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US4190054A
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Therapeutic bandage with removable hot or cold packs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-14
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1997-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A removable bandage attachable to a body part for entirely covering same, the bandage being made from an elastic material so as to hold the flesh of the body part firmly in place following surgery, a plurality of Velcro strips positioned on the outside surface of the bandage, a flexible fluid retaining envelope having a fluid therein which is heatable or coolable so that the envelope functions as a hot or cold pack, complementary Velcro strips on one side of the envelope to permit attachment of the envelope to the bandage without moving the bandage out of contact with the body part, and a layer of insulating material covering the outside of the envelope for reducing heat loss therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 H. George Brennan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61F13/00; A61F13/12; A61F13/122; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; A61F2007/0001; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/082; F25D2303/0822; F25D2303/08221; F25D2400/00; F25D2400/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An article of manufacture comprising: a removable bandage attachable to a body part for covering same, said bandage being made from an elastic material so as to hold the flesh of said body part firmly in place; a flexible fluid retaining envelope, the fluid therein being heatable and coolable so that said envelope functions as a hot or cold pack; and means provided on the outside surface of said bandage for removably and selectively attaching said envelope to said outside surface of said bandage without moving the inside surface thereof out of contact with said body part to apply heat or cold to said body part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An article of manufacture comprising: a removable bandage attachable to a body part for covering same, said bandage being made from an elastic material so as to hold the flesh of said body part firmly in place; a flexible fluid retaining envelope, the fluid therein being heatable and coolable so that said envelope functions as a hot or cold pack; and means provided on the outside surface of said bandage for removably and selectively attaching said envelope to said outside surface of said bandage without moving the inside surface thereof out of contact with said body part to apply heat or cold to said body part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An article of manufacture according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of said attaching means on said outside surface of said bandage to permit attachment of said envelope to said bandage at any one of many positions over said outside surface thereof.
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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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |