Patents by Inventor Catherine W. Cadwalader

Catherine W. Cadwalader has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5523581
    Abstract: A slipcover or covering for containing a flexible radiation shield allows the radiation shield to be reused without experiencing staining. The slipcover may be configured to cover the thyroid area, male gonadal areas, female gonadal areas, breast area, hands, and eyes. The radiation shield includes a radiation attenuating material and is inserted within a pocket or pouch in the slipcover. The slipcover includes a fastener for selectively opening and closing the pocket. The slipcover is preferably made of a surgical drape material such as a wood pulp or polyester material. The radiation shield may be coated in a fabric material to ease placement and removal of the radiation shield into and out of the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: WIT, Inc.
    Inventor: Catherine W. Cadwalader