Retention device
AssigneeAlred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California
InventorsAfshin Nadershahi, Ricardo G. Hahn
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Abstract
This application presents retention devices that afford the user quick and easy placement. These retention devices may accommodate objects of various shapes and sizes. The device provides sturdy means for retaining and securing an object to a surface without the need to handle and position flaps of tape. The device allows easy removal from the retained object without adhesives directly contacting or damaging it sensitive surfaces. The retention described here may be used to quickly secure anatomic structures during operations, such as securing the penis against the abdomen during vasectomy, without causing discomfort or damage to sensitive skin during application or removal.
Claims19
A retention device comprising:
- an enclosure, wherein the enclosure comprises an outer casing and an inner casing;
- wherein the inner casing has an exterior surface and an interior surface, wherein the outer casing has an exterior surface and an interior surface, wherein the exterior surface of the inner casing faces the interior surface of the outer casing;
- a channel located between the outer casing and the inner casing;
- one or two openings;
- one or two adhesive films, each having an adhesive layer;
- and
- one or two tabs;
- wherein each adhesive film is located between the outer casing and the inner casing;
- wherein an end of the adhesive layer of each adhesive film is directly attached to the exterior surface of the inner casing;
- wherein each tab is located between the outer casing and the adhesive films;
- wherein the retention device has a configuration that retains an object underneath the inner casing without having direct contact of an adhesive layer with the object when the retention device is deployed;
- wherein each adhesive film extends away laterally from the inner casing when the retention device is deployed;
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- wherein adhesion of each adhesive film to an underlying surface holds the retention device onto the object underneath the inner casing when the retention device is deployed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.