US4094316A
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Adhesive bandage with reusable applique
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-26
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Granted: 1978-06-13
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Expires: 1996-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A combined adhesive bandage and applique in which a selectively removable applique is applied to the adhesive backing strip of an adhesive bandage serving the threefold function of 1) increasing the attractiveness of the bandage; 2) providing a decorative applique for reuse as desired; or 3) providing a clothing repair patch. The bandage-applique combination comprises an applique formed with a reusable adhesive surface on one side thereof releasably adhered to a release liner which is adhered to an adhesive coating on the top of an adhesive bandage tape having a lower adhesive coating to which a bandage pad is adhered at the central portion of the tape with a removable protective sheet covering the bandage strip adhesive and bandage.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Nathanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:02
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H27/00; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/02; A61F13/0203; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique comprising: an adhesive tape having an adhesive coating on at least one face thereof; a bandage pad smaller in area than said tape secured by the adhesive coating to a central portion of said tape; a decorative applique clothing patch strip dimensioned of an area substantially congruent to that of said adhesive tape, and formed with a continuous web of material having a pressure sensitive reusable adhesive layer along one entire surface of said web releasably secured with respect to said tape on the side thereof opposed to the side of the tape to which said bandage is secured.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique comprising: an adhesive tape having an adhesive coating on at least one face thereof; a bandage pad smaller in area than said tape secured by the adhesive coating to a central portion of said tape; a decorative applique clothing patch strip dimensioned of an area substantially congruent to that of said adhesive tape, and formed with a continuous web of material having a pressure sensitive reusable adhesive layer along one entire surface of said web releasably secured with respect to said tape on the side thereof opposed to the side of the tape to which said bandage is secured.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique as in claim 1, in which a protective sheet is provided overlying said bandage pad and removably secured to the adhesive coating on said tape bordering said bandage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique as in claim 1 in which a release liner is adhesively secured to said tape on the side thereof opposed to the side of the tape to which said bandage pad is secured and said applique is releasably secured to said liner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique as in claim 1, in which said adhesive tape is coated on opposed faces thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique as in claim 1, in which said applique is formed of a sheet material having the appearance of blue denim.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique as in claim 1, in which said applique is formed of a woven textile material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combined adhesive bandage and applique as in claim 1, in which said applique is formed of printed sheet material.
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) | 1981-06-12 | 1981-12-12 | 1982-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-12 | 1985-12-12 | 1986-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-12 | 1989-12-12 | 1990-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |