US3872516A
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Disposable head covering garment
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1973-03-29
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-03-29
Abstract
Abstract This application is directed to a surgical hood which is made from an inexpensive, nonwoven fabric and may be discarded after a single use. The hood comprises three separate pieces, a top, and two side pieces. The lower edge of each side piece has an elongated area which is of sufficient length to be used as a tie to secure the hood in place. The strength of the nonwoven fabric is in the direction of the ties coming off the lower portion of the hood.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Bird
- 👤 Richard F Caffrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:44
CPC Classifications
A; A42; A42B; A42B1/00; A42B1/04; A42B1/045; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A surgical hood made from a nonwoven fabric comprising a crown portion which is generally a teardrop shape, two side panels, each having a top edge, a back edge, and an elongated lower edge, the top edge of each of the side panels being secured to the crown portion, the back edges of each of the panels being secured to the back edge of the other panel, the elongated portions of the side panels being of sufficient length to overlap each other under the chin of the wearer and be secured at the back of the neck of the wearer, the material of the cap being an oriented nonwoven fabric which has a machine direction strength of at least 20 pounds per three ply 1 inch width and a cross machine direction strength of 2 to 3 pounds per three ply 1 inch width, with the machine direction strength of the fabric being in the direction of the length of the elongated lower edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A surgical hood made from a nonwoven fabric comprising a crown portion which is generally a teardrop shape, two side panels, each having a top edge, a back edge, and an elongated lower edge, the top edge of each of the side panels being secured to the crown portion, the back edges of each of the panels being secured to the back edge of the other panel, the elongated portions of the side panels being of sufficient length to overlap each other under the chin of the wearer and be secured at the back of the neck of the wearer, the material of the cap being an oriented nonwoven fabric which has a machine direction strength of at least 20 pounds per three ply 1 inch width and a cross machine direction strength of 2 to 3 pounds per three ply 1 inch width, with the machine direction strength of the fabric being in the direction of the length of the elongated lower edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hood of claim 1 in which the nonwoven fabric is a carded rayon fabric.
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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |