US4076017A
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Postpartum fluid loss receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-11
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A postpartum fluid loss receptacle is disclosed herein comprising a sheet which is positioned beneath the patient. The receptacle includes a pocket formed by folding an edge of a non-absorbent sheet upon itself and sealing it together. The pocket collects the fluid and includes graduations to permit measurement of the amount of the fluid.
Inventors
- 👤 John N. Haswell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/102; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/42; A61B46/00; A61B46/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A postpartum fluid loss receptacle which comprises: a first sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, said first sheet having a first end portion forming a first pocket and a second end portion, the first end portion of said first sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges having a common point, the first edge being sealingly attached to the second edge continuously along a line extending from the common point; and a second pocket smaller than the first pocket, said second pocket being connected to and position relative said first sheet of flexible material between the first and second end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A postpartum fluid loss receptacle which comprises: a first sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, said first sheet having a first end portion forming a first pocket and a second end portion, the first end portion of said first sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges having a common point, the first edge being sealingly attached to the second edge continuously along a line extending from the common point; and a second pocket smaller than the first pocket, said second pocket being connected to and position relative said first sheet of flexible material between the first and second end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The receptacle of claim 1 in which the second end portion of said first sheet includes a flap which extends in the direction of the first end portion of said first sheet, said second pocket being collapsible to be positioned beneath the flap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
240 words
A postpartum fluid loss receptacle which comprises: a first sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, said first sheet having a first end portion forming a first pocket and a second end portion, the first end portion of said first sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges having a common point, the first edge being sealingly attached to the second edge continuously along a line extending from the common point; and a second pocket smaller than the first pocket, the second end portion of said first sheet including a flap which extends in the direction of the first end portion of said first sheet, said second pocket being collapsible to be positioned beneath the flap, said second pocket comprising a second sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, said second sheet having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of said second sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges of said second sheet having a common point, the first edge of said second being sealingly attached to the second edge of said second sheet continuously along a line extending from the common point of the edges of said second sheet, said first end portion of said second sheet further including graduations to indicate the volume of material contained within said second pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
240 words
A postpartum fluid loss receptacle which comprises: a first sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, said first sheet having a first end portion forming a first pocket and a second end portion, the first end portion of said first sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges having a common point, the first edge being sealingly attached to the second edge continuously along a line extending from the common point; and a second pocket smaller than the first pocket, the second end portion of said first sheet including a flap which extends in the direction of the first end portion of said first sheet, said second pocket being collapsible to be positioned beneath the flap, said second pocket comprising a second sheet of flexible material that is essentially nonabsorbent to body fluids, said second sheet having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of said second sheet being folded and defining a first edge and a second edge, the edges of said second sheet having a common point, the first edge of said second being sealingly attached to the second edge of said second sheet continuously along a line extending from the common point of the edges of said second sheet, said first end portion of said second sheet further including graduations to indicate the volume of material contained within said second pocket.
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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) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |