Patents by Inventor Susan M. Bohn

Susan M. Bohn 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).

  • Surgical drape for surgery on an extremity
    Patent number: 5513655
    Abstract: The present invention is a surgical drape 10 specifically designed for surgery on extremities (e.g. arm, hand, leg, foot). The drape 10 comprises a base sheet 11, a work surface 14, a dam 21 having an adjustable opening 22 and cord stays 25-32. The patient 18 lies under the drape while a subject extremity 23 is placed through the adjustable opening. The dam is made of an elastomeric material which forms a tight engagement around the subject extremity. The work area completely surrounds the dam and is substantially stronger than the base sheet to reduce accidental tearing and prevent instruments from slipping off from the drape. The work area extends a substantial distance around the dam to provide adequate protection from accidentally tearing the drape when surgery is conducted near the dam. The cord stays prevent cords from interfering with surgery or becoming contaminated as a result of falling to the operating room floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Inventors: Clayton A Peimer, Susan M. Bohn
  • Surgical drape for surgery on an extremity
    Patent number: 5383476
    Abstract: The present invention is a surgical drape 10 specifically designed for surgery on extremities (e.g. arm, hand, leg, foot). The drape 10 comprises a base sheet 11, a work surface 14, a dam 21 having an adjustable opening 22 and cord stays 25-32. The patient 18 lies under the drape while a subject extremity 23 is placed through the adjustable opening. The dam is made of an elastomeric material which forms a tight engagement around the subject extremity. The work area completely surrounds the dam and is substantially stronger than the base sheet to reduce accidental tearing and prevent instruments from slipping off from the drape. The work area extends a substantial distance around the dam to provide adequate protection from accidentally tearing the drape when surgery is conducted near the dam. The cord stays prevent cords from interfering with surgery or becoming contaminated as a result of falling to the operating room floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Inventors: Clayton Peimer, Susan M. Bohn