Patents Assigned to Medi-Flex, Inc.
  • Aqueous Antiseptic Solution and Compatible Cationic Dye for Staining Skin
    Publication number: 20070253909
    Abstract: Aqueous antiseptic solutions and compatible dyes for staining skin and methods for making and using such solutions are provided. More specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to an aqueous antiseptic solution comprising an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine or a salt thereof and a cationic dye in an amount sufficient to stain a patient's skin when the aqueous solution is applied thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Angel Magallon, Kyle Boone, James Bardwell
  • Aqueous Antiseptic Solution and Compatible Anionic Dye for Staining Skin
    Publication number: 20070254854
    Abstract: Aqueous antiseptic solutions and compatible dyes and methods for making and using such solutions are provided. More specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to an aqueous antiseptic solution comprising an aqueous solution of chlorhexidine or a salt thereof, an anionic dye in an amount sufficient to stain a patient's skin when the aqueous solution is applied thereon, and a cationic excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Angel Magallon, Kyle Boone, James Bardwell
  • Antiseptic applicator with mechanism for fracturing multiple ampoules
    Patent number: 7182536
    Abstract: Hand-held applicators for applying antiseptic are provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand-held applicator having at least one flexible elongated hollow body within which at least two antiseptic-filled ampoules are received, and a mechanism for fracturing the ampoules to release the antiseptic for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Manual Guzman, Jesus Flores
  • Antiseptic applicator with mechanism for fracturing multiple ampoules
    Publication number: 20060072959
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to applicators for applying antiseptic. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hand-held applicator having at least one flexible elongated hollow body within which at least two antiseptic-filled, frangible ampoules are received, and a mechanism for fracturing the ampoules to release the antiseptic for dispensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: MEDI-FLEX, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Tufts, Manual Guzman, Jesus Flores
  • Applicator for coloring antiseptic
    Publication number: 20060039741
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to applicators and a method of coloring antiseptics. More specifically, in one embodiment, the present invention relates to an applicator having a flexible hollow body containing antiseptic to be applied. The applicator also has a porous element containing colorant positioned such that the antiseptic flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the antiseptic as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Tufts, Jesus Flores, Manuel Guzman
  • Liquid applicator with a mechanism for fracturing multiple ampoules
    Patent number: 6991394
    Abstract: Liquid applicators having a flexible elongated hollow body are provided. More specifically, provided are hand-held liquid applications having a flexible elongated hollow body within which at least two liquid-filled, glass ampoules are received, and a mechanism for fracturing the ampoules to release the liquid for dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Manual Guzman, Jesus Flores
  • Liquid applicator for coloring a liquid
    Patent number: 6991393
    Abstract: A method of making a liquid applicator having a flexible hollow body within which a liquid-filled, frangible ampoule is received. The liquid applicator also has a porous element containing colorant positioned such that when the ampoule is fractured, the liquid flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the liquid as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to a desired surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Medi-Flex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Tufts, Jesus Flores, Manuel Guzman