Patents Assigned to SmartHealth, Inc.
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Patent number: 11135837Abstract: Embodiments of a method of printing low volumes of paper bags on a digital printing press are provided. In the method, a plurality of orders are received. Each order includes a particular format relating to a bag size selected from a predetermined number of bag sizes and a graphic to be printed. In the method, the plurality of orders are organized into a plurality of batches. Each batch includes orders of the plurality of orders having a same bag size. A first batch is selected, and the graphic of the orders contained in the first batch is digitally printed on a first roll of paper having dimensions associated with the bag size of the first batch. The first roll of paper is fed through the digital printing press, and the digital printing press prints the graphic of each order contained in the first batch without stopping when transitioning between orders.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Karl-Michael Klenk, David Lawrence Castaneda
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Publication number: 20210197556Abstract: Embodiments of a method of printing low volumes of paper bags on a digital printing press are provided. In the method, a plurality of orders are received. Each order includes a particular format relating to a bag size selected from a predetermined number of bag sizes and a graphic to be printed. In the method, the plurality of orders are organized into a plurality of batches. Each batch includes orders of the plurality of orders having a same bag size. A first batch is selected, and the graphic of the orders contained in the first batch is digitally printed on a first roll of paper having dimensions associated with the bag size of the first batch. The first roll of paper is fed through the digital printing press, and the digital printing press prints the graphic of each order contained in the first batch without stopping when transitioning between orders.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Karl-Michael Klenk, David Lawrence Castaneda
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Patent number: 10045759Abstract: A test chamber for epicutaneous patch test units is provided. The test chamber is formed of a multilayer material including at least one absorbent layer and at least one barrier layer. The test chamber is adapted to contain a liquid or petrolatum-based allergen. The absorbent layer absorbs the liquid or petrolatum-based allergen, while the barrier layer prevents the allergen from migrating out of the test chamber.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
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Patent number: 9340346Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a predetermined amount of material from a prefilled syringe. The dispenser includes a dispenser body and a plunger. The dispenser body includes a syringe mounting region and a nozzle portion through which the material is dispensed. The nozzle portion has a syringe dispensing end receiving cavity configured to mate with the dispensing end of the syringe and an outlet. A fluid flow path fluidly communicates the syringe dispensing end receiving cavity with the outlet and includes a measuring cavity having a predetermined volume. The plunger is carried by the dispenser body. The plunger has a retracted state in which the plunger is retracted from the measuring cavity such that the outlet is in fluid communication with the syringe dispensing end receiving cavity. The plunger has a depressed state in which the plunger extends through the measuring cavity to evacuate material from the measuring cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Karl-Michael Klenk, Bryan Richard Falk
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Patent number: 9145483Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Sebastian S. Plamthottam
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Publication number: 20150136809Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a predetermined amount of material from a prefilled syringe is provided. The dispenser includes a dispenser body and a plunger. The dispenser body includes a syringe mounting region and a nozzle portion through which the material is dispensed. The nozzle portion has a syringe dispensing end receiving cavity configured to mate with the dispensing end of the syringe and an outlet. A fluid flow path fluidly communicates the syringe dispensing end receiving cavity with the outlet and includes a measuring cavity having a predetermined volume. The plunger is carried by the dispenser body. The plunger has a retracted state in which the plunger is retracted from the measuring cavity such that the outlet is in fluid communication with the syringe dispensing end receiving cavity. The plunger has a depressed state in which the plunger extends through the measuring cavity to evacuate material from the measuring cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: SMARTHEALTH, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Karl-Michael Klenk, Bryan Richard Falk
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Patent number: 8992957Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Sebastian S. Plamthottam
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Publication number: 20140031436Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: SMARTHEALTH, INC.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Sebastian S. Plamthottam
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Patent number: 8563103Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Smarthealth, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Sebastian S. Plamthottam
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Publication number: 20130245492Abstract: A driver for engaging and dispensing fluid from a sealed, prefilled syringe is provided. The driver includes a body and a rotating actuator configured to engage a plunger of the prefilled syringe. The driver is configured such that rotation of the rotating actuator relative to the body imparts both rotational movement and axial movement to a plunger of the prefilled syringe resulting in ejection of fluid from the prefilled syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: SMARTHEALTH, INC.Inventors: Karl-Michael Klenk, Curtis P. Hamann, Bryan Richard Falk
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Publication number: 20120309852Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Sebastian S. Plamthottam
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Publication number: 20120124714Abstract: Multilayer elastomeric articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which the outside or outer distal surface of the article is a different color or otherwise visually distinct in appearance from the inside or wearer contacting surface of the article so that the user of the article can readily identify the article as a multilayer elastomeric article. In one aspect, elastomer emulsions, solvent solutions, or plastisols used to form each layer may be modified with the addition of base color and/or colorant components in order to form a colored or patterned layer. In another aspect, one or both of the surfaces of the elastomeric articles (or layers of the articles) may be coated with such a colorant component to sufficiently visually distinguish the layers from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: SMARTHEALTH, INC.Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
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Patent number: 8104097Abstract: Multilayer elastomeric articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which the outside or outer distal surface of the article is a different color or otherwise visually distinct in appearance from the inside or wearer contacting surface of the article so that the user of the article can readily identify the article as a multilayer elastomeric article. In one aspect, elastomer emulsions, solvent solutions, or plastisols used to form each layer may be modified with the addition of base color and/or colorant components in order to form a colored or patterned layer. In another aspect, one or both of the surfaces of the elastomeric articles (or layers of the articles) may be coated with such a colorant component to sufficiently visually distinguish the layers from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2005Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
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Publication number: 20110264003Abstract: A test chamber for epicutaneous patch test units is provided. The test chamber is formed of a multilayer material including at least one absorbent layer and at least one barrier layer. The test chamber is adapted to contain a liquid or petrolatum-based allergen. The absorbent layer absorbs the liquid or petrolatum-based allergen, while the barrier layer prevents the allergen from migrating out of the test chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: SMARTHEALTH, INC.Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
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Publication number: 20110203032Abstract: A polylactide hydrosol polymer formulations suitable for thin film articles and methods of making the thin film articles are provided. The formulations and methods can be use to make articles such as gloves, condoms, catheters and the like using dip forming, and various casting processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: SMARTHEALTH, INC.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Sebastian S. Plamthottam
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Patent number: 7985483Abstract: A method of coating low density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), or combinations of the two, is disclosed. The method includes treating the polyethylene with a coating and then digitally printing the coated polyethylene substrate. The coated substrate may then be over-coated to protect the printing and the substrate may be formed as desired. The coated substrate may also be coated with a clear thin protective coating and heat-sealed on three sides to form a small tote bag.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventor: Karl-Michael Klenk
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Publication number: 20100257657Abstract: Biodegradable disposable gloves and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed in which the elastomeric material used to manufacture the gloves includes a polylactic acid polymer component in combination with a biodegradable plasticizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Sebastian S. Plamthottam
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Patent number: 7776368Abstract: An article includes a flexible impermeable elastomer glove with a dry powdered Aloe and/or dry powdered Nopal (with or without dry additive(s)) applied to a dry wearer-contacting surface of the glove. A method of making the article and a method of applying the dry powdered Aloe and/or dry powdered Nopal (with or without dry additive(s)) to the article are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
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Patent number: 7585526Abstract: Flexible elastomer articles and methods of making the same are disclosed in which a material, a botanical extract, is incorporated into an elastomer emulsion, solution and/or plastisol in order to enhance the physical and therapeutic properties of articles made from these materials. In another aspect, the invention relates to coating surfaces of flexible elastomer articles with a non-Aloe vera mucinous botanical or laboratory produced polysaccharide which is fortified by additives known to protect, restore and moisturize mammalian skin or mucosa and to enhance ease of application or donnability of the article. Flexible elastomer articles include gloves and other single layer or multi-layer flexible elastomer articles.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2003Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Smarthealth, Inc.Inventor: Curtis P. Hamann
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Patent number: D766426Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: SmartHealth, Inc.Inventors: Curtis P. Hamann, Karl-Michael Klenk, Bryan Richard Falk