Skin guard apparatus

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1987-11-02

1990-03-06

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128157, 128165, 128846, 128888, 2 9, 2 22, 604304, A61F 1300, A61F 1500, A61L 1500

Patent

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049056816

ABSTRACT:
A ventilated skin guard apparatus similar to a baseball catcher's mask or fencer's mask is disclosed. The apparatus is adjustable in size and shape and is used to prevent foreign bodies from coming into contact with damaged skin while still allowing the skin to ventilate. The apparatus comprises arcuate cage members mounted in between end support members. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

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patent: 1290140 (1919-01-01), Elleby
patent: 2254669 (1941-09-01), Turner
patent: 3141459 (1964-07-01), Orcutt
patent: 3503392 (1970-03-01), Beeman
patent: 3815152 (1974-06-01), Bedharczuk et al.
patent: 4215687 (1980-08-01), Shaw
Biobrane.RTM. Temporary Wound Dressing Package insert; 10/85; Woodruff Labs, Inc., Santa Anna, California.

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