Title: Tubular gauze bandage applicator

Abstract: A cylindrical housing has a rod attached to one interior end thereof. A tube extends out of an open end of the cylindrical housing and is attached to the rod. A space is formed between the interior of the cylindrical housing and the rod such that large quantities of gauze may be received onto the rod within the housing. A flexible seal at the open end of the housing keeps the gauze within the housing clean and sterile but allows the gauze to be selectively pulled from the interior of the housing as needed. A gauze cutter is disposed around the open end of the housing. The cutter can remain stored in this position whether or not gauze is being removed. A cap is provided to cover the entire open end of the housing as well as the tube and the cutter.

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Inventors: Drake, Arvel (Des Moines, IA, US)

Application Number: 554130
Filing Date: 1975-02-28
Publication_date: 1976-03-02
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Primary Class(es): 206/441 221/312A, 312/72, 604/317
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US Patent Ref:

1800459	Apr, 1931	Maclean	221/312.
2739587	Mar, 1956	Scholl	128/157.
2841809	Jul, 1958	Oliver	221/312.
3513842	May, 1970	Keenan et al.	128/157.
3618750	Nov, 1971	Reiner	312/72.
3639130	Feb, 1972	Eichin et al.	128/157.

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Primary Examiner: Trapp, Lawrence W.
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Attorney: Henderson & Strom