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Disposable cover/liner for blood pressure measuring devices
Assignee: PROSPECT HOLDINGS Inc A CORP OF FL
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Filing: 1988-12-08
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Granted: 1990-11-06
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Expires: 2008-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A disposable cover or liner for use with all standard cuffs of blood pressure measuring devices (sphygmomanometers). The use of the cover prevents cross contamination between users and hematomas from continuous use of monitoring equipment, protects damaged skin from bacteria on the cuff and prolongs the useful life of the cuff. The disposable cover/liner is comprised of at least three layers, a first layer of a non-woven web which allows moisture to pass through to a second or middle layer of absorbent material to collect and hold moisture; and the third or outer layer of thin vapor-poof plastic. The cover/liner also has a low-tack adhesive applied to the outer layer in order that the cover/liner can be secured to the inside of the cuff with a peel-off protector.
Inventors
- 👤 C. Lynn Masciarotte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 17:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/02; A61B5/021; A61B5/022; A61B5/02233; A61B46/00; A61B46/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/237; Y10T428/239; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24793; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249982; Y10T428/249983; Y10T428/249987; Y10T428/249991; Y10T428/249992
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A disposable cuff cover or liner for a blood pressure measuring device, which comprises: a first layer of non-woven web having high strength and elasticity to allow the cuff to expand and contract freely and high wicking qualities to pass moisture through to a middle layer; a middle layer of absorbent material having an absorbent quality to collect moisture which may be passed through the inner layer; and a third or outer layer of thin, vapor-proof elastomeric material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A disposable cuff cover or liner for a blood pressure measuring device, which comprises: a first layer of non-woven web having high strength and elasticity to allow the cuff to expand and contract freely and high wicking qualities to pass moisture through to a middle layer; a middle layer of absorbent material having an absorbent quality to collect moisture which may be passed through the inner layer; and a third or outer layer of thin, vapor-proof elastomeric material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cuff cover according to claim 1 including means for holding said cuff cover onto said blood pressure measuring device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cuff cover according to claim 3 wherein said holding means comprises adhesive means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cuff cover according to claim 3 including a protective cover for said adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cuff means according to claim 1 wherein said first layer comprises paper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cuff means according to claim 1 wherein said middle layer comprises paper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cuff means according to claim 1 wherein said third layer comprises a synthetic rubber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cuff means according to claim 1 wherein said layers are bonded together.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of a blood pressure monitoring device having a cuff and the cuff cover of claim 1.
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