Patents Examined by Kevin Hart
  • Patent number: 6063980
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cast liner that provides improved comfort over prior known cast liners. The cast liner provides several layers of material having functions which functionally complement one another. The inner layer comprises a soft highly breathable material with a first layer comprising a high wicking nonwoven material overlying the inner layer and a second layer comprising a stitch bond fabric which is relatively stiff but open and compressible to support the body through the underlying inner and first layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Robert Howe Peterson, Kenneth Ashley Saum
  • Patent number: 6035854
    Abstract: Securement of a condom to the glans penis is facilitated by a molded, contoured, or thickened wedge portion which fits snugly within the cleft of the glans such that a continuous circumferential seal may be obtained about the glans penis. An expansible seminal reservoir is provided and the shaft of the penis, as well as the rear portion of the glans penis opposed to the cleft, may be left unsheathed in order to allow greater sensitivity. A greater wall thickness than that typically utilized in a full length condom may be used without significant loss of sensitivity and a stronger condom more resistant to tearing during use than a conventional full length latex condom is obtained. An adhesive backing with a tab allows location of the device prior removal of the backing to ensure correct positioning and an effective circumferential seal with the adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Rory P. Blake
  • Patent number: 6007505
    Abstract: An orthopaedic support or product is formed of a doubleknit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials and an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric may be impregnated with water hardenable urethane. Hydroxy propyl methyl-cellulose (HPMC) will also be applied to the doubleknit type material or other casting fabric in sufficient amount to reduce the stickiness of the water hardenable urethane. The HPMC may be mixed in with the water hardenable urethane prior to impregnation, or may be applied to at least one of the outer surfaces of the doubleknit type material. The orthopaedic support or product is packaged in a water-vapor impermeable package; and is opened and water is supplied to the fabric when it is applied to the part of the anatomy requiring support. The fabric may be included in a soft goods support including a water distribution network and straps to hold the support in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Royce Medical Company
    Inventors: Tracy E. Grim, Joseph M. Iglesias, Kelly M. Speakes, Michael Campos, Steven T. Pelote