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Hospital gown
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-19
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A hospital gown including at least two panels removably secured about the front and back of a patient to form a garment having a pair of sleeves and an upper torso enveloping portion. Straps are provided in the interior of one sleeve for holding an I.V. tube and a pocket is sewn to the front of the torso enveloping portion to hold a medical diagnostic instrument which can be connected to the chest of the patient through an opening in the torso enveloping portion adjacent the pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander C. Ragone
- 👤 Inez Ragone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 05:42
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A hospital gown comprising: at least two panels used to cover the front and back of the upper torso and arms of a patient, means for removably securing said panels together about the upper torso and arms of a patient to form a garment having a pair of sleeves and an upper torso enveloping portion, a pocket on a front surface of the upper torso enveloping portion of said garment for holding a medical diagnostic instrument, and an opening through the upper torso enveloping portion of said garment for attaching said medical instrument to the patient.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A hospital gown comprising: at least two panels used to cover the front and back of the upper torso and arms of a patient, means for removably securing said panels together about the upper torso and arms of a patient to form a garment having a pair of sleeves and an upper torso enveloping portion, a pocket on a front surface of the upper torso enveloping portion of said garment for holding a medical diagnostic instrument, and an opening through the upper torso enveloping portion of said garment for attaching said medical instrument to the patient.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A hospital gown in accordance with claim 1 including means on at least one of said sleeves of said garment for holding a tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hospital gown in accordance with claim 2 wherein said tube holding means includes a pair of spaced straps secured to said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A hospital gown in accordance with claim 3 wherein said straps are removably secured to the interior of said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hospital gown in accordance with claim 4 wherein said straps are removably secured to the interior of said sleeve by snap fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A hospital gown in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for removably securing said panels together includes "Velcro" fastener strips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hospital gown in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for removably securing said panels together are located along the seams of the sleeves of said garment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hospital gown in accordance with claim 1 including electrical wire means attached to the torso portion of said garment adjacent said pocket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US3504984A
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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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |