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Protective pad for post-operative recovery
Assignee: SHUMSKY ENTERPRISES Inc A OH CORP
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Filing: 1988-01-04
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2008-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A protective pad for use by a patient during post-operative recovery from open heart surgery comprising a heart-shaped body having a cover made from a substantially dimensionally stable sheet material and a filler comprising a soft stuffing material filling said cover. The front surface of the pad has a diagram of the major coronary arteries which may be marked to indicate areas affected by the surgery.
Inventors
- 👤 Janet L. Yon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A protective pad for use by a patient during post-operative recovery from open heart surgery comprising a heart-shaped body having pair of lobes joined by a concave upper marginal surface forming the top center of the heart shape thereof which provides support for the chin of a patient using said pad, a cover made from s substantially dimensionally stable sheet material, and a filler comprising a soft stuffing material filling said cover, said body having a front surface and a rear surface and a diagram of physical features in the area of the human heart on one of said surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A protective pad for use by a patient during post-operative recovery from open heart surgery comprising a heart-shaped body having pair of lobes joined by a concave upper marginal surface forming the top center of the heart shape thereof which provides support for the chin of a patient using said pad, a cover made from s substantially dimensionally stable sheet material, and a filler comprising a soft stuffing material filling said cover, said body having a front surface and a rear surface and a diagram of physical features in the area of the human heart on one of said surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said sheet material comprises a tightly woven, low stretch fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pad of claim 2 wherein said sheet material comprises 65 percent Dacron polyester and 35 percent cotton fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pad of claim 2 wherein said diagram extends from said concave upper marginal surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said diagram comprises a diagram of the major coronary arteries.
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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) | 1992-05-15 | 1992-11-14 | 1993-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-15 | 1996-11-14 | 1997-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-15 | 2000-11-14 | 2001-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |