US3556096A
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Cushioning and protective surgical bandage
Assignee: Scholl Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1968-09-27
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A cushioning and protective surgical bandage for disposition adjacent a dressing and capable of maintaining specific dressing fixation over a decubitus ulcer, pressure ulcer, bedsore, and other afflictions suffered by a bedridden patient, although other uses will by apparent to one skilled in the art.
Inventors
- 👤 John D Fuller
- 👤 Decia M Fuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:55
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/06; A61F13/064; A61F13/069; A61F13/01; A61F13/01021; A61F15/00; A61F15/006; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/62; A61F13/622; A61F2013/00361; A61F2013/00544; A61F2013/00553; A61F2013/00565; A61F2013/15008; A61F2013/15024; A61F13/53; A61F2013/530802
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A bandage to protect a decubitus ulcer and similar affliction and maintain fixation of a dressing thereon comprising: a first relatively thin body part; a pressure sensitive adhesive spread on the underface of said body part for application to the body of a patient adjacent a dressing; a second body part; and a thick cushion carried by said second body part for disposition on said first body part in alignment therewith, and means for removably holding said cushion on said first body part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A bandage to protect a decubitus ulcer and similar affliction and maintain fixation of a dressing thereon comprising: a first relatively thin body part; a pressure sensitive adhesive spread on the underface of said body part for application to the body of a patient adjacent a dressing; a second body part; and a thick cushion carried by said second body part for disposition on said first body part in alignment therewith, and means for removably holding said cushion on said first body part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The bandage of claim 1, wherein said cushion overlies a portion of the dressing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bandage of claim 2, wherein said first body part underlies said portion of the dressing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bandage of claim 1, wherein each said body part and said cushion has an opening therein to receive the affliction and most of the dressing thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bandage of claim 1, including a hinge connecting said body parts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bandage of claim 1, wherein said body parts are not connected but may be completely separated when desired.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The bandage of claim 5, including a neck portion projecting from each said body part, and adhesive means connecting said neck portions to form said hinge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
The bandage of claim 7, including spaced tabs projecting from said first body part on the side opposite said neck portion, said tabs each having an aperture therein and being devoid of adhesive, and said holding means comprising a tie member held in said hinge and having free end portions to overlie said second body part and engage said tabs to maintain said body parts and cushion assembled.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bandage of claim 1, wherein said body parts and said cushion are generally circular and each has a central aperture therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The bandage of claim 5, wherein said first body part is a napped fabric and said hinge comprises: a napped fabric piece secured to the exposed face of said cushion, and a nylon fastener overlying and engaged with the napped fabric of said first body part and said fabric piece.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
The bandage of claim 1, wherein said first body part is a napped fabric and including: a plurality of spaced patches of nylon fastener secured to the exposed face of said cushion for engagement with the napped fabric of said first body part when said cushion is superposed on said first body part.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The bandage of claim 4, including: a cover over the unattached face of said cushion, and a knockout disc defined in said cover over the opening therein.
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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |