Securing tape

• US 5,266,401 A
• Filed: 11/25/1992
• Issued: 11/30/1993
• Est. Priority Date: 11/25/1992
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Inillot Medical Systems, LLC
• Original Assignee: Dennis R. Tollini
• Inventors: Tollini, Dennis R.
• Primary Examiner(s): ZIRKER, DANIEL R
• Application Number:
  US07/981,506
• Time in Patent Office: 370 Days
• Field of Search: 428/343, 428/354, 428/230, 428/231, 128/DIG. 6, 128/DIG. 26, 128/877, 604/174, 604/180, 604/179
• US Class Current: 428/343
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/0206 where the catheter is secured by using devices worn by the patient, e.g. belts or harnesses
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2025/026 where the straps are releasably secured, e.g. by hook and loop-type fastening devices
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 25/02 Holding devices, e.g. on the body
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 128/06 Intravenous injection support
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 128/26 Cannula supporters
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/28 Web or sheet containing structurally defined element or component and having an adhesive outermost layer
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 428/2848 Three or more layers

Abstract

A securing tape for securement to a foreign body including an elongated tape having first and second sides, a base portion on the tape, adhesive on the first side of the tape for securing the base portion to a foreign body, a tab having a fixed end and a free end with the tab being formed by cutting it out of the tape while leaving the fixed end integrally attached to the base portion, an opening in the base portion being formed in the location from which the tab was cut of the tape, an outer end on the opening remote from the fixed end of the tab, a relocating arrangement for effectively relocating the free end of the tab and the outer end of the opening relative to each other to permit the free end of the tab to be secured relative to the base portion, and securing structure for securing the free end of the tab to the base portion.

Claims

1. A securing tape for securement to a foreign body comprising an elongated tape including a base portion and a tab, said base portion and said tab having first and second sides, an adhesive layer on said first side of said tape for securing said base portion to a foreign body, said tab having a fixed end and a free end, said tab being formed by cutting it out of said tape while leaving said fixed end integrally attached to said base portion, an opening in said base portion, said opening being formed in the location from which said tab was cut out of said tape, an outer end on said opening remote from said fixed end of said tab, relocating means located solely proximate said free end of said tab and said outer end of said opening for effectively relocating said free end of said tab and said outer end of said opening relative to each other to permit said free end of said tab to be secured relative to said base portion, and securing means for securing said free end of said tab to said base portion.

2. A securing tape as set forth in claim 1 wherein said relocating means comprises a member which is secured to said base portion and overlies the end of said opening proximate said free end of said tab.

3. A securing tape as set forth in claim 2 wherein said securing means comprises cooperating hook fabric and pile fabric, and wherein one of said hook and pile fabrics comprises said member, and wherein the other of said hook and pile fabrics is secured to said free end of said tab.

4. A securing tape as set forth in claim 3 wherein said securing tape comprises a bandage, and wherein said tab has an outer side and an underside, and a pressure pad adhesively secured to said underside of said tab.

5. A securing tape as set forth in claim 2 wherein said relocating means comprises a glossy surface material, and wherein said tab has an outer side and an underside, and wherein said securing means comprises adhesive on said underside of said tab at said free end thereof.

6. A securing tape as set forth in claim 5 wherein said securing tape comprises a bandage, and a pressure pad adhesively secured to said underside of said tab.

7. A securing tape as set forth in claim 6 wherein said glossy surface material is secured to said base portion along the sides of said tab.

8. A securing tape as set forth in claim 1 wherein said relocating means comprises a member affixed to said tab and extending beyond said free end thereof, and wherein said securing means are located between said member and said base portion.

9. A securing tape as set forth in claim 8 wherein said member is wider than said opening.

10. A securing tape as set forth in claim 9 wherein said member overlies said base portion on opposite sides of said opening.

11. A securing tape as set forth in claim 8 wherein said securing tape is a bandage, and wherein said member is a pressure pad.

12. A securing tape as set forth in claim 11 wherein said pressure pad is wider than said opening.

13. A securing tape as set forth in claim 12 wherein said pressure pad overlies said base portion on opposite sides of said opening.

14. A securing tape as set forth in claim 13 including additional securing means for securing said pressure pad to said base portion on opposite sides of said opening.

15. A securing tape for securement to a foreign body comprising an elongated tape including a base portion and a tab, said base portion and said tab having first and second sides, an adhesive layer on said first side of said tape for securing said base portion to a foreign body, said tab having a fixed end and a free end, said tab being formed by cutting it out of said tape while leaving said fixed end integrally attached to said base portion, an opening in said base portion, said opening being formed in the location from which said tab was cut out of said tape, an outer end on said opening remote from said fixed end of said tab, relocating means for effectively relocating said free end of said tab and said outer end of said opening relative to each other to permit said free end of said tab to be secured relative to said base portion, securing means for securing said free end of said tab to said base portion, said base portion including side portions on each side of said opening, and said relocating means comprising folded-over portions in said side portions.

16. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said folded-over portions are proximate said fixed end of said tab.

17. A securing tape as set forth in claim 16 wherein said folded-over portions are oriented to pivot about a portion of said base portion which is located beyond said fixed end of said tab.

18. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said folded-over portions are located between said free end and said fixed end of said tab.

19. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said folded-over portions are located proximate said free end of said tab.

20. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said securing tape is fabricated from self-adhering fabric, and wherein said securing means comprise a folded-over outer end of said tab for adhering to a portion of said base portion which underlies it.

21. A securing tape as set forth in claim 20 including a handle secured to said free end of said tab.

22. A securing tape as set forth in claim 21 wherein said folded-over portions are proximate said fixed end of said tab.

23. A securing tape as set forth in claim 21 wherein said folded-over portions are located between said free end and said fixed end of said tab.

24. A securing tape as set forth in claim 21 wherein said folded-over portions are located proximate said free end of said tab.

25. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said tab is of rectangular configuration.

26. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said tab is of substantially trapezoidal configuration.

27. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said tab is of substantially triangular configuration.

28. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said tab has curved sides which converge toward said free end.

29. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said securing means comprise hook and pile fabric.

30. A securing tape as set forth in claim 15 wherein said securing tape comprises a bandage, and wherein said tab has an outer side and an underside, and a pressure pad adhesively secured to said underside of said tab.

31. A securing tape as set forth in claim 30 wherein said securing tape is fabricated from self-adhering fabric, and wherein said securing means comprise a folded-over outer end of said tab for adhering to a portion of said base portion which underlies it.

32. A securing tape as set forth in claim 31 including a handle secured to said free end of said tab.

33. A securing tape as set forth in claim 32 wherein said folded-over portions are proximate said fixed end of said tab.

34. A securing tape as set forth in claim 30 wherein said securing means comprises hook and pile fabric.

35. A securing tape for securement to a foreign body comprising an elongated tape including a base portion and a tab, said base portion and said tab having first and second sides, an adhesive layer on said first side of said tape for securing said base portion to a foreign body, said tab having a fixed end and a free end, said tab being formed by cutting it out of said tape while leaving said fixed end integrally attached to said base portion, an opening in said base portion, said opening being formed in the location from which said tab was cut out of said tape, an outer end on said opening remote from said fixed end of said tab, relocating means for effectively relocating said free end of said tab and said outer end of said opening relative to each other to permit said free end of said tab to be secured relative to said base portion, securing means for securing said free end of said tab to said base portion, said relocating means comprising a stretchable tab for extending said free end of said tab beyond the end of said opening.