Disposable cape for use in mammographic examinations

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a disposable cape for use in mammographic examinations, showing our new design in use;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof, the front being folded over one shoulder;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof; the cape being shown flattened, and

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 3.

The partial broken lines showing the female form in FIGS. 1 and 2 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

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  • Picker International Medical Products Buyers Guide 3, dated 8/81, pp. 128-129, showing various disposable gowns and capes. Techno-Aide Manufacturing Co. Inc., Product Brochure entitled "Modesty Cape" (undated).
Patent History
Patent number: D314078
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 25, 1987
Date of Patent: Jan 29, 1991
Assignee: Picker International, Inc. (Cleveland, OH)
Inventors: Jane M. Wiederhold (Denison, IA), Faye A. Seggelink (Cleveland Heights, OH), Herbert J. Myers (Rock Hill, SC), Robert E. Daly (Davidson, NC), Jerry C. Cirino (Willoughby, OH)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Celia A. Murphy
Attorney: Timothy B. Gurin
Application Number: 7/89,247
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/2179; D/2225