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Wound dressing retention apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-14
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Granted: 1988-03-22
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Expires: 2007-08-14
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for retaining wound dressing to a wound on a patient's body. The apparatus includes a resilient framework (11) positionable proximate to the wound. The framework (11) has a body engaging surface (25) for selective engagment with the patient's body and a top surface (20) opposite the body engaging surface (20). The framework (11) presents a dressing receiving opening (12) continually accessible from the top surface (20) when the body engaging surface (25) is engaged with the patient's body. Straps (13) are provided for retaining the wound dressing (15) by bridging a portion of the dressing receiving opening (12). Releasable fasteners (23, 24) removably secure the straps (13) to a portion of the framework (11).
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J. Fasline
- 👤 Randall J. Hartwig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/02; A61F13/0269; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/08; A61B17/085; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/62; A61F13/622; A61F2013/00089; A61F2013/00165; A61F2013/00182; A61F2013/00361; A61F2013/00544; A61F2013/0057; A61F2013/15008; A61F2013/15048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing to a wound on a patient's body, comprising: resilient frame means positionable proximate to the wound, said frame means having a body engaging surface for selective engagement with the patient's body and a top surface opposite said body engaging surface, said frame means presenting a dressing receiving region continually accessible from said top surface when said body engaging surface is engaged with the patient's body; means for retaining the wound dressing, said means for retaining bridging a portion of said dressing receiving region; and means for removably securing said means for retaining to a portion of said frame means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing to a wound on a patient's body, comprising: resilient frame means positionable proximate to the wound, said frame means having a body engaging surface for selective engagement with the patient's body and a top surface opposite said body engaging surface, said frame means presenting a dressing receiving region continually accessible from said top surface when said body engaging surface is engaged with the patient's body; means for retaining the wound dressing, said means for retaining bridging a portion of said dressing receiving region; and means for removably securing said means for retaining to a portion of said frame means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 1 wherein said frame means substantially encircles said dressing receiving region.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 2 wherein said frame means is a continuous member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 1 wherein said frame means partially encircles said dressing receiving region.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 4 wherein said frame means is C-shaped.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 1 wherein said means for retaining the wound dressing includes at least one flexible strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 6 wherein said frame means includes a first region positioned on one side of said dressing receiving region and at least a second region positioned on another side of said dressing receiving region; at least one said flexible strap bridging said dressing receiving region from said first region to said second region of said frame means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 7 wherein said first region and said region of said frame means are positioned on opposite sides of said dressing receiving region.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 7 wherein said means for removably securing includes a releasable fastener operatively associated with at least one end of said flexible strap and a corresponding said region of said frame means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 9 wherein said releasable fastener is a hook and loop fastener.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 1 further comprising means for holding an article in relationship to said frame means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 11 wherein said means for holding includes a flexible strap secured to said frame means and a releasable fastener operatively associated with said flexible strap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 12 wherein said releasable fastener is a hook and loop fastener.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 1 further comprising means for securing said frame mean proximate to the wound.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus for retaining wound dressing according to claim 14 wherein said means for securing includes adhesive carried on said body engaging surface.
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