US4715366A
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Surgical shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-04-21
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2006-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A surgical shield for use during surgical procedures in which lasers are utilized and which comprises a fabric inner sheet interpositioned between a pair of coextensive metal foil sheets. The three sheets are attached together at their peripheries.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Teeple
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/04; A61B46/00; A61B46/20; A61B2046/205; A61B2090/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A malleable, lightweight surgical shield for use in an operating room and on a patient during laser procedures comprising: a. a non-woven fabric polymeric inner sheet, b. first and second aluminum foil sheets having a matte surface respectively positioned over each side of said fabric inner sheet to coextensively interpose said fabric sheet between said foil sheets; and c. means for attaching together the respective foil and fabric sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A malleable, lightweight surgical shield for use in an operating room and on a patient during laser procedures comprising: a. a non-woven fabric polymeric inner sheet, b. first and second aluminum foil sheets having a matte surface respectively positioned over each side of said fabric inner sheet to coextensively interpose said fabric sheet between said foil sheets; and c. means for attaching together the respective foil and fabric sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A surgical shield as set forth in claim 1, wherein said periphery includes a plurality of eyelets to support said shield.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A surgical shield as set forth in claim 1, wherein said foil sheets and fabric sheet includes at least one bounded perforation for removing the area bounded thereby to expose an operative field.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A surgical shield as set forth in claim 1, wherein said foil is aluminum and said inner sheet comprises a polyolefin plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A surgical shield as set forth in claim 1, wherein the polyolefin inner sheet comprises polypropylene (polyethylene).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A shield as set forth in claim 1 adapted for shielding anesthesia circuits provided with Velcro-type fastener strips disposed about said circuits for easier viewing thereof.
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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) | 1990-12-28 | 1991-06-29 | 1991-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-28 | 1995-06-29 | 1995-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-28 | 1999-06-29 | 1999-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |