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Interlocked surgical drape and method

  • US 3,881,476 A
  • Filed: 05/03/1973
  • Issued: 05/06/1975
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/1973
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of folding a surgical drape comprising the steps of:

  • folding the drape longitudinally to reduce the width of the drape;

    folding the longitudinally folded drape along a first lateral fold line generally in the mid-region of the drape to define a pair of contiguous end portions extending from the first fold line having free ends; and

    fan folding both contiguous end portions together a sufficient number of times to interleave both of the end portions, interlock the drape, and prevent premature unfolding of a substantial portion of the drape during manipulation of the drape.

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