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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364682 | Nasal and oral cannula breathing detection device A cannula and method of forming a cannula by forming a cannula mandrel assembly having a nare mandrel, a main body mandrel and mouthpiece mandrel; heating the cannula mandrel assembly, applying a polymeric material to the cannula mandrel assembly to provide a desire... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351369 | Molded twist-on wire connector A wire connector wherein the wire engaging core and electrically insulated housing are molded with an exterior surface of a molded wire engaging core used as a mold surface as the electrically insulated housing is molded around the wire engaging core to provide a wi... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7337780 | Nasal and oral cannula breathing detection device A cannula comprising a main body which defines an internal chamber therein. A first and second nasal prongs, respectively, communicate with the internal chamber to define first and second nasal prong passages. A mouthpiece has a gas passageway and a retainer passage... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322813 | Technology of production of elastomeric sleeves Presented is a method of manufacturing opened at both ends thin walled elastomeric sleeves of complex shapes. The proposed technique employs standard dip molding process but with modifications which enable producing of opened at both ends sleeves right from the dryi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7267686 | Implantable prosthetic valve A prosthetic valve for implantation within a fluid conducting lumen within a body includes an elongate generally cylindrical radially collapsible valve body scaffold defining a fluid passageway therethrough for retentive positioning within the lumen. A radially coll... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7244242 | Valve treatment catheter and methods The invention provides a catheter for insertion into a biological passage which contains a first flowing fluid, the catheter including a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end; a fluid delivery lumen contained within the tubular member; an inflatable ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7156872 | Implantable valve system An implantable valve having a valve element or leaflet and a base that is attachable to a vessel wall using a connector such as a screw, pin or a staple. The valve can be implanted using a catheter to position the valve in a desired location and drive the connector ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7086150 | Method of making twist-on connector A connector with a dip-molded housing and a method for forming a twist-on wire connector with a dip-molded housing. To dip-mold a covering or housing on a twist-on wire connector either a mandrel carrying a twist-on wire coil, a mandrel having the a shape of a spira... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6953332 | Mandrel for use in forming valved prostheses having polymer leaflets by dip coating Improved dip coating methods and mandrels for forming polymer leaflets and valve prostheses generally involve one or more features on the mandrel that facilitate the processing. The mandrel has a top surface and an outer surface comprising a plurality of ridges and ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6830445 | Nasal and oral cannula breathing detection devices A method of forming a cannula by forming a cannula mandrel assembly having a nare mandrel, a main body mandrel and mouthpiece mandrel; heating the cannula mandrel assembly, applying a polymeric material to the cannula mandrel assembly to provide a desired material t... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6533983 | Method to produce nasal and oral cannula apnea detection devices A method of forming a cannula by forming a cannula mandrel assembly having a nare mandrel, a main body mandrel and mouthpiece mandrel; heating the cannula mandrel assembly, applying a polymeric material to the cannula mandrel assembly to provide a desired... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6533984 | Method to produce nasal and oral cannula breathing detection devices A method of forming a cannula by forming a cannula mandrel assembly having a nare mandrel, a main body mandrel and mouthpiece mandrel; heating the cannula mandrel assembly, applying a polymeric material to the cannula mandrel assembly to provide a desired... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6344163 | Method and apparatus for dipped forming PVC gloves and cot-like articles An apparatus is provided including an endless conveyor and a plurality of elongated mold elements are mounted from the conveyor and project laterally outwardly of the latter. The apparatus defines coating, heating, and cooling stations through which the m... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6299817 | Method for seamless construction of molded elastomer products A process which allows elastomeric materials of different colors, durometers and/or other material characteristics to chemically bond to one another so as to eliminate any possibility of delamination. Latex-based liquid elastomer solutions having differen... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6273702 | Apparatus for manufacturing prophylactic devices Prophylactic devices are made in an inert atmosphere by cooling mandrels on which the devices are to be deposited, dipping the mandrels into a polymeric material in a solvent/carrier and a mold release agent, rotating the mandrels during and after the dip... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6126880 | Production of a prophylactic A plunger tool for producing a special prophylactic is disclosed. The special features of the plunger tool reside in the special curvatures in its shaped section. The shaped section of the plunger tool exhibits an extreme narrowing, at the deepest point o... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6030201 | Process and device for producing a prophylactic A process and a device for producing a thin-walled prophylactic, which is manufactured in a plurality of immersion stages, is disclosed. The device includes an endless conveyer belt on which an elongated cylindrical immersion tool is mounted. The process ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6015513 | Method of making lipstick samplers A method of manufacturing disposable, single-use lipstick samplers by means of a dipping process. In a preferred form, a reservoir containing molten lipstick wax material is provided, and a spindle which is disposed above the reservoir is advanceable towa... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5922365 | Apparatus for dip-molding and enclosed loop An apparatus and method is disclosed for forming enclosed loops in plastic parts using a mandrel-dip method. A mandrel is formed with a loop attached to the mandrel at one end, but separated from the mandrel at the other end by a gap. The process for form... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5833911 | Method for forming a glove using a folded glove form A method for forming a glove in an elastomer deposition process employs a folded glove form. The form has a hand forming portion having palm and finger forming portions. The finger forming portions terminate in distal tips and the cuff forming portion ter... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5785905 | Method of making lipstick samplers A method of manufacturing disposable, single-use lipstick samplers by means of a dipping process. In a preferred form, a reservoir containing molten lipstick wax material is provided, and a spindle which is disposed above the reservoir is advanceable towa... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5756036 | Method for the manufacture of pharmaceutical cellulose capsules A method and apparatus for manufacturing pharmaceutical capsules use an aqueous solution of a thermogelling cellulose ether composition and use capsule body pins and capsule cap pins as molds. The method involves heating the pins, dipping the pins into th... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5750157 | Apparatus for the manufacture of pharmaceutical cellulose capsules Apparatus for manufacturing pharmaceutical capsules uses an aqueous solution of a thermogelling cellulose ether composition, and uses capsule body pins and capsule cap pins as molds. The apparatus heats the pins, dips the pins into the solution to cause t... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5667822 | Shaping mold for making ultra-thin shaped rubber articles A shaping mold for the production of ultra-thin shaped rubber articles, has a main body which is dipped into a latex liquid so as to make the latex adhered to the surface of the main body. The adhered latex is heat-dried to form an ultra-thin shaped rubbe... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5595704 | Method of using a shaping mold for making ultra-thin shaped rubber articles A shaping mold for the production of ultra-thin shaped rubber articles, has a main body which is dipped into a latex liquid so as to make the latex adhered to the surface of the main body. The adhered latex is heat-dried to form an ultra-thin shaped rubbe... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5500957 | Surgical glove An improved surgical glove is provided having reinforcing pads formed over the distal finger and thumb pulps and over the metacarpal-phalangeal joints. The fingertips and thumb tips are the most likely region of a surgical glove to be accidentally penetra... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5380182 | Mold having elastomeric mold member therewith This invention relates to the use of a flexible, heat resistant mold member. The mold member is useful in molding processes such as dip or slush molding. The mold member maintains its structural integrity and may therefore be used as an insert in the arti... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5323544 | Method and apparatus for drying coatings or films A technique is disclosed for drying and curing a liquid film applied to a former which is reactive to radio frequency energy so as to generate heat. A liquid film, such as latex, is applied to a metallic former which is then disposed in the proximity of a... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5314653 | Uniformly expandable mold and method A uniformly expandable mold is formed with a continuous surface defining a three-dimensional pattern for replicating an article. The relative pressure between the inside of the mold and the outside controls the area of the surface to change the size of th... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5304337 | Glove forming method A glove configuration and method for making same of a thin flexible film is shown. The glove and form having an ambidextrous shape useful for either the left or right hand use and a cuff configuration which resists rolldown. The configuration of the cuff ... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5229061 | Mold and method for producing a hollow tube component for a dispensing applicator A mold for use in producing a hollow tube component for a dispensing applicator. The mold has a main body portion that defines a forward end from which extends a sloped shoulder portion, a neck portion, and a stem element. Between the stem element and the... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5133923 | Method of simultaneously forming container strap holders on urinary latex containers A latex container, and associated former and method for producing, for use as a leg bag by urinary incontinent males. The latex leg bag is provided with strap holders that are integrally formed simultaneously with the leg bag structure to provide a more s... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5116551 | Method and apparatus for producing an article by microwave heating A method and apparatus for producing an article, by covering at least a portion of a microwave heatable former with a liquid-containing material, applying microwave radiation to heat the former so as to leave a dry solid coating on the former, and effecti... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5065913 | Pouring and dispensing spout for a container A spout has a resilient and flexible tubular body which is produced by dipping a heated mold into polyvinyl chloride to form a coating or layer. The layer is cured within an oven and then cooled and removed from the mold. The spout body includes a base in... | 11/19/1991 |
| 4992037 | Mold for forming natural latex lid A mold used to form a latex lid for covering a beverage cup includes a body having a top forming face and a side forming face extending around and turning downward from the top forming face, a stubby projection which has a rounded surface, provided on the... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4943225 | Mandrel for making elastomeric articles A one-piece mandrel for making elastomeric articles by a dipping process has a one-piece body which includes at least one opening extending therethrough. A split extends from the opening through a cross-section of the one-piece body. At least a portion of... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4913642 | Mold for forming asymmetric balloon Blood flow in the aorta and pulmonary artery of a mammal, most typically a human, is measured volumetrically by a non-invasive, ultrasound apparatus. The apparatus (10) includes a tracheal tube or probe with of flexible tubing (11) having a transducer ass... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4834927 | Method and apparatus for producing an ear impression On the basis of a hollow die including over-shell and a cap drawn onto a proximal connector of the die, an ear impression is produced directly in the auditory canal that is filled with ear impression material. Displaced ear impression material thereby flo... | 05/30/1989 |
| 4809365 | Glove configuration and method Disclosed is a glove configuration and method for making same of a thin flexible film. The glove and form having an ambidextrous shape useful for either the left or right hand use and a cuff configuration which resists rolldown. The configuration of the c... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4797081 | Mandrel for making elastomeric articles A one-piece mandrel for making elastomeric articles by a dipping process has a one-piece body which includes at least one opening extending therethrough. A split extends from the opening through a cross-section of the one-piece body. At least a portion of... | 01/10/1989 |
