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Apparatus for protection a wound

US5072738A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1990
Grant dateDec 17, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S2/91
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ventilated skin guard apparatus for protecting areas of sensitive skin is disclosed. The apparatus has two longitudinal end support members to which are connected a series of laterally placed arcuate members. Single arcuate members may be removed from the apparatus without removing the entire apparatus from the portion of the user's body having the sensitive area of skin.

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