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Cushion for holding an element of grafted skin

US4480638A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1981
Grant dateNov 6, 1984
Priority date—
Expiry dateNov 9, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/00846
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cushion for pressing an element of grafted skin against the body surface, wherein the portion (2) to be applied to the body has a window or opening (4) the dimensions of which approximately equal that of the graft. The edges (6) of the window (4) are attached to the skin so as to be impervious to air or liquids. The filling medium of the cushion (air or a liquid) is maintained under pressure.

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