Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc.

Valencide LLC

Kermit R Littleton

Robert Allen Janssen

Thomas Gregory Triebes

Dave Allen Soerens

Roger Bradshaw Quincy, Iii

Martin S Shamis

Mary Elizabeth Kister

Albert Rego

Lynn R Detlor

William E Conley

Shantilal Hirji Modha

T Greg Triebes

Maris Vistins

Sanford E White

Shantilal H Modha

Disclosed is a catheter with an antimicrobial coating that reduces the development of device-associated urinary tract, respiratory and bloodstream infections and methods for making the same. The disclosed method comprises the layered application of one or more organic solutions to a coatable elastomeric product which results in a device that allows for a controlled time release of iodine therefrom. Application of one or more antitoxic agents in multiple layers and locations on the desired elastomeric product helps to tailor delivery and potency of the antimicrobial coating.

Method for coating catheters with a layer of antimicrobial agent

A composition for forming an elastomeric article is disclosed. The composition includes an elastomeric material and a film leveler, where the film leveler is present in an amount of from about 0.05% to about 5.0% by mass of the composition.

Composition for forming an elastomeric article

An elastomeric article includes a substrate body formed from an elastomeric material. The substrate body has a first surface, and a donning layer overlying at least a portion of the first surface. The donning layer is formed from a modified vinyl acetate polymer.

Glove having improved donning characteristics

Disclosed is an elastomeric article, such as an elastomeric glove, for example, and a method for making the disclosed elastomeric article. The elastomeric article includes a fluorocarbon graft on the donning surface of the article. In addition, a hydrophilic lubricant including a modified siloxane displaying polar functionality may be applied to the surface of the article. In one embodiment, the modified siloxane may be an amino modified siloxane. The silicone lubricant and the fluorocarbon graft display a synergy, providing an article with improved dry slip characteristics and improved wet slip characteristics. In addition, a fatty alcohol may be applied to the surface of the article, further improving the damp slip characteristics of the article.

Elastomeric articles with improved damp slip

The present invention is directed to breathable elastomeric gloves. The gloves of the present invention may allow the transmission of water vapor while still providing an effective barrier to virus, bacteria, contaminants, bodily fluids, and the like. In general, a breathability additive may be incorporated into the polymer matrix of the or more layers of the glove to improve the breathability of the layer. For example, polyethylene oxide may be incorporated into a layer as a breathability additive.

Breathable elastomeric glove

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Ellijay, GA, United States of America

Kermit R Littleton