US3580254A
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Bandage containing a medicinal material and method of using
Assignee: HENRY P STUART
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Filing: 1967-07-13
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1987-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A bandage for covering a break in the skin such as a cut, a scratch or a tear. The bandage contains a medicinal material which may be released and activated after the bandage has been applied to the break in the skin. The medicinal material is contained within a capsule which is ruptured after the bandage is applied.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry P Stuart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:07
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/02; A61F13/0203; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/11; A41D13/1192
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A bandage containing a medicinal material, said bandage comprising: a. a protective upper layer; b. said medicinal material being partially covered and protected by said protective upper layer; c. an absorbent material; d. said medicinal material being positioned between said absorbent material and said protective layer; e. a capsule; f. said medicinal material being in said capsule; g. a protective lower layer; and, h. an opening in said protective lower layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A bandage according to claim 2 and comprising: a. said capsule having a flexible wall; and, b. the wall of said capsule having a thin area for ease of opening said capsule to let the medicinal material out of the capsule.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |