US3972332A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Surgical shield
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1975-09-22
•
Granted: 1976-08-03
•
Expires: 1995-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A transparent semi-rigid plastic shield having a mounting portion with a saddle shape including a pair of downwardly extending legs adapted to snugly fit over and grip the upper leg while the shield portion is positioned over the surgical field. The shield portion having a lateral downward curvature toward the forward end to permit unobstructed lateral entry of the operating tools being utilized.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E. Wakim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A sterile surgical shield utilized with power tools in bone surgery comprising: a transparent sheet of semi-rigid plastic shaped in a shield portion, and a mounting portion; the mounting portion having a curved saddle shape with a pair of downwardly extending legs adapted to snugly fit over and grip the upper leg; the shield portion is joined at one end to the mounting portion, the shield portion having its forward end curved downwardly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A sterile surgical shield utilized with power tools in bone surgery comprising: a transparent sheet of semi-rigid plastic shaped in a shield portion, and a mounting portion; the mounting portion having a curved saddle shape with a pair of downwardly extending legs adapted to snugly fit over and grip the upper leg; the shield portion is joined at one end to the mounting portion, the shield portion having its forward end curved downwardly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A surgical shield as set forth in claim 1, wherein the shield portion is a substantially constant lateral curvature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A surgical shield as set forth in claim 1, including a connecting portion joining the mounting portion to the shield portion, the connecting portion being of a width less than the mounting portion whereby the sides of the shield portion are open and easily accessible to the hands of the surgeon.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of protecting the surgical field when utilizing power tools which comprises: draping the area of the limb adjacent to the surgical field; holding a transparent surgically sterile shield against the limb adjacent the area of the surgical field, with the shield portion extending over the surgical field and spaced thereabove a sufficient distance not to obstruct the operating hands of the surgeon and the power tools being used; blocking all areas directly above the surgical field and closely adjacent thereto with said transparent shield from contaminated surfaces whereby any particles of bone or flesh which contact the shield and fall back on the surgical field remain sterile so that the surgical field is not contaminated.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
117 words
A method of protecting the surgical field when utilizing power tools which comprises: draping the area of the limb adjacent to the surgical field; holding a transparent surgically sterile shield against the limb adjacent the area of the surgical field, with the shield portion extending over the surgical field and spaced thereabove a sufficient distance not to obstruct the operating hands of the surgeon and the power tools being used; blocking all areas directly above the surgical field and closely adjacent thereto with said transparent shield from contaminated surfaces whereby any particles of bone or flesh which contact the shield and fall back on the surgical field remain sterile so that the surgical field is not contaminated.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2566557A
Cited
US3545433A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |