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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8115049 | Dressing and an epidermal positioning mechanism and method for using same An epidermal positioning mechanism for use with an application to a predetermined epidermal surface. The epidermal positioning mechanism comprises a strip of material having a first end portion of a predetermined shape, a second end portion of a predetermined shape,... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8093445 | Wound dressing and method for manufacturing the same A wound dressing defines bodyside and backside surfaces. The dressing comprises a backing layer defining a center portion and a border portion surrounding the center portion. An absorbent core is connected to a surface of the backing layer within the center portion ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7999146 | Dressing and method of treatment for a wound A dressing and method for treating high-tension wounds. First and second layers of a 2-octyl cyanoacrylate 16 adhesive are applied to a short, high-tension wound, with the first and second layers covering the wound and extending to at least about 2.5 mm (0.09... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7943812 | Layered adhesive construct having a mouldable layer as skin contact surface A layered adhesive construct is provided having a backing layer, a first layer of a hydrocolloid adhesive, and a second layer of a hydrocolloid adhesive, where the first and second layers of hydrocolloid adhesives have different composition, and the second layer of ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7943811 | Adhesive bandage and a process for manufacturing an adhesive bandage An adhesive bandage having a support layer with a first surface facing the skin of the user and which defines a first surface area, at least one first composite layer having an adhesive element applied to the first surface and substantially covering the whole of the... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7910792 | Patch having easily detachable release sheet A patch permitting division of only its release sheet by simply pulling right and left, wherein detachment of the release sheet is easy. There is provided a patch comprising a stretchable support, a plaster applied substantially all over one major surface of the sup... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7838718 | Device for laceration or incision closure The disclosed two-component device includes a first component comprising a first adhesive-backed anchoring member and one or more first connecting members, produced separately from the first adhesive-backed anchoring member. The first connecting member is attached t... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7531711 | Wound dressing and method for manufacturing the same A wound dressing defining skin facing areas having different degrees of skin adherence. The dressing comprises a backing layer defining a center portion and a border portion surrounding the center portion. An absorbent core is connected to a surface of the backing l... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7482504 | Dressing for treatment of short wounds located in high tension areas A dressing and method for treating high-tension wounds. First and second layers of a 1-butyl cyanoacrylate 16 adhesive are applied to a short, high-tension wound, with the first and second layers covering the wound and extending to at least about 2.5 mm (0.0984 in.)... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7456332 | Dressing and an epidermal positioning mechanism and method for using same An epidermal positioning mechanism for use with an application to a predetermined epidermal surface. The epidermal positioning mechanism comprises a strip of material having a first end portion of a predetermined shape, a second end portion of a predetermined shape,... | 11/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7414168 | 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. Also in... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7411109 | Method for producing a wound dressing A method for making a perforated silicone gel layer includes providing a perforation device having a generally planar surface with a plurality of discrete perforating elements extending therefrom, placing a layer of uncured silicone gel on the planar surface of the ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402721 | Wound dressing A wound dressing includes an absorbent core having opposed proximal and distal surfaces including central and border portions, and a discrete skin adherent, elastomeric gel facing layer having a distal surface secured to the proximal surface of the absorbent core an... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7396975 | Wound dressing and method for manufacturing the same A wound dressing defining skin facing areas having different degrees of skin adherence. The dressing comprises a backing layer defining a center portion and a border portion surrounding the center portion. A carrier layer is secured to the border portion of the back... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7396976 | Easy-to-peel securely attaching bandage A bandage remains securely attached to the skin of a wearer during extended exposure to arid, humid or wet conditions. The bandage is readily removed from the attached condition upon application of pressure to its exterior surface. Adhesive portions of the contain p... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7381860 | Wound dressing and method for manufacturing the same A method for producing a wound dressing wherein a curable silicone mixture is extruded onto a generally planar molding surface. The silicone mixture defines a first surface adjacent the planar surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The molding surf... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7368128 | Controlled release dressing for enzymatic debridement of necrotic and non-viable tissue in a wound A dressing for debridement of necrotic and non-viable tissue in a wound, wherein the dressing comprises an effective amount of one or more proteolytic enzymes incorporated in a degradable polymeric material. The dressing of the invention provides effective debrideme... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7335376 | Method for photodynamic therapy and applicator for carrying out said therapy The present invention relates to medicine, more concretely to photodynamic therapy, and may be used in oncology and dermatology. A method is proposed for photodynamic therapy of pathological surface formations, which comprises sensitizing a surface of the pat... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332641 | Interlaced compositions and methods of production Disclosed are methods for producing an interlaced device or composition which includes at least a first and a second interlaced element. Each interlaced element includes a mated first and second part, the first part having two termini and the second part having two ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329792 | Method and apparatus for hemostasis Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving hemostasis in patients who have received skin-penetrating wounds to the periphery, including the head, arms, and legs. Such haemostatic packing devices and methods are especially useful in the emergency, trauma surgery... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7320801 | Patch for treating symptoms of a skin abscess A patch, or bandage for treating skin infections has a backing with pressure-sensitive adhesive for securing on a user's skin in the area of the boil. A liquid absorbent member is positioned in the center of the patch, while a carrier with a medicinal formulation, c... | 01/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7309809 | Adhesive attachment and removal device An adhesive dressing comprises a substrate formed by an apertured removal layer embedded within an adhesive layer, wherein the removal layer facilitates easy and a traumatic removal of the dressing from a patient's skin. The removal layer may takes the form of an op... | 12/18/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7294751 | Window dressing A self-adherent window dressing includes a fabric layer bounded by an edge. The fabric layer has an adhesive side, an opposite non-adhesive side, and an opening therein to allow for viewing therethrough. A reinforcement member is adhered to at least a portion of the... | 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 |
| RE39896 | Disposable eye patch and method of manufacturing a disposable eye patch A disposable eye patch includes a first sheet member, a second sheet member smaller than the first sheet member, and an adhesive layer applied to one side of the first sheet member. One portion of the adhesive layer bonds the first and second sheet members together,... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7276037 | Compression apparatus for applying localized pressure to the venous system of the leg An apparatus is provided for applying compression therapy to an extremity of the human body, such as a portion of the human leg. The device includes a flexible member and an air bladder chamber. The flexible member is adapted to wrap around the extremity to secure t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267681 | Wound closure system and method Methods and systems for closing wounds using wound closures and a flowable adhesive skin paint are disclosed. The flowable adhesive does not adhere the wound closures to the skin over the wound to reduce irritation. In some embodiments, the skin paint may include 1-... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7265256 | Bandaging device for sequestering a wound or inoculation site A bandaging device and method for sequestering a wound or an inoculation site on a patient are provided. The device comprises a body integrally formed to encase the wound or inoculation site. The formed body comprises a substantially transparent top portion for visu... | 09/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7238196 | Skin-contacting heatable dressing A skin-contacting heatable dressing including a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a first skin-contacting side and a second side; heat generating conductive carbon fibers contained within the skin-contacting pressure sensitive adhesive layer; and a source of ... | 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 |
| 7230154 | Wound dressing A wound dressing including an absorbent core having opposed proximal and distal surfaces and a discrete skin adherent, elastomeric gel layer disposed along the proximal surface of the absorbent core. The elastomeric gel layer includes a plurality of through extendin... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7227050 | Method for producing a wound dressing A method for making a wound dressing having an absorbent core and an elastomeric gel facing layer includes the steps of depositing uncured elastomeric gel onto a perforation device to form a discrete layer of elastomeric gel thereon, curing the elastomeric gel layer... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223468 | Medical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets and method for producing the same Medical pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on at least one side of a support so as to have an appropriate tack strength and acceptable processability. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed with a pressure-sensitiv... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220889 | Wound dressing A wound dressing including an absorbent core defining opposed proximal and distal surfaces. A perforated skin adherent facing layer is secured to a proximal surface of the absorbent core and a liquid impervious, vapor permeable backing layer is connected to a distal... | 05/22/2007 |
