Class 128/917 - BODY FLUID, DEVICES FOR PROTECTION THEREFROM (E.G., AIDS, HEPATITUS, ETC.)

Subclass of Class 128 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter related to protecting a person from infectious
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 09/02/2003

Number	Title	Issue Date
6613035	Autotransfusion system and method An autotransfusion system for collecting blood from a patient and reinfusing the blood back into the patient is disclosed. The system includes a collection unit, a manually operable portable suction evacuator removably connected to the collection unit, an...	09/02/2003
6605046	Ambulatory physio-kinetic monitor with envelope enclosure A water and moisture sealed, self contained, compact, long term, ambulatory physio-kinetic monitor is designed for mounting directly to the skin of an athlete or fitness performer, preferably immediately adjacent to the organ or system that is to be monit...	08/12/2003
6060986	Protective glove breach monitoring A manipulating protective glove structure for use with non-conductive, hazardous materials, or materials sensitive to contamination, in a sealed environment, e.g., glove box. The glove structure embodies components which provide monitoring and signaling t...	05/09/2000
5865182	Positionable viewing shield with disposable transparent medium An improved viewing device which includes an adjustable support stand, a splash guard with an octagonally shaped open frame closing an open area to permit visual observation therethrough, with the frame having a surface thereon to receive and support a di...	02/02/1999
5749376	Medical treatment and waste disposal method A medical method utilizes a medical instrument such as a suturing needle made of biocompatible material. In addition, a medical operating room is provided with a container of a solvent fluidic material. During a medical procedure, the instrument is used t...	05/12/1998
5734323	Puncture detecting barrier materials A method and apparatus for continuous real-time monitoring of the integrity of protective barrier materials, particularly protective barriers against toxic, radioactive and biologically hazardous materials has been developed. Conductivity, resistivity or ...	03/31/1998
5430434	Portable surgical early warning device A portable early warning device for use in detection of breaches in protective garments such as gloves, during surgical procedures and the like. The device embodies a central process and source unit containing sensing wave generator, indicators, driving c...	07/04/1995
5409461	Catheter introducer assembly with needle shielding device A winged catheter introducer is disclosed. The catheter introducer has a catheter, a robe attached to the catheter and a winged intermediate member between the catheter and the robe. Within the catheter and the robe is a needle with a stylet attached to i...	04/25/1995
5388570	Emergency CPR mask station A cabinet housing CPR masks and non-sterile hypoallergenic latex gloves is mounted on a wall in a visible location. A plastic tie seal maintains the cabinet door closed. In the event of a CPR emergency, the seal is pulled, twisted and thereby broken, the ...	02/14/1995
5368029	Integral catheter and blood tester An integral catheter and blood tester includes a needle unit which is receivable within a conventional catheter intravenous tube and housing. The catheter supports a piercing needle and interior chamber. A transparent tester housing is coupled to the need...	11/29/1994
5363843	Special instrument covers In an area where deadly diseases such as AIDs and similar diseases are common, the need for cleanness is obvious. This application provides covers made from latex and methods of using them that will be used to cover endoscopes and their parts to prevent s...	11/15/1994
5360018	Positionable viewing shield with disposable transparent medium A viewing device which includes a support; a splash guard with a peripheral wall enclosing an open area to permit visual observation therethrough, with the wall having a surface thereon to receive and support a disposable transparent film positioned acros...	11/01/1994
5336192	Self-sealing valve device for angiographic catheters A self-sealing valve device for an angiographic catheter includes a housing having a first end adapted to form a luer lock connection with the proximal end of the angiographic catheter. A central bore extends between the first end of the housing and an op...	08/09/1994
5316019	Condom applicator A condom applicator (2) comprising a rolled up condom (4) and a ring member (6) for applying the condom (4) by unrolling it over a penis, the ring member comprising a side wall (8), a flat portion (10), a first lip (12), a second lip (16), and first and s...	05/31/1994
5316541	Enclosure for surgical procedures An enclosure which can be sterile for performing surgical procedures and a method for its use is disclosed that protects medical personnel from being infected by the patient and the patient from being infected by the surgical environment. The enclosure co...	05/31/1994
5307794	Oscillating ventilator apparatus and method and patient isolation apparatus An apparatus and method for facilitating the transfer of an oscillating ventilator apparatus from one patient to the next, without requiring disinfection of the air pulse generating diaphragm and components, by separating the airway of the patient from th...	05/03/1994
5261421	Gloves, their manufacture and use Antimicrobial gloves such as those made of natural rubber latex may be manufactured by incorporating an antimicrobially effective amount of a non-ionic, sparingly water soluble antimicrobial agent, such as 2,4,4'-tricloro-2'-hydroxyphenyl ether, into the ...	11/16/1993
5248307	Fluid shield A fluid shield for retarding the spraying and lateral leakage of body fluids from a pressurized anatomical structure includes a transparent flexible shield body terminating in a rim which defines an opening to the interior of the shield body. The rim is a...	09/28/1993
5230119	Multilayer laminated pad A disposable hand held laminated pad suitable for the application or removal of liquids and other materials while shielding the hand of the user from the materials includes a base pad having a lower wiping surface and an upper attachment surface, a thin i...	07/27/1993
5157379	Method for monitoring a protective garment A protective garment, such as a surgeon's glove, is monitored for the occurrence of a breach in that garment. The monitoring is performed using an improved version of the system disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,036,309 and 5,109,215. The system is further im...	10/20/1992
5128168	Method of forming a membrane, especially a latex membrane, having a biocide barrier Methods of forming a chemical barrier against the transmission of disease-causing microbes and other harmful agents through a membrane such as latex. In the principal method, a mold or former is coded with a coagulant, which is dried, and then the former ...	07/07/1992
5127411	Oral appliance for removing aerosols produced during dentistry An apparatus to aid in isolating a medical practitioner from infectious materials found in a patient. The apparatus includes a collector for providing a vacuum barrier around the mouth of a patient to trap aerosols and the like emanating from the patient ...	07/07/1992
5109215	Means and method for monitoring a protective garment A protective garment, such as a surgeon's glove, is monitored for the occurrence of a breach in that garment. The monitoring is performed using an improved version of the system disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,036,309, issued Jul. 30, 1991. The system is imp...	04/28/1992
5078706	Preventing agent for human immunodeficiency virus infection comprising menfegol Preventing agent for a human immunodeficiency virus infection contains menfegol as an active ingredient. The preventing agent may be in the form of a foaming tablet, a jelly preparation, vaginal suppository, or ointment. A condom applied with the jelly pr...	01/07/1992
5067949	Instrument for unsheathing, resheathing and disposing of a medical syringe needle An instrument for protecting the user of a medical syringe from being pricked by its needle when unsheathing or resheathing the needle. The instrument has an upper member releasably mounted atop a disposable container. A vertical passage through the upper...	11/26/1991
5036309	Portable system and method for continuously monitoring protective clothing for detecting and signaling the occurrence of a breach therein A portable unit is releasably attachable to a worker, and an electrical network that has fully insulated wires releasably connected to the worker and a workpiece to the portable unit. The unit includes an amplifier and a sensitivity-adjusting element so t...	07/30/1991
5016649	Protective mask This invention relates to a protective mask, and more particularly to a protective mask usable during the act of oral sex or during the performance of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to protect a wearer against infection with communicable diseases including ...	05/21/1991
5002561	Protective hand forceps The disclosure is directed to hand forceps usable by medical personnel, and others, to protect them from incurring injury and contamination when handling intravenous (IV) needles, suture needles, scalpels, and vessels containing body fluids, during surgic...	03/26/1991
4998538	Medical drape for laser surgery A disposable medical drape adapted for use in laser surgery is configured to form an enclosure, acting as an emission barrier, between the medical laser and the patient tissue to be removed so as to contain, within the enclosure, materials present in the ...	03/12/1991
4989307	Apparatus for facilitating of the removal and disposal of medical needles An apparatus for removing and disposing of a needle assembly used for blood sampling with a minimum of manipulation and without contact with a contaminated part. The needle assembly includes a needle portion and a hub, the hub is adapted for cooperative e...	02/05/1991
4967767	Vaginal shield for preventing sexually transmitted diseases A shield appliance including a shield support strap structure that fits over the lower end of a female user, and a non-porous, elastic shield member, detachably carried by the support strap member, detachably carried by the support strap structure, and po...	11/06/1990
4947868	Protective cuff apparatus for surgery A disposable surgical apparatus for removing potentially harmful vapor and airborne particulate, especially AIDS virus, from an operating zone, including an environment occupied by a surgeon during an operation comprises a vacuum generating system that dr...	08/14/1990
4938745	Needle guard with visual confirmation of lock A non-rotatable axially translatable anterior guard includes a detachable tab for creating an aperture to exteriorize and expose, upon posterior translation along a single or double ended needle supporting hub, the anterior end of the needle ready for use...	07/03/1990
4936318	Vacuum barrier A protective apparatus for preventing the exchange of harmful substances between an area isolated by the apparatus and the environment for use in medical, laboratory, and industrial application. The apparatus includes a physical shield, a vacuum barrier, ...	06/26/1990
4925453	Absorbent blood wipe pad and method This invention relates to a medical sponge for use by medical personnel to wipe wounds, incisions and the like to absorb body fluids, such as blood, while protecting the person using the sponge from contact. The medical sponge comprises an absorbent pad e...	05/15/1990
4917107	Endotracheal tube/stethoscope combination A combination endotracheal tube and stethoscope is provided so as to allow simultaneous patient ventilation and monitoring of vital sounds by a single instrument. The tracheal tube includes an inflation cuff adjacent the distal end and a longitudinal pres...	04/17/1990
4898184	Male and female condoms for the prevention of the transmission of AIDS and other venereal deseases Male and female condoms for the prevention of the transmission of AIDS and other venereal diseases are provided having an apron portion for covering the pubic area, thigh portion for covering the perineum and genitalia portions. Straps integral with the c...	02/06/1990

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Class 128/917 - BODY FLUID, DEVICES FOR PROTECTION THEREFROM (E.G., AIDS, HEPATITUS, ETC.)