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US3843971A
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System and method for obtaining closure of sterile backed surgical gowns
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1973-07-23
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-07-23
Abstract
Abstract A pressure-sensitive closure assistance system and method particularly useful in connection with surgical gowns requiring a sterile surface on the back of the gown. The closure may comprise a snap fastener or other pressure-sensitive closure such as those comprised of tapes or hook and loop type elements. In accordance with the invention, a cover made of paper or the like encloses a closure element, and an assistant who need not be sterile-gloved may grasp a folded edge of the cover. The overlap is then drawn across the back exposing the closure elements which are pressed through the cover to ensure contact between the closure elements. The assistant then may detach the closure assistance tab and discard it. Thus, no part of the back of the gown is required to come in contact with an element which has not been sterilized.
Inventors
- 👤 J Delanty
- 👤 D Lincoln
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 15:16
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1209; A41F; A41F1/00; A41D2200/00; A41D2200/10; A41D2300/00; A41D2300/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a garment for use in reducing the risk of contamination, said garment including a front panel adapted to cover the front of the wearer, a back panel for covering the back of said wearer, a top neck opening, a bottom opening, said back panel having an opening for donning said gown between said top and bottom openings comprising panels, one of which is folded, and adapted to form an overlapped closure of said back opening, and pressure sensitive means on said folded panel for obtaining said back closure, the improvement wherein said pressure sensitive closure means includes a protective cover releasable from said garment over said pressure sensitive means and folded about the edge of said panel containing said pressure sensitive means so as to provide means for gripping said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a garment for use in reducing the risk of contamination, said garment including a front panel adapted to cover the front of the wearer, a back panel for covering the back of said wearer, a top neck opening, a bottom opening, said back panel having an opening for donning said gown between said top and bottom openings comprising panels, one of which is folded, and adapted to form an overlapped closure of said back opening, and pressure sensitive means on said folded panel for obtaining said back closure, the improvement wherein said pressure sensitive closure means includes a protective cover releasable from said garment over said pressure sensitive means and folded about the edge of said panel containing said pressure sensitive means so as to provide means for gripping said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein said releasable protective cover is Z-folded so that one fold is about the edge of said opening and the other fold provides a flap for gripping said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The garment of claim 1 further including additional closure elements and means for maintaining said outward fold to protect said garment outside surface from contamination when closing said additional closure elements and thereafter releasing said outward fold.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein said pressure sensitive means comprises a hook and loop type fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein said pressure sensitive means comprises an adhesive fastener.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |