US4545371A
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System and method for bandaging a patient
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1984-03-19
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2004-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A system for applying relatively large adhesive backed bandages to a patient for a wound dressing, burn dressing, surgical incise drape, etc. The system includes an applicator handle that is substantially less flexible than the bandage, which is joinable to the bandage during application, but which is removed from the bandage so as not to interfere with the flexible functioning of such bandage on a patient's anatomy.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederic Grossmann
- 👤 Larry A. Sims
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F15/00; A61F15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a system for bandaging a patient, said system comprising a flexible, rectangular bandage having a transparent backing with an adhesive on one surface for applying to a patient, and a removable liner protecting the adhesive prior to use; said bandage being permeable to water vapor, but impermeable to liquid water and bacteria; wherein the improvement comprises: a first and second handle being substantially less flexible than said bandage, and attached to said bandage such that the handles maintain said bandage in a generally flat configuration and control wrinkling during handling and application of the bandage to the patient; said bandage and handles being in a sterility protecting package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a system for bandaging a patient, said system comprising a flexible, rectangular bandage having a transparent backing with an adhesive on one surface for applying to a patient, and a removable liner protecting the adhesive prior to use; said bandage being permeable to water vapor, but impermeable to liquid water and bacteria; wherein the improvement comprises: a first and second handle being substantially less flexible than said bandage, and attached to said bandage such that the handles maintain said bandage in a generally flat configuration and control wrinkling during handling and application of the bandage to the patient; said bandage and handles being in a sterility protecting package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system for bandaging a patient as set forth in claim 1, wherein the handles are adhesively attached to the flexible backing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system for bandaging a patient as set forth in claim 2 wherein the handles are attached on the surface of the backing opposite the surface containing the adhesive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system for bandaging a patient as set forth in claim 2 wherein the handles are attached on the surface of the backing containing the adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system for bandaging a patient as set forth in claim 1, wherein the handles are attached to opposed edge areas of said bandage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system for bandaging a patient as set forth in claim 5 wherein the backing has graspable edge areas on two opposed edges thereof which are adapted not to adhere to a patient when the bandage is applied thereto; and said handles are adhesively secured to said graspable edge areas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
A method of bandaging a patient with the flexible bandage of claim 1 comprising the steps of: (a) removing the protective liner from the adhesive; (b) applying the bandage to the patient while the handles are secured to the bandage; and (c) separating the handles from the bandage so that the handles do not interfere with the flexible functioning of the bandage on the patient's anatomy.
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) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |