Perforation pattern for a bandage backing

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a perforation pattern for a bandage backing shown on an unclaimed bandage.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a second embodiment of a perforation pattern for a bandage backing shown on an unclaimed bandage, wherein the bottom plan view is identical; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a third embodiment of a perforation pattern for a bandage shown on an unclaimed bandage backing, wherein the bottom plan view is identical.

The broken lines in the drawing are for illustrative purposes only and do not form a part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D389244
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 17, 1995
Date of Patent: Jan 13, 1998
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Wayne K. Dunshee (Maplewood, MN), Donald G. Peterson (Shoreview, MN)
Primary Examiner: Lucy Lieberman
Attorneys: Gary L. Griswold, Walter N. Kirn, Stephen W. Bauer
Application Number: 0/35,058
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bandage For Protection Or Treatment (53) (D24/189)
International Classification: 2404;