# US 2014/0194802 A1 · Protective Bandage Device

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- Number: US 2014/0194802 A1
- Document ID: US20140194802A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/147,514
- Filed: 2014-01-04
- Published: 2014-07-10
- Earliest claimed: 2013-01-07
- Inventors: Todd P. Check
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140194802A1

## CPC

- A61F 13/023: {wound covering film layers without a fluid retention layer}
- A61F 13/0206: with absorbent fibrous layers, e.g. woven or non-woven absorbent pads or island dressings
- A61F 13/0226: {characterised by the support layer}
- A61F 13/025: {having a special distribution arrangement of the adhesive}
- A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C)

## Abstract

The present invention relates to a protective bandage device and to methods of use thereof.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A protective bandage device comprising:
a. a top portion having
i. an inner and outer surface, said inner surface defining a hollow concave chamber between said top portion and the surface of the skin of a person on which the device is placed;
ii. a sloping wall portion; and
b. a bottom portion,
wherein said top and bottom portions reversibly couple to provide open and closed positions, wherein a hinge member joins the top and bottom portions allowing the top and bottom portions to remain attached when in the open position.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A bandage device as is claim 1 further comprising a comfort band.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

A bandage device as in claim 2 wherein said comfort band interposes between the top and bottom portions covering said bottom portion, and contacting the skin of said person around a wound.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

A bandage device as in claim 3 wherein the top portion of said device has at least one ventilation opening.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

A bandage device as in claim 4 wherein said top portion comprises at least one ridge.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

A bandage device as in claim 5 wherein said top portion further comprises a central aperture.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

A bandage device as in claim 1 further comprising interacting coupling members on said top and bottom portions.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

A bandage device as in claim 7 further comprising a tab member on said top portion.

### Claim 9

A method of protecting a wound on a person in need thereof comprising applying to a patient in need thereof a device comprising
a. a top portion having
i. an inner and outer surface, said inner surface defining a hollow concave chamber between said top portion and the surface of the skin of a person on whom the device is placed;
ii. a sloping wall portion; and
b. a bottom portion,
wherein said top and bottom portions reversibly couple to provide open and closed positions, wherein a hinge member joins the top and bottom portions allowing the top and bottom portions to remain attached when in the open position.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

A method as in claim 9 wherein said bandage device is applied to a wound substantially simultaneously with other treatments selected from the group consisting of conventional bandages, gauze pads, topical medicaments, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, and pain reducers

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

A method as in claim 10 wherein said bandage device is applied on from day 1 to day 10 after said wound is sustained.

### Claim 12 (depends on 8)

A protective bandage device as in claim 8 wherein said top portion further comprises a tube passage.