Emmett F Carpel

US Patent:

44650663, Aug 14, 1984

Filed:

Feb 9, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/347190

Inventors:

Emmett F. Carpel - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61B 1908

US Classification:

128132D

Abstract:

Surgical drape support for use in eye surgery or other surgery, providing for free and clear support of a surgical drape with respect to the patient's nostrils and mouth. The surgical drape support is a three-membered T device for securing to each side of the cheek and to the bridge of the nose. Adhesive pads positioned on each of the members provide for securing of the support to the cheeks and nose. The leg of the T which secures to the nose is indented providing for three-point engagement about the nose, enhancing stability of structural support of the surgical drape support.

US Patent:

D2792184, Jun 11, 1985

Filed:

Sep 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/421240

Inventors:

Emmett F. Carpel - Minneapolis MN

US Classification:

D24 46

US Patent:

41228480, Oct 31, 1978

Filed:

Apr 28, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/791928

Inventors:

Emmett F. Carpel - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

A61B 1906

US Classification:

128132D

Abstract:

A support for a surgical drape to support the drape in the vicinity of a surgical patent's face and elevated above the nose of the patient to permit unimpeded breathing by the patient during a surgical process, and, in particular, during an ophthalmologic procedure. The support includes a base securable to the nose, and a holder extended from the base to a position above the nose of the patient and over the facial area where air is normally drawn through the nose and mouth for breathing.