Abstract The disclosure concerns a flat, flexible strip of plastic bags for receiving soiled surgical sponges. Each bag has a transparent front panel and a transparent or opaque rear panel joined by three connections, the first of which is located in the central, lower region of the bag, and is easily rupturable. The other two connections are located in the upper region of the bag intermediate the sides and the center and may be easily rupturable. The central connection, when intact, enables the bag to receive and segregate two sponges, and coacts with the other connections to limit gaping of the bag mouth. When the central connection is broken, the bag is enabled to receive a single, large sponge, and the two upper connections limit gaping.
In an apparatus for handling soiled surgical sponges comprising a plurality of flexible plastic bags arranged in a flat strip and having front and rear panels, open mouths at their tops, and closed bottoms and sides, the improvement which comprises three connections between the front and rear panels of each bag, the first connection being located in the central, lower region of the bag and being easily rupturable, and the other two connections being located in the upper region of the bag at opposite sides of the center of the bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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In an apparatus for handling soiled surgical sponges comprising a plurality of flexible plastic bags arranged in a flat strip and having front and rear panels, open mouths at their tops, and closed bottoms and sides, the improvement which comprises three connections between the front and rear panels of each bag, the first connection being located in the central, lower region of the bag and being easily rupturable, and the other two connections being located in the upper region of the bag at opposite sides of the center of the bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which said first connection is spaced from the bottom of the bag a distance of about one-third the height of the bag, and each of the other two connections is spaced from the center of the bag a distance of about three-tenths the width of the bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus as defined in claim 1 in which all three connections are weak, easily rupturable heat seals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus as defined in claim 2 in which all three connections are weak, easily rupturable heat seals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus as defined in any one of claims 1-4 in which the front panel is transparent and the rear panel is opaque.