Patents Examined by Kevin Rooney
  • Medical surgical cover sheet
    Patent number: 5203350
    Abstract: A medical surgical cover sheet comprises a hydrophobic fabric (11) and a hydrophilic fabric or knitted structure (16) arranged thereon. A pocket can be formed between the hydrophilic and hydrophobic fabrics and can receive an absorbent material. Provision is made for stiffening the edge adjacent the surgical wound and for adhesively connecting the cover sheet to the patient's skin adjacent the site of the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Rotecno AG
    Inventors: John A. Duncan, Suresh R. Patel, Gunter Wiedner
  • Device for horticulture
    Patent number: 5172516
    Abstract: The device consists of a flowerpot (1), mounted on feet (8), intended to be placed in a horticulture tray, comprising a bottom (5) pierced with holes (7) and exhibiting parallel slots (6, 6a). It is made in one piece by molding from expanded polystyrene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Inventor: James Maillefer
  • Posture-correcting devices
    Patent number: 4750480
    Abstract: Improvements in posture-correcting devices include a switch, wherein the switch has one contact mounted on an elastic length of material connected to a strap and the other contact connected to an inelastic pad. In addition, the improvements include readily detachable electrical circuits so that a circuit incorporating a particular type of signalling device can be selected for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Inventor: Lloyd Jenness