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US3397692A
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Protector for incised wounds
Assignee: Parke Davis and Co LLC
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Filing: 1966-02-24
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Granted: 1968-08-20
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Expires: 1986-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Paul Creager
- 👤 William F Blanford
- 👤 Harold W Harrower
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A WOUND EDGE PROTECTOR FOR USE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES COMPRISING: A THIN DRAPE MEMBRANE OF PLIABLE MATERIAL FOR COVERING A PATIENTS''S BODY, AND HAVING A GENERALLY CENTRAL AND OPENING THEREIN, AND ANCHOR MEANS ATTACHED ADJACENT THE MEMBRANE EDGE OF THE OPENING SAID ANCHOR MEANS COMPRISING A RESILIENT ROD FORMED INTO AN ANNULUS, THE ANCHOR MEANS BEING GENERALLY CAPABLE OF BEING COMPRESSED UNDER RESTRAINT AND EXPANDABLE WHEN RELEASED SO THAT WHEN INSERTED THROUGH AN INCISION THE ANCHOR MEANS UNDERLIES THE INCISION EDGES AND ANCHORS THE DRAPE INTERNALLY AROUND THE INCISION TO COVER THE WOUND SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A WOUND EDGE PROTECTOR FOR USE IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES COMPRISING: A THIN DRAPE MEMBRANE OF PLIABLE MATERIAL FOR COVERING A PATIENTS''S BODY, AND HAVING A GENERALLY CENTRAL AND OPENING THEREIN, AND ANCHOR MEANS ATTACHED ADJACENT THE MEMBRANE EDGE OF THE OPENING SAID ANCHOR MEANS COMPRISING A RESILIENT ROD FORMED INTO AN ANNULUS, THE ANCHOR MEANS BEING GENERALLY CAPABLE OF BEING COMPRESSED UNDER RESTRAINT AND EXPANDABLE WHEN RELEASED SO THAT WHEN INSERTED THROUGH AN INCISION THE ANCHOR MEANS UNDERLIES THE INCISION EDGES AND ANCHORS THE DRAPE INTERNALLY AROUND THE INCISION TO COVER THE WOUND SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-08-20 | 1972-02-19 | 1972-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-20 | 1976-02-19 | 1976-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-20 | 1980-02-19 | 1980-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |