US3989040A
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Patient extremity surgical drape
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Corp
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Filing: 1975-12-18
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Granted: 1976-11-02
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Expires: 1995-12-18
Abstract
Abstract An improved surgical drape adapted to cover a patient extremity such as an arm or a leg during a surgical procedure. The drape is tubular in construction having one end closed and means for adhesively attaching it to the patient along a slit adjacent to the open end. For disposability it is fabricated from a nonwoven fabric on the surface contacting the patient and, bonded thereto, a liquid-proof film forming the outside surface. Preferred embodiments are described wherein the drape is formed from a flat sheet and has a reinforced side seam and end. A preferred method of telescope folding the drape for improved safety and speed of applicaton is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis C. Lofgren
- 👤 Stephen E. Farrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 03:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00; A61B46/20; A61B46/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
Surgical drape comprising a tube having an open end and a closed end and adapted to enclose a patient extremity characterized by, an inside surface of a flexible, strong, nonwoven material; at least a major portion of the outside surface of a flexible, liquid-proof film bonded to said nonwoven material; a slit extending from said open end partially along the length of said tube; adhesive attachment means on the inside of said tube and adjacent to both edges of said slit; and releasable portective covering for said adhesive attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
Surgical drape comprising a tube having an open end and a closed end and adapted to enclose a patient extremity characterized by, an inside surface of a flexible, strong, nonwoven material; at least a major portion of the outside surface of a flexible, liquid-proof film bonded to said nonwoven material; a slit extending from said open end partially along the length of said tube; adhesive attachment means on the inside of said tube and adjacent to both edges of said slit; and releasable portective covering for said adhesive attachment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The drape of claim 1 wherein the closed end of the slit is reinforced by crosslaid adhesive tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The drape of claim 1 further including overlapping, double reinforced side and end seams and wherein said slit is positioned opposite said side seam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The drape of claim 1 wherein said nonwoven material is a cellulosic laminate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The drape of claim 1 wherein said nonwoven material is a scrim reinforced material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The drape of claim 1 wherein said liquidproof film is polyethylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The drape of claim 1 telescope folded for improved speed and safety in application.
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) | 1979-11-02 | 1980-05-03 | 1980-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-02 | 1984-05-03 | 1984-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-02 | 1988-05-03 | 1988-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |