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US3871369A
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Self-adhesive surgical apparel and method
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1973-08-02
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-08-02
Abstract
Abstract Self-adhesive disposable surgical drapes and towels, having at least one foldable flap integral with an edge thereof, which flap has pressure-sensitive adhesive on at least part of one surface thereof and a releasable cover sheet for said adhesive. The flap is so disposed as to present the covered adhesive away from the body of the patient during positioning of the drape or towel thereon for convenient removal of the releasable cover sheet from the adhesive, the flap being foldable to present the uncovered adhesive toward the body of the patient for securing the drape or towel thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Henrietta K Krzewinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00; A61B46/20; A61B2046/205; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1476
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A self-adhesive surgical drape having a top side adapted to lie facing away from the body of a patient and a bottom side adapted to lie adjacent the body of a patient, said drape having a fenestration opening spaced inwardly from the outer periphery thereof, an interior edge defining said fenestration opening, a foldable flap integral with a portion of said interior edge, and pressure sensitive adhesive on at least part of a surface of said flap and a releasable cover sheet covering said adhesive, said adhesive surface being adapted to lie facing away from the patient during draping and to be folded over to lie adjacent the patient when the fenestration portion of the drape is properly positioned on the patient, whereby to facilitate rapid and sterile draping of a patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A self-adhesive surgical drape having a top side adapted to lie facing away from the body of a patient and a bottom side adapted to lie adjacent the body of a patient, said drape having a fenestration opening spaced inwardly from the outer periphery thereof, an interior edge defining said fenestration opening, a foldable flap integral with a portion of said interior edge, and pressure sensitive adhesive on at least part of a surface of said flap and a releasable cover sheet covering said adhesive, said adhesive surface being adapted to lie facing away from the patient during draping and to be folded over to lie adjacent the patient when the fenestration portion of the drape is properly positioned on the patient, whereby to facilitate rapid and sterile draping of a patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The surgical drape of claim 1, wherein said fenestration opening is of substantially rectangular configuration and one of said foldable flap is disposed on and integral with each of two opposed edges of said fenestration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
72 words
The self-adhesive surgical drape of claim 2, wherein said flaps normally extend into said fenestration opening, said adhesive is located on the upper surfaces of said flaps when the same are extending into the fenestration opening, and said flaps are foldable under the drape, so as to present the same toward the body of the patient for attachment of the drape thereto after removal of the cover sheets from the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The self-adhesive surgical drape of claim 2, which comprises said flaps on both said pairs of opposed edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
The self-adhesive surgical drape of claim 2, wherein said flaps are normally folded back on top of the drape, said adhesive is located on the upper surfaces of said flaps When the same are folded back on top of the drape, and said flaps are foldable into the fenestration opening so as to present the same toward the body of the patient for attachment of the drape thereto after removal of the cover sheets from the pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of attaching a self-adhesive surgical drape to a patient, which comprises positioning over a patient a drape having a fenestration spaced inwardly from the outer periphery of said drape, an interior edge defining said opening, a foldable flap integral with a portion of said interior edge, said flap having pressure-sensitive adhesive on at least part of one surface thereof, and a releasable cover sheet covering said adhesive; unfolding said drape with the flaps positioned so that the covered adhesive is presented away from the body of the patient; adjusting the drape to the desired position over the patient; removing said cover sheet from said pressure-sensitive adhesive; and folding said flap so that said pressure-sensitive adhesive is presented toward the body of the patient for attachment of the drape thereto.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of attaching a self-adhesive surgical drape to a patient, which comprises positioning over a patient a drape having a fenestration spaced inwardly from the outer periphery of said drape, an interior edge defining said opening, a foldable flap integral with a portion of said interior edge, said flap having pressure-sensitive adhesive on at least part of one surface thereof, and a releasable cover sheet covering said adhesive; unfolding said drape with the flaps positioned so that the covered adhesive is presented away from the body of the patient; adjusting the drape to the desired position over the patient; removing said cover sheet from said pressure-sensitive adhesive; and folding said flap so that said pressure-sensitive adhesive is presented toward the body of the patient for attachment of the drape thereto.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |