US3923052A
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Conformable surgical drape
Assignee: Boundary Healthcare Products Corp
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A fenestrated surgical drape having at least one strip of conformably deformable material in the area of the sheet adjacent to the fenestration, said strip being deformable to conform closely to irregular body contours in the region of the surgical site to provide close fitting of the drape therearound and to help retain the drape in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Zoephel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A fenestrated surgical drape comprising at least one sheet, said sheet having a fenestration, and a plurality of strips of non-elastic, non-resilient conformable deformable material, provided around the periphery of the fenestration and secured to said sheet, said strips being deformable to conform closely to irregular body contours in the region of a surgical site to provide close fitting of the drape therearound.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A fenestrated surgical drape comprising at least one sheet, said sheet having a fenestration, and a plurality of strips of non-elastic, non-resilient conformable deformable material, provided around the periphery of the fenestration and secured to said sheet, said strips being deformable to conform closely to irregular body contours in the region of a surgical site to provide close fitting of the drape therearound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fenestrated surgical drape as defined in claim 1 having two strips adjacent to said fenestration, said strips being parallel to opposing ends of said sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A fenestrated surgical drape as defined in claim 1 comprising a first sheet of woven material and having strips of woven material overlying said strips of conformably deformable material, the strips of woven material being sewn to said first sheet thereby completely enclosing said strips of conformably deformable material.
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) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |