Abstract: A cicatrisive strip suture is formed from an elastic sheet material oriented on a bias so as to provide even compressive forces all along a wound. The sheet material includes a transparent central portion allowing visual alignment of the wound during suture application. Adhesive coated tongues extend outwardly from opposite sides of the central portion to engage the tissue on each side of the wound and hold the suture in proper position. The suture also includes doubled-over backing strips for simple application of the suture to the wound and a sanitary outer wrapper. A sterility bridge formed across the wrapper and suture maintains the sterility of the remaining portion of the suture when a segment of the suture is removed for use.

Abstract: The invention relates principally to a package adapted for disposable sanitary articles, preferably sanitary napkins and incontinence articles, and secondly to a method of manufacturing such a product.The primary distinguishing feature thereof is that, in a manner known per se, it is designed as a bag of a liquid impervious material, which bag in its packaging stage compactly encloses a disposable article, and that pleats or the like are arranged allowing the bag, after opening and removal of the enclosed article, to expand by one or more pleats spreading out for the accommodation of a used article of the kind in question.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved package for wrapping sterile disposable articles, such as surgical gowns. The package generally includes a generally rectangular wrapping material having corners. A strap is generally T-shaped and has three free ends. Each free end of the strap is affixed adjacent one corner of the material. A pull tab is affixed to the strap. The package is opened by pulling the tab away from the package. The sterile article is wrapped by folding the corners of the material over the article and tucking one corner under the other corners.

Abstract: A method and configuration for packing flexible, flat packages in a carton for easy removal includes stacking the packages in a stack which has a height that is less than its length or width, placing the stack in a plastic bag within the carton on edge so that the stack fits loosely between the sides of the carton, and rotating the plastic bag and stack so that the packages lay flat in the carton and the neck of the plastic bag wraps around the stack.

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: This invention relates to packages for holding therein small articles, particularly those which are relatively thin or those which can be packed together into a sheet-like shape, the package comprising a base sheet having at least one small article placed on the front surface thereof and at least one cover sheet covering the small article for holding the small article between the base sheet and the cover sheet, the cover sheet having a marginal portion surrounding the small article and removably adhered to the base sheet surface so that the small article can be taken out from the package.

Abstract: Sterilized cellulosic material which resists discoloration when exposed to undue post-sterilization heating (e.g., 100.degree. F. to 150.degree. F.) is provided by stabilizing the water content by weight of the pre-sterilized cellulosic material to not less than 6.5% by weight--preferably, at least about 8% by weight--with the water content being maintained at less than about 12% by weight, preferably less than about 10%, so that the cellulosic material remains dry to the touch.

Abstract: A wrap for receiving and surrounding an impregnated dressing to prevent it from sticking to a foil pouch in which the wrap and dressing are received characterized by a sheet-like member folded to form first and second panels having flaps on an edge opposite said fold line to enable easy opening of the wrap to expose the dressing. Preferably, the wrap is formed of a material such as paper which enables opening of the wrap to release the dressing without damaging or distorting the dressing.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is disclosed for absorbing liquids, particularly body fluids such as menses. The disclosed article is disposable and has a wrapper associated therewith. The wrapper overlays one major surface of the article and by folding the article and sealing the wrapper, an individually packaged disposable absorbent article is provided.

Abstract: A sanitary pad package (10) is disclosed which includes a backing sheet (12) and a sterilizable absorbant sanitary pad (18). A peelable adhesive (24) is provided to enclose the sanitary pad (18) when the backing sheet (12) is folded about the midfold line (26). The peelable adhesive (24) includes an adhesive coating (28) and a coating (30) having openings (32) therethrough exposing the backing sheet (12). The adhesive coating (28) is activated so that the coating (28) enters the openings (32) to adhere to the backing sheet (12).

Abstract: The refillable case comprises the bottom shell portion (1) and the cover shell portion (2) which are joined together by a hinge means (3). The shell portions (1, 2) enclose a circular chamber (4) in which are disposed two stacks of freshen-up cloths (6), of substantially square configuration, which are folded into a semicircular form. A retaining member (5) in the form of a plate is disposed centrally in the chamber, approximately at the level of the plane of the chamber opening. Each cloth (6) is so folded and fitted into the chamber (4) that a triangular portion (6g) thereof is on the top. By pulling thereon, the part of the cloth over which the plate (5) extends is rolled out of its cover means, without the secure position of the cloth therebelow being affected.

Abstract: A packaged adhesive bandage comprising a bandage backing strip having an adhesive coating and a wound covering pad on one surface thereof contained in a sealed envelope with the side edges of the backing strip laminated and sealed between the panels of the envelope. The packaged bandage is produced by a continuous process wherein a length of wrapper material is folded to enclose a length of bandage material and individual bandages are cut transversely from the folded material with simultaneous sealing of the cut edges.

Abstract: A compartmented pouch has two or more sealed compartments formed therein, these compartments being separated from each other by a breakaway partition. One of the compartments has a stencil formed therein which may be in the form of holes punched in one wall of the compartment arranged to form a desired marking image, which may be letters, numerals or symbols. In lieu of punched holes, the images may be formed by slots in this compartment wall. Removable tape is placed over the holes or slots. One of two fluid components is placed in one compartment and another of two fluid components is placed in another compartment which may or may or not be the compartment having the images formed therein; these two components forming an etchant or marking material when combined together.

Abstract: A process for specially treating the surfaces of absorbent fibrous surgical products such as towels, surgical drapes and the like. After the subject treatment, the products formed can be folded, stacked and packaged without appreciable fiber entanglement developing between contiguous surfaces of the products. Importantly, the products can be subjected to sterilizing radiation while folded in their package, and may thereafter be readily unfolded without sticking or blocking as might otherwise result from the exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: A generally rectangular flexible flat wallet-like carrying case produced from a single sheet comprising an adjacent single sheet thickness front and back panel formed by folding one end of said single sheet over and adjacent a portion of the remainder of said single sheet, said panels secured together at opposing side edges and open at the top to form a single pocket between said front and back panels, said back panel being folded adjacent to the open pocket so as to lie flat on top of the front panel to form a long, flexible closure flap with respect to the width of the carrying case, releasable fastening means extending beyond and overlying the mid-portion of the pocket for securing said closure flap in the closed position, and a plastic liner within said pocket, so that upon releasing the fastening means will facilitate insertion or withdrawal of a tampon or sanitary napkin held between the front and back panels in flat condition, preventing attention being directly called to the opening and closing operat

Abstract: A package of adhesive pads for use on corns, callouses and the like is provided in the form of a sheet of pad material such as moleskin and a relatively thin sheet of plastic adhered thereto. Both sheets are die cut along a plurality of lines to form a plurality of pad elements. The lines of cut are interrupted to provide localized frangible connections between adjacent pad elements to permit the user to remove a selected element by breaking its connections to adjacent elements.

Abstract: An orthopedic cast package is disclosed comprised of a vapor-proof container having disposed therein a smaller cylindrical role of orthopedic tape wetted with a solution of a thermoplastic polymer in a non-toxic volatile solvent having a polymer concentration of at least about 20% by weight. The tape roll is disposed in a spaced relationship away from the sides and bottom of the container which is opened at the top.

Abstract: A medical procedure tray incorporating a stepped rim defining inner and outer ledges peripherally thereabout. A surgical sheet or drape includes an aperture formed therethrough conforming to the tray area within the inner ledge with the drape, about the aperture, being affixed to the inner ledge for a folding of the drape inwardly onto the inner ledge and inward of the outer ledge which subsequently receives a package sealing cover sheet. The drape includes diametrically opposed corners defining gripping tabs which, through a transverse and longitudinal fan folding of the drape, remain continuously upwardly exposed and accessible for a grasping thereof and a single motion complete unfolding of the drape upwardly and out of the tray in surrounding relation thereto.

Abstract: A cold, wet bandage dispenser for use in the treatment of burns, comprising a reservoir for water, a compartment for absorbent dressing and a compartment for a non-toxic endothermic reactor, the dispenser being operable to allow the water to pass through the reactor compartment, and be cooled by reaction with the reactor, and to pass into the absorbent dressing compartment.

Abstract: A first aid package for emergency use in the field for treating and transporting seriously burned patients. The first aid package comprises a soft resilient water absorbent foam material placed on a flexible waterproof outer covering having a pair of interlocking portions. A sterile sheet is placed over the resilient foam material and the sheet and the foam are saturated with an aqueous solution. The burn patient is placed on the sterile sheet and completely covered by the sterile sheet thereby enclosing the patient in a sterile atmosphere. An aqueous solution is then poured over the sheet so as to completely saturate the sheet and the uppermost portion of the patient. The cooperating interlocking portions of the flexible waterproof covering are placed completely around the sheet and the patient and locked into position thereby maintaining the patient in a sterile moist atmosphere.

Abstract: A sterile back surgical gown is closed by side and back belts tied at the user's side. The back belt is designed to be passed to the wearer without loss of sterility; and is stored in a pocket with its free end in an envelope that extends into the pocket and is deadfolded to remain in proper position, and that has an exposed transparent side so that an assistant can see the belt end. The fixed end of the back belt and one end of an inner tie are anchored by respective parts of a snap closure that releasably holds a closure panel in open position. The side belt is in a storage sleeve with a free end projecting forwardly and a loop extending rearwardly, and there is a Y-reinforcing strip connected between the side belt and gown to allow the belt to be pulled both forwardly and rearwardly without peeling from the gown.

Abstract: A package is provided especially for containing sterile articles which can be readily opened and which provides for the controlled removal of the contents. The package is sealed in a manner which precludes the formation of channels leading to the interior of the package and compromises sterility. Specifically, the end seal of the package is provided by providing a thermoplastic adhesive which acts as a caulk to seal such potential channels, the thermoplastic adhesive being disposed in a manner whereby it is assured that said adhesive does not contact adhesively incompatible areas.