Apparel apparatus – Garment hangers – Sheet material
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-01
2008-04-01
Welch, Gary L. (Department: 3765)
Apparel apparatus
Garment hangers
Sheet material
C223S085000, C223S092000, C211S087010, C378S208000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11068310
ABSTRACT:
A radiation garment holder for mounting on a wall or other suitable surface. The holder has a central section with first and second clearance sections, first and second arms, and first and second shoulder support regions. The cantilevered clearance sections prevent radiation protection garments from contacting a support surface. The non-contact design reduces disease transmission between the radiation garment and a support surface, and reduces mechanical damage to the garment. The convex shoulder supports help extend the useful life of a radiation garment. The holder is nonporous and may readily be disinfected without degrading the material. The nonporous holder reduces the absorption of infectious agents, reduces the ability of the holder to support the growth of microorganisms or other antigenic materials, and reduces the risk of transferring unhealthful agents.
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Durham Nathan E
Gregory Randy A.
Gregory IPL
Welch Gary L.
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