Surgical drapes having tape attachment strips
US5611356A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2046/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a universal surgical drape kit, having: a plurality of drape panels each having a top surface and a bottom surface; and a plurality of tape attachment strips comprising a backing, an adhesive layer covering one side of the backing, and a liner. At least two of the tape attachment strips are adhesively attached to the top surface and along at least a portion of one edge of the drape panels and a second portion of the tape attachment strips overhangs the drape panels and is covered with a liner. The present invention also provides a surgical drape, comprising: a sheet of drape fabric having a rectangular fenestration cut therein; and four tape attachment strips comprising a backing, an adhesive layer covering one side of the backing, and a liner. The four tape attachment strips are adhesively attached to the top surface of the sheet along the edges of the fenestration and a second portion of the tape attachment strips overhangs the fenestration and is covered with a liner.
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