US3823713A
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Aural dressing
Assignee: Richards Manufacturing Co LP
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Filing: 1972-11-10
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1992-11-10
Abstract
Abstract An aural dressing having a flexible body formed of open cell material. The body includes a base portion for attaching to a patient''s head surrounding his ear and includes flap portions for folding over the base portion and covering the patient''s ear. The base portion is provided with a slot for allowing the patient''s ear to pass therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 N Shah
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An aural dressing for protecting a patient''s ear, said dressing comprising a body including a base portion for surrounding the external ear and including flap means for folding over the base portion and covering the external ear, said base portion being provided with an opening for allowing the external ear to extend therethrough, said flap means including first and second flap portions disposed on either side of said base portion for folding over said base portion and for partially overlapping each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An aural dressing for protecting a patient''s ear, said dressing comprising a body including a base portion for surrounding the external ear and including flap means for folding over the base portion and covering the external ear, said base portion being provided with an opening for allowing the external ear to extend therethrough, said flap means including first and second flap portions disposed on either side of said base portion for folding over said base portion and for partially overlapping each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The aural dressing of claim 1 in which said first flap portion includes adhesive means, said adhesive means being positioned so that when said first and second flap portions are folded over said base portion said adhesive means attaches to said second flap portion where it overlaps said first flap portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
150 words
An aural dressing for protecting a patient''s ear, said dressing comprising a flexible body consisting of a porous material for allowing air to flow therethrough, said body including a base portion for surrounding the external ear, said base portion having a curved slot for allowing the external ear to extend therethrough, said base portion including adhesive means adjacent said slot for attaching said body to a portion of the patient''s head surrounding his external ear, and said body including first and second flap portions disposed on either side of said base portion for folding over said base portion, partially overlapping each other and covering the external ear, said first flap portion including adhesive means, said adhesive means being positioned so that when said first and second flap portions are folded over said base portion said adhesive means attaches to said second flap portion where it overlaps said first flap portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
An aural dressing for protecting a patient''s ear, said dressing comprising a flexible body consisting of a porous material for allowing air to flow therethrough, said body including a base portion for surrounding the external ear, said base portion having a curved slot for allowing the external ear to extend therethrough, said base portion including adhesive means adjacent said slot for attaching said body to a portion of the patient''s head surrounding his external ear, and said body including first and second flap portions disposed on either side of said base portion for folding over said base portion, partially overlapping each other and covering the external ear, said first flap portion including adhesive means, said adhesive means being positioned so that when said first and second flap portions are folded over said base portion said adhesive means attaches to said second flap portion where it overlaps said first flap portion.
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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |