Improvements in Catamenial Bandages.
Year: 1896

page_text: Improvements in Catamenial Bandages.
I, SIDONIE DRUCKER, of IX Porzellaugasse 27 Vienna, in the Empire of
Austria-Hungary, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This invention relates to catamenial bandages distinguished from ordinary
bandages of this kind mainly by the fact that its central part the so-called tongue
is made of a soft, impermeable stuff capable of being washed, and of being fixed
more or less high to the support placed around the body of the wearer according
to her structure. The method of fixing is such that the tongue may be easily
detached, whereas it does not change its position when fixed. An absorbent pad
is arranged upon the inside of the central piece so as to be easily adjustable
thereon and so that it can be readily turned or changed.
The combination of the constituent parts of the bandage is such, that the
bandage fits well and permanently the corresponding parts of the hody, whilst
the waterproof material by reason of its softness is enabled to closely bear against
the body without causing soreness and moreover owing to the method of fixing
it the said waterproof material is in no way damaged but remains suitable for
repeated use since it may be easily cleaned by simple washing.
A bandage constructed according to this invention is represented in the accom-
panying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 shows the bandage in an extended position, and
Figure 2 represents the same in the position it assumes when in use.
The bandage consists of a central part a narrowing toward the front and made
of a soft, impermeable material preferably water-proof cambric or mackintosh;
a bipartite support b surrounding the waist, when the bandage is in position for
use; and an absorbent pad c.
The narrow front edge of the waterproof centre part a is preferably connected
to a cross piece a¹ in such a manner as to be readily detachable therefrom. The
said cross piece is detachably fastened to the front part of the support b in a
higher or lower position relatively to the support by means of a flat safety-pin
or otherwise. The insertion of this cross piece a¹ between the central part a and
the support b enables the bandage to be readily and easily adjusted to the body
and avoids having to pierce the waterproof part of the bandage.
The wider rear edge of the central piece a is permanently connected to the rear
part of the support 6 or so as to be easily detachable therefrom. The bandage
is applied to the body in such a manner that the lateral projections of the
two supporting parts are caused to overlap one another according to the width
of the waist, and are then fastened together.
For fastening the parts together buttons, safety-pins, buckles, or bands may be
employed or any other device of known construction which permits of easily
detaching and connecting the respective parts and which does not exert an
injurious pressure upon the body, nor is one that would be pressed into the body
by the corsets.
Upon the inside of the waterproof central part a an absorbent pad c is arranged,
the same being displaceable upon and rotatable around a soft thread, string or

page_text: band c fastened near or upon those places or parts of the central piece a which
connect the said piece to the front and rear supports. The said pad can thus
be displaced and exactly adjusted to suit the person and can be further turned
and easily changed.
Dated this 13th day of May 1896.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in Catamenial Bandages.
1, SIDONIE DRUCKER, of IX Porzellaugasse 27 Vienna, in the Empire of
Austria-Hungary, Spinster, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and
in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention relates to catamenial bandages distinguished from ordinary
bandages of this kind mainly by the fact, that its central part, the so-called tongue
is made of a soft, impermeable stuff capable of being washed and of being fixed
more or less high to the support placed around the body of the wearer according to
her structure. The method of fixing is such that the tongue may be easily
detached, whereas it does not change its position when fixed. An absorbent pad
is arranged upon the inside of the central piece so as to be easily adjustable thereon
and so that it can be readily turned or changed.
The combination of the constituent parts of the bandage is such, that the
bandage fits well and permanently the corresponding parts of the body, whilst the
waterproof material by reason of its softness is enabled to closely bear against
the body without causing soreness while moreover owing to the method of fixing it
the said waterproof material is in no way damaged and remains suitable for
repeated use owing to the fact that it may be easily cleaned by simple washing..
A bandage constructed according to this invention is represented in the drawing
left with my Provisional Specification in which:
Figure 1 shows the bandage in an extended position, and
Figure 2 represents the same in the position it assumes when in use.
The bandage consists of a central part a narrowing toward the front and made
of a soft, impermeable material preferably waterproof cambric or mackintosh;
a bipartite support b surrounding the waist, when the bandage is in position for
use; and an absorbent pad c.
The narrow front edge of the waterproof centre part a is preferably connected
to a cross piece a¹ in such a manner as to be readily detachable therefrom. The
said cross piece is detachably fastened to the front part of the support b in a higher
or lower position relatively to the support by means of a flat safety-pin or
otherwise. The insertion of this cross piece a¹ between the central part a and the
support b enables the bandage to be readily and easily adjusted to the body, and
avoids having to pierce the waterproof part of the bandage.
The wider rear edge of the central piece a is permanently connected to the rear
part of the support 6 or so as to be easily detachable therefrom. The bandage is
applied to the body in such a manner that the lateral projections 61 of the two
supporting parts are caused to overlap one another according to the width of the
waist, and are then fastened together.
For fastening the parts together buttons, safety-pins, buckles, or bands may be
employed or any other device of known construction which permits of easily
detaching and connecting the respective parts and which does not exert an

page_text: injurious pressure upon the body, nor is one that could be pressed into the body by
the corsets.
Upon the inside of the waterproof central part a an absorbent pad c is arranged,
the same being displaceable upon and rotatable around a soft thread string or
band c' fastened near or upon those places or parts of the central piece a which
connect the said piece to the front and rear supports. The said pad can thus be
displaced and exactly adjusted to suit the person, and can be further turned and
easily changed.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. An improved catamenial bandage, the characteristic feature being a centre-
piece a, made of a soft, waterproof substance, and so connected to the bipartite
bandage-holder or support b, as to be readily detachable.
2. In catamenial bandages a freely displaceable, rotatable and readily
exchangeable suction- or absorbent pad c.
3. In catamenial bandages of the kind described in the first claim, a cross-
piece a fastened to, and readily detachable from, the narrow extremity of the
waterproof centrepiece a, and therefore exchangeable, this said cross piece being
directly fastened to the support or holder 6 of the bandage.
Dated this 6th day of February 1897.
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45 Southampton Buildings, London, W.C., Agents for the Applicant.