US5232452A
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Radiology marker system and dispenser
Assignee: BEEKLEY Corp A CT CORPORATION
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Filing: 1991-12-13
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Granted: 1993-08-03
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Expires: 2011-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A marker system for use in radiography. The marker system includes an elongated base tape, a bendable, fabric covered wire containing a material that is opaque to imaging radiation, such as lead, and a continuous row of adhesive pads fixedly aligned along the wire. The adhesive pads are releasably adhered to the base tape and are manually removable from the base tape together with the wire for releasable adherence to a subject The marker system is dispensed in a convenient handy dispensing package which holds a roll of the marker system and ejects a line of wire with markers attached thereto as the base tape is pulled. Wire clippers are attached to the dispenser for cutting the markers.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G. Russell
- 👤 Gail Burns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B90/00; A61B90/39; A61B50/00; A61B50/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A marker system for use in radiology, comprising: an elongated base tape having a length, a bendable, covered wire containing a material that is not opaque to imaging radiation, the wire extending in a direction parallel to the length of the base tape, and a plurality of adhesive support pads fixedly aligned along the covered wire, the adhesive pads being releasably adhered to the base tape and being manually removable from the base tape together with the wire for releasable adherence to a subject.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A marker system for use in radiology, comprising: an elongated base tape having a length, a bendable, covered wire containing a material that is not opaque to imaging radiation, the wire extending in a direction parallel to the length of the base tape, and a plurality of adhesive support pads fixedly aligned along the covered wire, the adhesive pads being releasably adhered to the base tape and being manually removable from the base tape together with the wire for releasable adherence to a subject.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A marker system according to claim 1, wherein the wire is covered with fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A marker system according to claim 2, wherein the wire contains lead.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A marker system according to claim 1, wherein the wire diameter is about 1 mm or less exclusive of the covering.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A marker system according to claim 4, wherein the covered wire diameter is about 2 mm or less.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A marker system according to claim 2, wherein the adhesive markers are round.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A marker system according to claim 6, wherein the adhesive pads each have a diameter of 1 cm or less.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A marker system according to claim 6, wherein the adhesive members have a diameter of about 7 mm or less.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A marker system according to claim 2, wherein the adhesive pads have adhesive on only one side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A marker system according to claim 6, wherein the covered wire diameter is about 1.5 mm or less.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
99 words
A dispensing package for markers to be used in radiology, comprising: tape supply means, an elongated base tape disposed in the supply means and dispensable therefrom, the tape having a length, a bendable, covered wire containing a material that is not opaque to imaging radiation, the wire extending in a direction parallel to the length of the tape, and a plurality of adhesive support pads fixedly aligned along the covered wire, the adhesive pads being releasably adhered to the base tape and being manually removable from the base tape together with the wire for releasable adherence to a subject.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
99 words
A dispensing package for markers to be used in radiology, comprising: tape supply means, an elongated base tape disposed in the supply means and dispensable therefrom, the tape having a length, a bendable, covered wire containing a material that is not opaque to imaging radiation, the wire extending in a direction parallel to the length of the tape, and a plurality of adhesive support pads fixedly aligned along the covered wire, the adhesive pads being releasably adhered to the base tape and being manually removable from the base tape together with the wire for releasable adherence to a subject.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A dispensing package according to claim 11, wherein the wire is covered with fabric.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A dispensing package according to claim 11, wherein the tape supply means includes a housing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A dispensing package according to claim 13, wherein the housing includes an adhesive for mounting the dispensing package to a wall.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
A dispensing package according to claim 12, wherein the wire contains lead.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
A dispensing package according to claim 11, further comprising clippers connected to the housing.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
79 words
A marker system for use in radiology, comprising: an elongated base tape, a bendable, covered wire containing a material that is not opaque to imaging radiation, the covered wire having a diameter of about 2 mm or less, and a plurality of adhesive support pads fixedly aligned along the covered wire, the adhesive pads being releasably adhered to the base tape and being manually removable from the base tape together with the wire for releasable adherence to a subject.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
79 words
A marker system for use in radiology, comprising: an elongated base tape, a bendable, covered wire containing a material that is not opaque to imaging radiation, the covered wire having a diameter of about 2 mm or less, and a plurality of adhesive support pads fixedly aligned along the covered wire, the adhesive pads being releasably adhered to the base tape and being manually removable from the base tape together with the wire for releasable adherence to a subject.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
A marker system according to claim 17, wherein the wire is covered with fabric.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
A marker system according to claim 17, wherein the wire contains lead.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
A marker system according to claim 18, wherein the wire contains lead.
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) | 1996-08-02 | 1997-02-01 | 1997-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-08-02 | 2001-02-01 | 2001-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-08-02 | 2005-02-01 | 2005-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |