Abstract: A computer implemented method of computing optimal product usage comprising storing corporate information as a floor plan containing a plurality of hierarchical levels of a corporate organization; storing benchmark data describing a current product usage for at least one application within the corporate organization; performing an analysis based on the corporate information and the benchmark data to determine an optimum usage of a plurality of products for the at least one application; and generating a product usage recommendation based on the determined optimum usage.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 31, 2012
Publication date:
August 2, 2012
Applicant:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Louis A. Zircher, IV, Raymond W. Morris
Abstract: Condoms are disclosed, which include an open end defining a base, a closed end defining an apex, a tubular sheath extending from the base to the apex, a tip portion, adapted to cover a glans of a penis, disposed adjacent to the apex, a bottom portion extending from the base portion to the tip portion, the tubular sheath including an inside surface defining a circumference; and a plurality of integrally formed ribs or protrusions disposed on at least one of the tip portion, the base portion, or the bottom portion of the tubular sheath and forming an undulating pattern around the circumference.
Abstract: Provided among other things are breach or contamination indicating elastomeric articles for indicating a breach or contamination by a selected chemical or group of chemicals, the article having an exterior and interior and comprising: (1) an indicating layer that comprises (a) a carrier polymer, and (b) a plurality of microcapsules wherein each microcapsule comprises a dye and a shell, wherein the plurality of microcapsules is dispersed in the carrier polymer and the polymer shell releases the dye in the presence of the selected chemical(s); and (2) an elastomeric layer selected to resist permeation by the selected chemical(s), which resistant layer is to the interior or exterior side of the indicating layer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 11, 2011
Publication date:
November 24, 2011
Applicant:
ANSELL LIMITED
Inventors:
Noorman Bin Abu Hassan, Norman W. Keane, Fazil Bin Shani, Dave Narasimhan
Abstract: Provided, among other things, is a elastomeric medical glove having an antimicrobial surface coating comprising: a polymeric layer, and a dried, non-tacky coating on a surface of the polymeric layer, the coating comprising an antimicrobial agent, a wax agent, a lubricant, and a water-soluble wetting agent; wherein the glove comprises a residual powder of less than 2 mg per glove.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 21, 2010
Publication date:
June 23, 2011
Applicant:
ANSELL LIMITED
Inventors:
Aik Hwee Eng, Lok Si Tang, David M. Lucas, Wan Ashruzi Wan Ahmad
Abstract: Gloves for handling razor sharp materials such as barbed tape, barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire comprise a liner for a hand; an outer shell affixed to the liner; and a plurality of metal fasteners on a palm-side of the outer shell configured in a substantially staggered arrangement.
Abstract: Provided are leather-free gloves comprising a seamless knitted glove body and a tacky cured elastomeric coating, where the coating comprises a tackifier. Methods of making and using the same are also provided. The glove body can be knit from a stretchable body yarn. Reinforcement sections can also be provided for areas of high stress such as tips and bases of finger and thumb components and the knuckle area. A flat cuff can also be included.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 24, 2010
Publication date:
December 30, 2010
Applicant:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Gopinath Radhakrishnan, Eric Thompson, Norberto H. Perales Solis, Agustin Portillo Mercado
Abstract: Provided herein are powder-free elastomeric articles exhibiting therapeutic properties, and anti-blocking properties. Also provided herein are methods for the manufacture of such articles that are substantially free from interfering materials, as well as packaging means for maintaining therapeutic efficacy.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 9, 2010
Publication date:
September 16, 2010
Applicant:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Aik Hwee Eng, Hee Meng Lai, Kuang Leng Lim, Koon Meow Ting, David M. Lucas, Dave Narasimhan
Abstract: Provided herein are powder-free elastomeric articles exhibiting good antimicrobial and anti-blocking properties. Also provided herein are methods for the manufacture of such articles substantially free from antimicrobial interfering materials, as well as packaging means for maintaining antimicrobial efficacy.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 9, 2010
Publication date:
September 16, 2010
Applicant:
Ansell Limited
Inventors:
Aik Hwee Eng, Hee Meng Lai, Kuang Leng Lim, Koon Meow Ting, David M. Lucas