Protective bandage having improved impact protection
Patent 5170781 Issued on December 15, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 15, 2011. 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.
November 15, 2011. 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 References 1913928 3171410 Inflatable expansible surgical pressure dressing Use of bubble packaging film for relieving decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers Orthopedic diaper device Patent #: 4964858 InventorApplicationNo. 794724 filed on 11/15/1991US Classes:128/118.1, Inflated128/117.1, Resilient128/888, Wound shields (e.g., vaccination)128/893, Foot/toe (e.g., corn, bunion, etc.)128/894, Padded or cushioned602/41, BANDAGE STRUCTURE602/42, Skin laceration or wound cover602/58Backing layer having particular structural feature (e.g., permeability, shaped, or elasticity, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Isabella, David J.Assistant: Zuttarelli, A. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61F 005/30A61F 005/34 A61F 013/00 A61L 015/00 AbstractA protective bandage for covering a wound or other sensitive body area. A fluid-filled bubble means is positioned centrally of the bandage and is adapted to overlie the sensitive body area to protect it against impacts, to reduce the pain of impacts, and to promote healing.Field of SearchSupportPad carrier Resilient Pad Resilient Inflated Inflatable or expandable Wound shields (e.g., vaccination) Chafing shields (e.g., decubitus pads, etc.) Padded or cushioned BANDAGE STRUCTURE Skin laceration or wound cover Compressive element over wound site Backing layer having particular structural feature (e.g., permeability, shaped, or elasticity, etc.) Perforated Support covering For a particular body portion Arm or leg Tubular Wrist Ankle Arch Compressive elongate wrap (e.g., generic wrapping materials) Rubber or latex coated fabric | |
