초록

A bandage encapsulated in a protective sterile covering is disclosed, whereby the bandage may be removed from its sterile covering and applied with one hand without contaminating any portion of the bandage. The apparatus and method to manufacture the unique bandage is also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device including a strip that may be removed from its sealed enclosure without contaminating any portion of the strip, comprising:(a) a planar strip being die cut to define a shape of the strip;(b) a removable carrier member attached to an upper planar surface of said s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device including a strip that may be removed from its sealed enclosure without contaminating any portion of the strip, comprising:(a) a planar strip being die cut to define a shape of the strip;(b) a removable carrier member attached to an upper planar surface of said strip, wherein said carrier member engages the upper planar surface of said strip;(c) a pull tab attached to a lower planar surface of said carrier member; and(d) a removable release backing attached to a lower planar surface of said strip, wherein said release backing engages the lower planar surface of said strip, and further wherein an outer perimeter edge of said carrier member and said release backing at least one of aligns and extends past an outer perimeter of said strip such that said strip is sealed between said release backing and said carrier member.