Surgical dressing
OwnerCheryle M. Atchisoninventor
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Abstract
A surgical dressing arrangement is disclosed herein which comprises a pad having an integral layer of absorbent material sized to fit the perineal area of a person. The pad is generally rectangular and an attaching flap is connected to the rear of the pad. The flap extends and is secured to the person by attachment to a belt or by other suitable means. A strap is attached to each corner of the front end of the pad and each extends and is secured, for example, to the belt. A portion of the straps adjacent the pad may comprise a layer of absorbent material, which may be integral with the absorbent material of the pad.
Claims4
An article of manufacture for positioning in the perineal area of a person which comprises:
- a pad including a layer of absorbent material integral with the pad and sized to fit within the perineal area of the person, said pad having a front end and a rear end;
- a support member having a first end integrally connected to the rear end of said pad and further having a second end;
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- a pair of straps, each strap having a first end and a second end, the first ends being integrally connected to the front end of said pad at spaced apart locations, the front end of said pad and said straps defining an opening for permitting passage therethrough of male external genitalia, each of said straps including a first portion adjacent the first end, each of the first portions of said straps including a layer of absorbent material integral with the layer of absorbent material of said pad.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.