Laser shield

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1988-12-13

1990-02-20

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Drapes

128858, 1562728, 428 31, 606 2, A61F 1300, A61B 1736, B32B 3100, B60R 1300

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049017381

ABSTRACT:
A laser shield is constructed from a non-linting fabric sheet and a metal layer. The shield can be used as a laser-resistant surgical drape during laser surgery to protect the patient from aberrant laser strikes. The laser shield resists penetration by commonly-used surgical lasers, is non-reflective and flame resistant, and provides ready detection of any laser beam which strikes it.

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Letter dated Sep. 20, 1985 to Dr. Robert H. Brink, PhD (Applicant) from P. S. Pomeroy, Senior Product Manager, Surgical Products, Kimberly-Clark.

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