Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130105568 | ADAPTABLE INFORMATION EXTRACTION AND LABELING METHOD AND SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130186950 | FIRST TIME CONFIRMATION OF DATABASE ENTRY - Provided is an apparatus that stores a formulary. The apparatus includes a memory device that stores the formulary, the formulary comprising a plurality of drug entries. A user input device allows a user to verify a drug of the plurality of drug entries of the formulary. A code reader interprets computer-readable codes. After a computer-readable code that is associated with the drug is read by the code reader, the drug is verified using the user input device. | 07-25-2013 |
20130327822 | LABELING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DOCUMENTING THE OCCURRENCE OF TRIGGERING EVENTS - Provided is a labeling apparatus that generates a label for labeling a drug container. The labeling apparatus includes a code reader that interrogates a computer-readable code, and a local computer-readable memory that stores a drug formulary with a plurality of drug entries. A processing component identifies, from the formulary, a specific drug that corresponds to the computer-readable code read by the code reader and creates log entries in response to triggering events. The log entries include at least one of system information, user information, drug information, and patient information. And a printer is provided to print label content identifying the specific drug onto a label that is to be applied to the drug container. | 12-12-2013 |
20140117081 | ADAPTABLE INFORMATION EXTRACTION AND LABELING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Disclosed is a computerized method and system for identifying a medicinal substance from a plurality of different machine-readable codes that are each compliant with a different coding standard. A code reader reads a machine-readable code and transmits a signal indicative of the machine-readable code in response. A recognition identifies the coding standard with which the machine-readable code complies. Based on the identification by the recognition unit, computer-executable instructions specific to decoding information according the identified standard are selected and executed to decode the information encoded pursuant to the identified coding standard. | 05-01-2014 |
20140142975 | FIRST TIME CONFIRMATION OF DATABASE ENTRY - Provided is an apparatus that stores a formulary. The apparatus includes a memory device that stores the formulary, the formulary comprising a plurality of drug entries. A user input device allows a user to verify a drug of the plurality of drug entries of the formulary. A code reader interprets computer-readable codes. After a computer-readable code that is associated with the drug is read by the code reader, the drug is verified using the user input device. | 05-22-2014 |
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20090296540 | MEDICAL DISC PUBLISHER - A method and apparatus for storing on a portable computer-readable medium, a study comprising at least one medical output produced by a medical modality and formatted in a standard medical format used by specialized computers configured for viewing outputs produced by medical modalities, and optionally labeling the portable computer-readable medium. The method includes receiving a transmission comprising the medical output that is formatted according to the standard medical format, at least temporarily storing the medical output as it is received in a buffer memory to be subsequently stored onto the portable computer-readable medium, and storing the medical output from the buffer memory onto the portable computer-readable medium. | 12-03-2009 |
20110161112 | MEDICAL DATA STORAGE SERVER - Provided is a method of documenting a medical procedure including receiving medical data captured during the medical procedure to be documented. Information indicative of an identity of at least one of a patient that is a subject of the medical procedure and a physician involved with the medical procedure is received. The medical data is stored in a non-transitory computer readable medium associated with the at least one of the patient and the physician. Access to the medical data stored on the computer readable medium is restricted, allowing the physician involved with the medical procedure to subsequently retrieve the medical data stored in the computer readable medium and view the medical data retrieved. Restricting access to the recorded medical data prevents another physician, who may not have been involved in the medical procedure, from viewing the medical data without first entering information indicative of authorization to view the medical data. | 06-30-2011 |
20120019840 | DEFAULT MEDIA SELECTION METHODS IN A MULTI-MEDIA PRINTER - A multi-media print includes a decoding module, a configuration memory, and a parameter determination module. The decoding module decodes print job parameters and print job data, and outputs decoded print job parameters including decoded print job media selection parameters and the decoded print job data. The configuration memory stores default configuration parameters. The parameter determination module receives the decoded print job parameters including the decoded print job media selection parameters and the decoded print job data and also receives the default configuration parameters including the default media selection parameters from the configuration memory. The parameter determination module determines the final print job media selection parameters for the print job, utilizing the decoded print job media selection parameters and the default media selection parameters. The default media selection parameters are utilized when the print job parameters and print job data are not sufficient to select the media. | 01-26-2012 |
20120185951 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION ENCRYPTION - Provided is an apparatus, system and method for protecting medical output to be stored on a portable computer-readable medium. Access to the medical output is restricted and a key is established to grant access to the medical output stored on the portable computer-readable medium. An identifier is assigned to the portable computer-readable medium and stored on both the portable computer-readable medium and a computer memory. The medical output is stored on the portable computer-readable memory, and access to the medical output on the portable computer-readable medium is restricted, requiring the key for accessing and viewing the medical output. The key is also stored in the computer memory and a relationship associating the identifier with the key is established to enable identification of the key with knowledge of the identifier. A security utility and a medical presentation utility can also be stored on the portable computer-readable medium. The security utility and medical presentation utility can be executable by the user computer to grant access to, and present the medical output on the portable computer-readable medium to the intended recipient in response to entry of the key. | 07-19-2012 |
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20080275417 | Tampon with patterned end and method and apparatus for making same - A tampon comprising a pledget of absorbent material has a patterned impression in at least one end comprising one or more design elements. A method for making a tampon comprises compressing at least one end of a compressed pledget to form a patterned impression in the at least one end comprising one or more design elements is also provided. An apparatus for making a tampon with patterned impression in at least one end of a tampon is also disclosed. | 11-06-2008 |
20090082748 | SINGLE STAGE TAMPON MOLDING - A method for making a tampon including providing a tampon pledget, and providing a compression/stabilization mold. The method includes moving the tampon pledget into the compression/stabilization mold via a transfer member, wherein the compression/stabilization mold is in an open position, and laterally compressing the tampon pledget in the compression/stabilization mold by closing the compression/stabilization mold to form a stabilized tampon. An apparatus for making a tampon and a tampon made by the method are also disclosed. | 03-26-2009 |
20090321992 | ROTARY METHOD FOR FORMING A VAGINAL APPLICATOR - A rotary method for forming a vaginal applicator. The method includes the steps of providing a forming mandrel, an applicator tube, and die then arranging the forming mandrel to be inside the applicator tube and then engaging the forming mandrel and the applicator tube with the die. The forming mandrel has a first sustaining ridge having a circumferential length and a second sustaining ridge having a circumferential length. The circumferential length of the first sustaining ridge is less than the circumferential length of the second sustaining ridge. | 12-31-2009 |
20100000897 | FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS HAVING A PSEUDOMOTIVE - A feminine hygiene package. The feminine hygiene package may include a feminine hygiene product and a package enclosing the feminine hygiene product. The feminine hygiene product and/or package may include a pseudomotive thereon. | 01-07-2010 |
20100100028 | APPLICATORS HAVING IMPROVED LIGHT SCATTERING PROPERTIES - A biodegradable applicator for a feminine hygiene product. The applicator has an outer member having an insertion end, a withdrawal end and a viewing surface. The viewing surface can have a delta hue greater than about three degrees at a reflectance angle less than about 25 degrees, a flop index greater than about 5, and/or a luminosity greater than about 1600. | 04-22-2010 |
20120027838 | FILAMENTS COMPRISING AN INGESTIBLE ACTIVE AGENT NONWOVEN WEBS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Filaments containing a filament-forming material and an additive, such as an ingestible active agent, nonwoven webs, and methods for making such filaments are provided. | 02-02-2012 |
20120172831 | Methods of Delivering a Health Care Active by Administering Personal Health Care Articles Comprising a Filament - A method of delivering a health care active having the steps of administering to a mammal in need of a health benefit or a treatment for a health condition a personal health care article and consuming the article. The article contains one or more filaments that contain a backbone material, a health care active and optionally aesthetic agents, extensional aids, plasticizers, and crosslinking agents. | 07-05-2012 |
20120225100 | Articlea and processes for Making a Porous Disintegratable Solid Substrate for Personal Health Care Applications - A personal health care article. More particularly, a personal health care article comprising at least one porous disintegratable solid substrate comprising: from about 1% to about 70%, by weight of said substrate, of a surfactant, from about 10% to about 70%, by weight of said substrate, of one or more polymers, from about 0.025% to about 85%, by weight of said substrate, of one or more health care actives, optionally a plasticizer, and optionally an aesthetic agent wherein said article is ingestible. The invention also comprises a process for making a personal health care article. | 09-06-2012 |
20130253017 | Methods of Delivering a Health Care Active by Administering Personal Health Care Articles Comprising a Filmament - A method of delivering a health care active having the steps of administering to a mammal in need of a health benefit or a treatment for a health condition a personal health care article and consuming the article. The article contains one or more filaments that contain a backbone material, a health care active and optionally aesthetic agents, extensional aids, plasticizers, and crosslinking agents. | 09-26-2013 |
20130261581 | TAMPON WITH CLEAN APPEARANCE POST USE - A catamenial tampon comprises a compressed absorbent member having an exterior surface, the compressed absorbent member comprising an absorbent material. An overwrap substantially covers the exterior surface of the compressed absorbent member. The overwrap comprises a fluid pervious material. | 10-03-2013 |
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20080299852 | Wet-laid chopped strand fiber mat for roofing mat - A sizing composition for reinforcement fibers that includes one or more film forming agents, a silane coupling agent package, and at least one lubricant surfactant is provided. Optional components such as rheology modifiers, fillers, biocides, and pH modifiers may also be included. Preferred film forming polymers are amide-based polymers. Additionally, the sizing composition is free of polyvinyl alcohol. The absence of polyvinyl alcohol in the size composition reduces or eliminates the production of precipitates from white water in wet-laid processes. The size composition is applied to reinforcement fibers and formed into chopped strand, wet-laid mats that can be used for a variety of purposes, including roofing products. Chopped strand mats formed from fibers sized with the inventive sizing composition maintains or improves the dry tear and tensile strengths compared to chopped strand mats made from fibers sized with a commercial sizing composition that does not contain polyvinyl alcohol. | 12-04-2008 |
20090071617 | Methods for improving the tear strength of mats - Methods for improving the tear strength in non-woven chopped strand mats during the manufacturing process of the mats are provided. In particular, the tear strength of the mat can be improved as the mat is being formed in response to current manufacturing conditions by the addition of a water soluble polyol, such as polyvinyl alcohol, or a cationic dispersant to the binder seal pit. Alternatively, a cationic dispersant may be added to the white water chest to improve the tear strength of the chopped strand mat. The addition of polyvinyl alcohol or a cationic dispersant to the binder seal pit results in an immediate or nearly immediate improvement of the tear strength of the chopped strand mat. Both the polyvinyl alcohol and the cationic dispersant can be utilized to improve the tear strength of a chopped strand mat regardless of the type of binder or components in the white water. | 03-19-2009 |