3m Innovative Properties Company

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

Other

Patricia A Eull

Matthew T Scholz

Kenneth A Peterson

Anthony J Campagna

Gerald E Drake

Jason L Edgar

Dennis C Bartizal

Dennis L Baker

Dietmar Schlei

John E Bruno

Barry J Novak

David F Slama

Graham M Clarke

Katherine E Reed

Tony J Kaufman

Joel S Graf

Todd R Berger

Lee E Olsen

Mathew T Scholz

Medical dressings and medical dressing kits that can be used to proved positive pressure wound therapy. The medical dressings include one or more normally-closed valves. The medical dressing kits may further include fittings.

Positive pressure medical dressings with valve and kits containing same

A profiled extrusion replication process is disclosed that includes steps of (a) extruding a molten material through an extrusion die having at least one profiled die lip to form a molten extrudate having first and second major extrudate surfaces and having a first structural feature in the first major extrudate surface; (b) bringing the molten extrudate into contact with a tool surface comprising one or more second structural features so as to cause a portion of the first structural feature in the first major extrudate surface to contact the one or more second structural features on the tool surface; and (c) cooling the molten extrudate to provide the structured film. Structured films and apparatus for making structured films are also disclosed.

Profiled extrusion replication

The present invention discloses a nasal dilator comprising at least one breathable layer of adhesive-coated high MVTR layer, such as a polyurethane film, one or more adhesive-coated high modulus 'spring' elements for dilating the nasal passages by applying a tension force to the skin, and a carrier delivery system. The carrier delivery system comprises a separation line or split through the carrier to allow for easy delivery of the nasal dilator. The carrier aids in the handling and delivery of the thin adhesive-coated high MVTR layer.

Thin film nasal dilator with delivery system

A surgical incise drape comprising a flexible film having a leading edge and a trailing edge, and a film handle applied at the leading edge of the flexible film. A liner substantially covers the major portion of the flexible film, which is coated with an adhesive. The liner may include a liner handle at the leading edge, and one of the liner handle and film handle are of a size for wrapping about at least a portion of the drape when the drape is in a folded configuration. A tensioning strip may be applied to the liner at a position away from the leading edge of the liner to hold at least a portion of the flexible film lying between the film handle and the tensioning strip in a wrinkle-free state when the liner is being removed from the major portion of the flexible film. Further, the liner may be stiff relative to the flexible film such that the liner and the film handle hold the flexible film in a wrinkle-free state when the liner is being removed from the major portion of the flexible film. Methods for using these surgical incise drapes, tear lines, and connecting or reinforcement strips are also described.

Surgical incise drape

A surgical incise drape including a flexible film having a leading edge and a trailing edge, and a film handle applied at the leading edge of the flexible film. A liner substantially covers the major portion of the flexible film, which is coated with an adhesive. The liner may include a liner handle at the leading edge, and one of the liner handle and film handle are of a size for wrapping about at least a portion of the drape when the drape is in a folded configuration. A tensioning strip may be applied to the liner at a position away from the leading edge of the liner to hold at least a portion of the flexible film lying between the film handle and the tensioning strip in a wrinkle-free state when the liner is being removed from the major portion of the flexible film. Further, the liner may be stiff relative to the flexible film such that the liner and the film handle hold the flexible film in a wrinkle-free state when the liner is being removed from the major portion of the flexible film. Methods for using these surgical incise drapes, tear lines, and connecting or reinforcement strips are also described.

The present invention relates to an easy-to-use and effective magnetically resealable moisture-proof pouch containing moisture-curable orthopedic splinting/casting product in bulk form or in individually packaged rolls. The preferred pouch incorporates a frame disposed about an opening into the pouch which provides a mounting place for a moisture-proof magnetic seal. Also disclosed are containers for the preferred pouches which are adapted for use with the magnetic sealing system according to the present invention.

Moisture-proof resealable pouch and container

A package for holding and dispensing surgical masks, respirators, face shields and other articles having eye shields made from a substantially transparent, flexible material susceptible to abrasion or scratching. The surgical masks are stacked within the container one upon another and a fanning force is applied to each eye shield such that the eye shields become semi-rigid and fan apart, one from the next in the stack. In such condition scratching caused by the eye shields rubbing against each other is virtually eliminated, and the surgical masks are dispensed in a convenient scratch-free manner.

Method and packaging for surgical masks

A combination of materials that can be used to form a splint or protective covering including a support mat including a water hardenable resin impregnated fabric with water restricting film along at least one of its major surfaces, and a pressure sensitive adhesive coated padding that can be adhered to the support mat after the fabric is exposed to water so that the resultant laminate can be applied to a person with a dry surface of the padding against his skin.

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Mahtomedi, MN, United States of America

Patricia A Eull