Patents by Inventor Paul Hanifl
Paul Hanifl 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).
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Patent number: 9528257Abstract: A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: SAGE PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Paul Hanifl, Jeff Steffens, Tim Moran, David Beck, Gregory T. Davis
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Publication number: 20150376886Abstract: A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Paul Hanifl, Jeff Steffens, Tim Moran, David Beck, Gregory T. Davis
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Patent number: 9157224Abstract: A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hanifl, Jeff Steffens, Tim Moran, David Beck, Gregory Davis
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Patent number: 8628487Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place. The closure panels are provided with guiding in the form of loops secured to the boot. Each closure panel passes through its associated loop for proper positioning.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Sage Products, LLC.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Paul Hanifl
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Publication number: 20120278983Abstract: A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap and a plurality of hooks. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the first end includes a first tab extending perpendicular to the strap and the second end includes a second tab extending perpendicular to the strap, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks extend from an inner wall of the strap. The strap is made of a strap material that is resilient to bend and springs back to its previous shape, such as a stainless steel or a high density polyethylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hanifl, Jeff Steffens, Tim Moran, David Beck, Gregory Davis
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Patent number: 8201281Abstract: A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap, a plurality of hooks, and an adjustment buckle. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the second end includes a plurality of adjustment holes, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks is attached to an inner wall of the strap, wherein the hooks extend at approximately 45-60 degrees away from the strap. The adjustment buckle is attached to the first end of the strap, wherein the second end of the strap slides through the adjustment buckle to adjust the diameter of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hanifl, Jeff Steffens, Tim Moran
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Publication number: 20110023219Abstract: A trapping device for trapping non-dispersing cloths in a toilet bowl is disclosed. The trapping device comprises a strap, a plurality of hooks, and an adjustment buckle. The trapping device may be installed in a trapway of the toilet bowl. The strap has a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, wherein the second end includes a plurality of adjustment holes, and the middle portion is rounded. The plurality of hooks is attached to an inner wall of the strap, wherein the hooks extend at approximately 45-60 degrees away from the strap. The adjustment buckle is attached to the first end of the strap, wherein the second end of the strap slides through the adjustment buckle to adjust the diameter of the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hanifl, Jeff Steffens, Tim Moran
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Publication number: 20080095680Abstract: A device for disinfecting a portion of an implement such as a needleless hub or injection port. The device includes a body shaped to engage the implement with the portion to be disinfected exposed. A disinfectant area is located on the body so as to permit pivotal displacement of the area relative to the body such that in a first orientation the portion to be disinfected is exposed and in a second orientation the portion to be disinfected is covered and the disinfectant area engages the portion to be disinfected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Steffens, Gregory Davis, Paul Hanifl
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Publication number: 20080087565Abstract: A system for assisting in communication of the state of a patient's condition is disclosed. In an embodiment, a plastic container of washcloths includes two labels. The first label is mounted on the container and occludes an entry into the container. The second label also is mounted on the container via attachment to the first label. The second label includes a template that is mounted face down. In operation, the second label may be removed and observations regarding the patient's skin condition that are made during use of the washcloth can be marked on the template provided on the second label. The second label then may be communicated from one care provider to another care provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Ron Chappuis, Paul Hanifl, James Layer
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Publication number: 20080022559Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Ponsi, Paul Hanifl
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Publication number: 20060280648Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Ram Chakroborty, Jennifer Allen, Ajay Chawla, Robert Panek, Paul Hanifl
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Publication number: 20060233868Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara Skiba, Paul Hanifl
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Publication number: 20050182513Abstract: A product storing and dispensing system for a multiplicity of items, such as packages of disposable washcloths. The system has a cabinet with a plurality of product compartments in which the temperature is controlled. A sensor is provided in each product compartment for sensing the presence of a product in the compartment. An aging indicator is associated with each of the product compartments, with each aging indicator having multiple product condition signals which can be selectively activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2004Publication date: August 18, 2005Inventors: Lawrence Ponsi, Robert Panek, Paul Hanifl
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Patent number: 4000649Abstract: A urine metering and collection system is disclosed which includes a relatively stiff integral head member having a volume calibrated chamber with sidewalls continuously converging downwardly towards each other such that each horizontal section of the chamber has a smaller volume per unit of height than does the next adjacent upper horizontal section throughout a major portion of the length of the chamber, an outlet passageway adjacent the bottom of the chamber, an inlet passageway adjacent the top of the chamber, an overflow passageway having one end in fluid-flow communication with the top of the chamber and an air vent communicating with the chamber; a collection bag fixedly secured to the head member below the chamber and in flow communication with the outlet overflow passageway, which also serves as a vent for the bag, and including an opening and a drain tube; and conduit means for placing the chamber outlet passageway and the collection bag opening in flow communication, the conduit means preferably haType: GrantFiled: June 23, 1975Date of Patent: January 4, 1977Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventor: Paul Hanifl
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Patent number: 3961529Abstract: A urine metering and collection system is disclosed which includes a relatively stiff integral head member having a volume calibrated chamber with sidewalls continuously converging downwardly towards each other such that each horizontal section of the chamber has a smaller volume per unit of height than does the next adjacent upper horizontal section throughout a major portion of the length of the chamber, an outlet passageway adjacent the bottom of the chamber; an inlet passageway adjacent the top of the chamber, an overflow passageway having one end in fluid-flow communication with the top of the chamber and an air vent communicating with the chamber; a collection bag fixedly secured to the head member below the chamber and in flow communication with the outlet overflow passageway, which also serves as a vent for the bag, and including an opening and a drain tube; and conduit means for placing the chamber outlet passageway and the collection bag opening in flow communication, the conduit means preferably haType: GrantFiled: August 9, 1973Date of Patent: June 8, 1976Assignee: International Paper CompanyInventor: Paul Hanifl