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US4610245A
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Medical protective sleeve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-03-25
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Granted: 1986-09-09
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Expires: 2005-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A waterproof fabric sleeve or cover for a human limb has a cuff which can be wrapped tightly around the limb. To the inside surface of the cuff is affixed a circumferentially elongated fitting of resilient material thicker at its mid-section than at its ends and having a transverse groove at its mid-section dimensioned to hold an intravenous feeding tube. The groove is open at its inside surface an amount less than its greatest diameter. The sleeve is positioned on the limb so that the intravenous tube fits into the groove and the cuff is wrapped tightly enough to seal it to the limb. The fitting is positioned with a margin of the cuff on each side and the cuff margins seal it to the limb when the intravenous tube is removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Lorraine Biearman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/04; A61F13/041; A61F15/00; A61F15/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
In a watertight cover for a human limb comprising a sleeve having at at least one end an adjustable length cuff of resilient material and fastening means therefor adapted to form a watertight seal between limb and sleeve the improvement comprising means at that end for positioning an intravenous feeding tube within the sleeve, said means comprising a fitting of resilient material positioned against the inside surface of said cuff, the fitting being elongated in the circumferential direction of the cuff, being thicker intermediate its ends than at its ends and having a transverse slot intermediate its ends open on the inside surface of said fitting to a width less than the width of the slot, said slot being adapted to hold an intravenous tube therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
In a watertight cover for a human limb comprising a sleeve having at at least one end an adjustable length cuff of resilient material and fastening means therefor adapted to form a watertight seal between limb and sleeve the improvement comprising means at that end for positioning an intravenous feeding tube within the sleeve, said means comprising a fitting of resilient material positioned against the inside surface of said cuff, the fitting being elongated in the circumferential direction of the cuff, being thicker intermediate its ends than at its ends and having a transverse slot intermediate its ends open on the inside surface of said fitting to a width less than the width of the slot, said slot being adapted to hold an intravenous tube therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the width of the fitting is less than the width of the cuff whereby in the absence of said intravenous tube the tension of the cuff maintains said seal between limb and sleeve around said fitting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the width of the fitting is about half the width of the cuff.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the width of the opening of said transverse slot in said fitting is about one half the diameter of the slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said fitting is affixed to the inside surface of the cuff.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-09-08 | 1990-03-10 | 1990-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-09-08 | 1994-03-10 | 1994-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-09-08 | 1998-03-10 | 1998-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |