US4873998A
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Surgical hand protector system
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1988-10-21
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Granted: 1989-10-17
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Expires: 2008-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A protective surgical hand covering having a hardened molded material placed over the hand. The material will cover the meat of the palm, the knuckles, the lower knuckles, and breadth of the palm. Thimble shaped tips are also available for use. Surgical latex gloves may be worn either over or under the invention.
Inventors
- 👤 Danny W. Joyner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:18
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/0055; A41D19/0082; A41D19/0096; A61; A61B; A61B42/00; A61B42/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A surgical hand protector system comprising: a molded thermoplastic band for emplacement over the base of the hand, said band forming a continuous loop to rest between the thumb and index finger of the hand and around the palm and back of the hand, said band containing performations into which can be placed the fingers; a molded projection connected to said band and formed from the same thermoplastic material as said band, said projection covering a portion of the thumb and containing a perforation through which can be placed the thumb; said band and said projection having continuous open ends through which the hand is insertable, said band and said projection forming an open portion which exposes a part of the palm below the third and fourth fingers to allow greater dexterity during use of said system; and a pliable surgical glove emplaced over the hand to cover the areas of the hand exposed by said band and said projection; wherein the hand is completely covered yet retains dexterity and mobility when protected by said system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A surgical hand protector system comprising: a molded thermoplastic band for emplacement over the base of the hand, said band forming a continuous loop to rest between the thumb and index finger of the hand and around the palm and back of the hand, said band containing performations into which can be placed the fingers; a molded projection connected to said band and formed from the same thermoplastic material as said band, said projection covering a portion of the thumb and containing a perforation through which can be placed the thumb; said band and said projection having continuous open ends through which the hand is insertable, said band and said projection forming an open portion which exposes a part of the palm below the third and fourth fingers to allow greater dexterity during use of said system; and a pliable surgical glove emplaced over the hand to cover the areas of the hand exposed by said band and said projection; wherein the hand is completely covered yet retains dexterity and mobility when protected by said system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The surgical hand protector system of claim 1 further including thermoplastic tips fitted over the tops of the fingers and the thumb, said tips connected to said continuous band by means of threads attached to said tips and said band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The surgical hand protector system of claim 1 further including thermoplastic tips fitted over the tops of the fingers of the hand.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-10-16 | 1993-04-17 | 1993-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-16 | 1997-04-17 | 1997-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-16 | 2001-04-17 | 2001-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |