Patents Assigned to Sage Products, Inc.
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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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Publication number: 20140081653Abstract: A method for ensuring hand hygiene compliance may include tracking dispensing of a plurality hand hygiene dispensers having hand sanitizer. Each hand hygiene dispenser can be associated with an individual user. A processor may determine dispensing rates of the plurality of hand hygiene dispensers for a plurality of predetermined time periods and each of the plurality of the hand hygiene dispensers is identified with an individual user. The average dispensing rate can be calculated taking a predetermined number of highest dispensing rates out of the plurality of predetermined time periods. The rates can be displayed to the users, and the users can be notified of proper hand hygiene compliance or if the average dispensing rate falls below a target threshold rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Greg Davis, David Beck, Ronald C. Cagle, Jessica Duvall
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Patent number: 8545452Abstract: A suction device which can protected before and after use. The suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at one end. A retractable, protective sheath is connected to the tube and extends over the exposed length of the suction tube. A tip protector extends from the free end of the sheath, and includes an interference structure in the form of a plurality of spaced ribs protruding inwardly to engage and grip the suction tip. A hollow sheath housing is secured to the free end and a sheath inserter is secured to the suction tube proximate the connection end, with the sheath housing and the sheath inserter being shaped to insert the retractable sheath in the hollow sheath housing when the sheath is in a retracted position. The tip protector and the sheath housing can be portions of a unitary structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Patent number: 8535255Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey K. Crum
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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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Publication number: 20120186587Abstract: A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Steffens, Paul Fowler, Larry Ponsi, David Beck, Greg Davis
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Publication number: 20120186012Abstract: A device for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a flexible sheet with a tether strap connected to the sheet and extending from the sheet. The flexible sheet has opposed top and bottom surfaces, with the top surface having a high friction material with a higher coefficient of friction as compared to the bottom surface, which includes a low friction material. The tether strap is configured for connection to the frame of the bed to secure the sheet in place. A system incorporating the flexible sheet may also include an absorbent pad configured to be placed on the top surface of the sheet, where the high-friction top surface resists sliding of the absorbent pad, as well as one or more wedges having a base wall that the wedge rests on and a ramp surface configured to confront the sheet when the wedge is placed under the sheet. The base wall and the ramp surface may also contain high friction and low friction materials, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Larry Ponsi, Paul Fowler, Jeff Steffens, David Beck, Greg Davis
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Patent number: 8221365Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
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Publication number: 20120179082Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: Sage Products, IncInventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey K. Crum
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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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Patent number: 8152749Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a prevention and therapeutic/treatment boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. In one form of the invention, a fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place. In a second form of the invention, the stabilization block is permanently affixed to the boot and may include fastener elements for engaging complementary fastener elements on the boot.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, James P. Layer
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Publication number: 20120012118Abstract: A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Jeffrey K. Crum
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Patent number: 7935093Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul H. Hanifl, Thomas Keaty, Barbara T. Skiba
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Patent number: 7931877Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey B. Steffens, Gregory T. Davis, Paul H. Hanifl
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Patent number: 7891489Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventor: Ron Chappuis
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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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Patent number: 7867190Abstract: A suction device which can protected before and after use. The suction device includes an elongated suction tube having a suction tip at one end. A retractable, protective sheath is connected to the tube and extends over the exposed length of the suction tube. A tip protector extends from the free end of the sheath, and includes an interference structure in the form of a plurality of spaced ribs protruding inwardly to engage and grip the suction tip. A hollow sheath housing is secured to the free end and a sheath inserter is secured to the suction tube proximate the connection end, with the sheath housing and the sheath inserter being shaped to insert the retractable sheath in the hollow sheath housing when the sheath is in a retracted position. The tip protector and the sheath housing can be portions of a unitary structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence G. Ponsi
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Patent number: 7823727Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventor: Ron Chappuis
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Publication number: 20100269830Abstract: A medical apparatus for removing fluid accumulated along a respiratory tract of a patient, and particularly around an endotracheal tube, is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus may include a tube defining a lumen extending between a distal fluid port and a proximal fluid port, wherein the tube forms a self-supported, three-dimensional structure. The three-dimensional structure may include a distal coil adapted to be slidably and rotatably mounted on the exterior surface of the endotracheal tube. The three-dimensional structure may also include a proximal coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: James Layer, Timothy S. Moran
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Patent number: D690424Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Ponsi, Paul M. Fowler, Jeffrey B. Steffens, David P. Beck, Gregory T. Davis