Patent · US Expired

Prophylactic apron

US4872462A · kind A · utility

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11References
2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 1988
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 18, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F6/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A resilient thin membrane shield of substantially rectangular planform includes a peel plied adhesive strip along its upper edge and a tapered tubular segment at its center. The walls of the tubular segment are tapered in thickness and along the axis thereof, forming a feathered edge at the end opening. The membrane, furthermore, may include enlarged section ribs and edge beads for unfolding the membrane.

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