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Fluid channeling pad
Assignee: American Sterilizer Co
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Filing: 1986-10-17
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Granted: 1988-02-16
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Expires: 2006-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A fluid channelling pad is comprised of a padded portion for substantially covering a work surface. A member extends from the perimeter of the padded portion and has at least a portion thereof extending upwardly. The upwardly extending portion is displaced from the padded portion a predetermined distance to form a channel to control the flow of fluids.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric J. Schuldt
- 👤 Mangalore R. Pai
- 👤 Robert A. Wolff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A fluid channeling pad for use with an articulated medical table, comprising: an articulate padded portion for substantially covering an articulated medical table, said padded portion being capable of moving with the medical table; and a member extending substantially along the perimeter of said padded portion, said member having at least a portion thereof extending upwardly, said portion being displaced from said padded portion a predetermined distance to form a collapsible channel for the flow of fluids.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A fluid channeling pad for use with an articulated medical table, comprising: an articulate padded portion for substantially covering an articulated medical table, said padded portion being capable of moving with the medical table; and a member extending substantially along the perimeter of said padded portion, said member having at least a portion thereof extending upwardly, said portion being displaced from said padded portion a predetermined distance to form a collapsible channel for the flow of fluids.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pad of claim 1 additionally comprising means for maintaining the shape of said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pad of claim 2 wherein said means for maintaining includes a plastic stiffener.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The pad of claim 3 wherein said member is comprised of two layers of material connected together, and wherein said stiffener is positioned between said two layers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pad of claim 4 wherein said padded portion and said two layers of material include a padded portion and two layers of material constructed of a fluid resistant fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pad of claim 4 wherein said padded portion and said two layers of material include a padded portion and two layers of material constructed of reinforced rubber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad of claim 4 wherein said connection of said two layers of material includes fluid proof stitching.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The pad of claim 7 additionally comprising means for sealing said stitching.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pad of claim 1 additionally comprising a welt positioned at the end of said upwardly extending portion to form a drip edge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad of claim 9 additionally comprising a cord, and wherein said welt is formed around said cord.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The pad of claim 1 additionally comprising a second member extending substantially downwardly from the end of said upwardly extending portion to form a drip edge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pad of claim 11 additionally comprising a stiffener for maintaining the shape of said second member
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pad of claim 11 additionally comprising a welt positioned at the end of said second member to form said drip edge.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The pad of claim 2 wherein said means for maintaining the shape of said member includes a continuous stiffener interrupted at the points of articulation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said upwardly extending portion cooperates with said padded portion to form said channel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pad of claim 15 wherein said member includes a first portion extending substantially horizontally from said perimeter and a second portion extending substantially vertically upward from said first portion to form a substantially rectangular channel with said padded portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pad of claim 15 wherein said member includes a member extending substantially diagonally upward from said perimeter to form a substantially V-shaped channel with said padded portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said upwardly extending portion cooperates with said member to form said channel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pad of claim 18 wherein said member includes a member having a first portion extending substantially diagonally downward from said perimeter and a second portion extending substantially diagonally upward from said first portion to form a substantially V-shaped channel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The pad of claim 18 wherein said member includes a substantially U-shaped member extending from said perimeter to form a substantially U-shaped channel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-02-15 | 1991-08-17 | 1992-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-02-15 | 1995-08-17 | 1996-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-02-15 | 1999-08-17 | 2000-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |