Patents Assigned to Sage Products
  • Head bathing arrangement
    Patent number: 6047706
    Abstract: A head bathing system for haircare. The system is composed of an outer cap having a head-receiving aperture, an inner, absorbent liquid-holding layer, and a flexible gathering for the cap at the aperture. The liquid-holding layer is impregnated with a cleansing solution. To clean a person's hair, the system is applied to the person's head, which is massaged through the cap to cause the cleansing solution to wet the person's hair. After sufficient cleaning, the system is removed from the person's head. Because of the nature of the liquid-holding layer, it reabsorbs much of the cleansing solution before the system is removed from the person's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Keith M. Simon
  • Patient bathing system and washcloth for body cleansing
    Patent number: 6029809
    Abstract: A patient bathing system in the form of a sealed, flexible outer package and having at least one impregnated washcloth disposed therewithin. The washcloth is formed of a blended cloth comprising rayon and polyester fibers which have been mechanically entangled, with the quantity by weight of the rayon fibers being much greater than the quantity by weight of the polyester fibers. A cleansing solution impregnates the blended cloth with the cleansing solution being generally uniformly distributed throughout the cloth and being generally non-migratory. The amount of the cleansing solution is far less than the absorbency of the washcloths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Steven W. Hickman, Keith M. Simon, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Head bathing system
    Patent number: 6026822
    Abstract: A head bathing system for haircare. The system is composed of an outer cap having a head-receiving aperture, an inner, absorbent liquid-holding layer, and a flexible gathering for the cap at the aperture. The liquid-holding layer is impregnated with a cleansing solution. To clean a person's hair, the system is applied to the person's head, which is massaged through the cap to cause the cleansing solution to wet the person's hair. After sufficient cleaning, the system is removed from the person's head. Because of the nature of the liquid-holding layer, it reabsorbs much of the cleansing solution before the system is removed from the person's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Keith M. Simon
  • Patient bathing system and washcloth for body cleansing
    Patent number: 5956794
    Abstract: A patient bathing system in the form of a sealed, flexible outer package and having at least one impregnated washcloth disposed therewithin. The washcloth is formed of a blended cloth comprising rayon and polyester fibers which have been mechanically entangled, with the quantity by weight of the rayon fibers being much greater than the quantity by weight of the polyester fibers. A cleansing solution impregnates the blended cloth with the cleansing solution being generally uniformly distributed throughout the cloth and being generally non-migratory. The amount of the cleansing solution is far less than the absorbency of the washcloths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Steven W. Hickman, Keith M. Simon, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Patient bathing system
    Patent number: 5906278
    Abstract: A patient bathing system in the form of a sealed, flexible, hollow outer package having an inner insulating layer lining the package and forming an inner cavity. The layer is shaped by slits for forming the inner cavity. A series of impregnated washcloths are disposed within the cavity for dispensing through an elongated dispensing slit in the outer package. The package and the insulating layer are preferably microwave transparent while the impregnated washcloths absorb microwave energy so that the contents of the package can be warmed while heat is retained by the insulating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Steven W. Hickman, Barbara T. Skiba, Jeffrey K. Crum, Keith M. Simon
  • Specimen transporting and processing system
    Patent number: 5833928
    Abstract: A specimen transporting and processing system having a tubular container with a collar threadedly secured at one end and with a cap applied to the collar. The collar is temporarily locked in place on the container by means of an extending tab which is bound in place by a tape strip adhering to the tab and to the container. When the tape strip is removed or broken, the collar can then be unscrewed and removed from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Janet Ratajczak, Donald R. Harreld, Joseph Kus, John Posey
  • Resealable package with label peeling inhibiting means
    Patent number: 5725311
    Abstract: A resealable package having a label applied over an opening into the package. The label has a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and is repeatably peelable from the package body and reappliable thereto. Full peeling of the label from the body is inhibited by a portion of the label co-acting with a portion of the package body. In one form of the invention, the label has cuts on opposite sides with an uncut portion therebetween, and the inhibiting of peeling is due to puckering of the package and the label when the label is peeled back to the cuts. In a second form of the invention, the package includes tabs or fragments which adhere to the label, with the peeling being inhibited when un-cut portions of the tabs or fragments are reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Steven W. Hickman
  • Dual bag mouth care package
    Patent number: 5709866
    Abstract: A mouthcare kit comprising a pair of sealed bags formed as a unitary structure. The first bag contains a swab and a frangible first pouch carrying a liquid for impregnating an absorbent head of the swab while retained within the first bag. The second bag contains a second pouch with a moisturizing liquid which can be removed from the second bag so that the moisturizing liquid can be applied to the swab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John Booras, Charles E. Young
  • Container caddy having foot activated sliding top control
    Patent number: 5641171
    Abstract: A container caddy for holding a waste container and having a foot activated mechanism for opening and closing the top of the waste container. The top opening mechanism includes a member for engaging the sliding top of the waste container and a linkage extending down to a foot pedal. The invention includes a receptacle for the waste container and a deployable handle for guiding movement of the container caddy. A quick disconnect latch is used to secure the opening mechanism to the sliding top of the waste container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Posey, Kerry L. Hanifl
  • Disposal container with locking closure and indicator to provide visual indication of locking of closure
    Patent number: 5611451
    Abstract: A disposal container including a lid having an access aperture, and a closure which is shaped to overlay and seal the access aperture. The closure is slidable in an operative position at a first elevation from a temporarily closed orientation over the access aperture to an opened orientation where at least a portion of the aperture is exposed. The closure can be locked in place over the access aperture by rotating the closure to align tabs on the closure with recesses in the lid, and then pushing the closure downwardly to a second elevation to lock it in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Mosior, Edward C. Hay
  • Biohazardous waste container
    Patent number: 5531346
    Abstract: A waste container having a top with a slidable closure. The top has an access aperture and the closure is positioned to slide between opened and closed positions. The closure can be temporarily retained in a first closed position over the aperture, and can be permanently retained in a second closed position over the aperture. Means is also provided for retaining the closure at partially closed orientations across the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Mosior
  • Disposal container with locking closure
    Patent number: 5507408
    Abstract: A disposal container including a lid having an access aperture, and a closure which is shaped to overlay and seal the access aperture. The closure is slidable in an operative position at a first elevation from a temporarily closed orientation over the access aperture to an opened orientation where at least a portion of the aperture is exposed. The closure can be locked in place over the access aperture by rotating the closure to align tabs on the closure with recesses in the lid, and then pushing the closure downwardly to a second elevation to lock it in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Mosior, Edward C. Hay
  • Slidable endotracheal tube holder
    Patent number: 5437273
    Abstract: A device for holding an endotracheal tube in various positions in alignment with the mouth of a patient. The tube holder has a tube holding support engaged on a frame for the holder in alignment with the mouth of a patient. The support is adjustable along the frame to position the support in various locations along the frame while still in alignment with the patient's mouth. The frame is shaped to engage the chin of a patient, and is pliant in order to conform to the chin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Bates, Barbara T. Skiba
  • Specimen transporting and processing system
    Patent number: 5431884
    Abstract: A system for transporting and processing a specimen, and an assembly employing that system. The transporting and processing system comprises a tubular container having a filter assembly removably secured within the container by a threaded collar. A cap is applied to the collar, and a spoon is secured to the underside of the cap for collecting a specimen and inserting it within the filter contained within the container. The spoon is shaped to fit within the filter when the cap is applied. In the assembly, the specimen transporting and processing system is utilized along with a separate container having a spoon assembly and cap, but no filter assembly. A stand is provided for retaining both containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David McDonough, Janet Ratajczak, Lawrence G. Ponsi, John J. Newton
  • Biohazardous waste container
    Patent number: D358240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Mosior
  • Biohazardous waste container
    Patent number: D360062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald J. Mosior
  • Enclosure for a needle disposal container
    Patent number: D385349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Mosior, Lawrence G. Ponsi, John O'Daniel
  • Combined enclosure for a needle disposal container and glove dispenser
    Patent number: D385626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Mosior, Lawrence G. Ponsi, John O'Daniel
  • Glove dispenser
    Patent number: D387981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Mosior, Lawrence G. Ponsi, John O'Daniel
  • Resealable package
    Patent number: D394605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Steven W. Hickman, Lawrence G. Ponsi