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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104114 | Disposable liner for a basin Embodiments of a disposable liner that is disposed in a cavity of a basin are disclosed. In one embodiment, a disposable liner that is disposed in a cavity of a basin includes sidewalls that are designed to adapt to the contours of the cavity of the basin and a bott... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7685654 | Disposable shaving tray, sink and drain protector, and rubbish collector A disposable sanitary protector for sink basins is provided in the form of a generally rectangular cover with two non-parallel low-tack adhesive strips on the underside, one of each strip being on the underside of the cover near the left and right edges. The non-par... | 03/30/2010 |
| 6886191 | Soaking basin and disposable liner A soaking apparatus utilizing a soaking basin and a disposable liner configured to fit within the basin cavity. The basin is comprised of a material layer formed to define an integral floor and a peripheral wall projecting upwardly therefrom. The basin floor and per... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6772800 | Pedicure basin liner system A pedicure basin liner system, for preventing transmission of pathogens between pedicure clients when using a common pedicure basin. The pedicure basin has side walls, a bottom portion, and a top lip, which together define an interior volume capable of containing an... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6609258 | Disposable bag and fastener for a parts washer A kit for a parts washer includes a flexible bag adapted to fit inside the parts washer, and a fastener to hold an open end of the flexible bag.... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6255627 | Thermal treatment system and method for maintaining integrity and ensuring sterility of surgical drapes used with surgical equipment A thermal treatment system warming basin for warming a sterile liquid or medium includes a heating pad disposed on the exterior surface of the basin floor in various configurations (e.g., spiral, `I`, `X` or serpentine configurations, multiple heating pad... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6223362 | Water-absorbing sink apron for bathroom counters A sink apron for absorbing excess water from bathroom sink counters comprising of a towel-like material 24 attached by adhesive or stitches 32 to a layer of light-weight rubber base 26. The sink apron encircles the washbasin in the shape of a semi-oval an... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6091058 | Thermal treatment system and method for maintaining integrity and ensuring sterility of surgical drapes used with surgical equipment A thermal treatment system warming basin for warming a sterile liquid or medium includes a heating pad disposed on the exterior surface of the basin floor in various configurations (e.g., spiral, `I`, `X` or serpentine configurations, multiple heating pad... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5991942 | Disposable sink and drain protector and rubbish collector A sink and drain protector and rubbish collector for protecting the surface of a sink. The protector includes a plastic rectangular sheet having a perforated slit therein such that a faucet on the sink protrudes through the slit when the protector is plac... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5816252 | Surgical drape leak detection method and apparatus A sterile surgical drape for use with a system for thermally treating a sterile medium is accomplished by a drape including liquid sensitive material that changes color upon contact with liquid to indicate the presence of a leak. The liquid sensitive mate... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5687434 | Portable stand-alone sink unit A portable wash station, comprising an outer water tank, a flexible inner water tank secured within the outer tank, and a sink basin affixed atop the outer tank including at least one sink, one water faucet for dispensing water from the outer tank and one... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5524643 | Method and apparatus for detection of liquid and leaks in surgical drapes used with surgical equipment The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for preventing damage to drapes and to heating and cooling mechanisms used in conjunction with apparatus for containing and thermally treating sterile liquid, and to preserving the sterile field ... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5435322 | Operating room ring stand basin liner/drape There is provided an operating room ring stand basin liner/drape which includes a plastic sheet having a tough middle portion formed in the shape of a ring stand basin for lining the inside of the basin and a drape portion attached to the formed portion s... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5330811 | Disposable laminate drain cover A laminate cover member is provided for upgrading the appearance of a deteriorated drain hole or other surface of a sink or bath fixture. The cover member includes an upper layer which is resistant to corrosion and has an attractive visual appearance, a p... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5153950 | Disposable bathtub liner apparatus A flexible liner is arranged for positioning in a complementary manner within a bathtub cavity, wherein the liner includes a textured or roughened top surface to provide a frictional engagement surface for an individual directed within the bathtub. A modi... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5139833 | Embedded bracket A molded article having an embedded bracket, such as a whirlpool tub, the mold and a method of molding the article are disclosed. The article includes a rigid shell having a non-finish side and a finish side. The non-finish side is coated with a polymeric... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5012537 | Cleaning shield An apparatus that is particularly useful in a hospital environment when cleaning bedpans and other objects which contain potentially dangerous materials. The apparatus comprises a generally transparent member that is provided with one or more openings for... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4934152 | Apparatus and method for producing sterile slush and heated sterile liquid A surgical slush system for producing a sterile, semi-frozen slush from a sterile liquid. The system includes a slush generating unit having a cabinet with a plurality of louvres for air circulation, a basin at the top of the cabinet, a refrigeration mean... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4351073 | Safety net for lavatory A safety net for use with a lavatory to catch small items inadvertently dropped into the lavatory. The safety net includes a piece of net material sized to extend completely across the lavatory bowl in both directions and to allow the net material to conf... | 09/28/1982 |
| 4324088 | Refuse storage apparatus with sealer for sealing pliable bag top A refuse storage apparatus comprising a hopper having an opening, a frame mounted under the hopper cooperating with the opening to form a recess for receiving a pliable bag, and a sealer located adjacent the top of the recess for sealing at least an upper... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4158585 | Washbasin liner method and article A method of renovating washbasins, such as bathtubs, and the article of a renovated washbasin according to this invention involves a thermoformed sheet of acrylic plastic folded to have a shape substantially identical to that of the exterior surface of a ... | 06/19/1979 |
| 4106133 | Contamination prevention device for sitz bath Cross-contamination of the patients using the same sitz bath in a health-care institution is precluded by lining the bath with a disposable sheet of biologically-clean, flexible plastic film, thereby establishing a physical barrier to prevent any contact ... | 08/15/1978 |
