Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080279253 | Method and articles for sensing relative temperature - A method for determining the relative body temperature of a warm-bodied animal is described. The method, in part, involves an article of manufacture that provides a manifestation, or visually observable indication on an exterior surface, of a relative state of the warm-bodied animal's body temperature, either being too cold or too hot, as a measure against relative levels of hypothermia or hyperthermia, or poor circulation. | 11-13-2008 |
20090149772 | Temperature Indicator for Cooling Products - A cooling product (e.g., mask, glove, sock, etc.) configured to provide a cooling effect to the body part of a user is provided. The cooling product contains a thermochromic composition that undergoes a color change at a certain temperature. The color change may signal to a user that the cooling product is cold, thus providing an indication that the desired treatment is still functioning. Likewise, the color change may signal that the product is warm, thus providing an indication that the treatment is complete. | 06-11-2009 |
20090149925 | Temperature Indicator for Warming Products - A warming product (e.g., mask, glove, sock, etc.) configured to provide heat to the body part of a user is provided. The warming product contains a thermochromic composition that undergoes a color change at a certain temperature. The color change may signal to a user that the warming product is hot, thus providing an indication that the desired treatment is still functioning. Likewise, the color change may signal that the product is cool, thus providing an indication that the treatment is complete. | 06-11-2009 |
20100051035 | LOW-PRESSURE AIRWAY MANAGEMENT DEVICE WITH ACTIVE COATING AND METHOD FOR PATIENT CARE - An improved endotracheal tube that has a modified surface coating that can elute active agents is described. The coated surface and the use of the device according to a new method or regime for a healthcare worker to care for patients can help reduce the likelihood of ventilator acquire pneumonia or other infections in a patient's respiratory passages. | 03-04-2010 |
20130245134 | Degradable Therapeutic Delivery Device - A biodegradable biodelivery device is disclosed. The biodelivery device is formed from a polymer comprising the reaction product of a polyol and a polyacid. When exposed to water, the polymer degrades through hydrolysis. Of particular advantage, the polymer can be formed so as to be elastic and flexible. In one embodiment, the polymer is formed into a vaginal insert. As the polymer degrades, the polymer releases acid to a vaginal environment for decreasing the pH of the environment. | 09-19-2013 |
20140207121 | DRAINAGE CATHETER SYSTEM WITH CUFF - There is provided a drainage catheter system. The system includes an elongated tube having a substantially consistent cross-sectional size between a proximal end and a distal end. The tube has side walls defining a drainage lumen and the distal end of the tube is desirably closed. The tube further includes a plurality of holes in at least a portion of the side wall of the tube. These holes are provided along a length of the tube to define a drainage section of the catheter. The tube may include a hydrophilic coating on at least a portion of the exterior of the tube. The distal end of the tube may be tapered. The system also includes a head which is deployed outside the human body. The head is located on a proximal end of the tube and includes an opening to the drainage lumen of the tube. | 07-24-2014 |