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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4998538 | Medical drape for laser surgery A disposable medical drape adapted for use in laser surgery is configured to form an enclosure, acting as an emission barrier, between the medical laser and the patient tissue to be removed so as to contain, within the enclosure, materials present in the ... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4991593 | Flexible bag for storing body organs A device for maintaining a body organ during surgery includes a flexible enclosure having at least one opening large enough to permit the body organ to pass through and including means for limiting closure of the opening such that injury to the body organ... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4977904 | Articles for the protection of living tissue An article for the protection of humans, animals and other articles from damage due to undesired exposure to lasers comprising a tubular element comprising at least one layer comprising a xerogel comprising at least one water-insoluble hydrophilic polymer... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4966167 | Surgical drape for applying traction An apparatus useful for applying a traction force from a traction force system to a limb of a patient comprising: an elongated tubular member having an open first end and an opposing second end, sized and adapted to receive a substantial portion of a limb of a... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4941464 | Shoulder arthroscopy abduction apparatus A shoulder arthroscopy abduction apparatus for use during a diagnostic and/or surgical procedure including a generally rectangular, homogeneous forearm sleeve member having two apertures located at one end. The first aperture receives a patient's thumb an... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4934382 | Protective sheath with manipulation tabs A protective sheath of the type supplied with a portion of the protective sheath in a rolled up configuration for application to a member by unrolling the rolled up portion along the member includes application tabs interleaved with the rolled up portion ... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4926851 | Tubular bandage and a method for its application Individual tubular bandages are supplied in rolled form with one end portion rolled outwardly from the free end of the bandage and the other end portion rolled inwardly from the opposite free end so that, in use, a bandage of suitable size may be selected... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4887615 | Sterile drape for ultrasound probe A sterilizable drape for draping an ultrasound probe during an invasive ultrasonographic procedure, and a process of forming such a drape. An elongated sleeve member, having an open first end and a substantially closed second end with a circular fenestrat... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4867177 | Vaginal drape, insertion unit and kit A vaginal drape having a substantially frustoconical configuration, and a perimeter expandable along the length thereof. The drape is adapted to be secured about the cervix uteri of a human female. The vaginal drape can be used alone or in cooperation wit... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4817592 | Toroidal surgical shield Apparatus useful in surgery for holding part of a patient's body such as a limb, portion of a limb, extremity organ or tissue in a number of different positions required by a surgeon for the performance of a surgical procedure, and for establishing a ster... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4679552 | Drape for arthroscopic surgery A surgical drape is disclosed which is adapted for protectively covering a limb of a patient during arthroscopic surgery, and while placing the limb in traction. The drape comprises a tubular sleeve, a pair of elongate traction strips mounted on the insid... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4349019 | Surgical leggings A surgical cover or drape in the form of a loose fitting legging is disclosed which provides sterile coverage for the abdominal region as well as the legs while limiting undesirable excess material in the perineal area. The surgical cover or drape compris... | 09/14/1982 |
| 4308864 | Surgical extremity drape A surgical wrap or drape adapted for covering a patient's extremity during a surgical procedure. The drape is generally tubular in construction having two distinct sections; a first of stockinette material, preferably double-walled; and a second section f... | 01/05/1982 |
| 4275812 | Surgical glove package and donning method In a surgical glove package, the surgical glove is contained in a cylindrical ring with the cuff of the glove stretched around the ring to open the cuff of the glove. A bag also contained within the ring has its mouth sealed around said ring and encloses ... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4253451 | Surgical drape A surgical drape for use in hip or knee surgery designed to provide a substantially complete seal around an operative site in a one step application and having two main sections integrally connected along a main folding line, with one main section being c... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4153054 | Tubular surgical drape The tubular surgical drape is adapted to cover a patient extremity and includes a pull sleeve concentrically rolled with a tubular stockinette to form a doughnut-shaped roll. The pull sleeve surrounds the outer wall of the doughnut-shaped roll and applies... | 05/08/1979 |
| 4119093 | Integral patient-limb surgical drape system A surgical drape including a sheet with a fenestration through which extends a somewhat conical or contoured covering for receiving and isolating, from the rest of the patient, that portion of a patient's limb or extremity upon which surgery is to be perf... | 10/10/1978 |
| 4069913 | Surgical glove package and fixture A package for a surgical or similar glove includes a resilient glove having a wrist portion and a hand portion. The wrist portion of the glove is releasably fastened around a glove ring member, with the hand portion of the glove extending from the ring me... | 01/24/1978 |
| 4064880 | Sanitary tubular napkin for males The present invention relates to a sanitary tubular napkin for male hygiene; and is directed to urinal or toilet-towl disposable napkins that comprise an absorbent material. The disclosed napkins are formed into a set of napkins that are joined together; ... | 12/27/1977 |
| 4036220 | Body member protective device A protective device is provided for use on body members, e.g., bandaged or injured portions of the trunk and limbs. It provides a water-proof protection for the affected parts of the body and comprises generally a flexible tubular member having a fastenin... | 07/19/1977 |
| 4024872 | Colostomy device and method A surgical method and device for performing colostomy or like surgery in which a sterile, flexible plastic sleeve is slipped over the bowel or colostomy spur and lubricated. The sleeve covered spur is then pulled through the relatively small colostomy inc... | 05/24/1977 |
| 3989040 | Patient extremity surgical drape An improved surgical drape adapted to cover a patient extremity such as an arm or a leg during a surgical procedure. The drape is tubular in construction having one end closed and means for adhesively attaching it to the patient along a slit adjacent to t... | 11/02/1976 |
| 3968792 | Sterile tubular drape Sterile tubular drapes of various diameter pre-cut to desired lengths, rolled for immediate application and packaged in sterile containers for ready use. The drapes may include pull straps rolled concentrically with the rolled wall of the drape to assist ... | 07/13/1976 |
