Patents Assigned to Habley Medical Technology Corporaton
  • Patent number: 5911848
    Abstract: An efficient method for using a single, ceramic hand-shaped mandrel to make an integral double layer surgical glove having an indicator bulb that is adapted to warn a health care worker (e.g. a surgeon) to re-glove in the event that the structural integrity of the glove is compromised as a consequence of a puncture or tear. First and second latex gloves are formed one above the other over the mandrel. An air permeable mold release agent separates the first and second latex gloves and establishes an air channel which lies in communication with the indicator bulb. The indicator bulb, which is responsive to a pressure differential in the air channel, is initially pumped and compressed so as to suction trapped air in the air channel to the atmosphere and thereby create a vacuum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Habley Medical Technology Corporaton
    Inventors: Terry M. Haber, William H. Smedley, Clark B. Foster