US4569341A
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Split sheet surgical drape
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1984-04-26
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Granted: 1986-02-11
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Expires: 2004-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A split sheet surgical drape is disclosed. The opening in the drape has a plastic border between one and six inches in width on both surfaces of the drape. The lower surface of the border is coated with adhesive. The plastic border provides better attachment of the drape to similar drapes when the drapes are in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Henrietta K. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00; A61B46/20; A61B2046/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A surgical drape comprising a generally rectangular sheet of a liquid repellent, nonwoven fabric, said sheet having a top edge and a bottom edge and two opposing side edges and an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one opening at one edge of the sheet, the opening commencing at the edge and extending inwardly into the sheet, a plastic border having at least one inch in width around the major portion of the periphery of the opening in said sheet and extending into the opening, an adhesive coating on the lower surface of the plastic border to secure the opening in a position around the limb of a surgical patient, and a release sheet overlying the adhesive coating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A surgical drape comprising a generally rectangular sheet of a liquid repellent, nonwoven fabric, said sheet having a top edge and a bottom edge and two opposing side edges and an upper surface and a lower surface, at least one opening at one edge of the sheet, the opening commencing at the edge and extending inwardly into the sheet, a plastic border having at least one inch in width around the major portion of the periphery of the opening in said sheet and extending into the opening, an adhesive coating on the lower surface of the plastic border to secure the opening in a position around the limb of a surgical patient, and a release sheet overlying the adhesive coating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The surgical drape of claim 1 in which the width of the opening at its closed end is greater than the width of the opening at the edge of the sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The surgical drape of claim 1 in which the plastic border is between one and six inches in width.
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) | 1989-02-10 | 1989-08-12 | 1990-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-10 | 1993-08-12 | 1994-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-10 | 1997-08-12 | 1998-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |