Abstract: A segmented skirted surgical mesh for use in reconstructing a soft tissue defect, the segmented skirted surgical mesh comprising: a base layer of surgical mesh, the base layer of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge; and a segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge and an inner edge which defines a central opening, the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh being secured to the base layer of surgical mesh at the outer edge of the continuous skirt of surgical mesh, and the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising a plurality of slits formed in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, wherein the plurality of slits extend outwardly from the inner edge of the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, whereby to form a plurality of flaps of surgical mesh in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, such that at least one of the flaps of surgical mesh can be lifted away from the base layer of surgical mesh and secured to soft tissue without causin
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2021
Date of Patent:
January 2, 2024
Inventors:
John W. Huelskamp, Eric Nelson, Eric Bouillet, William Wiecek
Abstract: The nose mask is intended to be used during an airborne pandemic. The nose mask is a single triangle/cone shape that covers only the nose, that comes with two ear elastic bands or a single head elastic band for support. The nose mask is designed to be disposable with a filter for better protection and to minimize the passage of aerosols, fluids and airborne pathogen agents or to be made with washable material allowing users to re-use it.
Inventors:
Maria Gustin Bergström, Karin Östan, Angelica Andresen, Linda Östlund, Sandra Tillman, Anita Haraldsson-Hedbratt, Lena Jacobsson, Patrick Rodzewicz, Sofia Hermansson