Joanie L Antholz

US Patent:

20130296814, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

May 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/462806

Inventors:

Joanie Antholz - Duncan OK, US

International Classification:

A61M 1/00

US Classification:

604319

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a post-operative device to support and enclose vacuum surgical drains such as Jackson-Pratt drains while facilitating maintenance of the drains and accurate record keeping by medical personnel. A containing element consisting of a plurality of sub-pouches each for holding a single drain is provided. In one embodiment the containing element is affixed to the body by a strap. In a second embodiment, the containing element is affixed to the body by means of an adhesive pad. In both embodiments, unique identifying marks are provided on the exterior aspect of each sub-pouch to facilitate accurate record keeping by medical personnel.

US Patent:

20190201666, Jul 4, 2019

Filed:

Mar 2, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/501181

Inventors:

Joanie Antholz - Duncan OK, US

International Classification:

A61M 25/02
A61M 27/00
A61M 39/08

Abstract:

A universal application drain bulb and tubing support system to secure one or more drain bulbs and its tubing subsequent to a surgical procedure, providing for multiple location placement of drain bulbs and tubing on a patient to reduce the incident of damage to the drain bulbs and tubing, early removal, risk of injury, infection or displacement and other common risks and hazards commonly incurred with drain bulbs and tubing.