Patents by Inventor Gerald Merovitz
Gerald Merovitz 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: 8268353Abstract: A polymer latex composition has an acrylonitrile component, a polychloroprene component, and a natural latex component. When these components are blended together and formed into a film, the film exhibits a resistance to ozone that is greater than a resistance to ozone of materials in which acrylonitrile is not included. Furthermore, the combination of acrylonitrile and chloroprene imparts a synergistic effect to the composition with regard to ozone resistance. The film can be formed into a glove having a resistance to ozone that is improved over the resistance to ozone of gloves not including acrylonitrile. The glove may include an antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Playtex Products, LLCInventor: Gerald Merovitz
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Patent number: 8146174Abstract: The present invention provides a glove for a wearer. The glove has a hand covering portion and an arm covering portion connected to the hand covering portion. The arm covering portion has a number of segments with each connected to one another by a pivot. The arm covering portion in a first position covers and protects the wearer. The arm covering portion in a second position forms an obstruction to prevent a liquid from contacting the wearer with the obstruction trapping the liquid therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Rosemary F. Knuth, Ross Steven Randolph, Joseph C. Hourihan, Gerald Merovitz
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Patent number: 8142813Abstract: A polymer latex composition has an acrylonitrile component, a polychloroprene component, and a natural latex component. When these components are blended together and formed into a film, the film exhibits a resistance to ozone that is greater than a resistance to ozone of materials in which acrylonitrile is not included. Furthermore, the combination of acrylonitrile and chloroprene imparts a synergistic effect to the composition with regard to ozone resistance. The film can be formed into a glove having a resistance to ozone that is improved over the resistance to ozone of gloves not including acrylonitrile. The glove may include an antimicrobial agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Merovitz
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Publication number: 20110173738Abstract: A polymer latex composition has an acrylonitrile component, a polychloroprene component, and a natural latex component. When these components are blended together and formed into a film, the film exhibits a resistance to ozone that is greater than a resistance to ozone of materials in which acrylonitrile is not included. Furthermore, the combination of acrylonitrile and chloroprene imparts a synergistic effect to the composition with regard to ozone resistance. The film can be formed into a glove having a resistance to ozone that is improved over the resistance to ozone of gloves not including acrylonitrile. The glove may include an antimicrobial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, LLCInventor: Gerald Merovitz
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Patent number: 7897236Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article having at least one surface coated with electrostatically flocked material. The flock material used is one or more fibers, preferably synthetic fibers. When electrostatically flocked onto the article surface, the flock material is oriented, thus providing a silky smooth feel to the surface. The articles may include, for example, elastic articles such as rubber gloves, elastic medical drapes or wraps, elastic orthopedic supports/braces and clothing. The present invention also provides a process and apparatus for electrostatically flocking material onto an article.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Merovitz
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Publication number: 20090126075Abstract: The present invention provides a glove for a wearer. The glove has a hand covering portion and an arm covering portion connected to the hand covering portion. The arm covering portion has a number of segments with each connected to one another by a pivot. The arm covering portion in a first position covers and protects the wearer. The arm covering portion in a second position forms an obstruction to prevent a liquid from contacting the wearer with the obstruction trapping the liquid therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Rosemary F. Knuth, Ross Steven Randolph, Joseph C. Hourihan, Gerald Merovitz
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Publication number: 20090038053Abstract: A polymer latex composition has an acrylonitrile component, a polychloroprene component, and a natural latex component. When these components are blended together and formed into a film, the film exhibits a resistance to ozone that is greater than a resistance to ozone of materials in which acrylonitrile is not included. Furthermore, the combination of acrylonitrile and chloroprene imparts a synergistic effect to the composition with regard to ozone resistance. The film can be formed into a glove having a resistance to ozone that is improved over the resistance to ozone of gloves not including acrylonitrile. The glove may include an antimicrobial agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Merovitz
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Patent number: 7480945Abstract: The present invention provides a glove for a wearer. The glove has a hand covering portion and an arm covering portion connected to the hand covering portion. The arm covering portion has a number of segments with each connected to one another by a pivot. The arm covering portion in a first position covers and protects the wearer. The arm covering portion in a second position forms an obstruction to prevent a liquid from contacting the wearer with the obstruction trapping the liquid therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Rosemary F. Knuth, Ross Steven Randolph, Joseph C. Hourihan, Gerald Merovitz
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Publication number: 20060195965Abstract: The present invention provides a glove for a wearer. The glove has a hand covering portion and an arm covering portion connected to the hand covering portion. The arm covering portion has a number of segments with each connected to one another by a pivot. The arm covering portion in a first position covers and protects the wearer. The arm covering portion in a second position forms an obstruction to prevent a liquid from contacting the wearer with the obstruction trapping the liquid therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2005Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Rosemary Knuth, Ross Randolph, Joseph Hourihan, Gerald Merovitz
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Patent number: 6913758Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
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Publication number: 20040033334Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article having at least one surface coated with electrostatically flocked material. The flock material used is one or more fibers, preferably synthetic fibers. When electrostatically flocked onto the article surface, the flock material is oriented, thus providing a silky smooth feel to the surface. The articles may include, for example, elastic articles such as rubber gloves, elastic medical drapes or wraps, elastic orthopedic supports/braces and clothing. The present invention also provides a process and apparatus for electrostatically flocking material onto an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventor: Gerald Merovitz
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Publication number: 20030157152Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
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Patent number: 6560782Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
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Publication number: 20030005508Abstract: The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan, Gerald Merovitz
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Patent number: 6352745Abstract: There are provided methods for making a fragranced glove. The first method comprises the steps of: providing a glove with an inside surface and an outside surface, applying a fragrance to the glove, tumbling the glove to evenly distribute the fragrance, and drying the glove to remove the residual fragrance. The second method comprises the steps of providing a cured glove having an inside surface and an outside surface placed in their proper positions; halogenating the glove; rinsing the halogenated glove in a rinse solution; drying the rinsed glove; and applying a fragrance on the glove. The third method comprises providing a cured glove having an inside surface and an outside surface; halogenating the glove; neutralizing the halogenated glove; rinsing the glove in a rinse solution after neutralizing; drying the rinsed glove; cooling the dried glove; applying a fragrance onto the dried glove; and, tumbling the glove to distribute evenly the fragrance.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1999Date of Patent: March 5, 2002Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Merovitz, Joseph Hourihan, Barbara Donovan
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Patent number: 5881387Abstract: Certain neoprene copolymers make it possible to manufacture surgeon's gloves and Swanz-Ganz balloons having improved properties.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Gerald Merovitz, Randy Tuck, Jim Burns, Russ Culp