Patents by Inventor John R. Metters

John R. Metters 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).

  • Method of manufacturing a fluid barrier for medical dressing
    Patent number: 4915765
    Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier for medical dressings which is impervious to blood or other body fluids. The barrier may be joined or pre-attached to the top surface of a medical dressing. The dressing may then be handled by the barrier and applied to a wound. The barrier prevents blood and other body fluids from penetrating the dressing and contacting a health care worker or other individual who may be treating the patient. A method for manufacturing the barriers for medical dressings is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1990
    Assignee: Aegis Medical Corporation
    Inventor: John R. Metters
  • Fluid barrier for medical dressing
    Patent number: 4829995
    Abstract: Disclosed is a barrier for medical dressings which is impervious to blood or other body fluids. The barrier may be joined or pre-attached to the top surface of a medical dressing. The dressing may then be handled by the barrier and applied to a wound. The barrier prevents blood and other body fluids from penetrating the dressing and contacting a health care worker or other individual who may be treating the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Aegis Medical Corporation
    Inventor: John R. Metters
  • Dispenser apparatus
    Patent number: 4830183
    Abstract: An apparatus useful for storing and dispensing articles which are releasably secured to a continuous length of release paper. The apparatus includes a dispensing guide adapted to receive the strip of release paper. The dispensing guide includes a passageway which deforms the release paper as it passes therethrough thus enabling the adhered articles to be easily peeled from the release strip. Also provided is a method for removing articles removeably adhered to a strip of release paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Aegis Medical Corporation
    Inventor: John R. Metters