Three piece drape with fluid diversion capabilities
US7588034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2046/236
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A three-piece surgical drape with fluid diverting channel or sleeve therein and method of making or assembling the same. The drape generally including a first liquid impermeable section attached at either end thereof to second and third sections of the drape, respectively. At least a portion of one end of the first section of the drape folded back upon itself and intermittently tacked or bonded to the first section to create a channel or sleeve adapted to divert fluids. The channel or sleeve may also have a tube or hose placed therein to facilitate or enhance fluid diversion through the channel or fluid removal therefrom.
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