Paul S Rankin

US Patent:

54764564, Dec 19, 1995

Filed:

May 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/251719

Inventors:

Paul Rankin - Bowling Green OH
Jack R. VonEwegen - Perrysburg OH

International Classification:

A61F 1315
A61F 1320

US Classification:

604358

Abstract:

A disposable cover for a patient support surface which allows absorption of body fluids from the patient and prevents contamination of the support surface. The ends of the cover are provided with pockets to contain the cover in a rolled up condition prior to use and after-use for disposal. The pockets are reverse folded to contain the ends of the support surface when the pad is in its use position.

US Patent:

49111515, Mar 27, 1990

Filed:

Dec 12, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/283460

Inventors:

Paul Rankin - Bowling Green OH
Peter A. Lepovsky - Atkinson NH

International Classification:

A61F 1300

US Classification:

128 82

Abstract:

A disposable waterproof covering for a cast or bandage on an arm or leg to be used primarily when bathing or showering to protect against wetting the cast or bandage. A generally tubular plastic sleeve is sealed to the user's arm or leg above the cast or bandage by a flexible plastic strap to effect a snug, water-tight contact of the sleeve with the arm or leg. The strap is secured by an adhesive at one end to the sleeve adjacent the open end of the sleeve and wound around 360. degree. and secured at its other by a pressure sensitive adhesive.

US Patent:

56371063, Jun 10, 1997

Filed:

Nov 17, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/342266

Inventors:

Winalee G. Mitchell - late of Phoenix AZ
Paul S. Rankin - Bowling Green OH
Andrew J. Szypka - Curtice OH

International Classification:

A61F 1315

US Classification:

604368

Abstract:

Several embodiments of an improved absorbent insert or core are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the insert comprises a fluff layer physically integrated to at least one layer of laminate consisting of at least one tissue layer and polymer powder secured to it and supported on it. The fluff layer and the laminate are embossed between rollers that physically integrate the two layers and produce transfer sites through which liquid is rapidly transferred into the fluff layer, away from a wearer. In another embodiment, an absorbent insert is produced by embossing a laminate between a smooth roller and a patterned roller and trimming and folding the embossed laminate to produce an insert with a central region with an exposed pattern of embossed depressions and, on each side of the central region, lateral regions with an exposed, smooth surface. According to another embodiment, an absorbent insert is produced by depositing super absorbent polymer powder on a portion of a layer of fluff, covering the powder with at least one tissue layer, and embossing the assembly to produce an integrated absorbent insert. According to another embodiment, an absorbent insert is produced by depositing super absorbent polymer powder on a portion of a layer of fluff, covering at least a portion of the fluff with polymer deposited thereon with at least one laminate layer, and embossing the assembly to produce an integrated absorbent insert.