US3017990A
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Sterile package for surgical fabric
Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1958-10-31
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Granted: 1962-01-23
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Expires: 1978-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Singerman Sol
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F15/00; A61F15/001; B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A STERILE SURGICAL DRESSING PACKAGE COMPRISING: A THIN, FLAT, SMOOTH, FOLDED SURGICAL FABRIC DRESSING ADAPTED FOR APPLICATION DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH A WOUND SURFACE, AND WHICH IN SUCH CONTACT IS NON-ADHERENT TO REGENERATING TISSUES; A SINGLE FOLDED PAPER SHIELD OPEN ON THREE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH AND SURROUNDING SAID DRESSING, SAID PAPER SHIELD EXTENDING BEYOND THE AREA OF THE DRESSING IN ALL DIRECTIONS, AND HAVING ONE EDGE EXTEND BEYOND THE OTHER OPPOSITE THE FOLD LINE, WHEREBY THE FOLDED SHIELD MAY BE READILY OPENED; AND AN OUTER ENVELOPE IN WHICH SAID DRESSING IN SAID SHIELD IS ENCLOSED, WHICH ENVELOPE IS FORMED OF AN ADHESIVELY UNITED SEAMED PAPER TUBE, WITH SAID SEAM IN ONE FACE OF THE ENVELOPE, AN ADHESIVELY UNITED FOLD AT ONE END IN WHICH THE TUBE IS FOLDED BACK UPON ITSELF AND ADHESIVELY UNITED TO ITSELF, AND A HEAT SEALED CLOSURE AT THE OTHER END, IN WHICH THE TWO OPPOSING FACES OF THE ENVELOPE ARE HEAT SEALED TO EACH OTHER,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A STERILE SURGICAL DRESSING PACKAGE COMPRISING: A THIN, FLAT, SMOOTH, FOLDED SURGICAL FABRIC DRESSING ADAPTED FOR APPLICATION DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH A WOUND SURFACE, AND WHICH IN SUCH CONTACT IS NON-ADHERENT TO REGENERATING TISSUES; A SINGLE FOLDED PAPER SHIELD OPEN ON THREE SIDES IN CONTACT WITH AND SURROUNDING SAID DRESSING, SAID PAPER SHIELD EXTENDING BEYOND THE AREA OF THE DRESSING IN ALL DIRECTIONS, AND HAVING ONE EDGE EXTEND BEYOND THE OTHER OPPOSITE THE FOLD LINE, WHEREBY THE FOLDED SHIELD MAY BE READILY OPENED; AND AN OUTER ENVELOPE IN WHICH SAID DRESSING IN SAID SHIELD IS ENCLOSED, WHICH ENVELOPE IS FORMED OF AN ADHESIVELY UNITED SEAMED PAPER TUBE, WITH SAID SEAM IN ONE FACE OF THE ENVELOPE, AN ADHESIVELY UNITED FOLD AT ONE END IN WHICH THE TUBE IS FOLDED BACK UPON ITSELF AND ADHESIVELY UNITED TO ITSELF, AND A HEAT SEALED CLOSURE AT THE OTHER END, IN WHICH THE TWO OPPOSING FACES OF THE ENVELOPE ARE HEAT SEALED TO EACH OTHER,
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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) | 1965-01-22 | 1965-07-24 | 1966-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-22 | 1969-07-24 | 1970-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-22 | 1973-07-24 | 1974-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |