Apparel – Garment protectors – Sleeve
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Moran, Katherine (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Garment protectors
Sleeve
C602S003000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913320
ABSTRACT:
Adjustable IV catheter cover devices are provided that include a sleeve defining a cavity therethrough. The sleeve can have first and second ends. First and second cuffs are integral to the sleeve at the respective first and second ends. The first cuff defines a first opening leading into the cavity and the second cuff defines a second opening leading into the cavity. The first and second cuffs each have an elastic portion, a fastening portion disposed next to a first end of the elastic portion, and a folding portion disposed between the elastic portion and the fastening portion. First and second fastening tabs are secured to the respective first and second cuffs at second ends of the respective elastic portions. The first and second fastening tabs are configured to engage the fastening portion of the respective cuffs to adjust the size of the respective first and second openings.
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http://www.showersleeve.com/ “The Perfect Shower Protector for IV's, PICC Lines, Casts and Bandages,” Scottsdale, AZ, 2006.
Ten (10) Pictures illustrating the use of an earlier open fabric that can be formed into a cover for catheters attached to extremities (used as early as 2003).
Grissom Carolyn M.
Jenkins Wilson Taylor & Hunt, P.A.
Moran Katherine
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