along with methods for making the barrier. In the preferred embodiment, the system is compliant, in that it is capable of conforming to the three... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238313 | Thermoplastic constructs with improved softness The present invention is directed to the combined use of first and second fatty acid amides to improve the softness of a thermoplastic polymer construct. A combination of fatty acid amides is provided in the blend ratio of about 10 to 90 percent by weight of a first... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232427 | Jugular and subclavian access site dressing, anchoring system and method A system adapted to tend a jugular or subclavian catheter and connecting tubing includes a jugular and subclavian access site dressing and a medical tubing anchor. The dressing is adapted to protect and cover a catheter access site and the catheter. The medical tubi... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7230153 | Multilayer conductive appliance having wound healing and analgesic properties A dressing for promoting healing and pain relief of the body of a living organism having a pathologic condition has at least one layer of conductive material having a resistance no greater than 1000 Ω/cm2. When placed proximate a portion of the body of t... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214245 | Associating hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement in intervertebral discs A prosthetic nucleus prepared from blends of polyvinylalcohol and polyvinyl pyrollidone or its copolymers for replacement of the nucleus pulposus in intervertebral discs is provided. Also provided are methods of replacing the nucleus pulposus and treating disc degen... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210206 | Gel-forming fabric composite A method for the manufacture of a reinforced gel-forming fabric composite comprising a reinforcing layer and gel-forming fibre material is characterized in that the gel-forming fibre material in non-woven fabric form is needled into the reinforcing layer from one si... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7118545 | Wound dressing retainer and fastening device An external wound dressing retainer includes a frame having an opening substantially surrounded by the frame, wherein the opening is bounded by a plurality of edges, wherein the frame includes a first side and a second side including an adhesive for adherence to ski... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112183 | Flexible support for gel wraps A two-ply bandage for treatment of skin while providing orthopedic support having a first layer of gel for contacting the skin and a second layer of an elastic and supportive loop portion of a hook and loop fastener. The product is economically manufactured in the f... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7101349 | Flexible support for gel wraps A two-ply bandage for treatment of skin while providing orthopedic support having a first layer of gel for contacting the skin and a second layer of an elastic and supportive loop portion of a hook and loop fastener. The product is economically manufactured in the f... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7101862 | Hemostatic compositions and methods for controlling bleeding The invention provides hemostatic compositions useful to promote hemostasis at active bleeding wound sites. The hemostatic compositions typically include an article containing cellulose, e.g., cotton gauze, and a polysaccharide covalently linked to the cellulose, or... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093600 | Device for non-invasively correcting the shape of a human external ear A device for non-invasively correcting a human external ear is disclosed. The device comprises a flat fixture with an adhesive for sticking the fixture together with two fold parts on an ear which is folded about a folding line along a zone which is to be corrected ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087135 | Process for the manufacture of interpenetrating polymer network sheeting and useful articles thereof A novel method of producing interpenetrating polymer network (“IPN”) sheeting. Particularly, an improved method of producing such sheeting and bonding it to a backing layer for use as various types of wound dressings and scar management products. The new process... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074234 | Steam generator There is provided a steam generator for a sustained supply, in a simple and easy way and without displacement, of steam that is as safe as in a steamed towel to the body skin or mucosa. The steam generator has a steam generation portion composed of a steam-generatin... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066934 | Adhesive including medicament and device and method for applying same The present invention provides a device and method for safely applying cyanoacrylate or other adhesives to skin lacerations. ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056413 | Acrylate copolymers and pressure-sensitive adhesives obtainable therefrom for bonding low-energy surfaces An acrylate copolymer for use in pressure-sensitive adhesives, particularly suitable for the bonding of low-energy surfaces, is composed of the following monomer components: A) 60 to 95% by weight of one or more monomers selected from alkyl acrylates and alkyl metha... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7049479 | Ultra thin film transdermal/dermal or transmucosal/mucosal delivery system An ultra thin film transdermal, dermal, transmucosal, mucosal pharmaceutical delivery system is disclosed, which has a handle adhered by a first adhesive to an ultra thin film layer. The opposite side of the ultra thin film is coated with a second adhesive layer, an... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7043297 | Iontophoretic drug delivery device and reservoir and method of making same A reservoir electrode assembly of the present invention for an iontophoretic drug delivery device includes an electrode and a hydrophilic reservoir situated in electrically conductive relation to the electrode. The hydrophilic reservoir is formed from a bibulous hyd... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037527 | Bifunctionalized polyester material for surface treatment and biomodification The invention features a method of treating polyester material to generate functional carboxylic acid and amine groups. These functional groups can be used as sites for covalent bond formation to attach chemical or biological moieties. This bifunctionalized polyeste... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7012170 | Puncture wound bandage Advancements in bandages for treating puncture wounds shown and described herein include sealed bandage with flexible adhesive strips disposed on more rigid carriers with at least one separation line. Bending the sealed bandages separates the carrier along the path ... | 03/14/2006 |
