Andrea B Lewis

US Patent:

7013488, Mar 21, 2006

Filed:

Dec 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/732170

Inventors:

Andrea L. Lewis - Alpharetta GA, US
Julia T. Ambrose - Marietta GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A41D 13/00

US Classification:

2 51, 2 69, 2 79, 2114

Abstract:

A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a body having a closed front, an open back, and sleeves. The closed front extends below a wearer's knees when the garment is donned. The closed front incorporates a section of elastomeric material that extends generally from an upper chest region of the garment to a location above a bottom edge of the gown that is also below the wearer's knees when the garment is donned. A border region of non-elastomeric material extends generally transversely across the closed front between the bottom edge of the garment and a bottom of the elastomeric material.

US Patent:

7610918, Nov 3, 2009

Filed:

Jul 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/192441

Inventors:

Uyles W. Bowen - Canton GA, US
Patricia Pyeatt-Rowe - Alpharetta GA, US
Andrea L. Lewis - Mount Pleasant SC, US
Gwendolyn E. Simpson - Riverdale GA, US

Assignee:

Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. - Neenah WI

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61B 19/08

US Classification:

128849, 128850, 128851, 128852, 128853

Abstract:

A surgical drape for use during surgery on a patient includes a sheet configured for covering at least a portion of the patient during the surgery. The drape includes a first sheet portion having a size and configuration to overlie the patient during the medical procedure. A fenestration is defined in the first sheet portion at a location corresponding to the site of the medical procedure on the patient. A second sheet portion is attached to a lower surface of the first sheet portion and has a size and configuration so as to be draped from the first sheet portion and extend under the patient's buttocks while remaining attached to first sheet during the medical procedure.

US Patent:

20040118410, Jun 24, 2004

Filed:

Dec 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/323305

Inventors:

Henry Griesbach - Clarkston GA, US
Andrea Lewis - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A61B019/08

US Classification:

128/852000

Abstract:

A surgical drape for use during surgery of a patient is provided. The surgical drape includes a sheet that is configured for covering at least a portion of a patient during surgery. Also included is an instrument holder that is carried by the sheet and is permanently attached to the sheet. The instrument holder is configured for receiving at least one surgical instrument.

US Patent:

20050125873, Jun 16, 2005

Filed:

Dec 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/732820

Inventors:

Andrea Lewis - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A41D013/04

US Classification:

002069000

Abstract:

A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a front portion, a back portion, and sleeves. A skin wellness agent is deposited on an inner body-facing surface of at least one of the front portion, back portion, and sleeves, and may also be provided in the sleeve cuffs. The skin wellness agent is transferred to the wearer's skin through contact with the inner body-facing surface of the garment.

US Patent:

20060065273, Mar 30, 2006

Filed:

Sep 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/950739

Inventors:

Andrea Lewis - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61F 5/37

US Classification:

128849000

Abstract:

A drape, system, and method of using the system of identifying the location and/or size of an abnormality within a patient, the drape, system, and method each utilizing a x-ray detectable graduated element or marker. Utilization of the present invention is adapted to enhance the ability to detect the size and/or location of an abnormality in a patient thereby allowing a clinician to make better informed decisions concerning the care of the patient.