Special receptacle or package – Combined or convertible
Patent
1992-04-14
1993-02-16
Foster, Jimmy G.
Special receptacle or package
Combined or convertible
206440, 206459, 2064595, 2159, 383 74, 383 75, 294 13, 128DIG24, A61B 1900
Patent
active
051863227
ABSTRACT:
A surgical sponge carrier and counter formed from a pliable film. The carrier and counter includes a glove-like portion with a tubular sleeve extending therefrom. A closure is located in the sleeve, the closure comprising a drawtape disposed in a guide and secured at one location to the sleeve. A notch is located in the guide generally opposite the location at which the drawtape is secured to the sleeve, the drawtape extending into the notch and forming a loop which may be engaged for both removal of the sponge carrier and counter by turning it inside out about the glove-like portion, and also drawing the now-inside out carrier and counter closed about its contents.
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Harreld Donald R.
Skiba Barbara T.
Ackun Jr. Jacob K.
Foster Jimmy G.
Sage Products, Inc.
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