US3889667A
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Surgical drape
Assignee: Boundary Healthcare Products Corp
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Filing: 1974-09-11
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-09-11
Abstract
Abstract Disposable, self-adhering, sterile surgical drape prefolded in a manner to be openable by grasping and pulling release strips without need for touching the drape material itself. The opened drape presents an adhesive portion toward the patient to permit removably securing the drape in the position desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F Collins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00; A61B46/20; A61B2046/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An improved self-adhering drape for surgical or medical-type procedures, comprising a. a sheet of material having a plurality of edges, including at least one side edge, b. a first fold line disposed between said edges defining a major and a minor portion, c. an adhesive area on said drape disposed adjacent first fold line, and extending to said side edge, d. a taping releasably secured to said adhesive area, e. said taping having at least one tab, f. said tab, taping and adhesive being cooperatingly disposed so that said adhesive is revealed on the side of said drape facing the area of use upon release of said taping.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An improved self-adhering drape for surgical or medical-type procedures, comprising a. a sheet of material having a plurality of edges, including at least one side edge, b. a first fold line disposed between said edges defining a major and a minor portion, c. an adhesive area on said drape disposed adjacent first fold line, and extending to said side edge, d. a taping releasably secured to said adhesive area, e. said taping having at least one tab, f. said tab, taping and adhesive being cooperatingly disposed so that said adhesive is revealed on the side of said drape facing the area of use upon release of said taping.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
An improved drape as in claim 1 wherein said drape has at least four edges, two of which define the lateral extent of said drape, said first fold line extends between said lateral edges, said drape includes a second fold line generally paralleling one of said lateral edges, and said taping having at least two segments each terminating in tabs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improved drape as in claim 2 wherein said tabs are disposed adjacent said second fold line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improved drape as in claim 3 wherein said adhesive is disposed as a strip on said minor portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
An improved drape as in claim 4 wherein the width of said strip is less than the width of the minor portion, and extends laterally substantially the entire width of said drape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improved drape as in claim 3 wherein said adhesive is disposed as a strip on said major portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
106 words
An improved drape as in claim 6 wherein said drape is substantially rectangular, and has a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges, said first fold line is disposed down from said top edge, said second fold line is disposed substantially at right angles to said first fold line and is located substantially along a centerline of said drape, and which includes a third and a fourth fold line, each of which is disposed respectively between said central second fold line and a side edge, and a fifth fold line disposed between and generally parallel to said first fold line and said bottom edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
An improved drape as in claim 7 wherein the area of said drape between said fifth fold line and said bottom edge defines a bottom portion of said major portion of said drape, said major portion has a working side and a patient side, and said bottom portion is folded over said working side in the folded condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
An improved drape as in claim 8 wherein the area of said drape between said fifth fold line and said bottom edge defines a bottom portion of said major portion of said drape, said major portion has a working side and a patient side, and said bottom portion is folded over said patient side in the folded condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
A drape as in claim 1 wherein said drape is fenestrated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
A drape as in claim 8 wherein said drape material is non-woven.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |