Improvements in Pads for Surgical and other like purposes.
Year: 1898

page_text: Date of Application, 16th July, 1898
Complete Specification loft 17th Ann 1000 Auronted 04th 4000
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Pads for Surgical and other like purposes.
I, JOHN BURKE, of the Firm of Brion, Paté, Burke & Co., of 15, Walbrook, in
the City of London, Manufacturers, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
to be as follows:
This invention relates to antiseptic or deodorizing and absorbent pads for
surgical, and other like purposes, such as for catamenial bandages.
The object of my invention is to provide a pad or bandage that will be efficient
for the purposes for which it is intended, that will retain its elasticity and
absorbent properties when in use, and that will be elastic or capable of stretching
or expanding in all directions and not be liable to cause discomfort to the patient or
wearer.
An important feature of my invention consists in the employment of a suitable
fabric, knitted or woven in tubular form, without a seam; within which tubular
fabric the absorbent material is arranged.
A further feature of my invention consists in the use, in combination with such
tubular fabric, of a natural antiseptic and deodorizing fibre, such as peat wool.
I preferably provide a casing or envelope comprising a length of seamless
tubular fabric so knitted or woven as to offer no impediment to the absorbent
action of the material forming the body of the pad, or its elasticity in all directions.
The meshes or loops of the said fabric are however of sufficient closeness to prevent
any fibres or particles of the pad from penetrating the fabric and so causing dis-
comfort to the patient. Within this casing I arrange a suitable quantity of the
absorbent antiseptic material. One or both ends of the casing may then
be closed or folded over; or any desired length of the tubular fabric may be left on
one or both ends of the pad; according to the purpose for which it is designed.
If desired I may employ a suitable water-proof backing for my improved
antiseptic pad.
1000
I, JOHN BURKE, of the Firm of Brion, Paté, Burke & Co., of 15, Walbrook, in
the City of London, Manufacturer, 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:-
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This invention relates to antiseptic or deodorizing and absorbent pads for
surgical and similar purposes

page_text: The object of my invention is to provide a pad or bandage that will be efficient
for the purposes for which it is intended, that will retain its pliability and
absorbent properties when in use, and that will not be liable to cause discomfort to
the patient or wearer.
An important feature of my invention consists in the employment of a suitable
knitted or woven fabric, within which is arranged an absorbent material consisting
of a natural antiseptic and deodorizing.fibre, such as peat wool. When the pad is
intended for use as a surgical or catamenial bandage I employ a knitted fabric
of tubular form without a seam.
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In order that my invention may be clearly understood and readily carried into
effect I will describe the same more fully with reference to the accompanying
drawing which illustrates, by way of example, a catamenial bandage constructed
according to my invention.
A is the casing or envelope comprising a length of seamless tubular fabric. This
fabric is elastic or capable of stretching or extending in any direction, and is so
knitted or woven as to offer no impediment to the absorbent action of the material
forming the body of the pad. The meshes or loops of the said fabric are, however,
of sufficient closeness to prevent any fibres or particles of the pad projecting or
escaping through the fabric and so causing discomfort to the patient.
Within this casing I arrange a suitable quantity of the natural absorbent
antiseptic fibre B, preferably peat wool. This material retains its antiseptic and
deodorant properties, and also its elasticity or softness, even after it has become
saturated.
The ends of the casing are closed by being stitched as shown, a suitable length
of the tubular fabric being preferably left empty on each side of the parts
containing the absorbent material.
When applying my invention to surgical pads for wounds or other purposes I
may close both ends of the tubular fabric; or I may close only one end thereof
and leave the other end open, and of sufficient length to fold over at the back of
the pad so as to prevent the escape of the absorbent material. This latter arrange-
ment will permit of the quantity of absorbent material in the pad being readily
varied, according to requirements, at the time of dressing the wound. In some
cases I combine a bandage with the said pad by employing a piece of tubular
fabric of the required length having the absorbent material inserted at one end or
at any other part thereof to form the pad.
My pads may be made of comparatively large dimensions suitable for accouch-
ment sheets, and then I employ, instead of the tubular knitted fabric, a closely
woven fabric such as that known as nainsook," and retain the absorbent material
in place by quilting or stabbing as is well understood.
If desired I may employ a suitable waterproof backing for my improved pad.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:
1. A pad or bandage consisting of a casing of knitted tubular or seamless fabric
containing an absorbent material composed of fibre possessing natural antiseptic
and deodorant qualities for the purposes described.
2. A surgical pad to serve as an accouchment sheet, composed of a casing of
closely woven fabric containing an absorbent fibre possessing natural antiseptic
and deodorant qualities for the purpose specified.
ay of ap
HASELTINE, LAKE & Co.,
45, Southampton Buildings, London, W.C.,
Agents for the Applicant.