Patents by Inventor Paul I. BOTTCHER
Paul I. BOTTCHER 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: 12318338Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: June 3, 2025Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventors: Dan Love, Scott A. Smith, Steve A. Maskrey, Paul I. Bottcher
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Publication number: 20220211564Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dan LOVE, Scott A. SMITH, Steve A. MASKREY, Paul I. BOTTCHER
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Patent number: 11090210Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dan Love, Scott A. Smith, Steve A. Maskrey, Paul I. Bottcher
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Publication number: 20180185223Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Dan LOVE, Scott A. SMITH, Steve A. MASKREY, Paul I. BOTTCHER
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Patent number: 9808387Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dan Love, Scott A. Smith, Steve A. Maskrey, Paul I. Bottcher
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Patent number: 9724256Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dan Love, Scott A. Smith, Steve A. Maskrey, Paul I. Bottcher
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Publication number: 20140352071Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dan Love, Scott A. Smith, Steve A. Maskrey, Paul I. Bottcher
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Publication number: 20140207096Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable absorbent pad comprising multiple layers. In particular, the absorbent pad of the present invention maintains skin dryness by absorbing moisture while preventing leakage to the skin or the bed linens, allowing air circulation at the surface of the patient's skin to prevent heat buildup, and is strong enough to allow the patient to be repositioned, even when the pad is wet. In a particular embodiment the first layer is comprised of a fluid-permeable, porous material, the second layer is disposed under the first layer and is comprised of at least one super absorbent material, and a base layer disposed under the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Inventors: Dan LOVE, Scott A. SMITH, Steve A. MASKREY, Paul I. BOTTCHER