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).
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Patent number: 8894598Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Sage Products, LLCInventors: Lawrence G Ponsi, Barbara T Skiba, Steven Brown
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Patent number: 8221365Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
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Patent number: 7935093Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul H. Hanifl, Thomas Keaty, Barbara T. Skiba
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Patent number: 7798984Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown
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Publication number: 20100227926Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Thomas Keaty, JR., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
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Publication number: 20100193540Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
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Publication number: 20100152638Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Sage ProductsInventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown
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Patent number: 7717889Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifi
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Patent number: 7699170Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
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Publication number: 20090050496Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
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Publication number: 20090047317Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Thomas Keaty, JR., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
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Patent number: 7464816Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald T. Klein, Barbara T. Skiba, Charles Rambo, III
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Patent number: 7066916Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Jr., Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
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Publication number: 20040230168Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Thomas Keaty, Barbara T. Skiba, Paul H. Hanifl
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Patent number: 6047706Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Keith M. Simon
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Patent number: 6029809Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Steven W. Hickman, Keith M. Simon, Paul H. Hanifl
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Patent number: 6026822Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Keith M. Simon
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Patent number: 5956794Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Barbara T. Skiba, Steven W. Hickman, Keith M. Simon, Paul H. Hanifl
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Patent number: 5906278Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: May 25, 1999Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Steven W. Hickman, Barbara T. Skiba, Jeffrey K. Crum, Keith M. Simon
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Patent number: D542921Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Ponsi, Barbara T. Skiba, Steven Brown