Patents Assigned to Kendall Company
  • Urine meter drain container with large and small sample ports
    Patent number: 4815477
    Abstract: A urine meter attached to a flexible urine collection bag. The urine meter comprises a rigid container which is dischargeable into the collection bag. A valve is disposed at the bottom of the rigid container to permit small samples to be taken in a sterile, multiple use, manner. The valve also permits large urine samples to be taken from the container, by the release of a bias device on the valve. The large samples are taken infrequently. The small samples are taken from a reusable sampling port which reseals itself when the sampling device, such as a hypodermic needle, is withdrawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Daniel M. McWhorter, James R. Gross, Carl J. Steigerwald
  • Tapered adhesive tape
    Patent number: 4806400
    Abstract: In a system for protecting metal objects, e.g. pipes intended for inground implantation, from corrosion and/or other degradative forces by wrapping an adhesive tape over the surface thereof, the improvement wherein opposed edges of the tape are tapered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: Erol Sancaktar
  • Annular reflux indicator for a urine collection bag
    Patent number: 4804376
    Abstract: A reflux indicating device for a urine collection bag which has a chamber for collecting urine from a patient. A receiving conduit is in communication with the drain tube on a catheter to empty urine into the chamber. An annular channel is secured into the upper distal most end of the receiving conduit. If the bag is laid on one of its sides, urine will get trapped in the channel and alert medical personnel of possible retrograde contamination of the drain tube and catheter by bacteria contained within any urine already in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: Terry Layton
  • Absorbent pad with moisture barrier strips
    Patent number: 4804379
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent pad for utilization as a diaper or adult brief, comprising an absorbent pad being covered on one side by a sheet of fluid impervious material, and on the other side by a pair of generally parallel strips of fluid impervious material overlapping the absorbent pad and the backing sheet, in the crotch area to prevent leakage of fluid from the absorbent pad in the crotch area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Toth, Mary E. Buckley
  • Manifold coupling assembly
    Patent number: 4804208
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a manifold coupling for connecting a plurality of conduits which carry pressurized fluid in a sequential manner. Each portion of the manifold coupling is a duplicate of the other portion. Each portion has locking means and alignment means to prevent the misaligned connection of the conduits. The alignment means includes a keying arrangement built into the housing walls of each portion of the coupling. A reinforcement means is configured into the walls to prevent yielding thereof, and inadvertent misalignment of the coupling portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: John F. Dye
  • Protective coatings
    Patent number: 4801346
    Abstract: Novel storage coating for metal objects such as pipes comprising: a di- and/or triblock copolymer thermoplastic rubber consisting of polystyrene blocks and rubbery polymer blocks; a saturated hydrocarbon tackifying resin; and a hydrocarbon solvent. Preferably, the coating also contains an ultraviolet light absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Elwyn Huddleston, Jerry M. Serra, Gary R. Robe
  • Walker
    Patent number: 4800910
    Abstract: A walker having a unique leg support system in which the walker's two stationary front legs are interchangeable at the user's discretion with two wheeled front legs, both types of legs being height adjustable relative to the walker's framework. The wheeled front legs are connectable to the walker's frame so the wheels can be oriented on either the outboard or the inboard of the walker's front leg. Each wheeled front leg includes a wheel axle and a pivot axle connected thereto, the pivot axle being pivotably connected to a front leg so the front leg can roll along a support surface, e.g., ground, on the wheel when the wheel is pivoted to a first position and so the front leg's foot can stand stationary on the support surface when the wheel is pivoted to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: Paul B. Gamm
  • Apparatus for forming a visually detectable element
    Patent number: 4798581
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming an elongated visually detectable element on a sheet of absorbent material comprising, a device for extruding at least one colored strand, and a device for placing the strand on the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: James L. Jessup
  • Novel adhesives
    Patent number: 4797322
    Abstract: Novel adhesives comprising an elastomer composition comprising (1) at least 30 percent by weight of a triblock terpolymer elastomer having polystyrene end blocks and rubber poly(ethylene-butylene) midblocks; (2) at least 10 percent by weight of a diblock copolymer elastomer of styrene and ethylenebutylene; and (3) at least 30 percent by weight of non-liquid polyisobutylene, e.g. having a molecular weight of at least 800,000, or a copolymer containing at least 95% by weight of isobutylene; said adhesive composition further containing at least one tackifying resin in an amount sufficient to provide the desired balance of adhesive properties, e.g. tack; and adhesive tapes including same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Elwyn Huddleston, Karen C. Long
  • Absorbent pad
    Patent number: 4795451
    Abstract: A disposable absorbent pad for use as a baby diaper or an adult incontinent brief wherein the backing sheet of the diaper has a pair of continuous bands of adhesive arranged in a stepped generally longitudinal configuration thereon. An elastic band is disposed over the mid-portion of the adhesive being stepped to the side, out of contact with the elastic. When the pads are cut in the assembly process, only that portion of elastic in contact with the adhesive causes the pad to gather. The remaining end portions of the adhesive bands are secured to the intermediate layer of absorbent fluff material, helping it remain in place, and act as a fluid barrier on the sides of the absorbent pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: Mary E. Buckley
  • Method of producing pressure for a multi-chambered sleeve
    Patent number: 4793328
    Abstract: A method of compressing a multi-chambered sleeve which is normally wrapped about a patient's arm, comprising pressurizing an accumulator from within the accumulator, opening a manifold arrangement in said accumulator in a timed manner to direct pressurized air to proper chambers in a multi-chamber sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Mark Kolstedt, John F. Dye
  • Urine meter
    Patent number: 4790837
    Abstract: A urine meter comprising, a receptacle having a wall defining a cavity and an opening at the top of the metered receptacle communicating with the cavity. The urine meter has a container having flexible walls defining a chamber, with the container being secured to the top of the receptacle and having an opening communicating with the chamber and the cavity through the receptacle opening. The urine meter has an inlet conduit extending through the container to a position aligned with the cavity for draining liquid into cavity. The receptacle is movably mounted between a first lower upright position to collect liquid in the cavity, and a second upper tilted position sufficient to dump collected liquid from the cavity into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: James R. Gross, Helmut W. G. Rosenberg
  • Airtight connection for breathing circuits
    Patent number: 4787655
    Abstract: The invention comprises a swivel adapter for a ventilator breathing system serving an incapacitated patient. The swivel adapter utilizes a pair of corrugated hoses which mate with a pair of arms which are permitted to swivel on the body of the adapter. A ribbed collar is disposed on the body of the adapter and receives an endo-tracheal tube inserted within the trachea of the patient. A locking means secures the branches of the body to the swivelable arms of the adapter, and a circumferential sealing means, in the form of an `o`-ring is disposed between the branch and its receiving orifice in its respective arm, to permit secure swiveling thereof, while preventing leakage of any gases therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: James R. Gross, Edward R. Tasher
  • Nephrostomy catheter with formed tip
    Patent number: 4787892
    Abstract: A nephrostomy catheter comprising, an elongated shaft having a drainage lumen extending along the shaft and a distal end, and a formed tip bonded to the distal end of the shaft and having a distal opening communicating with the lumen to receive a guide wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: Helmut W. G. Rosenberg
  • Controlled topical application of bioactive reagent
    Patent number: 4783335
    Abstract: Novel compositions for topical application of a water-insoluble bioactive reagent, e.g. a pesticide, comprising an aqueous emulsion of a polymer swellable by the sebum and other "skin oils" and which will agglomerate or coagulate near the skin, the polymer having the bioactive agent encapsulated or dispersed therein; and novel methods employing the same for controlled release of the bioactive reagent over an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: Harold M. Lipshitz
  • Stepped needle
    Patent number: 4781691
    Abstract: A stepped needle comprising, a proximal hollow hub, a first elongated tubular portion extending from the hub of a first larger diameter, and a second elongated tubular end portion located distal the first tubular portion of a second smaller diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: James R. Gross
  • Novel method for heating cylindrical articles and apparatus useful therefor
    Patent number: 4780158
    Abstract: Method for heating a heat-shrinkable pipewrap wherein the heat for shrinking is applied simultaneously throughout the periphery of the pipewrap surface; and novel apparatus useful therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: Samuel J. Thomas
  • Novel tearable non-woven webs and products employing same
    Patent number: 4772499
    Abstract: Novel CD-tearable non-woven fabrics having striations or other patternwise areas of substantially depthwise bonding of the fibers whereby the fabric is characterized as being tearable substantially evenly in the unbonded areas, the fabric further being characterized as having substantially greater tensile strength in the MD than is obtainable after manufacture of the fabric and prior to bonding.Preferably, patternwise bonded areas are provided by impregnating the fabric with a bonding agent.This invention further includes adhesive tape and other products employing the aforementioned non-woven fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventor: John M. Greenway
  • Adhesive applying apparatus
    Patent number: 4764242
    Abstract: A machine for applying continuous bands of adhesive generally longitudinally along an absorbent pad, which pad may comprise a diaper or an adult incontinent brief. The machine includes a pair of adhesive ejecting nozzles which direct adhesive onto the backing sheet of the pad as the sheet is moved therepast. The nozzles are intermittently directed to their respective sides, under control of a counting apparatus, so as to effectuate a pair of non-linear bands of adhesive onto the sheet. A pair of elastic bands are guided onto the sheet so as to attach themselves only in intermediate portions of the adhesive bands on the backing sheet. The nozzles are also withdrawable from the backing sheet when the sheet is not moving, so as to prevent their burn through. The nozzles movement is controlled by piston and cylinder units under solenoid regulation, which has received signals from the counting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Joseph A. Gressick, Randall B. Korth
  • Method of applying adhesive
    Patent number: 4764234
    Abstract: The method of manufacturing an absorbent pad for utilization as a diaper or an adult incontinent brief, wherein a pair of continuous bands of adhesive are applied to the backing sheet of the pad, prior to assembly thereof. The nozzles eject adhesive onto a moving web comprising the backing sheet. The nozzles are shifted sideways during their extrusion of adhesive, from a first location to a second location, thus generating a pair of non-linear bands of adhesive on the backing sheet. The nozzles are again shifted from their second location to their original first location upon receipt of proper signals from a control mechanism. The elastic band is not shifted when the nozzles are, thus effectuating securement of the elastic bands only on the portions of the backing sheets where the adhesive was applied at the first location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: The Kendall Company
    Inventors: Donald M. Smits, Patrick J. Daley, Mary E. Buckley