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US3881474A
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Reinforced surgical drape
Assignee: Johnson and Johnson
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Filing: 1974-03-29
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1994-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A surgical drape is disclosed which employs tabs which may be used to fasten tubing or cords in place during a surgical procedure. The tabs are attached to the drape adjacent the reinforcement area of the drape. The tabs are attached in such a manner that when the tubing is affixed, the tubing will remain in place and not be in the way of the surgeon or otherwise interfere with the surgical procedure.
Inventors
- 👤 Henrietta K Krzewinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B46/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A surgical drape comprising a main panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, a top edge and a bottom edge and two opposed side edges, a reinforcing panel having corresponding top, bottom and side edges, affixed to the upper surface of said main panel, at least one tab positioned at the top edge of the reinforcing panel and at least one tab positioned at a side edge of the reinforcing panel near the bottom edge of the reinforcing panel, each of said tabs having a flexible portion free of the body of the drape, said flexible portion having at least two openings which extend through the tab and through which a flexible member may be inserted and secured thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A surgical drape comprising a main panel having an upper surface and a lower surface, a top edge and a bottom edge and two opposed side edges, a reinforcing panel having corresponding top, bottom and side edges, affixed to the upper surface of said main panel, at least one tab positioned at the top edge of the reinforcing panel and at least one tab positioned at a side edge of the reinforcing panel near the bottom edge of the reinforcing panel, each of said tabs having a flexible portion free of the body of the drape, said flexible portion having at least two openings which extend through the tab and through which a flexible member may be inserted and secured thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical drape of claim 1 in which the reinforcing panel is located in a position spaced from the top edge of the drape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The surgical drape of claim 1 in which there is a tab located at each side edge of said reinforcing panel near the bottom of the reinforcing panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The surgical drape of claim 1 in which each of said tabs has a portion which is affixed to the main panel of the drape and to the reinforcing panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The surgical drape of claim 1 in which the tabs comprise a flexible material having a grab tensile strength of at least fourteen pounds.
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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |