Sealing systems and methods employing a switchable drape
AssigneeKCI Licensing, Inc.
InventorsChristopher BRIAN LOCKE, Timothy Mark ROBINSON, James A. LUCKEMEYER
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Abstract
A sealing system that includes a switchable drape is presented. The drape provides enhanced sealing by using a high-strength adhesive. In one instance, the switchable drape has a plurality of perforations through which a switching solution may be delivered to the high-strength adhesive. The switching solution causes the high-strength adhesive to become less adhesive so that the switchable drape may be removed more easily. Other systems, methods, and drapes are presented.
Claims75
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A drape comprising:
- an outer layer having a first side and a second side;
- an adhesive coupled to the second side of the outer layer, the adhesive having a first side, a second side, and a tackiness;
- and
- a solution configured to be applied to the adhesive to decrease a tackiness of the adhesive.
A method of manufacturing a drape, the method comprising:
- supplying an outer layer having a first side and a second side;
- perforating the outer layer to form a plurality of perforations;
- applying an adhesive to the second side of the outer layer, wherein the adhesive has a first side coupled to the outer layer and a second side and wherein the adhesive covers the plurality of perforations;
- applying a first release member to the first side of the outer layer;
- applying a second release member to the second side of the adhesive;
- and
- providing a solution configured to be applied to the adhesive to decrease a tackiness of the adhesive.
A kit for forming a seal over a portion of a patient's body, the kit comprising:
- a drape comprising:
- an outer layer having a first side, a second side, and a plurality of perforations extending through the outer layer,
- an adhesive covering the second side of the outer layer and having a first side coupled to the outer layer and a second side,
- a first release member releasably coupled to the first side of the outer layer, and
- a second release member releasably coupled to the second side of the adhesive;
- and
- a solution configured to decrease an adhesive strength of the adhesive if applied to the first side of the outer layer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.