Edward I Stout

US Patent:

6592889, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Jul 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/617888

Inventors:

Edward I. Stout - Shawnee Mission KS
John Phillips - Grandview MO
Anthony Soria - Kansas City MO
Arlen Johnson - Kansas City MO

Assignee:

Southwest Technologies Inc. - North Kansas City MO

International Classification:

A61K 970

US Classification:

424443, 424445, 424447, 424448, 514944, 602 41, 602 48, 602 57, 602 61, 602 62, 602 79

Abstract:

A gel-type adhesive composite bandage ( ) is provided which can be used in the treatment of fungus-involved or discolored toe nails, or for general wound treatment. The bandage ( ) includes a base ( ) having a preformed recess ( ), with a humectant-containing gel ( ) within the recess ( ). An adhesive-coated web ( ) is applied over the base ( ) and gel ( ). The web ( ) is strippable from the base ( ) with the gel ( ) adhered to the web ( ). In the use, the web ( ) is removed from the base ( ), and the exposed gel ( ) is applied directly to the affected toe mail or wound. The remaining portions of the adhesive-coated web ( ) is then used to maintain the web ( ) and gel ( ) in place. The gel ( ) preferably includes a polymeric matrix having a substantial quantity of water soluble humectant (for example, glycerin) entrapped within the matrix.

US Patent:

44839502, Nov 20, 1984

Filed:

Dec 10, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/448675

Inventors:

George F. Fanta - Peoria IL
William M. Doane - Morton IL
Edward I. Stout - Shawnee Mission KS

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Agriculture - Washington DC

International Classification:

C08L 302
C08L 304

US Classification:

524 48

Abstract:

Starch-based superabsorbents are extended by blending with highly modified, low molecular weight starches. The dextrinized starches synergistically interact with the superabsorbents thereby permitting dilution without a commensurate reduction in the water absorbency. While the principal utility of the blends is the absorption of aqueous fluids, when hydrated they yield soft, smooth gels useful as high-quality thickening agents.

US Patent:

46712674, Jun 9, 1987

Filed:

Aug 1, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/891632

Inventors:

Edward I. Stout - Prairie Village KS

International Classification:

A61L 1501

US Classification:

128156

Abstract:

Improved therapy members useful for treating of sprains, muscle aches, orthopedic and skin injuries such as burns and other wounds are provided which make use of a pliable, self-sustaining, moisture sorbing gel including a humectant such as glycerin entrapped within a synthetic resin polymer matrix (e. g. , a matrix containing acrylic acid or acrylamide monomer moieties). In one preferred embodiment, a body of the gel is encased within heat and moisture-permeable stretch fabric, and securing ties or the like are provided to permit the composite to be conformed to a body part and held in place. In use, such therapy wraps are either heated (as in a microwave oven) or refrigerated, so as to provide appropriate thermal treatment; it has been found that the preferred gel of the invention retains its pliability and other physical properties over a very broad temperature range, such as -20. degree. to 305. degree. F. , and therefore the wraps of the invention can be used in many treatment contexts. It has also been discovered that the gel material can be applied directly to injured skin to in effect create a temporary skin with ideal air permeability.

US Patent:

54567017, Oct 10, 1995

Filed:

Feb 25, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/201663

Inventors:

Edward I. Stout - Overland Park KS

Assignee:

Southwest Technologies, Inc. - Kansas City MO

International Classification:

A61F 700

US Classification:

607104

Abstract:

An improved therapy member (10) for treatment of sprains, muscle aches and orthopaedic injuries is provided which is very flexible to permit the member to be placed in conforming relationship with a patient's limb or other body part, while also allowing effective hot or cold thermal therapy. The therapy member (10) preferably includes an internal bladder (12) having a fluid inlet (26) and a fluid outlet (28). The bladder (12) is substantially surrounded by a body of flexible, thermally conductive gel (32), the latter being encased within a flexible fabric-type sheath (34). An inlet/outlet fluid supply tubing assembly (16) is coupled with the bladder (12) in order to permit circulation of hot or cold fluid through the bladder (12) for therapy purposes. The gel (32) advantageously includes a water soluble humectant entrapped within a polyacrylamide matrix.

US Patent:

D3311155, Nov 17, 1992

Filed:

Dec 20, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/630944

Inventors:

Edward I. Stout - Overland Park KS

US Classification:

D24206