US4223669A
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Surgical drape support apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-26
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1998-10-26
Abstract
Abstract Surgical drape support apparatus including a generally U-shaped horizontal base frame having a longitudinal section, transverse sections extending from the longitudinal section adjacent to the ends thereof substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal section, a support section extending generally vertically from the longitudinal section adjacent one of the transverse sections, an upper section extending from the support section adjacent the free end thereof, the upper section extending generally horizontally from the support section substantially parallelt to and above the transverse section closest thereto, the upper section and the support section having passages therethrough and the upper section and the suport section having a plurality of spaced openings along at least a portion of their lengths with the openings being oriented toward the area circumscribed by the base frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E. Morledge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Surgical drape support appartus including a horizontal base frame having a longitudinal section, transverse sections extending from said longitudinal section adjacent the ends thereof, said transverse sections being disposed substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal section, a support section extending generally vertically from said longitudinal section adjacent one of said transverse sections, an upper section extending from said support section adjacent the free end thereof, said upper section extending generally horizontally from said support section substantially parallel to and above said transverse section closest thereto, said upper section and said support section having passages therethrough and a plurality of spaced openings along at least a portion of their lengths communicating with said passages, said openings being oriented toward the area circumscribed by and projected upwardly from said base frame, said apparatus including means for adapting said passages to a source of positive or negative air pressure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Surgical drape support appartus including a horizontal base frame having a longitudinal section, transverse sections extending from said longitudinal section adjacent the ends thereof, said transverse sections being disposed substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal section, a support section extending generally vertically from said longitudinal section adjacent one of said transverse sections, an upper section extending from said support section adjacent the free end thereof, said upper section extending generally horizontally from said support section substantially parallel to and above said transverse section closest thereto, said upper section and said support section having passages therethrough and a plurality of spaced openings along at least a portion of their lengths communicating with said passages, said openings being oriented toward the area circumscribed by and projected upwardly from said base frame, said apparatus including means for adapting said passages to a source of positive or negative air pressure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Surgical drape support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said support section is separable from said base frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Surgical drape support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the sections of said base frame are affixed to each other to form a unitary structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Surgical drape support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said upper section and said support section are of different lengths.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Surgical drape support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said upper section is disposed directly above one of said transverse sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
Surgical drape support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein all of the sections of said apparatus are lengths of hollow tubing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Surgical drape support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said apparatus is formed of plastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
Surgical drape support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said longitudinal section and at least one of said transverse sections have passages connected to the passages of said upper section and said support section for the movement of air therethrough.
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) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |