Abstract: The disclosed relates to a lateral transfer support surface and method of making. The flexible material sheets are sealed to one another to form at least one chamber, at least one of the flexible material sheets having air exit holes therein. The flexible material sheets is made of a polymer selected from a group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biodegradable hospital privacy curtain and curtain hardware having: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate. The curtain has a first hardness on the durometer scale and the curtain hardware has a second hardness on the durometer scale, different than the first hardness on the durometer scale. Also disclosed is a method of making a hospital disposable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate; and wherein the non-biodegradable polymer is present in a concentration from 90-99.9 wt. %, the additive is present in a concentration from 0.1-10 wt. % and the additive has 30-70 wt. % of the first polymer and 30-70% of the second polymer.

Abstract: A blood pressure cuff is disclosed having an inflatable bladder of: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyurethane and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate. The blood pressure cuff may be single-use of reusable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising: a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), polyester terephthalate (PET), a nylon and combinations thereof; an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate; and wherein the non-biodegradable polymer is present in a concentration from 90-99.9 wt. %, the additive is present in a concentration from 0.1-10 wt % and the additive has 30-70 wt. % of the first polymer and 30-70% of the second polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biodegradable disposable wherein: the biodegradable disposable is selected from one of a drape, personal protection equipment, endotracheal tubes (ETTs) and laryngeal mask airways (LMAs), wherein the biodegradable disposable is made of a non-biodegradable polymer selected from a group consisting of polypropylene (PP), polyamide, polyester, polyethylene (PE), polyvinylchloride (PVC) and combinations thereof; and an additive comprising a blend or copolymer of (1) a first polymer selected from a poly-lactic acid (PLA), a polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or a combination thereof and (2) a second polymer which is a poly-terephthalate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an end cap or connector for a wheel system, the end cap or connector has a cylindrical portion for engagement with one of an extension or a quick release system, the cylindrical portion further including a catch for attachment to the extension; and a cap, extending from said cylindrical portion, said cap having a connector for attaching to a wheel carriage or another extension. Also disclosed is a method which includes the end cap and inserting the end cap into an extension such as a hollow tube or rod; and releasably attaching the end cap to a wheel system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension, operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick-release, operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to a curtain. The quick-release includes; an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a cradle or receiver for receiving the head.

Abstract: Disclosed is an end cap or connector for a wheel system, the end cap or connector has a cylindrical portion for engagement with one of an extension or a quick release system, the cylindrical portion further including a catch for attachment to the extension; and a cap, extending from said cylindrical portion, said cap having a connector for attaching to a wheel carriage or another extension. Also disclosed is a method which includes the end cap and inserting the end cap into an extension such as a hollow tube or rod; and releasably attaching the end cap to a wheel system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wheel system and a kit and method, for use with a track, said wheel system comprising: a wheel carriage; a set of wheels, attached to the wheel carriage; —a link, having a first end, releasably attached to the wheel carriage and a second end releasably attached to an extension. Also, disclosed is a wheel system, for use with a track, the wheel system having a wheel carriage; a set of wheels, attached to the wheel carriage; —a link, having a first end, operatively attached to the wheel carriage; wherein angles of the wheels and the width of the wheel carriage are sized to fit into multiple sizes of tracks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a preassembled quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a curtain attachment system comprising: a wheel system, the wheel system having: a first end with rollers for use with a track; and a second end with an attachment, the attachment having a first hole, opening or bore therein; an extension, attached to the wheel system, the extension having: first end with a quick release for a curtain attached thereto; and a second end with corresponding hole, opening or bore therein and a corresponding attachment for going through the first hole, opening or bore in the attachment, wherein the corresponding attachment is a closed hole, opening or bore.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable curtain system, a hook attachment and a quick-release system therefor and method. The disposable curtain system is for use in health care facilities to maintain a clean environment. The disposable curtain system includes: a hook attachment; an extension, operatively attached to the hook attachment; and a quick-release, operatively attached to the extension and adapted to be attached to a curtain. The quick-release includes; an extension attachment; and a curtain attachment, wherein at least one of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has a neck and a head and the other of the curtain attachment and the extension attachment has at least one of a cradle or receiver for receiving the head.