Adhesive bandage with display
US7652188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/0206
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adhesive bandage is provided. The adhesive bandage includes: (a) an absorbent pad having an absorbent surface; (b) an adhesive tape attached to the absorbent pad, the adhesive tape being configured for attaching to a skin region so as to position the absorbent surface against a portion of the skin region; (c) a display being positioned on an outer surface of the adhesive bandage the display being configured and positioned so as to be viewable by an individual when the adhesive tape is attached to the skin region; and (d) a power source attached to or integrated with the adhesive tape, the power source being for powering the display, the display being for increasing an acceptability of use of the adhesive bandage by the individual when powered. Furthermore, the present invention provides an adhesive bandage with a display, the display being for displaying a skin condition value and for increasing an acceptability of use of the adhesive bandage by the individual when powered.
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