Patricia A Eull

US Patent:

6742522, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Sep 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/400612

Inventors:

Dennis L. Baker - Houlton WI
John E. Bruno - Lindstrom MN
Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN
Dietmar Schlei - Hudson WI
Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128849, 128850

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

8617199, Dec 31, 2013

Filed:

Sep 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

13/119267

Inventors:

Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN, US
Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN, US
Kenneth A. Peterson - White Bear Lake MN, US

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - Saint Paul MN

International Classification:

A61M 29/00

US Classification:

606199

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20130037987, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Mar 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/636278

Inventors:

Graham M. Clarke - Woodbury MN, US
Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN, US
Kenneth A. Peterson - White Bear Lake MN, US
David F. Slama - City of Grant MN, US
Lee E. Olsen - Stillwater MN, US

International Classification:

B29C 47/78

US Classification:

2642101, 425112

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

59794500, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

Apr 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/057835

Inventors:

Dennis L. Baker - Houlton WI
John E. Bruno - Lindstrom MN
Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN
Dietmar Schlei - Hudson WI
Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN

Assignee:

3M Innovative Properties Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128849

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

56157673, Apr 1, 1997

Filed:

Apr 11, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/420111

Inventors:

Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN
Todd R. Berger - Hudson WI
Joel S. Graf - Vadnais Heights MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B65D 8518

US Classification:

206278

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

57044805, Jan 6, 1998

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/484986

Inventors:

Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN
Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN
Jason L. Edgar - Bloomington MN
Gerald E. Drake - Oakdale MN
Barry J. Novak - St. Louis Park MN
Dennis C. Bartizal - Lakeland MN
Anthony J. Campagna - Roseland MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 1706
A61L 1500
B65D 5100
B65D 3020

US Classification:

206438

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

55053050, Apr 9, 1996

Filed:

Jan 24, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/186004

Inventors:

Matthew T. Scholz - Woodbury MN
Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN
Jason L. Edgar - Bloomington MN
Gerald E. Drake - Oakdale MN
Barry J. Novak - St. Louis Park MN
Dennis C. Bartizal - Lakeland MN
Anthony J. Campagna - Roseville MN

Assignee:

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61B 1706

US Classification:

206438

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20140221907, Aug 7, 2014

Filed:

Aug 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/342572

Inventors:

- St. Paul MN, US
Patricia A. Eull - Mahtomedi MN, US
Kenneth A. Peterson - White Bear Lake MN, US
Tony J. Kaufman - Rosemount MN, US

Assignee:

3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY - St. Paul MN

International Classification:

A61F 13/00
A61F 13/02

US Classification:

604 25, 604307, 604290, 604 23

Abstract:

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.