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Surgical pad
Assignee: CHASTON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PRO
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Filing: 1971-06-15
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A surgical pad or sponge is provided which includes a central portion of absorbent gauze with a loop attached thereto with an attached plastic ring having irradiation opaque properties.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Stone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B6/00; A61B6/12; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/44; A61B90/00; A61B90/39
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
30 words
A surgical pad which comprises a body portion of fluid absorbent material, a loop portion attached to said body portion, and radiation opaque non-metallic ring means engaged with said loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
30 words
A surgical pad which comprises a body portion of fluid absorbent material, a loop portion attached to said body portion, and radiation opaque non-metallic ring means engaged with said loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A surgical pad as defined in claim 1 in which said body portion is of at least two ply cotton gauze.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A surgical pad as defined in claim 1 in which said ring means is composed of synthetic plastic material with a radiation opaque additive.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A surgical pad as defined in claim 3 in which said synthetic plastic material is nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A surgical pad as defined in claim 3 in which said synthetic plastic material is polypropylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A surgical pad as defined in claim 3 in which said additive is barium sulphate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A surgical pad as defined in claim 1 in which a radiation opaque strip is provided contiguous to one margin of the body portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |