US3941125A
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Tubular gauze bandage applicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-28
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1995-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical housing has a rod attached to one interior end thereof. A tube extends out of an open end of the cylindrical housing and is attached to the rod. A space is formed between the interior of the cylindrical housing and the rod such that large quantities of gauze may be received onto the rod within the housing. A flexible seal at the open end of the housing keeps the gauze within the housing clean and sterile but allows the gauze to be selectively pulled from the interior of the housing as needed. A gauze cutter is disposed around the open end of the housing. The cutter can remain stored in this position whether or not gauze is being removed. A cap is provided to cover the entire open end of the housing as well as the tube and the cutter.
Inventors
- 👤 Arvel Drake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F15/00; A61F15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A tubular bandage applicator comprising: a substantially hollow housing having an opening therein; a rod connected at one end thereof to the interior of said hollow housing; a tube connected to the other end of said rod; said rod and said tube being adapted to coaxially receive tubular gauze thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A tubular bandage applicator comprising: a substantially hollow housing having an opening therein; a rod connected at one end thereof to the interior of said hollow housing; a tube connected to the other end of said rod; said rod and said tube being adapted to coaxially receive tubular gauze thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An applicator as defined in claim 1 wherein said tube extends out of the opening in said hollow housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An applicator as defined in claim 2 including cap means for covering said tube and said opening in the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An applicator as defined in claim 2 having sealing means for sealing the interior of the housing from the surrounding air.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An applicator as defined in claim 4 wherein said sealing means is connected to said housing and surrounds said tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
An applicator as defined in claim 1 wherein said rod is substantially smaller in diameter than said tube to permit more gauze to be stored thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
An applicator as defined in claim 6 wherein said rod is substantially straight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An applicator as defined in claim 6 wherein said rod is substantially helical to permit more gauze to be stored thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
An applicator as defined in claim 6 wherein the connection of the tube to the rod comprises tapering means to provide a smooth transition between the rod and the tube so that the gauze will freely pass from the rod to the tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
An applicator as defined in claim 9 wherein said tube has one open end, said tube further having a gauze cutting surface thereon spaced from said one open end of the tube by a distance of approximately an average human finger length.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
An applicator as defined in claim 1 including means for cutting gauze.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
An applicator as defined in claim 11 wherein said gauze cutting means comprises an arcuately shaped cutting blade.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
75 words
An applicator as defined in claim 12 wherein said gauze cutting means further comprises an annular flexible member adapted to be received around said tube, slot means being formed in one end of said annular flexible member for allowing flexing of said one end of said cutter, said arcuately shaped blade being received on said one end and adapted to cut gauze received on said tube when said annular member is flexed inwardly and rotated.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
An applicator as defined in claim 13 wherein said cutting means further comprises a second arcuately shaped cutter disposed on said one end of said annular flexible member opposite the first said cutting blade.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
An applicator as defined in claim 14 wherein said cutting blades lie in a plane normal to the axis of said tube.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
An applicator as defined in claim 13 including an annular surface on said housing for supporting and storing said cutting means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
An applicator as defined in claim 16 including cap means for covering said tube, said cutting means and the opening in the housing.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
16 words
An applicator as defined in claim 1 wherein said rod is removably attached to said housing.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
An applicator as defined in claim 18 wherein said housing is cylindrical in shape and said rod is connected to an interior end of said housing.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |