Abstract: An ice pack having a bag, securement devices, and a clip. The bag has two multi-layer walls which are bonded to form a containment section, a neck, a mouth, and a clip mounting tab. The layers of the bag walls perform various functions for the ice pack. The securement devices have hook strips mounted to the bag and pile straps attached to the bag. The pile straps wrap around the object to which the ice pack is to be applied, and engage the hook strips. The clip includes two plates connected together by a hinge. The elongated hooks are positioned such that the two elongated hooks engage when the plates are rotated about the hinge, and secure the neck of the bag between the two elongated hooks. The inner surfaces of the clip are attached to the clip mounting tab located near the neck of the bag, thereby facilitating the sealing of the bag by the clip.

Abstract: An ice pack having a bag, securement devices, and a clip. The bag has two multi-layer walls which are bonded to form a containment section, a neck, a mouth, and a clip mounting tab. The layers of the bag walls perform various functions for the ice pack. The securement devices have hook strips mounted to the bag and pile straps attached to the bag. The pile straps wrap around the object to which the ice pack is to be applied, and engage the hook strips. The clip includes two plates connected together by a hinge. The elongated hooks are positioned such that the two elongated hooks engage when the plates are rotated about the hinge, and secure the neck of the bag between the two elongated hooks. The inner surfaces of the clip are attached to the clip mounting tab located near the neck of the bag, thereby facilitating the sealing of the bag by the clip.

Abstract: An ice pack is provided which comprises a waterproof envelope having a first and second side, and further having a sealable open end and a closed end. A strap is attached at one end to the waterproof envelope and has a centrally disposed longitudinal slit. A fastener is in turn attached to the free end of the strap, and is fastenable to an outer surface of the waterproof envelope.

Abstract: A cervical collar arranged to be stored flat comprises an anterior member, a generally C-shaped chin support member, a connecting pin attaching each end of the chin support member to the anterior member, a posterior member formed to provide a back engaging edge portion and an occipital support portion, and fastening means for releasably retaining the ends of the anterior and posterior means in juxtaposition. Another cervical collar is similarly constructed, but has the chin support preformed and attached to the anterior member or formed as an integral part of the anterior member.

Abstract: A clear plastic visor (16) is secured to a mask (12) which is removably attachable to the face of a wearer. The visor (16) is secured to the mask (12) at bond areas (48, 50) on opposite ends of the mask (12). The visor (16) is provided with a notched keyhole (20) to allow the visor (16) to conform to contours of the face of the wearer and to prevent creasing thereof. The visor (16) is generally positioned on the mask (12) so that approximately 1/3 of the visor's depth (D) covers the mask (12). A darkened strip (22) may be added to the top edge of the mask (12) to further reduce the likelihood of glare and reflections.

Abstract: An improved head covering (10) comprising an elongated sheet (12) folded in half about a transverse axis (14) to form sides (16 and 18). An expandable crown portion (20) is adhered to the sides (16 and 18) along upper portions (15) and to itself along band (21). A tie strip (22) is attached to the sides (16 and 18) for securing the improved head covering (10) to the head of a wearer.

Abstract: A face mask (10) is provided for covering the mouth and nose of a wearer (14). The mask (10) prevents the passage of liquid from external to the mask to the face of the wearer (14). The mask (10) has four layers including a special low density polyethylene barrier (26). The barrier (26) prevents the passage of liquid in at least one direction while freely allowing the passage of gases in both directions.

Abstract: A face mask (10) includes a layer (12) of meltblown polypropylene fabric having pleats (18-22) formed therein. An ear loop (14) and an ear loop (16) formed from lycra spandex are attached to the corners of the layer (12). Application of heat along seams (24) and (26) attach the ear loops (14) and (16) thereto in addition to securing the ends of the pleats (18-22). In this manner, internal fibers of the layer (12) are restrained from entering the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A face mask (10) is provided for covering the mouth and nose of a wearer (14). The mask (10) prevents the passage of liquid from external to the mask to the face of the wearer (14). The mask (10) has four layers including a special low density polyethylene barrier (26). The barrier (26) prevents the passage of liquid in at least one direction while freely allowing the passage of gases in both directions.

Abstract: Provided is a pouch (12) for maintaining hospital telemetry appartus secured to the patient. The pouch (12) includes an open-topped bag (18) formed from opposed flexible side walls (24, 26) joined at the side and bottom edges thereof, the top edges (30, 32) being open to form an opening for the insertion of the telemetry apparatus. A neck and chest strap (22, 20) are each connected to the bag at an extremity thereof, and hooking members (52, 54) are provided to secure the straps at the other extremities thereof to snugly secure the pouch to the patient. Each strap (20, 22) is laminate and includes on one side surface a non-apertured polyester material, and on the other side surface a brushed pile surface engageable with the hooking members (52, 54). The chest strap (20) further includes an elastic section (40) which allows expansion for breathing or stretching of a patient while yet holding the pouch secured to the patient.

Abstract: A face mask (10) includes a layer (12) of Meltblown Polypropylene fabric having pleats (18-22) formed therein. An ear loop (14) and an ear loop (16) formed from lycra spandex are attached to the corners of the layer (12). Application of heat along seams (24) and (26) attach the ear loops (14) and (16) thereto in addition to securing the ends of the pleats (18-22). In this manner, internal fibers of the layer (12) are restrained from entering the surrounding environment.

Abstract: An arterial wrist support for supporting a patient's extremity for arterial or intravenous care includes a substantial rigid, unitary molded body (12) adapted to matingly engage the patient's hand, wrist and at least a portion of the patient's forearm. Body (12) is anatomically shaped to accommodate the contours of the patient's arm and to position the patient's wrist at the proper angle to expose the radial artery for accurate, efficient handling of the arterial puncture. A removable pad (34) dimensioned to be positioned beneath the patient's wrist is provided and may be used to increase the angle of orientation of the patient's wrist to receive and start the arterial line. Wide resilient straps (20, 22) hold the patient's arm in position on body (12). Releasable contact fastening members (24) are fixed along the underside of body (12) for securing straps (20, 22) thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a body wrap (10) securable around the waist (12) of a person (14). The body wrap (10) includes a unidirectionally stretchable panel (16) integral at one side edge thereof with a hook-like fastening section (24), and integral at the other side edge thereof with a large brushed pile material section (28). The unidirectionally stretchable panel (16) is constructed of plural elongate stretchable support sections (22) alternating between plural apertured sections (18) through which a sutured incision may be observed.

Abstract: A thermal pack having a first pocket (12) and a second pocket (28) connected together by a stretchable material section (22), and therapeutic material holding bladders (14, 30) insertable into respective pockets. A pair of stretchable and Velcro-equipped straps (16, 18) attached to one pocket (28) are engagable with a brushed pile surface (20) of the other pocket (12). The pockets (12, 28) are constructed having a liner (34) for wicking to the outer surface moisture condensed on the bladders (14, 30), and constructed having a durable nonstretchable outer layer (32, 42).

Abstract: A container (12) is disclosed for storing and dispensing surgical face masks (14). A divider (24) with an opening (47) is insertable into the container (12) for dividing it into two compartments (26, 28). The face panels of the masks (14) are stacked in one compartment (26), and the tie strings (30) are routed through the divider opening (47) into the other compartment (28). The divider (24) includes a pair of interlocking flaps (56, 58) which are engageable with folding flaps (34, 36) of the container, thereby locking the divider (24) in a desired position within the container (12).

Abstract: A surgical face mask (10) having a pleated panel (12) for covering the nose and mouth of a wearer, and including head straps (16,18,24,26) for securing the face mask (10) to the wearer. A polyester Sontara material (36) is flame laminated and compressed with an open-cell polyester foam (34) to form an integral laminate moisture barrier which is secured across the top of the pleated panel (12). The barrier restricts the moisture content of vapor from permeating the face mask (10) and clouding eyeglasses, or the like. A polyester top border strip (58) is folded around the top edge of the pleated panel (12), and a malleable stay (38) is sandwiched therebetween. The entire combination, including the moisture barrier (32) is heat seal bonded proximate the top edge of the face mask (10) by heat seal bond techniques.

Abstract: A noncollapsing pleated face mask (10) is disclosed. The face mask (10) is constructed entirely of heat seal bondable fabric. The mask (10) includes a trapezoidal-shaped single pleat (16) having reinforced side edges (30,32), and a reinforced folded longitudinal edge (28). The reinforcement along the diagonal side edges (30,32) and the longitudinal folded edge (28) is continuous so as to provide a pleated structure which resists deforming and collapsing against the wearer's face.

Abstract: A catheter tube holder (10) includes a first section (12) of a gauze type material and a second section (14) of elastic type material joined together at a seam (16) for wrapping about a limb. A Velcro-type strip (30) attaches the two free ends together. A securing strap (22) is attached at one end thereof to the seam (16) and has two portions (24) and (26), of which the portion (26) is narrower. An orifice (28) is disposed in the broad portion (24) and is dimensioned such that the narrow portion (26) is insertable therein. The securing strap (22) has a free end thereof wrapped about a catheter tube (32) and inserted through the orifice (28) after wrapping about the tube (32) one revolution. The strap (22) is then wrapped an additional one-half revolution about the catheter tube (32) and attached to the surface (20) with a Velcro-type fastener.

Abstract: The specification discloses a refillable sanitary ice pack (10) for single patient use. The ice pack takes the form of a generally rectangular envelope (12) having two sides (14, 16), an open end (18) and a closed end (20). Two pairs of tie strings (22, 24) and (26, 28) extend from the open and closed ends, respectively. A bag (30) closed on three sides and having a throat (34) opening at the open end of the envelope is formed internally of the envelope for receiving and retaining ice. A funnel (38) dimensioned to conform with the divergence of the throat in the bag may be inserted into the throat for filling the bag. A closure member (50) is also provided for sealing the throat of the bag when the bag has been filled with ice.