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Apparatus facilitating the counting and disposal of surgical sponges
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-02
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1990-07-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for use in an operating room to facilitate the counting and disposal of surgical sponges includes an upright frame member for supporting a bag in vertical open position and one or more stackable sponge-holding trays on top of the frame and bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Schleicher
- 👤 Robert D Auten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B50/00; A61B50/30; A61B50/36; A61B50/37; A61B90/00; A61B90/08; A61B2090/0804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
Apparatus to facilitate the handling, counting and disposal of surgical sponges in an operating room comprising: a stand having a floor-engaging portion and an upper portion for supporting a disposable bag in open vertical position; a bag supported on said stand in said position; and disposable tray means dimensioned to be supported on the upper portion of said stand over said bag, said tray means having at a plurality of locations a series of slits intersecting at a common point to enable a used sponge to be gripped and supported at each of said locations, said tray means having a plurality of ribs on the lower surface thereof to facilitate stacking when all of said openings are filled with sponges; whereby following the final sponge count, said bag is folded upwardly around said sponge-filled tray means and disposed of.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
Apparatus to facilitate the handling, counting and disposal of surgical sponges in an operating room comprising: a stand having a floor-engaging portion and an upper portion for supporting a disposable bag in open vertical position; a bag supported on said stand in said position; and disposable tray means dimensioned to be supported on the upper portion of said stand over said bag, said tray means having at a plurality of locations a series of slits intersecting at a common point to enable a used sponge to be gripped and supported at each of said locations, said tray means having a plurality of ribs on the lower surface thereof to facilitate stacking when all of said openings are filled with sponges; whereby following the final sponge count, said bag is folded upwardly around said sponge-filled tray means and disposed of.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |