Patents by Inventor Barbara T. Skiba

Barbara T. Skiba has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8894598
    Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Sage Products, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence G Ponsi, Barbara T Skiba, Steven Brown
  • Patent number: 8221365
    Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Patent number: 7935093
    Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul H. Hanifl, Thomas Keaty, Barbara T. Skiba
  • Patent number: 7798984
    Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown
  • Publication number: 20100227926
    Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Keaty, JR., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Publication number: 20100193540
    Abstract: A product dispensing system and a method of queuing usage of products. A plurality of layers of products, each having multiple items in separate packages, each layer having a carrier with the separate packages being secured to and extending from the carrier. The layers are assembled in a stacked orientation behind a front layer with layers behind the front layer being at least partially concealed and inaccessible. Products are used one layer at a time, and when the separate packages from the front layer are removed, the packages of the next-succeeding layer are exposed for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
  • Publication number: 20100152638
    Abstract: A cushioning boot for bed-ridden patients. The boot includes a thickly-padded leg engaging portion and foot engaging portion with a front opening for easy insertion of a patient foot and leg. A series of stretchable, adjustable closure panels are removably secured to the boot for positioning and inserted leg in the proper orientation and retaining it in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Sage Products
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown
  • Patent number: 7717889
    Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifi
  • Patent number: 7699170
    Abstract: A product dispensing system and a method of queuing usage of products. A plurality of layers of products, each having multiple items in separate packages, each layer having a carrier with the separate packages being secured to and extending from the carrier. The layers are assembled in a stacked orientation behind a front layer with layers behind the front layer being at least partially concealed and inaccessible. Products are used one layer at a time, and when the separate packages from the front layer are removed, the packages of the next-succeeding layer are exposed for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
  • Publication number: 20090050496
    Abstract: A product dispensing system and a method of queuing usage of products. A plurality of layers of products, each having multiple items in separate packages, each layer having a carrier with the separate packages being secured to and extending from the carrier. The layers are assembled in a stacked orientation behind a front laver with layers behind the front layer being at least partially concealed and inaccessible. Products arc used one layer at a time, and when the separate packages from the front layer are removed, the packages of the next-succeeding layer are exposed for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
  • Publication number: 20090047317
    Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Keaty, JR., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Patent number: 7464816
    Abstract: A product dispensing system and a method of queuing usage of products. A plurality of layers of products, each having multiple items in separate packages, each layer having a carrier with the separate packages being secured to and extending from the carrier. The layers are assembled in a stacked orientation behind a front layer with layers behind the front layer being at least partially concealed and inaccessible. Products are used one layer at a time, and when the separate packages from the front layer are removed, the packages of the next-succeeding layer are exposed for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
  • Patent number: 7066916
    Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
  • Publication number: 20040230168
    Abstract: A disinfectant delivery system and method of providing alcohol-free disinfection to a body to be disinfected, as well as a method of infection reduction by preparation of a patient before an invasive procedure. A blended cloth comprising first fibers and second fibers is provided with the first fibers generally being greater in quantity by weight than the second fibers. A disinfectant solution impregnates the blended cloth, with the disinfectant solution having chlorhexidine gluconate as an active ingredient and having no alcohol. In the method according to the invention, at least one impregnated blended cloth is used to disinfect at least a portion of a body. A plurality of blended cloths can be provided for disinfecting discrete portions of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: D542921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown