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US3657741A
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Protective surgical sleeve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-27
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Granted: 1972-04-25
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Expires: 1990-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A surgical protective sleeve made of a fluid impervious material and adapted to cover at least the forearm portion of a surgeon''s gown to prevent soaking thereof by body fluids. The sleeve includes an elastic portion at each end thereof to hold the sleeve tightly against the wrist and arm and maintain the sleeve extended along the forearm. Ventilation holes are provided in the upper portion of the sleeve to prevent perspiration between the arm and the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor M Blano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:36
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A41D13/12; A41D13/1209; A41D13/1227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A surgical protective sleeve comprising: a fluid impervious tubular portion of extended length and adapted to cover a surgeon''s arm from the wrist to a position above the elbow; wrist engaging means on one end of said tubular portion for gripping the surgeon''s wrist; arm engaging means on the other end of said tubular portion for gripping the surgeon''s arm above the elbow and for holding said tubular portion extended along said forearm; said tubular portion having at least one ventilation passageway formed therein for providing air circulation in the space enclosed between said tubular portion and the arm to prevent excessive perspiration; and said ventilation passageway being positioned adjacent said arm engaging means and adapted to be disposed above the elbow of the surgeon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A surgical protective sleeve comprising: a fluid impervious tubular portion of extended length and adapted to cover a surgeon''s arm from the wrist to a position above the elbow; wrist engaging means on one end of said tubular portion for gripping the surgeon''s wrist; arm engaging means on the other end of said tubular portion for gripping the surgeon''s arm above the elbow and for holding said tubular portion extended along said forearm; said tubular portion having at least one ventilation passageway formed therein for providing air circulation in the space enclosed between said tubular portion and the arm to prevent excessive perspiration; and said ventilation passageway being positioned adjacent said arm engaging means and adapted to be disposed above the elbow of the surgeon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A surgical protective sleeve as set forth in claim 1 wherein a plurality of ventilation passageways are formed around the periphery of said tubular portion and adapted to be positioned above the elbow of the surgeon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A surgical protective sleeve as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tubular portion includes a central portion having a substantially constant diameter, a first necked down end portion terminating at said wrist engaging means, and a second necked down end portion terminating at said arm engaging means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A surgical protective sleeve as set forth in claim 5 wherein said central portion has a diameter sufficiently larger than the surgeon''s arm to provide an annular air circulating space Between said arm and said central portion.
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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) | 1975-04-25 | 1975-10-25 | 1976-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-25 | 1979-10-25 | 1980-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-25 | 1983-10-25 | 1984-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |