Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Austin

Gerald W. Austin 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).

  • External single-use catheter
    Patent number: 4790834
    Abstract: The present invention provides an external single-use, disposable male catheter, comprising a pliable plastic container having a closed end and an opening so as to receive a fluid, an absorbent, and an interior partition separating the closed end and the opening to retain the absorbent. The partition is water-permeable and is optionally disintegrable when contacted with urine. Additionally, a closure means is provided which includes a layer of foam attached to the plastic at the opening and having a vapor-permeable adhesive on the other side for adhering to itself and skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: Professional Care Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald W. Austin
  • External single-use catheter
    Patent number: 4685913
    Abstract: The present invention provides an external single-use, disposable male catheter, comprising: a pliable plastic container having a closed end and an opening so as to receive a fluid; methods for selectively closing and securing the catheter to male genitalia; an absorbent; and methods for promoting vapor exchange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Assignee: Professional Care Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald W. Austin