Patents by Inventor Karen E. Welke

Karen E. Welke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Sterile back surgical gown with anchored belt pouch
    Patent number: 4016604
    Abstract: A sterile back surgical gown has a back closure panel that is initially folded in an open position and that is unfolded to a closed position where it overlaps the back of the gown. A back belt at the free end of the closure panel is stored in a pocket and has a free end enclosed in a protective pouch. The pouch extends across and is releasably anchored to the adjacent gown material so that the pouch serves as a holding means to releasably hold the closure panel in open position and also securely anchors the free end of the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Assignee: Will Ross, Inc.
    Inventor: Karen E. Welke