Opthalmic drape with fluid collection pouch
Patent 5038798 Issued on August 13, 1991. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 23, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 23, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 572309 filed on 08/23/1990US Classes:128/853, Fenestrated128/849, Drapes604/356Receptacle placed under or against body to collect discharge during surgical or obstetrical operationsExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Owens, Terry J. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 019/08AbstractA surgical ophthalmic drape which is a complete draping system and provides a sterile field and fluid control. The ophthalmic drape includes a main sheet and a fluid pouch. The fluid pouch has a fenestration which is smaller than the main sheet fenestration. The adhesive layer on the bottom of the fluid pouch both secures the pouch to the main sheet and also secures the drape assembly to the patient. The pouch is a folded piece of fluid impervious material with a sealed edge on three sides.Field of SearchFolded or stackedTubular With handle or applicator means Incision or cavity inserted With surgical implement retaining means Drapes With cover (flap) Fenestrated Body or body member encircling belt, strap, or harness Catamenial receptacle Receptacle externally sealing around body opening to receive natural or surgical discharge Receptacle placed under or against body to collect discharge during surgical or obstetrical operations Flexible apron type | |
