Patent · US Expired

Wrapper for delivering sterile disposables

US4705171A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 20, 1986
Grant dateNov 10, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F15/001
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an improved package for wrapping sterile disposable articles, such as surgical gowns. The package generally includes a generally rectangular wrapping material having corners. A strap is generally T-shaped and has three free ends. Each free end of the strap is affixed adjacent one corner of the material. A pull tab is affixed to the strap. The package is opened by pulling the tab away from the package. The sterile article is wrapped by folding the corners of the material over the article and tucking one corner under the other corners.

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