US3625205A
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Disposable surgical towel
Assignee: Becton Dickinson and Co
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Filing: 1970-05-08
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1990-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A surgical repair drape or towel is provided comprising a generally rectangular sheet of nonwoven material provided with a strip of double-faced adhesive on one surface. The drape is folded over on its outer surface from one longitudinal edge to form a cuff and thereafter folded inwardly from both transverse edges forming end sections. Each end section overlies adjacent portions of the center section thereby completely covering the inner surface of the drape and dividing the cuff into pockets. The adhesive extends adjacent the top margin of the cuff on the inner surface of the drape. The drape is so folded that a technician may unfold and apply the drape to a patient by handling only the outer surface and without necessitating any contact with the inner surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Madden
- 👤 Martin P Galen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:15
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00; A61B46/20; A61B2046/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A folded disposable surgical towel or repair drape comprising a generally rectangular sheet of nonwoven fiber material having inner and outer surfaces; top, bottom and opposed side edges; a longitudinal fold line parallel to the bottom edge dividing the sheet into major and minor portions, said minor portion defining a cuff on the outer surface of said major portion; a strip extending along the inner surface of said major portion from side to side, said strip being divided into a center section comprising approximately one-half its length and end sections, each end section comprising approximately one-quarter the length of said strip; a double-faced contact adhesive and adhesiverepellent material disposed on adjacent sections of said strip; a pair of transverse fold lines parallel to said opposed sides, each transverse fold line extending through the border of the center section and an end section of said strip whereby the area coextensive with each of the end sections is folded on the inner surface of the area coextensive with the center section so as to completely cover the inner surface of the major portion of the folded drape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A folded disposable surgical towel or repair drape comprising a generally rectangular sheet of nonwoven fiber material having inner and outer surfaces; top, bottom and opposed side edges; a longitudinal fold line parallel to the bottom edge dividing the sheet into major and minor portions, said minor portion defining a cuff on the outer surface of said major portion; a strip extending along the inner surface of said major portion from side to side, said strip being divided into a center section comprising approximately one-half its length and end sections, each end section comprising approximately one-quarter the length of said strip; a double-faced contact adhesive and adhesiverepellent material disposed on adjacent sections of said strip; a pair of transverse fold lines parallel to said opposed sides, each transverse fold line extending through the border of the center section and an end section of said strip whereby the area coextensive with each of the end sections is folded on the inner surface of the area coextensive with the center section so as to completely cover the inner surface of the major portion of the folded drape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The towel or drape of claim 1 wherein said strip is disposed adjacent said longitudinal fold line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The towel or drape of claim 1 wherein said double-faced adhesive is disposed on the center section of said strip, said adhesive-repellent material is disposed on each of said end sections, and further comprising extensions of said strip extending beyond the side edges of said sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said double-faced adhesive is disposed on each of said end sections and said adhesive-repellent material is disposed on said center section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a second longitudinal fold line extending across said minor portion and said minor portion is folded in half along said line with the inner surface of each half in surface-to-surface contact.
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) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |