Patents by Inventor Margaret A. Frank

Margaret A. Frank 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 preparing adhesive dressings containing a pharmaceutically active ingredient
    Patent number: 5059189
    Abstract: A dressing comprising a flexible backing member and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The adhesive layer comprises one or more polyisobutylenes, elastomers, and one or more moisture absorbing, moisture transmitting, water soluble and/or water swellable agents. A dispersion of the active ingredient in a medium compatible with the adhesive layer is laminated to the skin contacting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1991
    Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodolfo D. Cilento, Margaret A. Frank, John E. Fairbrother, Frank M. Freeman
  • Composite compression and support dressing
    Patent number: 5006401
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a novel composite compression and support dressing is disclosed. This dressing comprises an extensible bandage having a stretchable hydrocolloid adhesive composition laminated thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
    Inventor: Margaret A. Frank
  • Wound dressing system
    Patent number: 4909243
    Abstract: A novel two-piece wound dressing, providing protection during dressing changes to the delicate healing skin directly surrounding the wound, is provided according to the present invention. The dressing comprises a baseplate having an adhesive surface for contacting surrounding skin, and has an aperture extending completely through it over which a wound pad of a desired wound dressing material can be placed. Means are also provided for attaching the wound pad to the baseplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret A. Frank, Frank M. Freeman, George Cherry
  • Male external catheter
    Patent number: 4820289
    Abstract: A male external catheter comprising a condom-like sheath having at least one of its surfaces flocked with a fabric is disclosed. The flocked catheter provides greater comfort, absorbs moisture, and is easier to apply than prior art sheaths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1989
    Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Coury, Margaret A. Frank, Daniel M. Sivilich