Object information is received via an application programming interface (API) from a requesting computing device. The object information is (a) extracted from a machine-readable code associated with the object, or (b) derived from information extracted from the machine-readable code associated with the object. A non-sequential parsing process is performed to the object information to identify one or more values for one or more fields of a plurality of unique fields. Performing the non-sequential parsing process includes applying a plurality of regular expressions to the object information to identify the one or more values. Each of the plurality of regular expressions is configured to identify values for at least one field of the plurality of unique fields. For each of the one or more values, a data object is that comprises the value and information indicative of the field for the value.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use Medical examination gloves; Nitrile gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use
A drape for providing a sterile field around a portion of an imaging device is provided. The drape includes an upper panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a front panel having an outer surface and an inner surface; and a rear panel having an outer surface and an inner surface. Further, a side edge of the rear panel and a side edge of the front panel define an opening therebetween.
A drape for providing a sterile field around a portion of an imaging device is provided. The drape includes an upper panel having an upper surface and a lower surface; a front panel having an outer surface and an inner surface; and a rear panel having an outer surface and an inner surface. Further, a side edge of the rear panel and a side edge of the front panel define an opening therebetween.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
35 - Advertising and business services
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Nutritional pharmaceuticals, namely, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), which is delivered intravenously, including its additives such as lipids, fats and glucose, prescribed by licensed physicians for the treatment of chronic or acute digestive disorders, cancer, HIV/AIDS-related wasting syndrome, failure to thrive in infants and other conditions impacting the digestive system; enteral nutritional pharmaceuticals, namely, enteral nutrition (also known as tube feeding), used in the treatment of chronic or acute digestive disorders such as failure to thrive in infants, congenital anomalies impacting the digestive system, brain damage, stroke, cancer, HIV/AIDS-related wasting syndrome and other conditions impacting the nutritional status of the patient, including specialty formulas for pediatric patients and people with diabetes; incontinence supplies, namely, adult diapers and shields; medical supplies for incontinence, namely, medical cleansers ordered by medical professionals to assist patients with living with urinary incontinence; all of the above expressly excluding any goods that consists of, contain or are derived from cannabis, marijuana or hemp. Variety of health care equipment, namely, respiratory therapy equipment, namely, oxygen concentrators for medical applications, medical ventilators, non-invasive medical ventilators, liquid oxygen systems comprised of a stationary tank and portable tank , continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices, nebulizers for respiration therapy, bi-level positive airway pressure devices, oxygen conserving devices, sleep apnea monitors for monitoring apnea and bradycardia; Respiratory medical equipment specially adapted accessories, namely, tubing, mouthpieces, masks and filters; sleep alternative devices, namely, oral devices for treatment of sleep apnea, namely expiratory positive airway pressures; home health care equipment, namely, medical canes, walkers to aid in mobility, medical use trapeze bars; tens units, namely, electrical stimulation apparatus for muscles for physical therapy; phototherapy equipment namely, blue light unit and phototherapy suitcase and blanket; chest percussors; enteral pumps, namely, tube feeding medical pumps; Diabetic supplies, namely, lancets, glucose monitors and continuous glucose monitors prescribed by a licensed physician to assist patients with diabetes in managing their condition; maternity products, namely, breast pumps and nursing shields in the nature of nipple shields; medical devices, namely, negative pressure wound therapy pumps; Impotence treatment devices, namely, vacuum erection devices prescribed by a licensed physician to non-surgically treat impotence; medical supplies for incontinence, namely, connectors, tubes and adaptors ordered by medical professionals to assist patients with living with urinary incontinence; hospital beds. Wheelchairs, power scooters; custom rehabilitation equipment, namely, power wheelchairs that have been customized, upon the prescription or order by a licensed physician or physical rehabilitation professional, to the unique medical, mobility and assistive needs of patients with paraplegia, quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury and other conditions of the central nervous system. Beds; lift chairs. Retail pharmacy services and online retail store services featuring home healthcare products and related accessories; all of the above expressly excluding retail pharmacy services relating to medicinal cannabis or marijuana products. Home delivery pharmacy services, namely, delivery of medical equipment and products; patient travel support services in the nature of providing coordination and delivery of products and equipment to traveling patients; all of the above expressly excluding home delivery pharmacy services relating to medicinal cannabis or marijuana products. Health care; telehealth medical services.
A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer.
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
10.
Biological Indicator with Enhanced Volatile Organic Compound Detection
A growth medium for a biological indicator is provided. The growth medium can include a base growth medium as well as an additive. The additive can include a carbon source unit, such as, but not limited to, glucose, and a volatile organic compound unit. Alternatively, the additive can include a carbohydrate source. The present invention is also directed to a self-contained biological indicator (SCBI) that includes a container, spores disposed on a carrier, a growth medium, and an additive. The additive can include a carbon source unit or a molecule containing a part that can form a VOC when reduced or oxidized, such as, but not limited to glucose, and a volatile organic compound unit. Alternatively, the additive can include a carbohydrate source. It has been found that the addition of such additives to the growth medium facilitates the efficient and accurate detection of a failed sterilization process.
C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganism; Use of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocides; Compositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
11.
Method to Verify the Effectiveness of a Sterilization Process Based on the Presence of Volatile Organic Compounds
A method for determining if a spore in a self-contained biological indicator is in a germination phase is provided. The method includes subjecting a self-contained biological indicator to a sterilization process; exposing spores in the self-contained biological indicator to a growth medium; incubating the spores in the self-contained biological indicator; sampling headspace in the self-contained biological indicator; and determining if a volatile organic compound attributable to the germination phase of the spores in the biological indicator is released into headspace upon contact with the growth medium, wherein the presence of the volatile organic compound attributable to the germination phase of the spores in the self-contained biological indicator indicates failure of the sterilization process. A method for determining if a sterilization process was successful or was a failure by measuring VOC concentration is also provided.
A growth medium for a biological indicator is provided. The growth medium can include a base growth medium as well as an additive. The additive can include a carbon source unit, such as, but not limited to, glucose, and a volatile organic compound unit. Alternatively, the additive can include a carbohydrate source. The present invention is also directed to a self-contained biological indicator (SCBI) that includes a container, spores disposed on a carrier, a growth medium, and an additive. The additive can include a carbon source unit or a molecule containing a part that can form a VOC when reduced or oxidized, such as, but not limited to glucose, and a volatile organic compound unit. Alternatively, the additive can include a carbohydrate source. It has been found that the addition of such additives to the growth medium facilitates the efficient and accurate detection of a failed sterilization process.
C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganism; Use of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocides; Compositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
A biological indicator system for determining the efficacy of a sterilization process is provided. The system includes a radiofrequency identification sensing board having a radiofrequency identification tag, a microcontroller/digital electronics, a sensing pad, and a circuit coupled to the sensing pad that measures an impedance level or a resistance level of the sensing pad upon exposure to a volatile organic compound. The radiofrequency identification tag includes a radiofrequency integrated circuit and an antenna that communicates wirelessly with a radiofrequency identification reader to transmit data associated with the impedance or resistance levels measured from the sensing pad. The data can be transmitted in real-time during incubation, and this data can then be sent to a user interface to determine the efficacy of a sterilization process when the biological indicator system is placed in a sterilization chamber during a sterilization cycle. A method of using the system is also provided.
A61L 2/28 - Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
14.
METHOD TO VERIFY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A STERILIZATION PROCESS BASED ON THE PRESENCE OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
A method for determining if a spore in a self-contained biological indicator is in a germination phase is provided. The method includes subjecting a self-contained biological indicator to a sterilization process; exposing spores in the self-contained biological indicator to a growth medium; incubating the spores in the self-contained biological indicator; sampling headspace in the self-contained biological indicator; and determining if a volatile organic compound attributable to the germination phase of the spores in the biological indicator is released into headspace upon contact with the growth medium, wherein the presence of the volatile organic compound attributable to the germination phase of the spores in the self-contained biological indicator indicates failure of the sterilization process. A method for determining if a sterilization process was successful or was a failure by measuring VOC concentration is also provided.
C12Q 1/02 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving viable microorganisms
C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganism; Use of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocides; Compositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
A61L 2/28 - Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
15.
RADIOFREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) BASED SYSTEM FOR STERILIZATION PROCESS MONITORING
A biological indicator system (100) for determining the efficacy of a sterilization process is provided. The system includes a radiofrequency identification sensing board (104) having a radiofrequency identification tag, a microcontroller/digital electronics, a sensing pad, and a circuit coupled to the sensing pad that measures an impedance level or a resistance level of the sensing pad upon exposure to a volatile organic compound. The radiofrequency identification tag includes a radiofrequency integrated circuit and an antenna that communicates wirelessly with a radiofrequency identification reader to transmit data associated with the impedance or resistance levels measured from the sensing pad. The data can be transmitted in real-time during incubation, and this data can then be sent to a user interface to determine the efficacy of a sterilization process when the biological indicator system is placed in a sterilization chamber during a sterilization cycle. A method of using the system is also provided.
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
G01N 33/497 - Physical analysis of biological material of gaseous biological material, e.g. breath
Medical apparel, namely, surgical togas, surgical helmets, and surgical hoods; wearable surgical lighting system and wearable cooling system for use with the foregoing
A seam pattern (800) is provided. The seam pattern (800) includes a continuous double bar (701) having a first continuous bar (702) and a second continuous bar (704). The seam pattern (800) further includes at least one discontinuous bar (502) located between the first continuous bar (701) and the second continuous bar (702). The seam pattern creates a seal when joining a first material with a second material. The application also relates to a method of forming said seam pattern and to a personal protective equipment product comprising a first material joined to a second material by said seam pattern.
A dispensing assembly includes a dispenser having a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel that define an internal chamber configured to receive a plurality of articles. The dispenser includes a dispensing opening. At least a portion of the dispensing opening is formed in the front panel, and may extend a width of the panel, e.g., from the first side panel to the second side panel. The dispensing assembly further includes a shelf contained within the internal chamber and configured to facilitate the removal of an individual article from within the internal chamber in an efficient manner. The dispensing assembly further includes an insert configured to maintain the stack of articles in a predetermined arrangement within the internal chamber. The insert comprises at least one retaining flap configured to be coupled with the top panel of the dispenser.
B65D 5/50 - Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents
A47F 1/08 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from bottom
B65D 85/62 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for special arrangements of groups of articles
A dispensing assembly includes a dispenser having a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel that define an internal chamber configured to receive a plurality of articles. The dispenser includes a dispensing opening. At least a portion of the dispensing opening is formed in the front panel, and may extend a width of the panel, e.g., from the first side panel to the second side panel. The dispensing assembly further includes a shelf contained within the internal chamber and configured to facilitate the removal of an individual article from within the internal chamber in an efficient manner. The dispensing assembly further includes an insert configured to maintain the stack of articles in a predetermined arrangement within the internal chamber. The insert comprises at least one retaining flap configured to be coupled with the top panel of the dispenser.
B65D 85/62 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for special arrangements of groups of articles
A seam pattern is provided. The seam pattern includes a continuous double bar having a first continuous bar and a second continuous bar. The seam pattern further includes at least one discontinuous bar located between the first continuous bar and the second continuous bar. The seam pattern creates a seal when joining a first material with a second material.
A collapsible dispenser includes a dispenser body including a top, a bottom, and at least one side defining an enclosed space having a volume, and a resealable opening into the enclosed space. The collapsible dispenser may further include an elastic strap coupled to the dispenser body. The dispenser is configured to collapse as contents contained within the dispenser are dispensed. A glove dispensing assembly further includes a collapsible dispenser surrounding a stack of gloves, the dispenser defining an opening through which the gloves are dispensed.
A glove dispensing assembly includes a stack of interfolded gloves. In particular, the gloves are folded in an S-like arrangement having at least two folds per glove. The glove dispensing assembly additionally may include a soft, collapsible dispenser made of an elastomeric material to contain the stack of gloves. A method of assembling the glove dispensing assembly with the dispenser containing the stack of interfolded gloves is also provided.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Medical gloves; Medical examination gloves; Protective gloves for medical use
Gloves for medical use; Dental gloves; Medical gloves; Medical examination gloves; Nitrile gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use; Surgical gloves
Gloves for medical use; Dental gloves; Medical gloves; Medical examination gloves; Nitrile gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use; Surgical gloves
A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer.
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
Pulse oximeters for medical purposes; closed suction systems comprised of catheters, valves, and tubing and component parts therefor, namely, catheters, valves, and tubing; oxygen concentrators for medical purposes; oxygen masks for medical purposes; oxygen delivery systems comprised of cannulae, tubing, and concentrators for medical or surgical use; Enteral feeding pumps, tubes, bags, enteral feeding solutions; medical apparatus utilizing external suction for urine management; medical procedure trays for organization of medical procedure instruments; surgical procedure trays for surgical procedure instruments; catheters; surgical instrument sterilization wraps; medical electrodes; defibrillators; defibrillator pads in the nature of electrodes; blood pressure monitors; blood pressure compression cuffs; blood pressure transducers; infusion pumps; medical apparatus for forced-air warming, namely, warming unit utilizing gowns or blankets to maintain patient core temperature; hot and cold therapy packs for first aid and medical use
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
food storage bags made of paper for household use; food storage bags made of plastic for household use; paper towels; garbage can liners made of plastic; toilet paper
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
Goods & Services
Deodorizers for pets; Incontinence wipes impregnated with cleansing preparations; Sunscreen preparations; Wipes impregnated with cleansing preparations for pets; Disposable wipes impregnated with cleansing chemicals or compounds for personal hygiene; Non-medicated pet shampoos
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Bandages for skin wounds; Feminine hygiene pads; First aid kits; Incontinence garments; Incontinence diapers; Incontinence guards; Insect repellent preparations; Medicated shampoo; Medicated sunscreen; Adhesive bandages; Pet first aid kits; Pre-moistened medicated wipes; Topical first aid gel
A scatter radiation protection device is provided. The scatter radiation protection device includes a barrier that is movable in an x-direction, a y-direction, and a z direction; a skirt that is movable in an x-direction; and a sliding track having an upper surface and a lower surface. The barrier and the skirt are configured for connection to the sliding track, and the barrier and the skirt provide for at least 0.5 millimeters of lead (mmPb) equivalence.
A scatter radiation protection device is provided. The scatter radiation protection device includes a barrier that is movable in an x-direction, a y-direction, and a z direction; a skirt that is movable in an x-direction; and a sliding track having an upper surface and a lower surface. The barrier and the skirt are configured for connection to the sliding track, and the barrier and the skirt provide for at least 0.5 millimeters of lead (mmPb) equivalence.
Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Medical gloves; Medical examination gloves; Nitrile gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Disposable wipes impregnated with disinfecting chemicals or compounds therefor for use in hospitals, laboratories, or other medical, dental, or healthcare facilities; Disposable wipes impregnated with disinfecting chemicals or compounds therefor for use on hard surfaces
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
disposable protective face masks for filtering out dust, oil or paint particulates, for the prevention of accident or injury Protective face masks for medical use; Surgical masks; Personal protective equipment (PPE), namely, masks for use by medical personnel for the purpose of blocking large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain viruses or bacteria
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
disposable protective face masks for filtering out dust, oil or paint particulates, for the prevention of accident or injury Protective face masks for medical use; Surgical masks; Personal protective equipment (PPE), namely, masks for use by medical personnel for the purpose of blocking large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain viruses or bacteria
A multi-layer visor system for a surgical hood or garment is provided. The system includes a base film layer and one or more removable film layers that are coextruded at high temperature to form a sterile surface between each of the film layers should the surgeon elect to peel away a soiled or splattered removable film layer during the course of a surgical procedure so that an unobstructed view can be maintained. Thus, no separate sterilization step is required in order to sterilize the layers of the visor system. Each of the removable film layers can additionally include a tab having distinctive features in order to enable a wearer to easily distinguish between the tabs in order to make it easier for a wearer to know which tab to pull first to remove the outermost removable film layer. Further, because the tabs are located about the perimeter of the removable films, viewing is not obscured, yet the film layers are held securely in place until easily removed from the underlying removable film layer or base film layer.
Seal integrity indicators for sterilization containers are provided. For example, a seal indicator may indicate whether the container is sufficiently sealed to prevent an ingress of contaminants into the container. If the container is sufficiently sealed, the seal indicator is visible, but if not, the seal indicator is not visible. Thus, the seal indicator undergoes a change in state when the sterilization container transitions from unsealed to sealed, or vice versa, such that a user may ascertain whether the container is properly sealed to maintain the container's sterility. An exemplary seal indicator includes an invertible projection formed with the container gasket that is not visible from outside the container until inverted, due to force applied by the lid, to extend through an opening in the container body. Closure mechanisms for sterilization containers also are provided.
Sterilization monitors and sterilization washing monitors for medical, scientific, and veterinary purposes, namely medical device for monitoring the sterilization processes of biological and chemical indicators
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Biological and chemical indicators for use in monitoring sterilization processes for medical or veterinary purposes; Chemical preparations for pharmaceutical or medical purposes, namely, for sterilizing control, disinfection control, hygiene control, washing processes and thermo-disinfection
A spunbond non-woven fabric includes a plurality of fibers. The fibers are formed from a polymer blend that includes at least one first polymer and at least one second polymer. A melt flow rate of the at least one first polymer is greater than a melt flow rate of the at least one second polymer, and the melt flow rate of the at least one second polymer is about 9 g/10 min to less than 18 g/10 min. The blend may include a percentage by weight of the second polymer that is greater than a percentage by weight of the first polymer.
D04H 1/724 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged forming webs during fibre formation, e.g. flash-spinning
D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
D04H 1/541 - Composite fibres e.g. sheath-core, sea-island or side-by-side; Mixed fibres
D04H 1/4391 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties characterised by the use of certain kinds of fibres insofar as this use has no preponderant influence on the consolidation of the fleece characterised by the shape of the fibres
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use. Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use. Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use
(2) Gloves for medical purposes; gloves for medical use; protective gloves for medical use
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use
(2) Gloves for medical purposes; gloves for medical use; protective gloves for medical use
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use. Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use.
64.
Closure Mechanisms and Seal Integrity Indicators for Sterilization Containers
Closure mechanisms for closing and sealing sterilization containers and indicators for indicating the seal integrity sterilization containers are provided. For example, a container closure mechanism may be configured to distribute a closure force along a gasket to seal a container lid to a container body. Further, a seal indicator may visibly indicate at the container exterior whether the container is sufficiently sealed to prevent an ingress of contaminants into the container. If the container is sufficiently sealed, the seal indicator is a first state, and if the sterilization container is not sufficiently sealed, the seal indicator is in a second state. Thus, the seal indicator undergoes a state change when the sterilization container transitions from unsealed to sealed or from sealed to unsealed, such that a user can ascertain whether the container is properly sealed to maintain sterility or whether the seal and sterility of the container have been compromised.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Protective face masks for filtering out dust, oil or paint particulates, for the prevention of accident or injury; protective clothing especially made for use in laboratories in the nature of face masks; Personal protective equipment (PPE), namely, masks for use by laboratory personnel for the purpose of blocking large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain viruses or bacteria Protective face masks for medical use; Surgical masks; Personal protective equipment (PPE), namely, masks for use by medical personnel for the purpose of blocking large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain viruses or bacteria
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use Gloves for medical purposes; Gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use Gloves for medical purposes; Nitrile gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Gloves for laboratory purposes; Protective gloves for industrial use Gloves for medical purposes; Nitrile gloves for medical use; Protective gloves for medical use
71.
HIGHER STRENGTH CALCIUM CARBONATE FILLED FIBER SPUNBOND AND SMS NONWOVEN MATERIAL
A nonwoven web material is formed from fibers including a first polymer, a second polymer and a filler. The first polymer and second polymer may be olefin homopolymers and the filler may be calcium carbonate. The second polymer may have a lower melt flow rate than the first polymer. The fibers are formed in a monocomponent, i.e., monofilament, or multicomponent, e.g., sheath-core bicomponent, arrangement. The nonwoven web material may be used to form an article such as a medical product, a surgical product, a personal protective product, and/or an industrial garment.
A nonwoven web material is formed from fibers including a first polymer, a second polymer and a filler. The first polymer and second polymer may be olefin homopolymers and the filler may be calcium carbonate. The second polymer may have a lower melt flow rate than the first polymer. The fibers are formed in a monocomponent, i.e., monofilament, or multicomponent, e.g., sheath-core bicomponent, arrangement. The nonwoven web material may be used to form an article such as a medical product, a surgical product, a personal protective product, and/or an industrial garment.
D04H 1/724 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged forming webs during fibre formation, e.g. flash-spinning
D04H 1/413 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres from fleeces or layers composed of fibres without existing or potential cohesive properties containing granules other than absorbent substances
D04H 3/16 - Non woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of yarns or like filamentary material of substantial length characterised by the method of strengthening or consolidating with bonds between thermoplastic yarns or filaments produced by welding with bonds between thermoplastic filaments produced in association with filament formation, e.g. immediately following extrusion
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Protective face masks for filtering out dust, oil or paint particulates, for the prevention of accident or injury; protective clothing especially made for use in laboratories in the nature of face masks; Personal protective equipment (PPE), namely, masks for use by laboratory personnel for the purpose of blocking large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain viruses or bacteria Protective face masks for medical use; Surgical masks; Personal protective equipment (PPE), namely, masks for use by medical personnel for the purpose of blocking large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain viruses or bacteria
A blend for coating a flexible article and a process for making the same such that the coated flexible article has an improved coefficient of friction. The blend includes an aqueous emulsion of at least one acrylic polymer and at least one water insoluble emollient in solid form at room temperature, wherein the water insoluble emollient is uniformly and stably dispersed in the blend. A glove composed of a substrate formed of a flexible layer, the substrate having a first surface forming a donning side of the glove and a second surface forming a grip side of the glove; and a substantially uniform coating over the first surface of the glove, the coating including a blend of at least one acrylic polymer and at least one water insoluble emollient in solid form at room temperature has an improved coefficient of friction. A process for making the coated glove is also disclosed.
A blend for coating a flexible article and a process for making the same such that the coated flexible article has an improved coefficient of friction. The blend includes an aqueous emulsion of at least one acrylic polymer and at least one water insoluble emollient in solid form at room temperature, wherein the water insoluble emollient is uniformly and stably dispersed in the blend. A glove composed of a substrate formed of a flexible layer, the substrate having a first surface forming a donning side of the glove and a second surface forming a grip side of the glove; and a substantially uniform coating over the first surface of the glove, the coating including a blend of at least one acrylic polymer and at least one water insoluble emollient in solid form at room temperature has an improved coefficient of friction. A process for making the coated glove is also disclosed.
A blend for coating a flexible article and a process for making the same such that the coated flexible article has an improved coefficient of friction. The blend includes an aqueous emulsion of at least one acrylic polymer and at least one water insoluble emollient in solid form at room temperature, wherein the water insoluble emollient is uniformly and stably dispersed in the blend. A glove composed of a substrate formed of a flexible layer, the substrate having a first surface forming a donning side of the glove and a second surface forming a grip side of the glove; and a substantially uniform coating over the first surface of the glove, the coating including a blend of at least one acrylic polymer and at least one water insoluble emollient in solid form at room temperature has an improved coefficient of friction. A process for making the coated glove is also disclosed.
An elastomeric article is formed from a blend of nitrile rubber and polychloroprene rubber. The elastomeric article can be a glove, such as a medical exam glove. The elastomeric article is softer than a conventional nitrile elastomeric article. The elastomeric article is formed from a blended rubber latex emulsion of nitrile and polychloroprene. The blended rubber latex emulsion may be free of sulfur and vulcanization accelerators.
An elastomeric article is formed from a blend of nitrile rubber and polychloroprene rubber. The elastomeric article can be a glove, such as a medical exam glove. The elastomeric article is softer than a conventional nitrile elastomeric article. The elastomeric article is formed from a blended rubber latex emulsion of nitrile and polychloroprene. The blended rubber latex emulsion may be free of sulfur and vulcanization accelerators.
An elastomeric article is formed from a blend of nitrile rubber and polychloroprene rubber. The elastomeric article can be a glove, such as a medical exam glove. The elastomeric article is softer than a conventional nitrile elastomeric article. The elastomeric article is formed from a blended rubber latex emulsion of nitrile and polychloroprene. The blended rubber latex emulsion may be free of sulfur and vulcanization accelerators.
A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer.
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
The present disclosure is directed to a dispensing assembly (10) for dispensing articles, such as disposable eyewear (e.g., face shields, safety glasses, goggles, etc.), face masks, gloves, etc. The dispensing assembly includes a container (12) having a plurality of exterior panels (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30). The exterior panels define an internal chamber (16) and a dispenser opening (18) on the container including a first portion (18A) and a second portion (18B) defined by a flap (14) on one of the plurality of external panels. The dispensing assembly also includes a folded portion (34) contained within the internal chamber. The folded portion includes a plurality of folded sections configured together and is disposed adjacent an article storage area (36). The article storage area is configured to receive a plurality of articles. The flap functions as a retention mechanism and the folded portion functions as a ramp to facilitate the removal of an individual article from the article storage area within the internal chamber in an efficient manner.
The present disclosure is directed to a dispensing assembly (10) for dispensing articles, such as disposable eyewear (e.g., face shields, safety glasses, goggles, etc.), face masks, gloves, etc. The dispensing assembly includes a container (12) having a plurality of exterior panels (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30). The exterior panels define an internal chamber (16) and a dispenser opening (18) on the container including a first portion (18A) and a second portion (18B) defined by a flap (14) on one of the plurality of external panels. The dispensing assembly also includes a folded portion (34) contained within the internal chamber. The folded portion includes a plurality of folded sections configured together and is disposed adjacent an article storage area (36). The article storage area is configured to receive a plurality of articles. The flap functions as a retention mechanism and the folded portion functions as a ramp to facilitate the removal of an individual article from the article storage area within the internal chamber in an efficient manner.
Spunbond Meltblown Spunbond (SMS) nonwoven fabric used for maintenance of package integrity and sterility of items for surgical, medical, and dental use
A folded article formed from a protective garment (101), and a method of folding a protective garment to prepare the garment for donning, expose sleeve (104, 105) openings of the garment for ease of donning. The protective garment is folded into a folded article that is configured to be grasped by an inner surface of the garment and prevent touching the outer surface of the garment during donning. Thus, the sterility of the protective garment can be maintained during donning. The protective garment may further include a hood (178) and visor (180), and the folded article formed from the protective garment may have the same size and shape as the visor.
A folded article formed from a protective garment, and a method of folding a protective garment to prepare the garment for donning, expose sleeve openings of the garment for ease of donning. The protective garment is folded into a folded article that is configured to be grasped by an inner surface of the garment and prevent touching the outer surface of the garment during donning. Thus, the sterility of the protective garment can be maintained during donning. The protective garment may further include a hood and visor, and the folded article formed from the protective garment may have the same size and shape as the visor.
A folded article formed from a protective garment (101), and a method of folding a protective garment to prepare the garment for donning, expose sleeve (104, 105) openings of the garment for ease of donning. The protective garment is folded into a folded article that is configured to be grasped by an inner surface of the garment and prevent touching the outer surface of the garment during donning. Thus, the sterility of the protective garment can be maintained during donning. The protective garment may further include a hood (178) and visor (180), and the folded article formed from the protective garment may have the same size and shape as the visor.
A multi-layer visor (100) system for a surgical hood (10) or garment is provided. The system includes a base film layer (110, 112) and one or more removable film layers (140) that are coextruded at high temperature to form a sterile surface between each of the film layers (110) should the surgeon elect to peel away a soiled or splattered removable film layer (140) during the course of a surgical procedure so that an unobstructed view can be maintained. Thus, no separate sterilization step (702, 704, 706, 708, 710, 712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 802, 804, 806, 808) is required in order to sterilize the layers (110) of the visor (100) system. Each of the removable film layers (140) can additionally include a tab (150A, 150, 170A, 170) having distinctive features in order to enable a wearer to easily distinguish between the tabs (120, 150) in order to make it easier for a wearer to know which tab (150A, 150, 170A, 170) to pull first to remove the outermost removable film layer (140). Further, because the tabs (120, 150) are located about the perimeter (112, 124, 152, 172) of the removable films (206), viewing is not obscured, yet the film layers (110) are held securely in place until easily removed from the underlying removable film layer (140) or base film layer (110, 112).
A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
B29C 48/23 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers with means for avoiding adhesion of the layers, e.g. for forming peelable layers
B29C 48/22 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers with means connecting the layers, e.g. tie layers or undercuts
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A METHOD OF MANUNFACTURING A MULTI-LAYER VISOR SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL HOOD
A multi-layer visor (100) system for a surgical hood (10) or garment is provided. The system includes a base film layer (110, 112) and one or more removable film layers (140) that are coextruded at high temperature to form a sterile surface between each of the film layers (110) should the surgeon elect to peel away a soiled or splattered removable film layer (140) during the course of a surgical procedure so that an unobstructed view can be maintained. Thus, no separate sterilization step (702, 704, 706, 708, 710, 712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 802, 804, 806, 808) is required in order to sterilize the layers (110) of the visor (100) system. Each of the removable film layers (140) can additionally include a tab (150A, 150, 170A, 170) having distinctive features in order to enable a wearer to easily distinguish between the tabs (120, 150) in order to make it easier for a wearer to know which tab (150A, 150, 170A, 170) to pull first to remove the outermost removable film layer (140). Further, because the tabs (120, 150) are located about the perimeter (112, 124, 152, 172) of the removable films (206), viewing is not obscured, yet the film layers (110) are held securely in place until easily removed from the underlying removable film layer (140) or base film layer (110, 112).
B29C 48/23 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers with means for avoiding adhesion of the layers, e.g. for forming peelable layers
B29C 48/21 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers the layers being joined at their surfaces
B29C 48/08 - Flat, e.g. panels flexible, e.g. films
A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
B29C 48/22 - Articles comprising two or more components, e.g. co-extruded layers the components being layers with means connecting the layers, e.g. tie layers or undercuts
A multi-layer visor system for a surgical hood or garment is provided. The system includes a base film layer and one or more removable film layers that are coextruded at high temperature to form a sterile surface between each of the film layers should the surgeon elect to peel away a soiled or splattered removable film layer during the course of a surgical procedure so that an unobstructed view can be maintained. Thus, no separate sterilization step is required in order to sterilize the layers of the visor system. Each of the removable film layers can additionally include a tab having distinctive features in order to enable a wearer to easily distinguish between the tabs in order to make it easier for a wearer to know which tab to pull first to remove the outermost removable film layer. Further, because the tabs are located about the perimeter of the removable films, viewing is not obscured, yet the film layers are held securely in place until easily removed from the underlying removable film layer or base film layer.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A41D 13/11 - Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres
A41D 13/12 - Surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses
B32B 3/08 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
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Method of making a multilayered elastomeric article
Elastomeric articles, such as gloves, made from more than one layer, are provided. The gloves can include a first (grip side) layer in which a first colorant is compounded or integrated and a second (donning side) layer in which a second colorant is compounded or integrated. Alternatively, the gloves can include a translucent first layer and a second layer in which a colorant is compounded or integrated. Either arrangement can enable a breach of the first layer to be more easily detected, either due to the high level of contrast between the first layer and the second when a first colorant and a second colorant are utilized, or due to the translucence of the first layer as compared to the donning side layer, where the intensity of the second layer is increased upon a breach of the translucent first layer.
B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 25/08 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
