Medical Tape
OwnerRyan Taylorinventor
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Abstract
The current invention discloses an inexpensive, easy to use medical tape that reduces the chance of needlestick injuries. The medical tape comprises of multiple layers including a first layer made of pressure absorbing materials such as flexible foam, and a needle resistant layer. The medical tape may further comprise a third layer made preferably of non-stick paper and a covering layer made preferably of vinyl. A medical professional making injections or performing an operation may cover his/her body or a patient's body with the medical tape to prevent needlestick injuries. Moreover, the medical tape may come in various shapes and sizes and may be cut into suitable pieces for different procedures.
Claims14
a medical tape, comprising:
- a first layer made from soft and flexible material;
- a second layer made from a needle-resistant material;
- a third layer made of non-stick paper removably attached to the first layer;
- and a covering layer attached to the second layer.
a medical tape as claim 4, wherein the first layer has a first side that is sticky and a second side that is attached to the second layer.
a medical tape, comprising:
- a first layer made of flexible foam, the first layer having a first sticky side and a second side;
- a second layer made from steel core yarn and attached to the second side of the first layer;
- a third layer made of non-stick paper attached to the first side of the first layer;
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- a covering layer made of flexible foam attached to the second layer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.