| Ansell Limited Patent applications |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
| 20120073580 | STIMULATING CONDOM - Condoms are disclosed, which include an open end defining a base, a closed end defining an apex, a tubular sheath extending from the base to the apex, a tip portion, adapted to cover a glans of a penis, disposed adjacent to the apex, a bottom portion extending from the base portion to the tip portion, the tubular sheath including an inside surface defining a circumference; and a plurality of integrally formed ribs or protrusions disposed on at least one of the tip portion, the base portion, or the bottom portion of the tubular sheath and forming an undulating pattern around the circumference. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20110287553 | BREACH OR CONTAMINATION INDICATING ARTICLE HAVING MICROCAPSULES - Provided among other things are breach or contamination indicating elastomeric articles for indicating a breach or contamination by a selected chemical or group of chemicals, the article having an exterior and interior and comprising: (1) an indicating layer that comprises (a) a carrier polymer, and (b) a plurality of microcapsules wherein each microcapsule comprises a dye and a shell, wherein the plurality of microcapsules is dispersed in the carrier polymer and the polymer shell releases the dye in the presence of the selected chemical(s); and (2) an elastomeric layer selected to resist permeation by the selected chemical(s), which resistant layer is to the interior or exterior side of the indicating layer. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110145975 | P0WDER-FREE GLOVE WITH STABLE AND FAST ACTING MICROBIAL COATING - Provided, among other things, is a elastomeric medical glove having an antimicrobial surface coating comprising: a polymeric layer, and a dried, non-tacky coating on a surface of the polymeric layer, the coating comprising an antimicrobial agent, a wax agent, a lubricant, and a water-soluble wetting agent; wherein the glove comprises a residual powder of less than 2 mg per glove. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20100325777 | Knitted Glove with Tacky Grip Coating - Provided are leather-free gloves comprising a seamless knitted glove body and a tacky cured elastomeric coating, where the coating comprises a tackifier. Methods of making and using the same are also provided. The glove body can be knit from a stretchable body yarn. Reinforcement sections can also be provided for areas of high stress such as tips and bases of finger and thumb components and the knuckle area. A flat cuff can also be included. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100233223 | Powder-Free Antimicrobial Coated Glove - Provided herein are powder-free elastomeric articles exhibiting good antimicrobial and anti-blocking properties. Also provided herein are methods for the manufacture of such articles substantially free from antimicrobial interfering materials, as well as packaging means for maintaining antimicrobial efficacy. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100229282 | Powder-Free Anti-Blocking Coated Glove - Provided herein are powder-free elastomeric articles exhibiting therapeutic properties, and anti-blocking properties. Also provided herein are methods for the manufacture of such articles that are substantially free from interfering materials, as well as packaging means for maintaining therapeutic efficacy. | 09-16-2010 |