US4161176A
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Color adaptable bandage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-05
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Granted: 1979-07-17
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Expires: 1997-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A bandage having several "peel-off" outer layers of various colors to permit selection of a color pleasing to the wearer. The selection is effected by peeling off any overlying layers not desired, to expose the layer of preferred color. In one embodiment, the colors of the layers are chosen to approximate certain human skin colors.
Inventors
- 👤 II Frederick E. Harris
- 👤 William H. Pavitt, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/02; A61F13/0203; A61F13/0226; A61F13/0206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A bandage comprising: a first patch of opaque film having an adhesive coating on a first side and being non-adhesive on its second side; at least one additional opaque patch of film, large enough to cover the non-adhesive second side of said first patch of opaque film and removably attached to it, having a first side facing the second side of said first patch of film, and having a second side; the second sides of said first and additional opaque patches of film having different colors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A bandage comprising: a first patch of opaque film having an adhesive coating on a first side and being non-adhesive on its second side; at least one additional opaque patch of film, large enough to cover the non-adhesive second side of said first patch of opaque film and removably attached to it, having a first side facing the second side of said first patch of film, and having a second side; the second sides of said first and additional opaque patches of film having different colors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bandage of claim 1 further comprising: a pad of dressing material fastened to the adhesive-coated first side of said first patch of opaque film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bandage of claim 1 wherein said additional patches of opaque film each have an adhesive coating on their first sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The bandage of claim 3 wherein each of said additional patches of opaque film further comprises a non-adhesive tab affixed to its first side by the adhesive coating, said tab disposed to overlap portion of the periphery of the additional patch to which it is affixed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bandage of claim 4 wherein the edges of successive additional patches of opaque film are staggered slightly in one direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The bandage of claim 3 wherein a portion of the first side adjacent the edge of each additional patch of opaque film is free of adhesive coating, whereby separation of the additional layers is facilitated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bandage of claim 6 wherein the edges of successive additional patches of opaque film are staggered slightly in one direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bandage of claim 1 wherein said colors substantially match predetermined different colors of human skin.
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) | 1982-07-16 | 1983-01-15 | 1983-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-16 | 1987-01-15 | 1987-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-16 | 1991-01-15 | 1991-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |