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| 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 |
| 7128735 | Reduced pressure wound treatment appliance A wound treatment appliance is provided for treating a wound, which appliance comprises a semi-rigid or rigid wound covering device and a vacuum system to provide a supply of reduced pressure to the wound covering device. The wound covering device may be comprised o... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125417 | Aromatherapy herb pack An aromatherapy herb pack has a flexible, aroma-permeable cover having upper and lower layers joined at their outer edges to form an interior space to contain thermal reservoir and aromatherapy materials. The interior space is divided into a series of subspaces in t... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108683 | Wound therapy and tissue management system and method with fluid differentiation A wound therapy and tissue management system utilizes fluid differentiation. Fluid is differentiated by establishing a gradient within the system. A gradient can be established with matter or energy. Patient interfaces for establishing, maintaining and varying one o... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7060867 | Absorbent article with a body facing liner having discretely placed lotion deposits An absorbent article includes an outer cover member, a liner, and an absorbent body structure disposed between the cover member and the liner. A first matrix of discrete deposits of a skin wellness lotion formulation are applied relative to the body facing surface o... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052130 | Protective eyewear An eye protector includes a UV protective film and has adhesive located at the ends of the major axis of the film. The film is sufficiently flexible that it can be shaped into a cane with an oblong base, whereby when the device is applied to a user's eye with its ma... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6960181 | Irrigation dressing with a tubular dam An irrigation dressing is provided including a hollow inflatable tubulardam with a central opening adapted to surround the wound of the individual. A semi-hard resilient clear plastic window is attached to the dam, such that the central opening is completely enclose... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6861067 | Hydrogel wound dressing and the method of making and using the same A hydrogel wound dressing which is highly absorptive, contours to a wound site, and maintains the wound in a moist state to promote healing thereof. The hydrogel wound dressing may also contain additives to prevent bacterial and fungal infections and to control woun... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6846508 | Method for adhering substrates using adhesive devices containing silicone gels A method for adhering a first substrate to a second substrate using a double sided adhesive device based on silicone gels. The method is particularly useful for adhering a medical prosthesis to a human or animal body. ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6685682 | Carrier delivered dressing and method of manufacture A carrier delivered dressing which has a conformable backing with a pressure sensitive adhesive coated on a bottom face and a low adhesion coating on a top face. The backing is supported during shipping and handling by a liner attached to the adhesive and... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6679199 | Tag and release device A device for safely tagging and releasing large fish includes a long pole to which is attached at its distal end a holder body for retaining therewithin an axially extending cutting blade and, at its tip portion, a tag applicator.... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6656168 | Feminine care product with discrete areas of a skin wellness additive A feminine care absorbent article includes an outer cover and an absorbent structure in superposed relation to the outer cover and defining a bodyfacing surface. A lotion formulation is deposited on the bodyfacing surface in discrete locations targeted fo... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6576575 | Dispersible adherent article An adherent article, such as a bandage or adhesive tape, having a nonwoven substrate that contains water soluble fibers is provided. The water soluble fibers of the nonwoven substrate can include polyvinyl alcohol fibers that only dissolve at temperatures... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6183452 | Aseptic protector for skin penetrating devices An aseptic protector for skin penetrating devices includes a body of deformable material for accepting and encapsulating a protruding portion of a skin penetrating device, such as a pin or drain, from a location where the skin penetrating device protrudes... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6180132 | Hydrogel wound dressing and the method of making and using the same A hydrogel wound dressing which is highly absorptive, contours to a wound site and maintains the wound in a moist state to promote healing thereof.... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6077527 | Enhancer tolerant pressure sensitive adhesives for transdermal drug delivery Pressure sensitive adhesive compositions for use in transdermal drug delivery systems comprising an adhesive composition which is tolerant to plasticization by cutaneous penetration enhancers contained in the transdermal drug formulation are disclosed. Sp... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6071267 | Medical patient fluid management interface system and method A patient interface system includes a fluid transfer subsystem comprising a primary fluid transfer element fluidically communicating with the wound and a secondary fluid transfer element/manifold in contact therewith. A drape subsystem covers the fluid tr... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6051249 | Dressing having a three-dimensional part and processes for the preparation of such a dressing A dressing comprising a body facing layer of a thermoplastic adhesive and a carrier film and an absorbent material, the dressing having in itself an outwardly facing convex surface and an inwardly facing concave surface, wherein the dressing comprises a f... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5980960 | Sampler applicator having a stretchy layer A sampler device for applying sample material having a supporting base with a hole through its width. A stretchy layer, such a latex, is affixed to the base to cover the hole. A cover protects sample material deposited on the stretchy layer. After removin... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5980496 | Topical drug dispersing apparatus The method for automatic dosing of drugs utilizes a delivery device which may be administered to an animal. The delivery device is configured to have one or more compartments or reservoirs, each containing at least one drug so that a plurality of doses of... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5919476 | Reinforced gel sheeting for scar treatment A bandage in the form of a reinforced silicone gel sheet for the treatment of scar tissue is disclosed. The bandage consists of a first layer of silicone adapted to adhere to the skin, a second layer of polyester mesh fabric with a plurality of holes ther... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5891075 | Cellulose ester wound dressing A wound dressing that releases, via hydrolysis and in a controlled manner, acetic acid when subjected to body temperatures and moisture, and is made from a cellulose ester substrate with a partial solvent thereon.... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5846213 | Cellulose membrane and method for manufacture thereof Cellulose films useful as wound and bum dressings are prepared from a solution of cellulose produced by Acetobacter xylinum in a stirred tank. The materials of this invention comprise a film of microbially produced cellulose, particularly cellulose produc... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5714225 | Skin plate product The skin plate product according to the invention is an adhesive, flat skin plate product for use as a semi-manufacture in the production of dressings, skin and wound care devices, fastening means for dressings, ostomy equipment, wound drains and catheter... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5688236 | Topical hyperbaric device for treating skin disorders A topical hyperbaric therapy device is provided for treating skin disorders and for administering pressurized therapeutic gas (e.g., hyperbaric oxygen) to an afflicted region of a patient's skin. In particular, the topical hyperbaric therapy device of the... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5674189 | Dressing guard A body shielding device having an elongate tube constructed of flexible, water-resistant sheet material. The tube has a diameter large enough to allow a limb to be inserted through the tube. The tube preferably has a permanent crease running along the len... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5507721 | Medical apparatus and method for applying pressure and absorbing fluid A medical apparatus and method for wound dressing are provided for application with all sizes and shapes of wounds, particularly lacerations and deep and ragged cuts. The medical apparatus includes a compressed pad that expands as it absorbs body fluid fr... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5470585 | Medicinal substance for topical application A medicinal substance for topical application is disclosed. The substance comprises a water-soluble glass containing silver or a silver compound. Typically, the glass comprises phosphorus pentoxide and contains silver oxide. The substance may be used for ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5419913 | Adhesive bandages, wound dressings, sutures, drapes, orthodontic rubber bands, toothbrushes, and the like An adhesive bandage, wound dressing, suture-like mechanism, or surgical drape for use over a wound is made from a laminate structure of flexible rubber, a hydrophilic hydrogel polymer bonded to one side of the flexible rubber, and an adhesive bonded to th... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5395675 | Protective covering for select areas of the surface anatomy of the body A protective covering for select areas of the surface anatomy of the body having incisions, wounds, injuries or other delicate features requiring protection from moisture or trauma for limited periods of time during external application of water or aqueou... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5309866 | Animal treatment and handling device An animal treatment and handling device which is a flexible enclosure or case into which the animal can be placed. The animal is secured up to its neck by means of hook-and-loop type fastening strips located on either side of the front opening and which p... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5241925 | Apparatus and techniques for administering veterinary medicaments A technique for administering medicaments in veterinary applications including the steps of applying a medicament transdermally to an animal and non-surgically terminating the application of the medicament at a pre-determined time. There is also provided ... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5209801 | Method of forming a disposable elastic structure This invention teaches a method of forming a low cost, breathable, light weight, soft, disposable elastic structure with surface properties that are characterized by a controlled irregularity of the pleats or shirrs that make up the broad surfaces of the ... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5183059 | Eye shield retention system An improved eye shield retention system holds a generally ovate eye cover in position across the bony orbital rim of a user's eye. The eye shield comprises a plastic shell adapted to function as an eye shield or as a backup member for an eyelid compress. ... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5154697 | Collapsible topical hyperbaric apparatus A topical hyperbaric apparatus and method is disclosed for treating wounds and lesions on a patient's body. The hyperbaric apparatus includes a shell constructed of flexible plastic material which enables the shell which provides a substantially closed in... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5108710 | Transdermal patch holder In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a transdermal patch holder is provided for making possible an ascertaining of drug release rate of a transdermal patch mountable thereon. The holder includes upper and lower spaced-apart aligned annular adapter ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 4985934 | Sports sleeve A sleeve to be worn by a sports player, such as a baseball pitcher, is disclosed herein for covering the favored pitching arm of the player and the sleeve includes a pair of inside pockets located adjacent to the elbow and shoulder joint areas intended to... | 01/22/1991 |
| 4961732 | Athlete's foot bandage An athlete's foot bandage is set forth utilizing a generally "T" shaped configuration for securement between adjacent toes of an individual. The bandage utilizes a first and second horizontally aligned first and second leg with a medially positioned downw... | 10/09/1990 |
| 4863565 | Sheeted products formed from reticulated microbial cellulose A method and media for producing bacterial cellulose under agitated culture conditions resulting in sustained production over an average of 70 hours of at least 0.1 g/liter per hour are achieved. A unique reticulated cellulose product is produced using th... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4860736 | Fingernail solution applicator pad and nutrient solution kit An applicator which is designed to fit over a fingernail or toenail to apply a liquid solution to the nail region is provided. The applicator is mounted on a removable backing which has a hole therein to permit application of a liquid nail and cuticle nut... | 08/29/1989 |
